Wednesday May 5, 2004
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You’ve read the headlines about American troops abusing Iraqi prisoners. Find out what’s being reported around the world.
Akiva Eldar, political columnist and editorial writer, Ha'aretz Newspaper, Jerusalem, Israel
James Walston, Professor and Chair of International Relations, The American University of Rome, Italy
Michael Evans, Defense writer, The London Times
Dan Krishock, Managing Editor, "Buenos Aires Herald"
Khalid Al Maeena, Editor, "Arab News" in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Most people haven't heard of Ann Lowe, but she arguably designed perhaps the most famous wedding dress in history -- the dress Jackie wore when marrying John Kennedy. Kojo takes a look at the life of Ms. Lowe and some 21 other African American business women who made contributions to American fashion and business, but whose names have largely been lost to history.
Rosemary Reed, Owner of Toast And Strawberries
We continue our Wednesday spring arts series by listening to local poet Hilary Tham Goldberg.
Hilary Tham Goldberg, Poet