2018-10-27 Family Brings West African Dance to American City
In West Africa, dancing is an important part of many family traditions. An ocean away, in the United States, a…
2018-10-20 Has India’s #MeToo Movement Arrived?
A little over one year ago, the #metoo movement against sexual abuse began spreading on American social media. Now, India…
2018-10-18 ‘First Man’ Shows Sacrifice, Risk of Apollo 11 Mission
On July 20, 1969, the world watched as black and white television images showed astronaut Neil Armstrong make history by…
2018-10-18 US Professional Basketball Continues to Grow Internationally
Every year, the National Basketball Association holds games before the official season starts to build support for its 30 professional…
2018-10-11 Los Angeles Musician Reaches Out to City’s Homeless
Vijay Gupta is known to classical music lovers across the United States. Gupta serves as first violinist for the Los…
2018-10-10 West Virginia Cook-off Celebrates Unusual Foods
Would you like to try turtle soup? How about a thicker, richer-tasting gumbo made with alligator meat? Or perhaps you…
2018-10-05 Boy Loves Toys, Becomes a Toy Himself
A seven-year-old boy who loves toys has now become a toy himself. Ryan, a first-grade student, has been making YouTube…
2018-10-04 Message of New Film ‘A Star Is Born’ Sings True for Cast
When actor Bradley Cooper saw singer Lady Gaga perform at the home of businessman Sean Parker, it was not just…
2018-09-29 Women Leading Artistic Graffiti Growth in Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city, is witnessing an explosion of graffiti art. Many of those driving this wave of colorful artistic…
2018-09-28 Modern Muslim Women’s Fashion Debuts at San Francisco Museum
The head covering is among the most identifiable parts of Muslim women’s clothing. Their choice of dress is often thought…
2018-09-27 Musician Pleases Crowds by Playing Glasses Filled with Water
Jamey Turner often performs to large crowds in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, a short drive from Washington, D.C. You can…
2018-09-24 New Bakery, Old Baking Method
Jonathan Bethony uses his experiences in West Africa and other places to bring the ancient art of bread-making to Washington,…
2018-09-21 Isabel Allende Receives American Book Honor
The novelist Isabel Allende does not like to discuss her legacy. “I don’t think women think in terms of legacy…
2018-09-20 The Crazy Success Behind ‘John’s Crazy Socks’
After graduating from high school, many young people are excited to go off to college. But not all. Some may…
2018-09-15 Girl Soccer Player Faces Gender Rule in Argentina
She wears loose, white team clothing from Huracán de Chabas, her hometown, a little less than 400 kilometers north of…