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Vision & Justice Now: The Challenge and Promises of American Democracy
Vision & Justice Now: The Challenge and Promises of American Democracy
Join Vision & Justice and the 14th Amendment Center for Law & Democracy at the Ford Foundation, New York, on October 6 & 7, 2025, for "Vision & Justice Now". This convening explores the transformative power of art and culture to inspire dynamic new visions of democracy, celebrating visionaries working at the intersection of art and justice.
Leslie Odom Jr., Back in the Room Where It Happens
Leslie Odom Jr., Back in the Room Where It Happens
Zora Neale Hurston’s Play Comes Alive for the First Time - The New York Times
Zora Neale Hurston’s Play Comes Alive for the First Time - The New York Times
“Spunk,” a fable weaving together music and movement, is getting its first full staging since being rediscovered in 1997.
14 Art Insiders on the Studio Museum's Legacy & New Home in Harlem
14 Art Insiders on the Studio Museum's Legacy & New Home in Harlem
The museum, which will unveil its sparkling new home this fall, has been a launchpad for trailblazing curators and cultural leaders. We spoke to 14 of them about its legacy.
With ‘Highest 2 Lowest,’ Spike Lee and Denzel Washington Perfect the Art of Friendship
With ‘Highest 2 Lowest,’ Spike Lee and Denzel Washington Perfect the Art of Friendship
Across 35 years and five films, Spike Lee and Denzel Washington redefined Black male filmmaking and cemented an indestructible personal bond.
Beyoncé Isn’t Giving Up on America: What We Saw on the Cowboy Carter Tour | Cannonball
Beyoncé Isn’t Giving Up on America: What We Saw on the Cowboy Carter Tour | Cannonball
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
‘The Gilded Age’ Enriches Its Portrait of Black High Society
‘The Gilded Age’ Enriches Its Portrait of Black High Society
Phylicia Rashad has joined the cast as an aristocratic matriarch. In an interview, she, Audra McDonald and Denée Benton discuss the show’s depiction of Black families.
How the ‘Purpose’ Writer Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and Cast Juggled Revisions
How the ‘Purpose’ Writer Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and Cast Juggled Revisions
Ahead of the Tony Awards, the playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and the acclaimed ensemble reflected on the challenges of balancing the many script revisions.
An Actress of Many Passions, Now Making History in ‘Wicked’
An Actress of Many Passions, Now Making History in ‘Wicked’
“The place where Elphaba and I meet is empathy and advocacy for justice,” said Lencia Kebede, who is the first Black actress to play the role full time on Broadway.
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Wants to End With a Message of Hope
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Wants to End With a Message of Hope
In interviews, Elisabeth Moss and other stars and creators of the groundbreaking drama discuss its impending conclusion and ongoing connection to American politics.
Pulitzer on the Road
Pulitzer on the Road
The Pulitzer on the Road Podcast features interviews with recent and past prize winners in Journalism, Books and Drama.
Below the Surface
Below the Surface
Can women subvert societal expectations of gender norms and survive whole and intact? This essay examines The Substance, Wicked and more.
‘Wicked’ Star Cynthia Erivo Sees Her Characters Through
‘Wicked’ Star Cynthia Erivo Sees Her Characters Through
Whether it’s Elphaba in “Wicked” or Celie in “The Color Purple,” the star doesn’t choose parts “frivolously”; she wants roles that stay with viewers.
TV, Movies, Music and Art to Look Forward to in 2025
TV, Movies, Music and Art to Look Forward to in 2025
“Severance” is finally back for its second season, three New York art museums are set to reopen and ballet goes extreme.
What ‘Wicked’ Has to Say About Our Current Political Moment
What ‘Wicked’ Has to Say About Our Current Political Moment
By breaking the story into two movies, the emphasis in “Part One” shifts to a nation’s potential decline into authoritarianism. Sound familiar?
