Billie Tisch, known for her influential philanthropic work, passed away at her Manhattan home at the age of 98. As the widow of Laurence Tisch, she played a crucial role in several cultural, medical, and educational institutions. Thomas Tisch, her son, confirmed her passing. Billie was part of a renowned family known for their substantial...
When I entered prison at 17 years old in 1995, the internet was still in its infancy. Few had dial-up internet. I emerged in 2010 at age 32, overwhelmed by how technology had evolved. From being like the Flintstones, I walked into a world resembling the Jetsons. The fourth iPhone was already popular, touchscreens had...
Later this month, the Obama Presidential Center will open its doors on Chicago’s South Side. Recently, NPR and other media outlets had a chance to preview the site, which celebrates the Obama presidency. Unlike typical presidential libraries, the center is a campus. It features basketball courts, gardens, ball fields, a kids’ playground, a branch of...
German filmmaker Wim Wenders has withdrawn his 1975 movie, “The Wrong Move,” due to a nude scene of Nastassja Kinski when she was 13 years old. Kinski, now 65, has requested Wenders to edit the film. Recently, she expressed to Sueddeutsche Zeitung, saying, “That was my first film, he was my first director and he...
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation and the Daniels Fund are named after notable figures in American industry. They didn’t start with privilege but with hard work and perseverance, despite setbacks. Lynde and Harry Bradley, from Milwaukee, left school early to support their family. Their mother accommodated boarders to make ends meet. They worked tirelessly,...
Diane Carlson Evans, a former Army nurse, dedicated her life to advocating for women in the military. She passed away from a rare cancer associated with Agent Orange, a hazardous herbicide used during the Vietnam War. When the Vietnam Women’s Memorial was unveiled in 1993, Evans stood at the forefront. She had spent almost ten...
The city was struck with shock and sadness on May 11 upon learning of Tim O’Malley’s death at 68 due to natural causes. As people grieved, memories of O’Malley as a funny and inspiring individual soon brought smiles. Known for his humor at The Second City, he also touched many lives through his experiences. Pamela...