Nov 02 Breonna Taylor memorial moving to an African American museum By Associated Press The outdoor memorial honoring Taylor with a mural, posters, artwork and other mementos is currently at Jefferson Square Park, the base for months of protests. Continue reading
Nov 02 On screen and on stage, disability continues to be depicted in outdated, cliched ways By Magda Romanska, The Conversation Despite recent social movements that have garnered greater inclusivity in the arts, disabled actors are still waiting for their moment in the spotlight. Continue reading
Oct 31 Oscar-winning actor Sean Connery dies at 90 By PBS NewsHour Sean Connery, the Scottish actor best known for playing the smooth-talking character, James Bond, has died. He lit the silver screen for more than four decades starring in seven James Bond movies and in films including “Indiana Jones and the… Continue reading
Oct 31 Sean Connery, the 'original' James Bond, dies at 90 By Jill Lawless, Bob Thomas, Associated Press Sean Connery, the charismatic Scottish actor who rose to international superstardom as the suave and fearless secret agent James Bond and then abandoned the role to carve out an Oscar-winning career in other rugged roles, has died. He was 90. Continue reading
Oct 30 This visual history of ballots shows the power of your vote By Joshua Barajas Through the lens of the printed ballot, a new visual history shows how these artifacts capture the evolving values of our democracy. Continue reading
Oct 30 'The Poet X' is our November book club pick By Courtney Vinopal Our November 2020 pick for Now Read This, the PBS NewsHour’s book club with The New York Times, is Elizabeth Acevedo’s "The Poet X."… Continue reading
Oct 30 5 researchers who can help us understand how children succeed By Paul Tough When Paul Tough first began reporting on the skills that help children succeed both in and out of the classroom, he drew upon an already robust body of research on the subject. Continue reading
Oct 29 Virginia Military Institute to remove statue of Confederate Gen. Stonewall Jackson By Associated Press School spokesman Bill Wyatt said the board also voted Thursday to take several other steps toward addressing issues of diversity. He says the board directed the adoption of a diversity hiring plan and created a permanent diversity office. Continue reading
Oct 29 Carnegie Hall to remain closed through April 5 By Associated Press Carnegie has been closed since March 12 and last June has canceled performances through Jan. 6. The venue has shifted some of its programming online. Continue reading
Oct 27 Watch 6:01 Program putting artists to work during pandemic takes leaf from the past By Jared Bowen, GBH The arts have been devastated by the pandemic, with consumer spending in the sector dropping significantly this year. Now, a pilot program in the mountains of western Massachusetts is looking to ideas from the past to ensure artists’ futures. Special… Continue watching