Culture
Challenging Appalachia’s Stereotypes: Emilee Hackney’s Memoir
The Appalachian region often faces stereotypes, such as struggling coal towns or prevalent substance abuse. These portrayals don’t encompass the entire reality. Writer Emilee Hackney challenges this narrative with her memoir, All That’s Unseen, where
Booker Prize Longlist Announcement
Marlon James and Douglas Stuart, previous Booker Prize winners, find themselves nominated yet again for the esteemed award, accompanied by novels exploring diverse themes. The selection includes tales of Dublin’s gangs, dystopian worlds, and characters
ASU’s Influencer Degree Sparks Debate on Its Value
Arizona State University has introduced a Bachelor of Arts program in content creation, sparking debate among commentators on ‘The Five’ panel. Designed to nurture future social media influencers, the degree has drawn criticism from some
Chicago Theater Highlights and Season Announcements
Chicago Theater Artists Spark New Off-Broadway Play Joshua Altman and other Chicago theater talents are pivotal to “To Have and To Hold.” This new off-Broadway play by Laura Lapidus commemorates Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the
Betye Saar’s Legacy in Black Art and Liberation
Artist Betye Saar passed away on a Sunday morning in Los Angeles at the age of 99. Her family confirmed her death the following day. Saar, an influential figure in the 1960s Black Art Movement,
Whaling Museum’s ‘Worst Aquarium’ Merchandise Becomes a Hit
New Bedford is recognized for its whaling history in America. Now, the New Bedford Whaling Museum is gaining attention for a different reason. In 2020, a Google review labeled it the ‘worst aquarium ever,’ despite
Kaitlan Collins Responds to Trump’s Criticism After Correspondents Dinner
CNN anchor and chief White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins discussed her reaction to President Donald Trump’s insults at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Collins received an award at the event, and Trump targeted her in
Life and Legacy of Betye Saar: A Pioneering Artist
Betye Saar, an influential Los Angeles artist, transformed collections of discriminatory objects like Sambo dolls and ceramic mammies into powerful assemblage works that explored the intense history of race in the United States. Her art
PEN America Faces Leadership Change Amid Controversy
The president of PEN America has resigned following a new controversy related to Israel. This marks another instance of internal challenges faced by the organization. At 6:30 a.m. EDT on July 27, 2026, the transition
Cool Machine: A Nostalgic Farewell
Colson Whitehead, in his 2003 nonfiction book The Colossus of New York, urged readers to cherish old apartments as they represent the caretakers of personal reinventions. In his Harlem crime novels, particularly the final installment