Jul 23 This new poetry anthology honors the scope of native writers By Jennifer Hijazi There is “grass and apologies, bones and joy, marching bands and genocide, skin and social work” and much more in the work of the 21 native writers featured in the collection. Continue reading
Jul 18 Watch 8:20 Nelson Mandela’s prison letters reveal his unwavering vision By Jeffrey Brown This week marks 100 years since the birth of Nelson Mandela, who led a struggle against apartheid and brought his country to a new democratic future, while setting a political and moral example recognized around the globe. Now a new… Continue watching
Jul 17 This acclaimed feminist poet sees practical magic in resistance By Jennifer Hijazi Rooted in protest during this time of uncertainty and anxiety, “Trickster Feminism” explores “what poetry can possibly do, especially in an urgent situation,” according to Anne Waldman. Continue reading
Jul 16 Watch 6:02 Inside Robin Williams’ lightning mind and creative soul By Jeffrey Brown Madcap, frenetic, lightning fast: On stage, Robin Williams was seemingly impossible to contain. But a new documentary, "Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind," tries to pin down the man whose public persona was often quite different from the private life. Continue watching
Jul 16 What you should read, listen to and watch, according to David Sedaris By Joshua Barajas One of them is a Danish political drama. Continue reading
Jul 13 Watch 8:05 Lost recordings uncover John Coltrane’s timeless talent By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport The lost recordings of jazz titan John Coltrane have been rediscovered and shared with the world. Jeffrey Brown visits the jazz great’s recording studio where the mystery began to take a listen to "Both Directions at Once: The Lost Album,"… Continue watching
Jul 12 Watch 4:24 Why Alan Alda pays close attention to people’s faces Alan Alda had an unusual childhood, but it helped him hone his identity as a communicator. As his mother suffered from mental illness, he became a close observer of people, their faces and body language, which led him toward becoming… Continue watching
Jul 12 ‘Game of Thrones’ slays with a leading 22 Emmy nominations By Lynn Elber, Associated Press LOS ANGELES — "Game of Thrones" roared back onto the Emmy battlefield, topping Thursday's nominations with 22 bids but with a formidable opponent in last year's winner "The Handmaid's Tale," while a streaming platform made history by earning the most… Continue reading
Jul 11 How young writers are leading a poetry comeback By Jennifer Hijazi Twenty-eight million American adults read poetry this year -- the highest percentage of poetry readership in more than 15 years. Continue reading
Jul 09 Min Jin Lee annotates the first page of her bestselling book ‘Pachinko’ By Elizabeth Flock "Pachinko" opens with the startling line: "History has failed us, but no matter."… Continue reading