Arts

Jeffrey Brown reviews the artistic achievements of Romare Bearden, which are celebrated in an exhibition at the Smithsonian's National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

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Gwen Ifill speaks with historian David Von Drehle about his recent book, "Triangle: The Fire That Changed America," which chronicles the devastating blaze at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City in 1911 that killed 146 workers and led…

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Ray Suarez speaks with author Ilan Stavans about his new book "Spanglish: The Making of a New American Language," a look at the new lexicon created by Latinos who live in the United States.

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Roger Rosenblatt considers the engagement of the common fan in the arena of professional sports.

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Appreciation of arts in the heart of Texas is being molded by the opening of the first institution in the world dedicated exclusively to the exhibition of modern and contemporary sculpture. Jim Lehrer speaks with Raymond Nasher, who founded and…

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The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra has a new home this month, which some say is as beautiful as its sounds. Architect Frank Gehry designed Disney Hall, which has been in construction since 1987.

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In a statement released Thursday, Anglican leaders said if the U.S. Episcopalians consecrate their first openly gay bishop, then the global communion will be "put in jeopardy."…

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Jeffrey Brown talks to author Jhumpa Lahiri about her book, "The Namesake."…

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Essayist Roger Rosenblatt visits the words of a man who helped change America.

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Latinos have quickly become America's largest minority population. Terence Smith discusses the unique American experience of second-generation Latino citizens with Roberto Suro, director of the Pew Hispanic Center and co-author of the report.

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