Culture
General Nat Turner, the Black Spartacus in a new play
November 3, 2015It does not do Turner and his courageous followers justice, but it may be worth seeing for those who know little about one of the most electrifying moments in American history.
Read moreRemembering poet, Spanish Civil War vet Ramon Durem
November 3, 2015Although of mixed heritage, he identified as African American, and his poems impacted the Black Power movement as a cultural inspiration.
Read more“Moby-Dick”: Melville’s masterpiece gets an operatic treatment
November 2, 2015Although it has some fishy alterations, this is a mind-blowing production.
Read moreSkeletons as political art: A look at Day of the Dead artist Posada
October 30, 2015Posada produced an enormous body of work, including not only his political cartoons but also commercial and advertising work.
Read moreToday in history: “War of the Worlds” on radio causes riots, maybe
October 30, 2015Historical research suggests the panic was far less widespread than newspapers had indicated at the time.
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