Jul 31 Watch 7:15 Local arts groups that shape community culture face financial pressure By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson Larger theater companies, venues and museums typically get more attention. But in cities and rural areas, it’s smaller arts organizations that are closest to and address the needs of their communities. Now, many are struggling as they face economic pressures. Continue watching
Jul 30 Watch 4:48 How music has helped tell America's story from the very beginning By Judy Woodruff, Sarah Clune Hartman Music has helped tell America's story from the very beginning, reflecting our triumphs, struggles and the many cultures and traditions that have shaped the country. On her “In Pursuit of Happiness” podcast, Judy Woodruff sat down with music historian Ted… Continue watching
Jul 30 The music that's shaped America By Judy Woodruff Music has long been one of America's most influential cultural exports. In this episode of “In Pursuit of Happiness,” Judy Woodruff talks with music historian Ted Gioia and journalist Sidney Madden about the Black and Indigenous roots of American music,… Continue reading
Jul 29 Artist Betye Saar, whose work reflects Black identity and spirituality, dies at 99 By Corey Williams, Associated Press A central figure of the 1960s Black Art Movement, Saar pioneered assemblage boxes, or sculptures made of found objects, and reclaimed Jim Crow-era memorabilia as powerful totems of Black liberation. Continue reading
Jul 29 Watch 3:06 Jasmine Amy Rogers' Brief But Spectacular take on growing up a theater kid By Brief But Spectacular For generations, theater programs have given young people a place to find community and discover their voices. For Jasmine Amy Rogers, those experiences helped launch a remarkable career. At just 26 years old, she earned a Tony nomination for her… Continue watching
Jul 29 Glen Hansard, Irish musician who won Oscar for 'Once,' dies in motorcycle crash By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Ireland's President Catherine Connolly said he was one of Ireland’s great singer-songwriters. Continue reading
Jul 28 Watch 6:15 Board packed with Trump allies votes to weaken protections for historic sites By Anne Azzi Davenport, Jeffrey Brown, Azhar Merchant An advisory council packed with Trump allies voted to weaken federal oversight of construction projects affecting historic sites. Critics are concerned that this move will open the floodgates to endangering preservation of historic and cultural places across the country. Jeffrey… Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch 6:25 Thomas Hampson celebrates U.S. musical history with 'Song of America' By Fred de Sam Lazaro Thomas Hampson is known for the classical vocal traditions rooted in Europe. But for more than 25 years, Hampson has dedicated himself to reviving and celebrating American traditions in song. Fred de Sam Lazaro saw that on full display in… Continue watching
Jul 28 Booker Prize semifinalist list includes previous winners Douglas Stuart, Marlon James, Elizabeth Strout By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Judges read 163 novels to come up with the 13 semifinalists announced Tuesday for the 50,000 pound ($66,000) Booker Prize. Continue reading
Jul 27 Watch 9:35 Documentary explores why U.S. mothers lack support systems found in other countries By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant A new documentary explores the realities of motherhood in America, from the high cost of child care to the culture wars over parenting and raising a family. Amna Nawaz spoke with the filmmakers behind "No Country for Mothers" for our… Continue watching