Aug 20 The pandemic popped the balloon drop. Here’s why we might not miss it By Joshua Barajas The traditional political convention finale is out this year. What kind of spectacle will we see instead?… Continue reading
Aug 19 WATCH: Billie Eilish, a self-described environmental activist, performs at the DNC By Steve Peoples, Michelle L. Price, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press Musician Billie Eilish, a self-described environmental activist, performed the song, “My future,” after warning viewers that, “Donald Trump is destroying our country and everything we care about.”… Continue reading
Aug 19 Watch 3:24 A Brief But Spectacular take on caring for those who care for us The pressure on doctors, nurses and other health care professionals has been constant throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Tara Rynders, a registered nurse in Colorado, has created an arts-based workshop designed to alleviate the stress and compassion fatigue that many medical… Continue watching
Aug 19 Detailed plans in place for careful removal of Lee statue By Denise Lavoie, Sarah Rankin, Associated Press Conservation experts who plan to relocate the statue face the intricate logistics of disassembling and transporting it to a storage facility. They also must ensure worker safety amid heated public debate about whether the statue is an important piece of… Continue reading
Aug 18 Lawsuit says actor Cuba Gooding Jr. raped New York woman in 2013 By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Last week, the Oscar-winning "Jerry Maguire" actor appeared in Manhattan state court, where he has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor counts of forcible touching and sexual abuse. Continue reading
Aug 17 How COVID-19 is affecting the British music scene By Taryn Siegel, Associated Press But the music scene some Brits know and love may soon be unrecognizable because of the coronavirus pandemic, which has plunged the U.K. economy into its worst recession on record. Continue reading
Aug 17 2 men indicted in 2002 killing of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay By Jim Mustian, Michael Balsamo, Tom Hays, Associated Press Nearly two decades after the slaying of hip hop star Jam Master Jay, federal prosecutors said Monday they have solved one of New York City's most enduring unsolved killings, charging two men while suggesting the artist, celebrated for his anti-drug… Continue reading
Aug 17 Black creatives in Italian fashion demand cultural reform By Colleen Barry, Associated Press The only Black designer belonging to Italy’s influential fashion council is demanding a "long overdue cultural reform’’ from her colleagues under the slogan: Do Black Lives Matter in Italy? The conversation has gotten off to a rocky start. Continue reading
Aug 16 Watch 26:04 Beyond The Canvas: Episode 4 By PBS NewsHour On the Oscar Awards edition of Beyond the CANVAS, we sit down with winners and nominees to talk about their craft and commitment to storytelling. What does it take to execute a unique artistic vision? Creators behind films like Black… Continue watching
Aug 15 Watch 6:53 Drums, love and music – tales from a Talking Head By Christopher Booker, Mori Rothman As a co-founder of the legendary Talking Heads, drummer Chris Frantz's new memoir “Remain In Love” tells us about the origins of one of America's most culturally and commercially successful bands. It is also a love letter to his long… Continue watching