Arts Apr 19 ‘A lesson in authenticity:’ Andra Day reflects on the experience of playing Billie Holiday The new film "The United States Vs. Billie Holiday" takes on the life of "Lady Day," the great Billie Holiday. And the woman playing her — Andra Day — is winning raves of her own with a nomination for best…
Arts Apr 15 How the 2008 economic crisis created a ‘new wandering tribe’ of seasonal workers The latest selection for our “Now Read This” book club, Jessica Bruder’s “Nomadland,” documents a growing phenomenon in the country — a "wandering tribe" of seasonal workers. It has inspired a new movie of the same name. The film was…
Arts Apr 08 How Gabby Giffords is using music to rewire her brain after being shot President Joe Biden reached out to, and fist-bumped, former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords at the White House Rose Garden Thursday -- A moment to mark a new push to curb gun violence. Giffords was shot in the head in 2011,…
Education Apr 07 Balancing in-person and virtual learning during the pandemic takes toll on teachers Roughly 80 percent of K-12 teachers and staff in the U.S. are now at least partially vaccinated. But educators in many districts are still expected to teach students both in-person and online, and stress remains high for some. Jeffrey Brown…
Arts Apr 06 Theater tools help these students accept different perspectives In a moment marked by deep political and cultural divides, a program named "In Your Shoes" looks to harness tricks of the stage to step into the shoes of others and help students understand different perspectives. Jeffrey Brown has the…
Arts Apr 02 New Mexico inmates connect with Ernest Hemingway’s life and work A new documentary series by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick called "Hemingway" premieres Monday on PBS. It's about one of America’s most famous and influential writers. In New Mexico, an unusual audience is watching, reading, and writing along. Jeffrey Brown…
Arts Mar 25 In new Tina Turner doc, the legend wonders how to ‘bow out slowly’ The directors behind “Tina” said they wanted to retell Turner’s story through the eyes of the larger-than-life performer, not the public perception of her.
Arts Mar 22 How one doctor’s love for poetry helps him communicate with patients better As a part of our Arts and Culture series, CANVAS, Jeffrey Brown takes a look at the intersection of the alchemy of health and art with his profile of Fady Joudah, the physician-poet — or perhaps poet-physician.
Arts Mar 18 You will stan this modern retelling of ‘Beowulf’ Maria Dahvana Headley, whose new translation of “Beowulf” came out last year, wanted to build onto the thousand-year-old poem’s long history. Part of its staying power, Headly said, is how its themes — heroes and villains, how to ensure safety,…
Nation Mar 17 In ‘Grief and Grievance,’ Black artists explore aspects of loss in contemporary life Even amid the pandemic, some art exhibitions are opening to the public. "Grief and Grievance" at New York's "New Museum," a timely examination of race and racism, is one of them. Black artists explore the aspects of loss in the…