96-year-old Stuart Hodes took his first dance lesson at the Martha Graham school after being discharged from a distinguished stint…
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60 years ago this Sunday -- on May 9, 1961 -- then Head of the FCC, Newton Minow, gave his…
For the first time in history, two women will sit behind the president of the United States as he addresses…
“Beyond the CANVAS” honors five trailblazing women in the arts. In this episode of “Beyond the CANVAS,” the legendary Dolly…
An actress-turned-first lady. During her more than 50 year marriage, Nancy Reagan was also the most trusted adviser to her…
Jimmy Carter lost his White House re-election bid over 40 years ago and his presidency is often remembered for hard…
What does it take to make it to the top? In this episode of “Beyond the CANVAS,” we speak to…
Finding one’s voice as a writer takes dedication, courage, and a willingness to reimagine the world through words on a…
For more on the history of and recent rise in anti-Asian American racism and hate crimes, Oscar, Golden Globe, Emmy…
Filmed before the Georgia shootings, writer Te-Ping Chen shares with us her "Humble Opinion" that people with ethnic names must…
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