Apr 19 Watch 5:16 Why these 2 houses, now open to the public, are key to Frank Lloyd Wright's legacy By Jared Bowen, GBH At the Currier Museum in Manchester, New Hampshire, you can find two homes designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright on the same street—a rarity. Curators say they not only offer a window into the past, but important lessons for the… Continue watching
Apr 19 Why Etsy's latest fee increase has inspired thousands of sellers, including its most marginalized, to strike By Candice Norwood, The 19th Many sellers who live at the intersection of multiple marginalized identities, including LGBTQ+ people and those with disabilities, were already struggling before the increase. Continue reading
Apr 18 Watch 6:16 Citizen poets share details of their pandemic lives in 'Dear Vaccine' By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet A new poetry anthology called “Dear Vaccine: Global Voices Speak to the Pandemic” illuminates how people around the world have experienced COVID-19. Jeffrey Brown sits down with Naomi Shihab Nye, an author, editor and current Young People’s Poet Laureate, to… Continue watching
Apr 18 Pioneering hip hop artist DJ Kay Slay - who worked with Nas, Busta Rhymes and others - dies of COVID-19 By Associated Press Pioneering hip hop artist DJ Kay Slay has died of complications from COVID-19. DJ Kay Slay was born Keith Grayson. Continue reading
Apr 16 Watch 5:49 Jeff Kinney on his rise from 'Wimpy Kid' to celebrated children's author By Geoff Bennett, Andrew Corkery, Claire Mufson It has been 15 years this month since “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” made author Jeff Kinney one of the world’s most popular writers. Geoff Bennett spoke with Kinney about the bestselling series, his children's literature and the mark he's… Continue watching
Apr 15 'What is the headscarf doing in politics?' Muslim headscarves become issue in French presidential campaign By Associated Press Muslim headscarves have taken center stage in France’s presidential campaign amid far-right candidate Marine Le Pen’s push to ban them. She is facing a tightly contested April 24 runoff against incumbent Emmanuel Macron. Continue reading
Apr 14 Watch 6:41 Guitarist Yasmin Williams makes music without lyrics but not without meaning By Tom Casciato How does a musical artist develop a unique style? There’s talent, hard work and also inspiration. At the age of 26, guitarist Yasmin Williams is combining those key ingredients to create a sound that's wholly her own. Special correspondent Tom… Continue watching
Apr 14 Lawyer alleges California Gov. Newsom interfered in Activision Blizzard lawsuit By Associated Press A California state lawyer has resigned over what she alleges were undue attempts by Gov. Gavin Newsom and his office to interfere in a state lawsuit against video game giant Activision Blizzard. Continue reading
Apr 13 Actor Cuba Gooding Jr pleads guilty to forcibly kissing worker at New York nightclub By Tom Hays, Associated Press Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. has pleaded guilty to forcibly kissing a worker at a New York nightclub in 2018, calling himself a "celebrity figure" who meant no harm. Continue reading
Apr 13 Albums by Alicia Keys, Wu-Tang Clan to be inducted into National Recording Registry By Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press Debut albums by Wu-Tang Clan and Alicia Keys, along with the Latin pop megahit “Livin' La Vida Loca” and Queen's “Bohemian Rhapsody," are being inducted into the National Recording Registry. Continue reading