Culture
Today in women’s history: “A Raisin in the Sun” opens in 1959
March 11, 2015The Lorraine Hansberry drama "A Raisin in the Sun" opened at New York City's Ethel Barrymore Theater on March 11, 1959.
Read moreNYU exhibit highlights Communist role in American music
March 9, 2015A new exhibit highlights the CPUSA's role in the renaissance of folk music and U.S. popular music in general during the 30s and beyond.
Read moreToday in women’s history: Barbie is born
March 9, 2015Barbie became the figurehead of an extensive and highly lucrative brand of Mattel dolls and accessories.
Read more“Fugue”: Tell Tchaikovsky the news – sexual atonality
March 6, 2015It was with great interest that I attended the world premiere of the cleverly titled "Fugue."
Read more“Hitler’s Rival”: Book shines spotlight on Ernst Thalmann
March 3, 2015While this book isn't a history of Nazi Germany or of the GDR, it does provide a historical glimpse into both societies.
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