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What Helen Keller's little known journalism taught me about her philosophies
By Beth Haller, Ph.D. -
Lights, Camera, Acción
Celebrate the incredible impact Latinos have made in Hollywood — past, present and future. -
LISTEN Understanding the History and Mystery of Michael R. Jackson
Playwright, lyricist and composer Michael R. Jackson breaks down the emotional journey behind "Memory Song." -
LISTEN Errol Morris Vs. Steve Bannon
Listen to Oscar-winning filmmaker Errol Morris reflect on his controversial film, "American Dharma." -
WATCH VIDEO The two people Buddy Guy admires most as a musician
On a trip to Germany, Buddy Guy met some of his musical heroes, including John Lee Hooker and Big Mama Thornton. -
WATCH VIDEO How Latine People are Excluded in the Media
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The divided states of "America"
Why Rita Moreno objected to West Side Story's original lyrics -
Jean Malin: Queen of the pansies
He was known to put hecklers and homophobes in their place with his wit — and his fists! -
3 ways the Trockederos challenged straight America’s perception of gay men
They aimed to use ballet to bring people together, subvert expectations, and prove that men could be anything. -
Flawless Sabrina: Queer icon and star of 'The Queen'
She was full of life advice for her many mentees, including her reminder that “normal is just a setting on a dryer.” -
WATCH VIDEO Helen Keller studied socialism
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FULL EPISODE Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
Discover how Moreno defied her humble upbringing and racism to become one of a select group of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winners. Explore her 70-year career with new interviews, clips of her iconic roles and scenes of the star on set today. -
Renegades Pilot: Kitty O'Neil
Discover "the fastest woman in the world," deaf racecar driver and daredevil Kitty O'Neil. -
WATCH VIDEO "The Left Hand of Darkness" and Gender Fluidity
Le Guin's 1969 novel "The Left Hand of Darkness" questioned binary concepts of gender. -
William Dorsey Swann: The first "Queen of Drag"
Born into slavery, Swann was the first known person to identify as a “Queen of Drag.” -
The story behind Nina Simone's protest song "Mississippi Goddam"
Simone said that the song "...erupted out of me quicker than I could write it down." -
Rita Moreno won her EGOT status with these 4 roles
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Meet Gladys Bentley, drag king of the Harlem Renaissance
A gender-bending, famed blues musician and drag king who was a part of the Harlem Renaissance. -
Julian Eltinge was the most famous drag queen ever. What happened?
Watch a pilot episode of our new series on pioneering American drag performers.
Becoming Helen Keller - Full Episode with Additional Accessibility Features