Jun 11 Stranded in a refugee camp, this Syrian photographer teaches budding artists By Corinne Segal Syrian refugee Mohamad Khalf, 25, photographs life in Zaatari while teaching photography workshops to other refugees. Continue reading
Jun 10 Watch 7:06 'Hamilton' tops the Tonys list during a big year for Broadway By PBS News Hour The 70th annual Tony Awards, celebrating the best in live Broadway theater, air Sunday night. All eyes are on Lin-Manuel Miranda’s acclaimed historical hip-hop musical “Hamilton,” which has received a record 16 nominations. But there are a slew of other… Continue watching
Jun 10 Tony-nominated 'King Charles III' offers a new view of the royal family By artsdesk A fictional exploration of Britain's most famous family is written in the style of one of Shakespeare's history plays. Continue reading
Jun 09 Watch 7:50 New rendition of classic opera 'Porgy and Bess' offers a 'greater truth' By PBS News Hour Since its first performance in 1935, “Porgy and Bess” has earned acclaim as one of American history’s best pieces of musical theater. But over time, many have come to view the opera’s black characters as stereotypes. Now, a new production… Continue watching
Jun 09 Watch 2:16 On the radio, silence speaks the loudest By PBS News Hour People tend to be afraid of silence -- they develop verbal defense mechanisms like small talk to instantly fill gaps in conversation. But according to radio journalist Alex Blumberg, some of the most amazing moments on air come from the… Continue watching
Jun 07 How to stop 13 million tons of clothing from getting trashed every year By Gretchen Frazee As consumers call for more sustainable products, companies are experimenting with ways to meet the growing demand for recycled clothing while maintaining their bottom lines. Continue reading
Jun 06 The last time a camera captured Ali's greatness By Joshua Barajas The photographer who shot the final photos of Muhammad Ali, just weeks before the boxing legend's death, said he was "over the moon" with what he captured. Continue reading
Jun 06 How gardening makes this poet more observant By Mary Jo Brooks Ross Gay is passionate about poetry, gardening and basketball. “I guess you could say that I think all three things alter our notion of time," he said. Continue reading
Jun 05 The face of Belarus' 'invisible people' By Corinne Segal In the decades since the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, as the world has reckoned with the unintended effects of nuclear power, a group of people in Belarus has quietly lived out its consequences. Continue reading
Jun 03 Watch 53:00 PBS NewsHour full episode June 3, 2016 By PBS News Hour Friday on the NewsHour, another Donald Trump rally ends with chaotic crowd violence as hostilities between protesters and supporters continue to escalate. Also: Why job growth is at a five-year low, Chicago releases hundreds of police shooting videos, Shields and… Continue watching