Two plays about “command rape” - in war and in the office
Two plays about how men use rape to exert power over the women they conquer, command, and employ.
Twenty years of cross-border solidarity: A history in photographs
Organizing and solidarity between workers on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border has a rich history.
Kendrick Lamar and other top moments of the 2016 Grammys
A lot of it dragged but a few terrific performances and notable speeches and awards punctuated the slow-mo show.
Herbert Aptheker biography is political narrative of remarkable man
Murrell paints a vivid, detailed picture of Aptheker's political life and for this he should be commended.
Ta-Nehisi Coates’ “Between the World and Me” is electrifying
One of the great writers of our time commits to taking ownership of his personalized narrative on race, a quest that is subject to continuing revision.
Marlon rides again: Hey Brando!
Stevan Riley's great new documentary "Listen to Me Marlon" is a must-see for viewers interested in film/theater history, the art of acting, celebrity activism, and Brando the man and artist.
Happy birthday, Phil Stern, "Greatest Generation" photographer
Phil Stern, chronicler of many of the icons and epic moments of the twentieth century, celebrated his 95th birthday at the Veterans Home of California, West Los Angeles.
Abraham Galloway biography provides truer picture of Civil War
Abraham Galloway, an African-American bricklayer by trade, became a leader of the abolition cause and built a network of freedom fighters deep in the Slave South.
Today in women's history: Photographer Diane Arbus was born
Arbus's photography is known for its portrayal of individuals and groups perceived as "other" or marginal.
