May 13 New Anthology Celebrates 'Ascent' of African-American Poets Jeffrey Brown talks with longtime literary editor Charles Henry Rowell about his passion for promoting undiscovered and underappreciated African-American poets and artists. His latest effort is a new anthology called "Angles of Ascent."… Continue reading
May 13 The Daily Frame By Tom LeGro A car is displayed last week during the 26th annual Houston Art Car Parade. Continue reading
May 13 Charles Henry Rowell Is 'Prepared to Do Battle' Using Poetry By Tom LeGro For nearly four decades, Charles Henry Rowell has been a talent scout of sorts, looking for young and often ignored African-American artists. His latest project is a Norton anthology of contemporary black poets called "Angles of Ascent." Watch some of… Continue reading
May 10 In 'Other Desert Cities,' a Family History Lush in Secrets By Tom LeGro When Jon Robin Baitz's family drama "Other Desert Cities" closed on Broadway last June, it concluded a strong run and had been showered with high praise for showcasing its creator's talents. But for all of that, Baitz and his work… Continue reading
May 10 The Daily Frame By Tom LeGro A collector examines stamps on display Friday at the World Stamp Expo in Melbourne, Australia. The exhibition is the second largest ever held in the world. Continue reading
May 09 Judy's Notebook: The Me Me Me Generation Can Be Anything But By now it's painfully clear the younger generation has been hit hard by fallout from the economic downturn. Almost every day another report reminds us how high the unemployment rate is among 18 to 29 year olds -- above 16… Continue reading
May 09 Champion of Military Sexual Assault Awareness Effort Questions if Change Is Possible Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif. Photo by Chris Maddaloni/ CQ Roll Call. Tuesday should have been a good day for Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif. Her signature issue in Congress -- reducing sexual assaults in the U.S. military -- had just… Continue reading
May 09 Songwriters Draw Musical Inspiration From Immigration The wall dividing the United States and Mexico stands to prevent illegal immigration between the two countries, but it doesn't stop musicians from crossing art and politics. Photo from the "Border Songs" CD booklet, courtesy of Shawn Skabelund. While… Continue reading
May 09 Around the Nation By Tom LeGro Here are four arts and culture videos from public broadcasting partners around the nation. Continue reading
May 09 The Daily Frame By Tom LeGro Two women dance at the AfrikaBurn Festival in Tankwa Karoo, South Africa. The week-long art festival takes place annuallyin a temporary desert dwelling called Tankwa Town. Continue reading