Sep 07 Watch 5:18 Gloria Estefan encourages fans to ‘Put On Your Mask’ By Amna Nawaz, Joshua Barajas As with much of the world, superstar Gloria Estefan has been isolating at home during the pandemic. But she hasn’t remained silent during that time. In fact, Estefan has taken an old hit song of hers and converted it to… Continue watching
Sep 07 7 books that dive into the long history of America’s labor movement By Courtney Vinopal Steven Greenhouse, author of “Beaten Down, Worked Up,” recommends these books for a sweeping history of labor in the U.S., as well as stories of specific campaigns and leaders. Continue reading
Sep 06 Watch 8:29 From MLK to Bob Kennedy: Harry Belafonte’s historic week as ‘Tonight Show’ host By PBS NewsHour In the midst of the 1968 Civil Rights protests, activist and singer Harry Belafonte took over ‘The Tonight Show’ for a week, becoming the first Black person to host a late-night TV show. His guests included Martin Luther King Jr. Continue watching
Sep 06 Rwanda’s president says ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero must stand trial By Ignatius Ssuuna, Associated Press Rusesabagina is credited with saving 1,200 lives during Rwanda's 1994 genocide by letting people shelter in the hotel he was managing during the mass killings. Now he is accused of supporting rebel violence in Rwanda and his family complain that… Continue reading
Sep 05 Watch 7:16 Masks, smaller audience: The show goes on as states ease restrictions By Ivette Feliciano, Zachary Green For almost six months, the art world has been at a standstill as museums, galleries, and theaters have all been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But as some states begin to lift restrictions, the arts have also slowly started… Continue watching
Sep 04 Chadwick Boseman and the changing landscape of who gets colon cancer By Lydia A. Flier, Gabriela Rico, Yamicia D. Connor, STAT News The death of actor Chadwick Boseman at age 43 is reinvigorating discussions about the rising incidence of colon cancer in young Black people. Continue reading
Sep 04 Topps to produce first-ever women’s softball card set By Associated Press The set will include cards for 56 of the world's top players, including 17 Olympians from the United States, Canada, Mexico and Italy. Continue reading
Sep 04 After a long slumber, U.S. cinemas awaken on pivotal weekend By Associated Press After a few weeks of catalog films and minor releases, the $200 million “Tenet” is the first must-see main event of the pandemic, a mega-movie litmus test for how ready U.S. moviegoers are to return to cinemas. Continue reading
Sep 04 Chadwick Boseman honored as hometown hero in native South Carolina By Associated Press The actor, who became widely popular through “Black Panther,” was honored after he shockingly died last week at the age of 43 following a private four-year battle with colon cancer. Continue reading
Sep 03 Art museum accused of racism names first director of inclusion By William J. Kole, Associated Press The museum on Thursday named Rosa Rodriguez-Williams to the senior post, saying she "will play a critical role in delivering on the MFA's promise to be a museum for all of Boston."… Continue reading