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  • Nina Simone. Black and white photo of a Black woman in dress with large-gauge white netting sits at a piano.

    Nina Simone's Treasured Childhood Home Will Be Rehabilitated

    After years of working to preserve the place where the iconic singer discovered music, a coalition of organizations has raised enough money to restore the home.

    N. Jamiyla Chisholm Oct 2, 2019 12:21PM EDT
    Nina Simone. Black-and-white photograph of Black woman lying on side in dress and multiple necklaces in front of gray background

    LISTEN: Nina Simone's Ode to 'Young, Gifted and Black' Children Still Matters

    Meshell Ndegeocello and Somi discuss the enduring importance of Simone’s 1969 tribute to Black youth for NPR’s American Anthem series.

    Sameer Rao Jan 9, 2019 3:24PM EST
    Brown house interior with doorways to two rooms and assorted brown and white furnishings

    National Trust Joins Mission to Save Nina Simone's Childhood Home

    The conservation organization deemed the house a “National Treasure.” Now it’s working with a group of artists dedicated to protecting it.

    Sameer Rao Jun 19, 2018 4:06PM EDT
    Black-and-white image of Black woman in patterned head wrap with hoop earrings and patterned halter top in front of grey background

    Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inducts Nina Simone and Sister Rosetta Tharpe Into 2018 Class

    Simone features in a class dominated by rock bands, while Tharpe will posthumously receive the Award for Early Influence.

    Sameer Rao Dec 13, 2017 11:43AM EST
    Black-and-white image of Black woman in black blouse in front of brick wall with artwork; Black-and-white image of Black woman in grey dress in front of dark grey curtain

    Nina Simone, Sister Rosetta Tharpe Nominated for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

    The influential Black singer-songwriters are part of a list of nominees that spans generations.

    Sameer Rao Oct 5, 2017 12:40PM EDT
    Black-and-white photo of Black woman in headwrap and black outfit seated at black piano with white keys near black microphone and stand

    How Four Black Artists Joined Forces to Save Nina Simone's Childhood Home

    Rashid Johnson: “My feeling when I learned that this house existed was just an incredible urgency to make sure it didn’t go away.”

    Sameer Rao Mar 2, 2017 11:37AM EST
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