Children’s YouTube star, Rachel Griffin Accurso, known as Ms. Rachel, is under scrutiny after a 2025 video resurfaced. The video shows her referring to Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza as her “friend.” This comes days after Azaiza admitted withholding footage of Israeli hostages being beaten in Gaza on October 7, 2023. In the short clip, Ms....
Just south of downtown Los Angeles lies an architectural wonder. It’s the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. Spanning 300,000 square feet, the museum showcases over 1,300 pieces of art. The museum, founded by filmmaker George Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson, carries the distinction of being the first to focus on the universal tradition of...
When Lonnie G. Bunch III strolls through the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, his enthusiasm for history is unmistakable. Among his cherished exhibits is the 1903 Wright Brothers’ flyer, the first powered airplane to achieve flight. Bunch fondly recalls visiting Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, where a replica stands, yet beams with pride knowing that...
Thousands gathered outside the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Friday evening in protest against President Donald Trump’s plans for the center. Demonstrators, concerned about potential closure and demolition, formed a human chain around the iconic Washington landmark. Chris Raleigh, co-founder of Hands Off the Arts, hoped the event would showcase public...
The National Museum of African American History and Culture commemorates its 10th anniversary by showcasing an exhibition titled “Revelation.” This exhibition features the work of 38 artists, including painters, photographers, and sculptors, who are known for their willingness to challenge authority. The museum opened in 2016, offering the National Mall a renewed perspective. Its exhibits...
On June 8, volunteer excavators and archaeologists at the Nunalleq dig site near Quinhagak, Alaska tirelessly searched for artifacts. These efforts follow the remnants of Typhoon Halong sweeping through western Alaska, which caused significant flooding and displaced thousands across isolated areas last October. In Quinhagak, the storm damaged homes and infrastructure. The day after, Jenny...
The renowned CBS newsmagazine, “60 Minutes,” resumed its broadcasts for the 59th season on Sunday evening. This season marks a notable change as Nick Bilton takes the role of executive producer, following a controversial reshuffling within CBS News. The new season premiered with considerable interest from viewers. This follows significant personnel changes made by Bari...
Jessica Huang’s play, The Birth of the Pill, premiered at TimeLine Theatre, engaging with the portrayal of oral contraception’s history. Rather than directly adapting Jonathan Eig’s well-known book, the play critiques how Eig told the story. Huang critically examines key figures such as Margaret Sanger, the founder of Planned Parenthood, Katharine McCormick, the philanthropist who...
The Kennedy Center is facing a critical financial situation, with reports suggesting it could declare bankruptcy by Tuesday. The Washington Post revealed on Sunday that the Kennedy Center administration informed its board about potential closure, which might happen immediately. This news emerges as Judge Christopher Cooper prepares for a status hearing on a federal lawsuit....
Renowned writer Nelson Algren often visited my childhood home, joining my parents and their friends. These gatherings filled our living room with discussions, cigar smoke, and the sound of cocktail glasses. While I didn’t realize it then, Algren’s drinking wasn’t about reckless indulgence like some famed writers associated with alcohol. His writing didn’t result in...