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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…
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In new novel 'Under the Falls,' Richard Russo explores places left behind

Richard Russo has penned 10 novels, won the Pulitzer Prize, and collaborated on screen adaptations and TV series based on his work. In his latest book, "Under the Falls," Russo continues to revisit the community of his youth. Senior arts…
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Olivia Rodrigo's festival unites women and girls behind nonprofits promoting their well-being

All-star benefit concerts have proven popular for driving millions of dollars toward everything from refugee relief to pandemic response. But it's been decades since a young artist with Rodrigo's following brought her peers together for gender justice.
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Paramount's Warner Bros. bid and threat to leave California divide Hollywood

The proposed $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery hit a roadblock after California's attorney general and 11 other states sued to stop it. That move was followed by Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison threatening to take his…
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Descendants of enslaved potter David Drake work to reclaim ancestor's art
In new novel 'Under the Falls,' Richard Russo explores places left behind
Olivia Rodrigo's festival unites women and girls behind nonprofits promoting their well-being
Paramount's Warner Bros. bid and threat to leave California divide Hollywood

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In new novel 'Under the Falls,' Richard Russo explores places left behind

Richard Russo has penned 10 novels, won the Pulitzer Prize, and collaborated on screen adaptations and TV series based on his work. In his latest book, "Under the Falls," Russo continues to revisit the community of his youth. Senior arts…

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