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First LookNew website shines light on hidden figures in black historyThe website Black Quotidian features profiles of hundreds of lesser known African American figures who made their marks in U.S. society. The creator, a Dartmouth College professor, wanted to provide a fresh look at the lives of ordinary black Americans.聽
In a Word鈥楽now鈥� by any other name would feel as coldThe question of how many words for snow a language has depends on which one you鈥檙e talking about.聽Then there鈥檚 the issue of what counts as a word.
The stuff of happinessGrowing up, I didn鈥檛 have much, so I remember all of it. And that may be a promise of future joy in my life.
In a WordA-maying, a-hunting 鈥� what is that 鈥榓鈥� a-doing?Today, this construction can be celebrated as poetic, or stigmatized as incorrect and 鈥渦neducated,鈥� depending on who is doing the a-ing.
First LookWhitney Houston hologram tour kicks off at 'just the right time'Groundbreaking technology 鈥� and a dedicated team of stylists, choreographers, and audio engineers 鈥� will allow fans to experience the late singer's dream of an "unplugged" tour, including little-known covers and a climactic rendition of "I Will Always Love You."
My history on horsebackFrom a wild pony, to a mount too big to saddle, to Legend: All of my equine companions have a special place in my memory.
Top podcast picks for talk about kindness, empathy, compassionIn a world often riven by hate, three podcasts take distinct approaches to inspiring compassion and empathy.- Top podcast picks for talk about kindness, empathy, compassionIn a world often riven by hate, three podcasts take distinct approaches to inspiring compassion and empathy.
In a WordHearing isn鈥檛 always believing with 鈥榤ondegreens鈥�Millions heard Taylor Swift singing 鈥淎ll the lonely Starbucks lovers鈥� instead of her actual line, 鈥淕ot a long list of ex-lovers.鈥� What鈥檚 that called?
Is another version of Austen鈥檚 鈥楨mma鈥� worth your time? Yes.Autumn de Wilde鈥檚聽engaging adaptation of Austen鈥檚 鈥淓mma鈥� honors love鈥檚 dizzying permutations, joining the ranks of memorable romantic movies.
The game we playedMy father and I both knew what was really going on when I got him to shoot hoops. It wasn鈥檛 really about basketball 鈥� it was about the connection.
Mouthwatering: New shows offer fresh take on foodPublic television and YouTube offerings appeal to tastebuds with a focus on plant-based meals and diverse cuisine from LA neighborhoods.
First LookSouth Korean film 'Parasite' makes historic Oscars sweep"Parasite" won the Oscar for best picture. It also took the prize for best director, best original screenplay, and best international feature film.
This African champ spells success e-m-p-a-n-o-p-l-yScripps National Spelling Bee includes a small number of international contestants. This year, Nadia Chelpang Mashoud of Ghana will be among them.
Making my peace with the desert 鈥� and a muleTo many, the desert spring where my wife and I live is remote and isolated. But to others it is a center, or can become one.聽
Oscar watch: What makes a 鈥榯ruly astonishing鈥� performance?Standout acting in 2019 appeared in a range of films 鈥� 鈥淟uce,鈥� 鈥淒iane,鈥� 鈥淭he Irishman鈥� 鈥� not all of which are contenders in Sunday鈥檚 awards show.
First LookShakira, J. Lo celebrate Latina identity in Super Bowl showJennifer Lopez and Shakira used their performance at the Super Bowl halftime show to deliver a powerful message of inclusion. This was the first halftime show to celebrate Latino artists.聽
In a WordA lighter side of quid pro quoThis is a language column, so we won鈥檛 go into the politics of the impeachment. Instead, let鈥檚 talk about the complicated origins of 鈥渜uid pro quo.鈥�
In a WordThe word columnist offers a mea culpaI have been writing 鈥淚n a Word鈥� for almost two years, and I have made mistakes. To the readers who have written in when I have erred: This is for you.
