Coming to Terms
Ebola comes to the US, but African immigrants remain focused on the crisis back home.
The first person to be diagnosed with Ebola in the United States has died. Now, at least one African immigrant is finding herself on the defensive. We meet the young Liberian-American, and learn how she is trying to remain focused on the crisis back home.
Also on this edition, another immigrant recalls some early fashion lessons from her teenage class-mates. And, we hear from our listeners about whether the world is actually becoming a more peaceful place. Plus, a trip to Alcatraz Island to tour an unprecedented new exhibit by the Chinese artist Ai Weiwei. We learn how English became the language of science. And, from the Beyonce horse fly to the George Bush beetle, we find out how new species get their familiar names.
(Photo: Congregants at the Friends in Jesus African International Church, Sacramento, California. The church caters to the city's large Liberian-American community. Credit: Joe Rubin)
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Ebola in America
A young Liberian-American responds to concerns over Ebola in the US
Duration: 04:47
First Days
Junior High is a tough place for a new immigrant with little knowledge of local geography
Duration: 03:10
Facebook Conversation
Boston Calling listeners debate whether the world is becoming a more peaceful place
Duration: 02:59
Ai Weiwei
One of China鈥檚 most controversial artists transforms one of America鈥檚 infamous prisons
Duration: 04:11
Scientific Babel
How English become the language of science
Duration: 04:59
Species Names
Why Jennifer Lopez has a species of water mite named after her
Duration: 04:56
Broadcasts
- Sat 11 Oct 2014 03:32GMT成人快手 World Service Online
- Sat 11 Oct 2014 08:32GMT成人快手 World Service Online
- Sat 11 Oct 2014 18:32GMT成人快手 World Service Online
- Sun 12 Oct 2014 16:32GMT成人快手 World Service Online
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