Mar 02 6 Dr. Seuss books will stop being published because of racist imagery By Mark Pratt, Associated Press Six Dr. Seuss books will stop being published because of racist and insensitive imagery, the business that preserves and protects the author's legacy said Tuesday. Continue reading
Mar 01 Andra Day on portraying Billie Holiday's signature voice and power By Joshua Barajas, Jeffrey Brown In "The United States vs. Billie Holiday,” Andra Day’s performance reminds viewers of the power of the late singer's voice. Continue reading
Mar 01 'Nomadland' is our March book club pick By Courtney Vinopal The March and April selection for Now Read This is Jessica Bruder's “Nomadland,” which chronicles the growing community of transient older Americans who have taken to the road in search of seasonal work. Continue reading
Feb 28 'Nomandland,' 'Borat,' 'The Crown' win at bicoastal Globes By Jake Coyle, Associated Press “Nomadland” and “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” took the top film honors at Sunday's Golden Globe Awards, capping a night that featured homebound winners accepting their awards. Continue reading
Feb 28 Golden Globe leaders vow to add diverse voices By Associated Press The leaders of the organization that gives out the Golden Globes is vowing change, and diversity, after reports that the group has no Black voting members. Continue reading
Feb 28 Watch 5:30 Why this small, Black-owned bookstore is hallowed ground for some By Hari Sreenivasan, Charlotte Buchen Khadra Many Black-owned independent bookstores experienced a surge in sales this past summer after the George Floyd protests ignited more interest in learning about Black history, white supremacy, and systemic racism. Marcus Books is the oldest Black-owned bookstore in the country,… Continue watching
Feb 27 Watch 5:32 Katrina Adams' journey from the tennis court to the C-suite By Christopher Booker Katrina Adams, the youngest and first black person to become CEO, Chairperson and President of the United States Tennis Association, is a force both on the tennis court and in the boardroom. In her new book, “Own the Arena,” she… Continue watching
Feb 27 Watch 7:57 Shutdowns, layoffs, virtual tours: How Dutch museums are coping with COVID-19 By Megan Thompson, Joan Martelli Before COVID-19 hit, millions of people annually visited Amsterdam’s over 140 museums, including the Van Gogh Museum, which houses the iconic Sunflowers masterpiece. Since the pandemic, these museums have been closed. Special Correspondent Megan Thompson reports on the financial toll… Continue watching
Feb 27 Archeologists find intact ceremonial chariot near Pompeii By Colleen Barry, Associated Press Officials at the Pompeii archaeological site in Italy announced Saturday the discovery of an intact ceremonial chariot, one of several important discoveries made in the same area outside the park near Naples following an investigation into an illegal dig. Continue reading
Feb 26 Watch 4:47 Author Charles Yu on using satire to point out Asian American stereotypes By Jeffrey Brown, Courtney Vinopal The February pick for our ‘Now Read This’ book club was “Interior Chinatown," winner of the 2020 National Book Award. It’s a funny and biting satire of stereotypes of Asian Americans in popular culture. The book's author, Charles Yu, also… Continue watching