The National Museum of Korea is conveniently located near my residence, nestled among picturesque bamboo groves and traditional pagodas. This site hosts the Room of Quiet Contemplation, which showcases two highly esteemed artworks of Korea. One notable piece is a gilt-bronze bodhisattva statue from the early seventh century, accompanied by another bodhisattva from the sixth...
The Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona captivates with its unique architecture featuring sandcastle-like spires and lush, stone-carved flora. Even regular visitors find themselves marveling at its many treasures. The Enigmatic Façades Josep Turull, the Catalan rector of Sagrada Familia, points out the façades filled with religious scenes and symbols. These details offer both clarity and...
Many listeners grew up immersing themselves in music message boards, studying liner notes like sacred texts, and exploring internet rabbit holes for behind-the-scenes stories. Donwill, a member of Tanya Morgan, naturally understands this impulse and has transformed it into The Almanac of Rap. Presented by Okayplayer, the podcast has won two Webby Awards by treating...
“The View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg addressed the audience on Tuesday, responding to criticism about the New York Knicks’ loss following President Donald Trump’s attendance at the game. The Knicks, participating in their first NBA Finals game since 1999, faced the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden. Despite their previous success on the road against...
The significance of “60 Minutes” in the realm of journalism cannot be overstated. As the most-watched television-news program in the United States, it has hosted some of the most distinguished journalists since its 1968 debut on CBS. Notable figures include Mike Wallace, Ed Bradley, Lesley Stahl, Anderson Cooper, and until recently, Scott Pelley. Pelley was...
As the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence nears, Americans have many reasons to celebrate. It’s important not only to honor the Founding Fathers for their courage and commitment to forming a new nation but also to remember the contributions of other nations that aided their efforts. An example of international support is the...
Best-selling author Dave Eggers presents his latest novel, focusing on two friends bound by their passion for art over several decades. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown reports on Eggers’ new work from San Francisco as part of the PBS News Hour’s CANVAS series. About Jeffrey Brown Jeffrey Brown boasts a three-decade tenure with the News...
The third annual Pride in Park Ridge Community Celebration brought together hundreds of people from uptown Park Ridge on June 5 at Hodges Park. This LGBTQ+ event attracted many participants who grew up in Park Ridge, surprised to witness a Pride Celebration in their own town. Organized by local congregations, community organizations, and volunteers, the...
This week, Republicans and Democrats will compete in the annual Congressional Baseball Game. Democrats are keen to break a five-year losing streak. The Republican team, managed by Rep. Roger Williams (R-Texas), remains largely unchanged from last year. Williams, who also leads the Congressional Baseball Caucus, stated, “Baseball is about throwing strikes. Our guys can do...
Sports Flashback: June 8, 1971 On this date, Peoria-raised catcher Danny Goodwin, originally drafted by the Chicago White Sox, made headlines. Although the White Sox selected him with the No. 1 draft pick, Goodwin chose not to sign and instead pursued college baseball at Southern University. In 1975, the California Angels drafted him first overall,...