Apr 28 Thursday's Art Notes In today's arts and culture headlines, a German artist makes art out of prize money (literally). Continue reading
Apr 28 For President Obama, 'Birther' Issue Is a Teachable Moment President Obama makes a statement on the release of his long-form birth certificate on Wednesday. Photo by Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images. For years now, conspiracy theorists have stoked false rumors about President Obama's place of birth. On Wednesday, the… Continue reading
Apr 27 Watch Budget Battles Reignite Animosity Between Congress, D.C. Government There is a historically tense relationship between the government and the DC's residents. Continue watching
Apr 27 'Better This World' Looks at Domestic Terrorism, Political Activism Post-9/11 A new documentary, 'Better This World', follows the story of the Texas Two as they wrestle with how to defend themselves in court and deal with FBI pressure to betray each other. Continue reading
Apr 27 Watch Amos Lee For more on this story, go to Art Beat: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/art/blog/… Continue watching
Apr 27 Watch Suspenseful Story of Justice System and Friendship in "Better This World" Kelly Duane de la Vega and Katie Galloway discuss their latest film, "Better This World". Continue watching
Apr 27 Wednesday's Art Notes In today's arts and culture headlines, pop star Beyonce gets her groove on in the school cafeteria to fight childhood obesity. Continue reading
Apr 26 Watch Poet CD Wright Weaves History, Reporting, Storytelling in Verse Brown University professor CD Wright weaves oral histories, news reports and interviews into her poetry. Her latest volume, "One With Others," looks back at the civil rights era in her native Arkansas. Continue watching
Apr 26 C.D. Wright By newshourpoetry Poet C.D. Wright reads from her book, "One With Others."… Continue reading
Apr 26 C.D. Wright Reads from Her Book 'One With Others' By newshourpoetry C.D. Wright has published more than a dozen books, including "Rising, Falling, Hovering" (2008); "Like Something Flying Backwards: New and Selected Poems" (2007); and "One Big Self: An Investigation" (2003), a collaboration with photographer Deborah Luster to document Louisiana inmates. Continue reading