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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.…
Norah O'Donnell spotlights overlooked women who shaped U.S. history in 'We the Women'
America’s 250-year history features prominent men who built and shaped the nation. But less is known about the women whose contributions were just as important. In “We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America,” Norah O’Donnell writes about 35…
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Rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot's 'A Hymn to Life' chronicles resilience after abuse
In 2020, Gisèle Pelicot was called to a police station and life as she knew it ended. She learned that…
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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…
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Washington National Opera finds new stage after split with Kennedy Center
Earlier this month, the Kennedy Center board approved the president’s plan to close the center for two years. The Washington…
Trump's White House ballroom construction must halt unless Congress OKs it, judge orders
“The President of the United States is the steward of the White House for future generations of First Families. He…
European museum heists continue, as thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from Italian private foundation
Local media reported that the thieves were able to nab the paintings in less than three minutes and escape across…
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…
'Saturday Night Live UK' debuts across the pond
'Saturday Night Live' has crossed the pond with a mild splash.
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…