May 18 Watch 6:52 The trailblazing women behind 50 years of extraordinary journalism at NPR A new book, "Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR" explores the careers and friendships of trailblazing journalists Susan Stamberg, Linda Wertheimer, Nina Totenberg and Cokie Roberts. For NPR's 50th anniversary, Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
May 16 Watch 4:42 Yayoi Kusama, an art auction, and a story of friendship By Christopher Booker, Connie Kargbo Rare works from world-renowned artist Yayoi Kusama were auctioned this week, selling for more than $15 million. The collection comprised some of her earliest works — which for over 60 years were in the possession of one of Kusama's first… Continue watching
May 14 Watch 6:24 DC art exhibit makes shoes out of trash in nod to the 'Great Shoe Spill of 1990' By William Brangham, Anne Azzi Davenport The year 1990 saw the “Great Shoe Spill" where tens of thousands of Nike shoes fell into the Pacific. The accident led to some scientific discoveries, and now, whimsical art packed with an eco-friendly message. William Brangham plunges into an… Continue watching
May 13 The artist behind a George Floyd mural reflects on how it became a 'ubiquitous icon' By Sam Lane, Fred de Sam Lazaro, Dorothy Hastings Peyton Scott Russell's black-and-white mural of George Floyd's face became an iconic image amid the protests against racial injustice. The artist talks about how the large artwork came together and his mixed feelings about the global attention the mural received. Continue reading
May 12 Pervis Staples, member of famed Staple Singers, dead at 85 By Herbert G. McCann, Associated Press Pervis Staples, whose tenor voice complimented his father’s and sisters’ in the legendary gospel group The Staple Singers, has died, a spokesman announced Wednesday. He was 85. Continue reading
May 12 Watch 3:44 A Brief But Spectacular take on dancing into old age 96-year-old Stuart Hodes took his first dance lesson at the Martha Graham school after being discharged from a distinguished stint as an air force aviator in World War II, and he has been dancing through life ever since. He recently… Continue watching
May 12 Phylicia Rashad to lead Howard College of Fine Arts By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press Famed actor Phylicia Rashad is returning to her alma mater as the new dean of the Howard University College of Fine Arts. Continue reading
May 12 Ellen DeGeneres to end long-running TV talk show next year By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Ellen DeGeneres is calling time on her longtime-running talk show. Reports say the daytime host, who has seen a ratings hit after allegations of running a toxic workplace, has decided that her upcoming season will be the last. Continue reading
May 12 Tina Turner, Jay-Z and Go-Go's lead 2021 Rock Hall of Fame inductees By David Bauder, Associated Press The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will induct Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and the Go-Go's, elected this year on the first ballot. They will join Tina Turner, Carole King and Todd Rundgren as performers ushered into the Rock Hall. Continue reading
May 11 Watch 6:54 In bringing the Song of Rapa Nui to the world, pianist brings music education home By Jeffrey Brown, Mike Fritz Mahani Teave grew up on one of the most remote islands on Earth, but the 38-year-old pianist still found a way to bring her music to the world — and music education to Rapa Nui. Jeffrey Brown tells the story… Continue watching