Culture
Nikki Giovanni: rap poetry is part of world literature
June 1, 2010PHILADELPHIA -- Nikki Giovanni, world renowned poet, spoke here in Philadelphia, May 28, as par of Art Sanctuary's 26th Annual Celebration of Black Writing Festival.
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Weathering racial storms, Lena Horne rose above
May 12, 2010Lena Horne, an African American pioneer who fought for equality as an artist-activist, died May 9 at age 92. She is remembered as a crusader for civil rights and a symbol of black pride.
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Cuban folk singer Silvio Rodriguez set to tour U.S.
May 10, 2010Legendary Cuban folk singer Silvio Rodriguez is scheduled to perform throughout the United States this summer in his first tour here in more than 30 years.
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Latino and Palestinian film festivals offer great viewing
April 14, 2010CHIGAO - The Latino Film Festival and the Palestine Film Fesitval both run from April 16-29, so you might consider being at two theaters on the same night.
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Vatican praises Beatles, sidesteps growing scandal
April 12, 2010The Vatican newspaper paid tribute to the Fab Four this weekend - can the Beatles rescue the Vatican?
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