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Geoff Bennett explores Black comedy's history and cultural impact in 'Black Out Loud'
In the 1990s, a remarkable wave of Black sitcoms and sketch comedy reshaped American television. Shows like “In Living Color” and “Living Single” reflected a wide range of Black life and helped broaden how millions of viewers understood Black experiences.…
A Brief But Spectacular take on channeling identity through art
Wendy Red Star is a multimedia artist who grew up on the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana. Her work spans photography, sculpture, fiber arts and performance to celebrate Native identity and remind us why art matters in how we’re remembered.…
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New York's newly identified Underground Railroad passage is under threat
The discovery has substantially raised the museum's foot traffic, along with hopes of staving off a possible nine-story mixed-use building…
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A Brief But Spectacular take on empowering 'soccer grannies'
Beka Ntsanwisi is working to empower older women in South Africa, where the average life expectancy is in the early…
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Trump's vision for D.C. draws design backlash and court challenges
Leading cultural and architectural preservation organizations asked a federal court to stop the Trump administration from proceeding with its Kennedy…
K-pop sensation BTS returns with a free comeback concert in Seoul after a 4-year hiatus
After a four-year break, K-pop supergroup BTS returned Saturday with a massive, free comeback concert in Seoul that drew tens of thousands of fans.
Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86
Norris died Thursday, in what his family described as a “sudden passing.”
A look at Eid al-Fitr and how Muslims celebrate the Islamic holiday
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is drawing to an end and Muslims around the world will soon start celebrating…
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Chicago artists channel creativity into protesting the immigration crackdown
The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has ignited protests nationwide. It has also galvanized grassroots artists and community organizations. Jeffrey Brown…
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A Brief But Spectacular take on the signs of exploitation
Edgar Ramirez is an LA-based artist who transforms street signs. Inspired by the industrial landscape where he grew up, he…
Kennedy Center votes to shut down operations for 2 years and names a new president
The widely expected decision comes in the wake of numerous resignations and cancellations during President Donald Trump's second term, although…
Autumn Durald Arkapaw makes history as first woman cinematographer to win an Oscar
She is also the first Black person to win the category.
A politically charged awards season ends with calls for peace at the Oscars
Political organizers suggested that celebrities found their political voices more this cycle than in recent years.
7 key moments from the 2026 Academy Awards
It was a 3 hour and 40 minute whirl through cinema and celebration, with Michael B. Jordan winning best actor…
Here's a full list of 2026 Academy Awards winners
At Sunday’s Oscars, Ryan Coogler won best original screenplay for “Sinners,” which entered the night with a record-breaking 16 nominations,…
'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another' set for an all–Warner Bros. showdown at the Academy Awards
Hollywood will convene Sunday night for a nail-biter Academy Awards that’s steering toward a coronation for either Paul Thomas Anderson or Ryan Coogler.
Two episodes of 'Doctor Who' were just rediscovered, a 'holy grail' of long-lost classic TV
They have been restored by BBC archivists and will be available next month on the broadcaster’s streaming service.