Jul 30 Writer Milan Kundera donating archive to Czech library By Associated Press Milan Kundera, the 91-year-old author of “The Unbearable Lightness of Being” and other acclaimed novels, has decided to donate his private library and archive to a public library in the Czech city where he was born and spent his childhood. Continue reading
Jul 29 ‘Little House on the Prairie’ author’s life, times examined in PBS film By Lynn Elber, Associated Press A documentary about the life of "Little House on the Prairie" author Laura Ingalls Wilder puts her novels in historical context. That includes scattered racist references to Native Americans in Wilder's novels. Continue reading
Jul 29 Watch 5:59 Author Claudia Rankine answers your questions about ‘Citizen’ By Jeffrey Brown, Courtney Vinopal Claudia Rankine, author of our July pick for the NewsHour-New York Times book club, Now Read This, joins Jeffrey Brown to answer reader questions about “Citizen: An American Lyric.”… Continue watching
Jul 29 Yo-Yo Ma’s heartfelt call to action to artists during the pandemic By Isabelle Di Rita Now is the best time to make a personal connection with an audience of one, the cellist said, “because as a musician, your job — our job — is to actually move one person at a time.”… Continue reading
Jul 29 How this poet shows the way ‘racism hits the body’ By Courtney Vinopal In her book “Citizen,” the poet Claudia Rankine aims to show readers how Black people experience racism in their everyday lives. And to help tell that story, she reached out to visual artists. Continue reading
Jul 28 Watch 6:40 The ‘existential wound’ that fueled poet Natasha Trethewey’s acclaimed career By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport Natasha Trethewey is a two-time U.S. poet laureate and a winner of the Pulitzer Prize for her collection “Native Guard.” Now, she has written a memoir about her childhood, the murder of her mother and her own career calling. Titled… Continue watching
Jul 28 ‘Watchmen’ leads all Emmy nominees with 26 By Lynn Elber, Associated Press The prime-time Emmys are the first major entertainment awards to cope with limitations forced by the pandemic. Continue reading
Jul 27 Oprah’s O Magazine to end regular print editions after 20 years By Tali Arbel, Associated Press Hearst says the brand is not going away but will become more focused on its digital versions while offering some form of print. It is among the country's most recognizable magazines. Continue reading
Jul 27 House approves bill to create Latino museum on National Mall By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The House has passed a bill to establish a Smithsonian museum for American Latinos that would showcase Latino history, art and culture. Continue reading
Jul 27 Watch 2:31 Artists with disabilities celebrate 30 years of the ADA During this anniversary week for the Americans with Disabilities Act, we take a moment to highlight the talents and contributions of artists, performers and writers with disabilities. Their work was featured in a special ceremony marking the moment, called “ADA… Continue watching