World Sep 08 Lonnie Bunch on his legacy and protecting the Smithsonian from political pressure By Geoff Bennett, Anne Azzi Davenport, Courtney Norris, Hunter Bonaparte, Amalia Huot-Marchand
Arts Aug 31 Watch 6:18 Descendants of enslaved potter David Drake work to reclaim ancestor's art Descendants of David Drake have traced their lineage back to the once-enslaved potter and launched an effort to reclaim their ancestor’s work. They say the effort has not only reconnected them with their family’s legacy but also raised broader questions… By Geoff Bennett, Eliot Barnhart, Jiaya Echevarria
Arts Aug 18 Watch 7:25 Quilt exhibit showcases artwork of inmate turned criminal justice activist His work is now shown in major museums and galleries, but Jesse Krimes created some of his first artwork in prison. Following his release, he’s also become a strong advocate for the formerly incarcerated and for reforming the overall system… By Jeffrey Brown, Karina Cuevas, Hunter Bonaparte
Arts Jul 31 Watch 7:15 Local arts groups that shape community culture face financial pressure Larger theater companies, venues and museums typically get more attention. But in cities and rural areas, it’s smaller arts organizations that are closest to and address the needs of their communities. Now, many are struggling as they face economic pressures. By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson
Arts Jun 16 Watch 7:38 Shockoe Institute explores enduring impact of slavery and how to expand freedom today The Shockoe Institute in Richmond, Virginia, opened its doors this spring to try to open minds about the enduring impact of enslavement and how to seek solutions to improve civic life now. Amna Nawaz has a look at the effort… By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport, Hunter Bonaparte, Jiaya Echevarria
May 19 Watch 7:34 Russians who fled after Ukraine invasion stage fresh take on classic play in U.S. By Jeffrey Brown, Zeba Warsi, Anne Azzi Davenport Two Russians who left their country after the invasion of Ukraine and are now rebuilding their lives and careers in the U.S. Senior Arts Correspondent Jeffrey Brown reports on a recent production in New York for our Art in Action… Continue watching
May 05 Watch 7:57 Why Wynton Marsalis thinks jazz is the perfect metaphor for democracy By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport Renowned trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis has launched a new project, a kind of call and response for these times. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown met Marsalis at the Jazz at Lincoln Center, for our series Art in Action, exploring… Continue watching
Apr 23 Watch 7:09 Art exhibition shines light on Romani persecution during Holocaust By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Hunter Bonaparte It's a lesser-known chapter of the Holocaust, the murder of some 500,000 Roma and Sinti people, members of a long-marginalized and often persecuted minority in Europe. One way into that history is through the work of an artist who survived… Continue watching
Mar 31 Watch 7:42 Washington National Opera finds new stage after split with Kennedy Center By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport Earlier this month, the Kennedy Center board approved the president’s plan to close the center for two years. The Washington National Opera had already announced it was leaving, one of the most consequential developments in a year of turmoil. Jeffrey… Continue watching
Mar 24 Watch 8:58 Trump's vision for D.C. draws design backlash and court challenges By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Azhar Merchant Leading cultural and architectural preservation organizations asked a federal court to stop the Trump administration from proceeding with its Kennedy Center reconstruction project. It's the latest development in a fight over the look and architecture of the nation's capital, and… Continue watching