May 05 Pride organizers keep eye on drag laws ahead of festivals By Susan Haigh, Pat Eaton-Robb, Associated Press Organizers of Pride festivals and parades in conservative states are under increasing pressure to censor their events or ban drag performances. Continue reading
May 04 Watch 3:58 Ballerina uses her art to express solidarity with those fighting for rights in Iran By Julia Griffin Since anti-government protests erupted in Iran last year, people around the world have taken to social media to show their support. That includes an Iranian American ballerina who is tapping into her heritage and her art to express solidarity with… Continue watching
May 04 Jury finds Ed Sheeran didn’t steal from Marvin Gaye classic By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The verdict Thursday came after a two-week trial that featured a courtroom performance by Sheeran. The singer insisted that the copyright claim was a threat to all musicians who write their own songs. Continue reading
May 04 The Last of Us, Wii Sports and Barbie to enter Video Game Hall of Fame By Associated Press The World Video Game Hall of Fame has announced its class of 2023. Continue reading
May 03 Watch 6:41 Art historian brings attention to overlooked women in ‘The Story of Art Without Men’ By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet How many women artists can you name? That was a question Katy Hessel, then a 21-year-old art history major, asked herself. The results were disappointing. And so she set about learning and teaching herself and then others. That resulted in… Continue watching
May 03 Top UN prize for press freedom honors imprisoned Iranian female journalists By Associated Press The brave work of the three winners “led to a historical women-led revolution,” said Zainab Salbi, chair of the international jury of media professionals that chose them. Continue reading
May 03 Targeting of journalists and truth is threatening freedom, UN chief warns By Edith Lederer, Associated Press The United Nations chief warned on the eve of World Press Freedom Day that the media is under attack in every corner of the world and urged all nations to stop the targeting of truth and those who report it. Continue reading
May 03 King Charles III is officially ascending the throne. Here’s what to know about the coronation By Brian Melley, Associated Press Great Britain's royal family turns the page on a new chapter with the coronation of King Charles III. Continue reading
May 03 Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson among artists inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Chaka Khan, "Soul Train" creator Don Cornelius and the late George Michael have all been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, with Kate Bush also finally reaching the top of that… Continue reading
May 02 How this Iranian American ballerina is spotlighting social injustices in Iran By Julia Griffin Golden State Ballet principal dancer Tara Ghassemieh is used to taking command of the stage. But recently, the Iranian American ballerina has stepped into a new role: pacifist-activist. Continue reading