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UM Hosting Variety of Events Throughout Black History Month February 1, 2021 536 Eddie S. Glaude Jr., a distinguished scholar of African American studies at Princeton University, will deliver the keynote address for Black History Month observances Feb. 9 at the University of Mississippi. Glaude’s virtual address, “Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own,” begins at 5 p.m. on Zoom. To register and receive the link, click here. Baldwin was an American nove...

Pulitzer winner Suzan-Lori Parks' script follows the unlikely romance between the jazz giant and the federal agent assigned to nab her on a drugs charge during a sting operation.

Glenwood Springs restaurant owner Ricardo “Ricky” Rodriguez made it official Wednesday that he intends to challenge Glenwood City Councilor Shelley Kaup for an At-Large seat in the April 6 City Council election.

Luther College pays tribute to James Baldwin during Black History Month Search: January 27, 2021 Luther College has events planned throughout the month of February to encourage everyone to celebrate the work and achievements of people of color during Black History Month. Viewing information and links to attend all of the live, virtual events can be found on Luthers online events calendar at luther.edu/events. This years events feature author and activist James Baldwin. Through film showings, le...

Enter email address You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. The first of this year’s Envelope roundtables dropped this week, with Jen Yamato talking to “Da 5 Bloods’” Delroy Lindo, “Sound of Metal’s” Riz Ahmed, “Minari’s” Steven Yeun, “The Midnight Sky’s” George Clooney and “Mank’s” Gary Oldman. It’s an invigorating conversation to take in, either on the page or on video. Take Oldman’s response to a comment by Ahme...

I’ve covered arts and entertainment and written humor columns at The Day for almost a quarter-century. What I’ve learned is how privileged I’ve been to explore for readers an incredibly diverse, active, and creative cultural area – from local music clubs, galleries and museums to numerous nationally famous authors, performance organizations and the array of talent that flows through the Garde Arts Center, and Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos, and much more. Rick Koster I’ve covered ...

The enduring value of an English degree Despite a struggling labor market and emerging technologies that emphasize the importance of STEM fields, an English degree is as useful as ever, says JHU Professor Mark Christian Thompson By Rachel Wallach / Published Jan 15, 2021 With the tightening of the job market and the emergence of new technologies transforming the American labor force, a debate has emerged in academia and likely also in the homes of colle...

The Great, Rose Wicksteed Never Have I Ever, Brett Greenstein, Collin Daniel, and Danny Dunitz (associate) The Politician, Alexa L. Fogel, Kathryn Zamora-Benson (associate), and Alison Goodman (associate) Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, Robert J. Ulrich, Eric Dawson, Carol Kritzer, Alex Newman, Coreen Mayrs (location casting), Heike Brandstatter (location casting), Erinn Lally (location casting), and Annalese Tilling (location casting) Ben Mendelsohn and Cynthia Erivo in Th...

Taylor Louderman Marc J. Franklin Mean Girls Tony nominee Taylor Louderman and the Write Out Loud team—Ben Rauhala, Hannah Kloepfer, Sarah Glugatch, Josh Collopy—have teamed up for the third annual songwriting contest, a celebration of new musical theatre writers. A team of adjudicators will select three songs to be recorded by a Broadway alum, and the tracks will be distributed on iTunes, Apple Music, and Spotify. Winners will also have their song...

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