Jan 12 Be like poet Bill Berkson and start kissing anyone you can find By Victoria Fleischer Bill Berkson’s poetry isn’t known for one particular style, and his newest collection, “Expect Delays,” captures that variety. He describes it as a “sense of scatter.” The book showcases different approaches and writing styles, varying between abstract and concrete, related… Continue reading
Jan 08 Watch 7:31 Death of cartoonists in Paris draws out passionate defense of free expression By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 08 Watch 9:24 Director Ava DuVernay on sharing the story of 'Selma' and deconstructing American heroes By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 08 'Selma' director Ava DuVernay on writing new speeches for MLK By Murrey Jacobson The movie, "Selma," is getting plenty of attention for its portrayal of history, the relationship between Martin Luther King and President Lyndon Johnson -- and the way it showcases Dr. King's skills and choices as a political tactician and activist. Continue reading
Jan 08 Watch 3:26 Director Ava DuVernay on sharing the story of 'Selma' and deconstructing American heroes By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 07 Watch 6:34 Why journalists face greater harm in an age of abundant and accessible media By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 06 Watch 5:22 Archaeologists in Peru add drones to their list of tools By PBS News Hour In Peru, drones are keeping a watchful eye on some ancient cultural sites endangered by encroaching development or other perils. In our Culture at Risk series, Jeffrey Brown reports on how archaeologists and government officials are using the new technology… Continue watching
Jan 06 California artist draws on long tradition of socially conscious printmaking By Kristin Farr, KQED From migrating butterflies to ancestral faces, visual artist Favianna Rodriguez uses printmaking to inspire social change. Continue reading
Jan 05 Poet Ellen Bass says 'Relax' -- you'll lose your keys, hair and memory but you can still savor sweet fruit By artsdesk Ellen Bass reads her poem "Relax" from her new collection "Like a Beggar."… Continue reading