Apr 01 Watch 7:28 How rapper Nipsey Hussle gave back to the community that raised him Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle died Sunday after being gunned down in broad daylight in Los Angeles. In addition to his successful music career, the native of south L.A. was an entrepreneur and activist, dedicated to initiatives supporting youth and the… Continue watching
Apr 01 Watch 6:43 Book on conflict in Northern Ireland contains a plot twist that surprised the author The book, "Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland," starts with the 1972 killing of Jean McConville, a widowed Belfast mother and one of roughly 3,500 people who died in brutal decades-long sectarian conflict over… Continue watching
Apr 01 Discussion questions for 'Brotopia' By Elizabeth Flock Is Silicon Valley really a "meritocracy"? Journalist Emily Chang explains why not in our April pick for the PBS NewsHour-New York Times book club "Now Read This."… Continue reading
Apr 01 Judge rules Oklahoma law on Native American art too restrictive By Associated Press A federal judge has struck down an Oklahoma law that requires an artist to be a member of a federally recognized tribe in order to have their artwork labeled as Native American. Continue reading
Apr 01 Grammy-nominated rapper and entrepreneur Nipsey Hussle shot and killed at 33 By Mesfin Fekadu, Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Rapper Nipsey Hussle was fatally shot outside the clothing store he founded to help rebuild his troubled South Los Angeles neighborhood, police said, cutting short a career that earned him a Grammy nomination this year for his major-label debut. He… Continue reading
Mar 29 Watch 5:33 Singer-songwriter Patty Griffin on doing something 'magical' with her life By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport Singer-songwriter Patty Griffin has developed a faithful following as well as critical acclaim for her folk and Americana music. But after being diagnosed with breast cancer, she formed a new perspective on telling her personal stories through song. Jeffrey Brown… Continue watching
Mar 29 Pioneer French filmmaker Agnes Varda dies at 90 By Jake Coyle, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press Varda, who was a part of the French New Wave, challenged and charmed moviegoers in films that inspired generations of filmmakers. Continue reading
Mar 28 'Brotopia' is April's pick for the PBS NewsHour-New York Times book club By Elizabeth Flock Emily Chang's "Brotopia" is an exposé of the dark, misogynistic side of Silicon Valley. Continue reading
Mar 28 Watch 6:37 'The Power' author Naomi Alderman answers your questions By Jeffrey Brown Naomi Alderman, author of our March pick for the PBS NewsHour-New York Times book club, Now Read This, joins Jeffrey Brown to answer reader questions about “The Power.” Plus, Jeff announces the April book selection. Continue watching
Mar 28 The question everybody has about the novel 'The Power' By Elizabeth Flock In Naomi Alderman's novel, one character is guided by an unexplained inner voice. Continue reading