On City Strolls, ‘Fat Ham’ Writer Was Inspired by ‘Ghosts of Absence’
On City Strolls, ‘Fat Ham’ Writer Was Inspired by ‘Ghosts of Absence’
Walking around downtown Philadelphia, James Ijames reflected on his new play, “Good Bones,” gentrification and the absence that “haunts the cities.”
The Wicked Witch of the West: A Heroine for Our Time
The Wicked Witch of the West: A Heroine for Our Time
“Wicked,” which arrives to the big screen this fall, redeems the villain who is barely a character in L. Frank Baum’s classic novel.
Serena Williams Reflects on Her Life and Legacy in a New Docuseries
Serena Williams Reflects on Her Life and Legacy in a New Docuseries
Beyoncé Rumors Briefly Took Center Stage. Kamala Harris Grabbed It Back.
Beyoncé Rumors Briefly Took Center Stage. Kamala Harris Grabbed It Back.
Unsubstantiated rumors that the star would appear at the Democratic National Convention, perhaps alongside Taylor Swift, created a daylong frenzy. Then the headliner took control.
The Meaning Behind Beyoncé’s ‘Freedom,’ the Harris Campaign Anthem
The Meaning Behind Beyoncé’s ‘Freedom,’ the Harris Campaign Anthem
Who’s Afraid of Being Black? Not Kamala, Beyoncé or Kendrick.
Who’s Afraid of Being Black? Not Kamala, Beyoncé or Kendrick.
‘UnPrisoned’ Depicts the Burden of Incarceration With a Light Touch
‘UnPrisoned’ Depicts the Burden of Incarceration With a Light Touch
Wayne Brady and Nichelle Lewis on Striving for Excellence in ‘The Wiz’
Wayne Brady and Nichelle Lewis on Striving for Excellence in ‘The Wiz’
‘Sally & Tom’ Frees Sally Hemings From Being a Mere Footnote
‘Sally & Tom’ Frees Sally Hemings From Being a Mere Footnote
Her Name Was Ella Watson
Her Name Was Ella Watson
A Child’s-Eye View of One Black Family’s Covered-Wagon Journey
A Child’s-Eye View of One Black Family’s Covered-Wagon Journey
Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Is a Vivid Mission Statement. Let’s Discuss.
Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Is a Vivid Mission Statement. Let’s Discuss.
Regina King Is Learning to Live With Loss
Regina King Is Learning to Live With Loss
The Black Girlhood Altar Implores Us to Remember
The Black Girlhood Altar Implores Us to Remember
Design Edition: The Black Sisters Reshaping US Monuments
Design Edition: The Black Sisters Reshaping US Monuments
Express Newark: Blues People
Express Newark: Blues People
Courage Fund Press Release.pdf
Courage Fund Press Release.pdf
Move over, monuments: The Mall gets first curated multi-artist exhibit
Move over, monuments: The Mall gets first curated multi-artist exhibit
Why Nina Simone Was Always Ahead of Her Time
Why Nina Simone Was Always Ahead of Her Time
Endless Grief: The Spectacle of ‘Black Bodies in Pain’ (Published 2020)
Endless Grief: The Spectacle of ‘Black Bodies in Pain’ (Published 2020)
What ‘Harry & Meghan’ Still Doesn’t Say About Race
What ‘Harry & Meghan’ Still Doesn’t Say About Race
11 Ways I Escaped Reality This Year
11 Ways I Escaped Reality This Year
In ‘Topdog/Underdog,’ They Perfect the Art of Deception
In ‘Topdog/Underdog,’ They Perfect the Art of Deception
The Women of ‘Wakanda Forever’
The Women of ‘Wakanda Forever’
Women’s Media Awards tickets
Women’s Media Awards tickets
2022 Pulitzer Prize Remarks: Criticism
2022 Pulitzer Prize Remarks: Criticism
2022 Pulitzer Prize in Criticism
2022 Pulitzer Prize in Criticism
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