Sep 01 Pope Leo meets LGBTQ+ Catholic advocate and vows continuity with Pope Francis’ legacy of welcome By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press The Rev. James Martin says Leo told him Monday that he intended to continue Pope Francis' policy of LGBTQ+ acceptance in the church and encouraged him to keep up his advocacy. Continue reading
Aug 28 Watch 7:49 New Hampshire arts groups face double budget blow as state slashes funding By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson Cuts to the arts at the federal level have been in the news, but some states are also slashing their funding. In New Hampshire, the cultural sector generated some $3.5 billion in revenue in 2023, but arts groups there now… Continue watching
Aug 28 Van Gogh Museum may close if Dutch government doesn’t help fund repairs, director says By Mike Corder, Associated Press The director of the Van Gogh Museum is warning that the gallery may have to close if the Dutch government does not help to foot the bill for major maintenance. Continue reading
Aug 26 WATCH: Trump wishes Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce ‘a lot of luck’ on their engagement By Associated Press Back in 2024 after Swift endorsed Trump’s presidential rival, the then presidential candidate posted online, “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!”… Continue reading
Aug 24 Watch 6:05 Rock The Rez brings musical empowerment and glam to Indigenous kids By Megan Thompson The benefits of music education for children are well-documented. It can boost mental health, enhance creativity and improve cognitive functioning. A summer camp program in South Dakota and Minnesota aims to bring all that and more to Indigenous girls and… Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch 5:20 Tour of giant, brightly colored creatures celebrates artistic heritage of Oaxaca By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson They’re called fantastic animals, brightly colored wooden creatures inspired by the world of Mexican magical realism. Giant versions of these animals are on a tour across the U.S., celebrating Mexico’s rich cultural heritage and promoting diplomacy during a contentious time. Continue watching
Aug 20 Watch 7:10 Scholar says Trump’s efforts to reframe U.S. history is ‘reminiscent of McCarthyism’ By Amna Nawaz, Simon Epstein, Doug Adams, Ian Couzens, Jenna Bloom President Trump described Smithsonian museums as “out of control” for emphasizing, in his view, “how bad slavery was.” It's part of a pattern by Trump in his second term to reframe historical narratives, in particular about racism and discrimination. Amna… Continue watching
Aug 20 An inside look at how PBS host Henry Louis Gates Jr. met Pope Leo By Dan Cooney Gates met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican after the Harvard professor and "Finding Your Roots" host published insights into the pope's ancestry. Continue reading
Aug 19 Watch 7:25 ‘Baldwin: A Love Story’ frames James Baldwin’s life through the lens of his relationships By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold In the first major biography of James Baldwin in over three decades, Nicholas Boggs presents an intimate portrait shaped by the people who inspired him. Boggs traces four of Baldwin's transformative relationships that depict him not just as a fearless… Continue watching
Aug 18 Watch 8:26 Newly released tapes reveal intimate reflections by Woody Guthrie By Jeffrey Brown, Simon Epstein, Daria Nastasia Nearly 60 years after his death, there is a renewed interest in the life and music of American folk icon and social activist Woody Guthrie. Last week, an album of songs and recordings of him talking was released, and Guthrie’s… Continue watching