May 10 Artist Kate Tempest on why 'creativity is boundless' By Christopher Booker Artist and musician Kate Tempest's talents as a rapper, poet, playwright and best-selling novelist defy definition. But for the 34-year-old Londoner, it's all part of the creative trade. NewsHour Weekend's Christopher Booker recently sat down with Tempest, to discuss her… Continue reading
May 09 Little Richard, flamboyant rock 'n' roll pioneer, dead at 87 By Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press Little Richard, the self-proclaimed “architect of rock ‘n’ roll,” has died. He was 87. Continue reading
May 09 Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy dies from coronavirus at 75 By Associated Press Magician Roy Horn of the famed Las Vegas act Siegfried & Roy has died of complications from the coronavirus. He was 75. Continue reading
May 08 How two poets are nurturing support networks disrupted by the pandemic By Stephanie García For Alok Vaid-Menon and Alán Peláez López, both gender non-conforming people of color, this moment of isolation amid the pandemic has been a time for finding new ways to draw people closer and create community online. Continue reading
May 08 New anthology collects dozens of poems about pandemic By Hillel Italie, Associated Press More than 80 poems are included in an anthology, “Together In a Sudden Strangeness,” coming in e-book and audio formats in June. Continue reading
May 08 Watch 7:43 These journalists just won Pulitzer Prizes. But can they keep their jobs? This year’s Pulitzer Prizes underscore the value of local reporting at a time when many papers and newsrooms have been closed or downsized. According to a recent estimate, more than 35,000 news media employees have experienced job or income loss… Continue watching
May 08 Watch 3:52 How this California artist is providing 'Flowers for Sick People' By William Brangham During this strange era of shutdowns and social distancing, artists, athletes and musicians across the country are trying to find new ways to channel their energy and share their passion. William Brangham has the story of a California artist who's… Continue watching
May 08 How Tayari Jones discovered an 'undersung American masterpiece' By Courtney Vinopal Our May 2020 pick for the PBS NewsHour-New York Times book club is Ann Petry’s “The Street.”… Continue reading
May 05 Watch 5:53 Social isolation and stay-at-home orders drive some to learn new skills By Jeffrey Brown, Rhana Natour During this difficult period, some of the millions of Americans stuck at home have turned to new hobbies and do-it-yourself projects to pass the time and redirect their energy. But while such accomplishments can be fulfilling, experts say it's also… Continue watching
May 05 Discussion questions for 'The Street' By Courtney Vinopal Our May 2020 pick for the PBS NewsHour-New York Times book club is Ann Petry’s “The Street.”… Continue reading