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Racial justice: Five eye-opening documentariesThese eye-opening films, chronicling injustice in the Black community, carry messages that are arguably more relevant than ever.
During 2020鈥檚 wild ride, rediscovering video gamesGames offer an escape from stress, solo or with friends online. While physical distancing, Americans broke April sales records of games and consoles.
Club Quarantine and beat battles: How black musicians raise spirits, moneyThe coronavirus has disproportionately affected African Americans. One way to cope: the vital connection provided by black music and artists.
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.
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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.
Lizzo plays the flute, raps, and defines beauty on her own termsAhead of the Grammys, our columnist explores how top nominee Lizzo found fame 鈥� and the savvy decisions she鈥檚 made in the spotlight.聽
One of 2019鈥檚 best albums offers solace, compassionAfter Nick Cave鈥檚 son died in 2015, he found comfort in expressing empathy toward others. His band鈥檚 new album 鈥淕hosteen鈥� continues that theme.
Jay-Z offers America 鈥榳ords to live by鈥�Michael Eric Dyson鈥檚 new book, 鈥淛ay-Z: Made in America,鈥� continues to unpack the catalysts and consequences of black creativity, power, and wealth.聽
Toronto International Film Festival: My dinner with Isabelle HuppertPeter Rainer's Toronto International Film Festival highlights included the performances of Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce in 'The Two Popes.'
Why I waited to watch 'Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood'I'm not the first to see Quentin Tarantino鈥檚 love letter to an idealized Hollywood. Why I've learned to wait before watching.聽
How music newcomers are changing the rules for body imageThere's a crop of newcomers 鈥� young women聽including Billie Eilish, Snail Mail, and Soccer Mommy 鈥� who favor simple, thrift-store clothing聽
Shifting views of safety in American society
Robert Plant and David Crosby: Focused on the far horizon
What Johnny Clegg taught South Africans about Nelson Mandela
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The Supreme Court has given Trump early wins. Now, it has to explain why.
Portland鈥檚 ICE office is already federally protected. So why is the National Guard needed?
Shutdown hits government workers already reeling from Trump鈥檚 cuts
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Why Netanyahu had to say 鈥榶es鈥� to Trump鈥檚 ceasefire plan for Gaza