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By Bradley Young Inset: Jack Mitchell, and behind: Children in Nanyuki, Kenya sit in front of the bus donated in memory of him. Photo courtesy of Rugby Gem Money raised in memory of Stroud soldier Jack Mitchell, who was killed in Warehouse Nightclub four years ago last week, has enabled five orphaned Kenyan children to finish high school and another six to enter the youth Olympic rugby team. Children in the town of Nanyuki, Kenya, wher...

A documentary about students at an El Paso High School who are interested in pursuing careers in law enforcement.  Director Maisie Crow says 900 schools in Texas have “some sort of criminal justice class or program.” As a Marfa resident herself, who covers the complexities of life along the U.S.-Mexico border through her work as editor-in-chief of the Big Bend Sentinel and Presidio Internacional newspapers, Crow told Texas Standard she was especially interested in exploring the role of law...

Harlem in the 1920s. Bettmann / Getty Harlem, New York, experienced a renaissance of culture during the 1920s, introducing some of the most famous Black writers and performers. But history often forgets about Gladys Bentley, a woman who performed as a man in a popular Harlem Prohibition bar. Slowly, Bentley became so popular that she was the best known Black performer in the country and considered "Harlems most famous lesbian figure," according to The New York Times. Bentley would sing, dance,...

Ailey Gives Audiences A Glimpse Of the Renowned Choreographer Who Infused Memory Into Movement Jamila Wignot unpacks Alvin Aileys legacy as it stands now and how his spirit and mark on the dance world continue to thrive today. When Ailey opens, the late Cicely Tyson comes into focus, standing glorious and regal on stage at the Kennedy Center for the Arts honoring the famed dancer and choreographer. Even then, at the tail end of his life, Alvin Ailey’s legacy both in the dance world and in th...

2021 Sundance Film Festival: Day 3 highlights By David Morgan Updated on: January 30, 2021 / 11:50 PM / CBS News Highlights for Day 3:  Though Jamila Wignots rapturous profile of dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey (1931-1989) spends less time on details of his life than may be wished for, it more than makes up for it on details of Aileys work, including archival footage of Ailey as a dancer and choreographer; stunning performances of such pieces as his quintessential...

Sundances Black Stories Are More Accessible Than Ever The selections at Sundance this year prove how diverse Black storytelling has become. Each year, filmmakers, cinephiles, and the creme-de-la-creme of the entertainment industry make their way to Park City, Utah for the Sundance Film Festival to be the first to watch some of the most buzzed-about films of the year.  People like Ava DuVernay, Ryan Coogler, and Radha Blank have had career-defining moments at Sundance. This year, just like eve...

Type keyword(s) to search Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. 21 Films to See at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival The first-ever virtual fest kicks off this week with movies featuring stars like Rita Moreno, Vanessa Kirby, and Daniel Kaluuya. Glen Wilson, Courtesy of Sundance Institute A look at the buzziest prospects at this years festival—which will be accessible online to movie lovers from around th...

Courtesy of Sundance Institute. Photo by Jack Mitchell Park City audiences have had the chance to see the works of world-renowned choreographer Alvin Ailey thanks to the Park City Institute bringing his touring companies to town. During this year’s Sundance Film Festival, audiences will get the opportunity to get to know the man who created the works “Revelations,” “Masekela Language” and “Cry,” through Jamila Wignot’s documentary “Ailey.” The film will make its virtual fest...

New fleet of Warwickshire gritters are given jaunty names by imaginative public  | Updated: 08:05, 25 January 2021 GRITTERS that have been added to the county council’s fleet have been given names by the public. Warwickshire County Council asked people to pick names for the five new vehicles in a competition in October. The rules were simple – be creative, original and funny – and the public did not disappoint, with hundreds of suggestions. After the competition closed, the cha...

Family heartache as dad and son take own lives 10 days apart Devastated family speak of their pain after Wayne and Jack Mitchell die following long battles with mental health. Wayne Mitchell with his son Jack (Image: Chronicle Live) Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your informa...