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Like a painter, Butler selects her palette –– a palette that consists of fabrics. Many come from Ghana, her father's homeland, and other African countries. Her mother, from New Orleans, was raised in Morocco.

Black Lives Are Celebrated In Bisa Butler's Extraordinary, Technicolor Quilts

The artist's life-size images explode with color and are inspired by iconic black and white photos. Her work is on display at Chicago's Art Institute through Sept. 6

A volunteer holds a water hose near a burning blaze as he tries to extinguish a fire in the village of Glatsona on Evia (Euboea) island, on August 9, 2021. If most of nearly two weeks of fires had stabilised or receded in other parts of Greece, the ones on rugged and forested Evia were the most worrying and created apocalyptic scenes.

Photos: Wildfires And Flooding Ravage Some Countries Of The Mediterranean

Greece, Turkey and Algeria have seen significant wildfires and floods in the past weeks. Politicians and specialists blame climate change.

Dawlatt Naimati, 22, from Kunduz, stands outside an internet café where she is seeking help applying for a U.S. special immigrant visa on Aug. 8, in Kabul, Afghanistan.

4 Reasons A Potential Taliban Takeover In Afghanistan Matters To The World

It's not clear if the Taliban will be able to seize control of the entire country, but the speed of their advance has many inside and outside the country alarmed at the prospect.

Queen Arroyo grew up in the Red Fern Houses, in Far Rockaway. She now works in violence interruption.

When Shootings Erupt, These Moms, Pastors And Neighbors Step In To Diffuse Tension

The community members known as "violence interrupters," can play a vital role diffusing potential gun violence retaliation in neighborhoods that don't trust police.

Exterior of Vista Unified School District office. October 27, 2020

Groups Battle Over Mask Mandate At Vista School Board Meeting

Vista Unified School District’s board meeting got interrupted three times Thursday night when some protestors refused to wear masks, including the leader of the anti-mask group “Let Them Breath.” She was kicked out of the meeting.

A firefighter uses a drip torch to ignite vegetation while trying to stop the Dixie Fire from spreading in Lassen National Forest, Calif., on Monday, July 26, 2021.

Forest Service Maxed Out As Wildfires Break Across US West

The U.S. Forest Service said Friday it’s operating in crisis mode, fully deploying firefighters and maxing out its support system as wildfires continue to break out across the U.S. West.

Bishop Robert McElroy consecrates a memorial wall at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in San Ysidro, September 20, 2015.

Bishop Of San Diego Discourages Religious Vaccine Exemptions

The Diocese of San Diego says using religious beliefs as a reason to refuse the COVID-19 vaccine isn’t valid.

Palomar Medical Center in Poway in this file photo dated July 8, 2021.

Citizens Group Sues Palomar Health Over Alleged Brown Act Violation

A citizens group that alleges the Palomar Health District violated California's open meeting law when it awarded contracts to a new emergency care provider filed a lawsuit Friday against the health care district and its board of directors.

As displaced Afghans flee to remaining strongholds and are evacuated into makeshift camps, some worry 20 years of educational progress for women and girls will disappear if the Taliban takes power.

Afghan Girls Fear For Their Future As Taliban Gain Foothold, Education Minister Says

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Rangina Hamidi, Afghanistan's acting minister of education, about what it's like on the ground in Kabul during the Taliban's latest military surge in the country.

Apple last week unveiled new features aimed at combating child sex abuse. The changes are being celebrated by families of sexual abuse survivors. But privacy advocates are fighting to stop it.

Survivors Laud Apple's New Tool To Spot Child Sex Abuse But The Backlash Is Growing

Apple's new feature to fight child sexual abuse is encouraging to families of survivors. But privacy advocates are trying to convince Apple to drop its plans, fearing they could lead to surveillance.

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