Nation Dec 11 Dorothy Pitman Hughes, pioneering Black feminist and community activist, dies at 84 Dorothy Pitman Hughes, a pioneering Black feminist, child welfare advocate and lifelong community activist who toured the country speaking with Gloria Steinem in the 1970s and appears with her in one of the most iconic photos of the second-wave feminist…
Nation Oct 14 #MeToo leaders take stock of the movement 5 years later The Associated Press went back to Weinstein accuser Louisette Geiss, Bill Cosby accuser Andrea Constand, and “Me Too” founder Tarana Burke about how their lives have changed, how hopeful they feel and the challenges ahead.
Arts Jun 13 After 2 years of pandemic, Tonys a night for Broadway to reclaim its groove Broadway has its groove back, said Tonys host Ariana DeBose at an exuberant ceremony seeking to illustrate just that sentiment.
Nation Jun 03 Advocates fear Depp-Heard trial will have a chilling effect on women coming forward with abuse claims Some advocates and experts fear that the verdict in the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard case will have a chilling effect on women coming forward with abuse claims.
Arts Dec 21 Denzel Washington on directing: 'I'm still learning' Denzel Washington the actor has some 60 films under his belt, plus two Oscars, and at 66 is universally regarded as one of the all-time greats.
Arts Oct 24 Let computers do it: Film set tragedy spurs call to ban guns The tragedy has led some in Hollywood, along with incredulous observers, to ask: Why are real guns ever used on set, when computers can create gunshots in post-production? Isn’t even the smallest risk unacceptable?…
Arts Jul 15 Study finds more racial diversity in LGBTQ film characters The study looked at 44 films released in theaters by major studios in 2020, a limited number due to the pandemic.
Arts Jul 14 Mj Rodriguez on feeling 'represented and seen' after historic Emmy nod "I felt represented and I felt seen," said MJ Rodriguez of "Pose," who scored the first major acting Emmy nod for a trans performer on Tuesday.
Health Feb 16 FEMA opens mass COVID-19 vaccine sites as bad weather hampers efforts Severe weather is hampering vaccination efforts in parts of the country, forcing cancellation of some mass inoculation events and disrupting vaccine deliveries.
Nation Jan 20 WATCH: Stars perform for Biden inauguration evening special Actor Christopher Jackson, the original George Washington in Broadway's "Hamilton," performed at a virtual "ball" for the Creative Coalition, and says he's humbled to participate in an essential rite of American democracy.