Arts & Culture

– Manuscript – Troy Kotsur is the second deaf actor to be nominated for an Academy Award. In his Oscar-nominated performance in CODA, Kotsur spoke just one word. CODA stands for Child Of Deaf Adults. The movie stars Emilia Jones as the only hearing member of a deaf family. Urging Jones, his daughter, to go after her dreams of singing and attending college, Kotsur says: … [Read more...] about Oscar-nominated Actor Only Has One Spoken Line

– Manuscript – Another Valentine’s Day --- pandemic style --- is almost here. Some people will be heading to restaurants on February 14 for romantic, but socially distanced celebrations. However, many of us will stay at home, celebrating our loving partnerships as best we can. One way to make the day feel special is to think about your favorite foods and then add … [Read more...] about For Food Lovers, Valentine’s Day Can Be Almost Home-Made

– Manuscript – The ancient Italian city of Pompeii historically has had its fair share of ups and downs. Back in 79 A.D., a volcano erupted and turned the lively city into a wasteland in just a few hours. The destructive event buried the city and its people in volcanic ash. Then in this century, the excavated Roman city seemed close to a second death. This time not by … [Read more...] about Pompeii: Rebirth of Italy’s Dead City That Nearly Died Again

– Manuscript – A new show at the British Museum in London explores the mystery of Stonehenge, the famous ancient circle of stones in southern England. The huge stones are believed to have been put in place between 5,000 and 3,500 years ago. The purpose of the circle is still debated. Was Stonehenge meant as a sun dial, a burial ground, a memorial or something … [Read more...] about British Museum Explores Stonehenge through the Ages

– Manuscript – Sidney Poitier, the first Black actor to win an Oscar for a best acting performance, has died. He was 94. Poitier won the best actor Oscar in 1964 for Lilies of the Field. His performance changed how Blacks were presented in the movies. It also inspired a generation of actors during the civil rights movement in the 1960s. Before Poitier, most Black … [Read more...] about Sidney Poitier, 1st Black Performer to Win Best Actor Oscar Dies