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- Racial justice: Five eye-opening documentaries
These eye-opening films, chronicling injustice in the Black community, carry messages that are arguably more relevant than ever.
- During 2020’s wild ride, rediscovering video games
Games offer an escape from stress, solo or with friends online. While physical distancing, Americans broke April sales records of games and consoles.
- Club Quarantine and beat battles: How black musicians raise spirits, money
The coronavirus has disproportionately affected African Americans. One way to cope: the vital connection provided by black music and artists.
- Top podcast picks for talk about kindness, empathy, compassion
In a world often riven by hate, three podcasts take distinct approaches to inspiring compassion and empathy.
- Mouthwatering: New shows offer fresh take on food
Public television and YouTube offerings appeal to tastebuds with a focus on plant-based meals and diverse cuisine from LA neighborhoods.
- Lizzo plays the flute, raps, and defines beauty on her own terms
Ahead of the Grammys, our columnist explores how top nominee Lizzo found fame – and the savvy decisions she’s made in the spotlight.
- One of 2019’s best albums offers solace, compassion
After Nick Cave’s son died in 2015, he found comfort in expressing empathy toward others. His band’s new album “Ghosteen” continues that theme.
- Jay-Z offers America ‘words to live by’
Michael Eric Dyson’s new book, “Jay-Z: Made in America,” continues to unpack the catalysts and consequences of black creativity, power, and wealth.
- Toronto International Film Festival: My dinner with Isabelle Huppert
Peter Rainer's Toronto International Film Festival highlights included the performances of Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce in 'The Two Popes.'
- Why I waited to watch 'Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood'
I'm not the first to see Quentin Tarantino’s love letter to an idealized Hollywood. Why I've learned to wait before watching.
- How music newcomers are changing the rules for body image
There's a crop of newcomers – young women including Billie Eilish, Snail Mail, and Soccer Mommy – who favor simple, thrift-store clothing
- Shifting views of safety in American society
- Robert Plant and David Crosby: Focused on the far horizon
- What Johnny Clegg taught South Africans about Nelson Mandela
- Why many in Ukraine oppose a ‘land for peace’ formula to end the war
- Howard University hoped to make history. Now it’s ready for a different role.
- ‘I’m exhausted by him.’ Why Trump resistance is fizzling.
- In the race to attract students, historically Black colleges sprint out front
- Cover StoryMoody chickens? Playful bumblebees? Science decodes the rich inner lives of animals.