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The first time I made ‘good trouble’I was a college student in Wisconsin in 1965 when the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. urged us – all of us – to come to Selma. We went.
In a return to Camelot, ‘The Green Knight’ considers the price of honor“The Green Knight,” a film based on a medieval Arthurian poem, examines the historical demands of chivalry and the timeless quest for dignity.
Grab your oar: ‘Jungle Cruise’ takes viewers on a wild rideSpirited “Jungle Cruise” is fueled by energetic acting that helps it to rise above its commercial origins.
Latest solution for the global food supply? Less (waste) is more.A U.N. pre-summit is highlighting a shift in thinking on how to improve the world’s food supply. Reduce food waste, and not just at fancy restaurants.
Cover StoryAs Americans fly the coop, county fairs spring back to lifeCarnivals, fairs, and festivals have returned. Beyond face paint and fried food, they’re a chance for Americans to gather communally.
In a WordThe more productive side of ‘procrastination’Procrastination can be a bad thing. But Latin also has another word, otium, for doing things that enrich one’s life but don’t further one’s career.
Comedies usually reward cynicism. Then came ‘Ted Lasso.’As “Ted Lasso” returns for a second season, culture watchers reflect on what has made a comedy show that aims for optimism and kindness a sleeper hit.
New generation of cooks lifts lid on India’s diverse cuisineRegional Indian cuisines with distinct ingredients and techniques are being rediscovered and celebrated through new cookbooks.
Russians say Marvel’s ‘Black Widow’ is ‘klyukva.’ That’s not flattering.Marvel’s latest blockbuster is about former Soviet superheroes in Russia. But for Russian filmgoers, “Black Widow” doesn’t feel very Russian.
First Look'I felt seen': First trans actress nominated for EmmyMj Rodriguez stars in “Pose,” a period drama about New York City’s drag ballroom culture. Critics say she has raised the bar for trans representation in media, while LGBTQ rights activists say her historic Emmy nomination is “long overdue.”
‘Roadrunner’ brings Chef Bourdain – and his wanderlust – to the big screen“Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain” sheds light on the late chef, who helped others see the world as he did via popular books and TV shows.
My daughter had confidence enough for both of usMy task was to build a bunk bed for my daughter's dolls. I knew next to nothing about woodworking, but to her, I was an expert.
Farewell to a tree: An ancient maple held memories, sons, and wildlifeThe silver maple in my front yard was the first thing visitors noticed. “How old is it?” they asked. “Have you ever climbed it?”
In a WordDid JFK really call himself a doughnut? It’s a great story.Embarazada means pregnant, not embarrassed. A Berliner is a man – and a pastry. And how did we get the name for the Yucatán Peninsula? We don't know.
Buoyed by an ever-evolving ocean of used booksAs the demands of my life change, so do my tastes and my wants. These internal changes are physically seen in my ever-changing library.
Parents, everywhere I turnFor this obliging son, there’s no escaping parents’ watchfulness and care, from the U.S. suburbs to a village in Senegal.
Pop music: Fewer gatekeepers, more opportunitiesTechnology has made producing pop music more democratic. As songs flood streaming platforms, what opportunities are there for access and creativity?
In a Word‘Translation fails’ thrive on the webThe internet collects mistranslations found on T-shirts, menus, and instructions for tourists around the world. But there's beauty in those failures.
Five-star ‘Summer of Soul’ captures the music, and unity, of 1969 Harlem festivalThe Monitor’s film critic gives five stars to “Summer of Soul,” a new documentary from Questlove about the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival in New York.
Window dressing: Empty storefronts host New York City artistsArt on the Ave is filling retail vacancies with emerging artists’ work, bringing collectors and artists together without established galleries.
