Nation Aug 09 How this slave descendent is helping reframe history at Madison’s home Leontyne Peck has helped interpret several notable artifacts, many of which are now featured in a permanent exhibit at Montpelier called "The Mere Distinction of Colour."…
Arts Sep 20 The new Librarian-in-Chief picks her favorite children’s book We ask Carla Hayden where her own passion for reading came from, and to share her favorite childhood book.
Poetry Aug 22 A poet’s history lesson on Brooklyn’s Bushwick neighborhood Jacqueline Woodson, one of America's premier writers of young adult and children's literature, is out with her second novel for adults called "Another Brooklyn." It's set in the Brooklyn borough of Bushwick, her childhood neighborhood, which becomes one of the…
Arts Jun 02 Judy Collins still turn, turn, turning with new album at 77 Folk legend Judy Collins, known for her critically acclaimed covers of Stephen Sondheim’s “Send in the Clowns” and Pete Seeger’s “Turn! Turn! Turn!” has been making music since the 1960s. Now, at the age of 77, she is still going…
Arts May 03 Vietnamese American poet contemplates his personal ties to the war In “Night Sky With Exit Wounds,” poet Ocean Vuong pays tribute to the oral tradition of his family and his personal connection to the Vietnam War.
Arts Apr 15 Watch: The classical violinist who also plays Ozzy Osbourne Violinist Rachel Barton Pine is known around the world for her classical skill. But she's also a self-confessed head banger.
Poetry Feb 22 Poet Martín Espada chronicles father’s fight for Puerto Rican rights Martin Espada, an award-winning poet and former tenant lawyer, grew up watching his father fight for human rights in New York City.
Arts Oct 19 WATCH: Yo-Yo Ma performs selection from new album for the NewsHour Yo-Yo Ma's new album "Songs from the Arc of Life," which came out just before his 60th birthday, focuses on the ups and downs of the human experience.
Arts Jul 01 One old, one new: James Taylor sings two songs for the NewsHour James Taylor sings his classic “Shower the People” for the Newshour at his recording studio in New York City. And he rehearsed his new song, “Angels of Fenway,” with his band, an ode to his beloved Boston Red Sox.
Arts Feb 06 National Geographic photographers teach under-served youth around the world National Geographic photographers Amy Toensing and Matt Moyer reflect on National Geographic's "Photo Camps," which teaches photography skills to under-served youth around the world.