The Academy apologizes to Sacheen Littlefeather for her treatment at the 1973 Oscars
In 1973, Sacheen Littlefeather spoke on behalf of Marlon Brando at the Oscars about the depiction of Native Americans in Hollywood films.
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Aubrey Plaza plays a fraudster in the mostly engrossing 'Emily the Criminal'
An art-school dropout seizes control of her life and livelihood by branching out into credit card fraud in this Los Angeles noir. Plaza is both vulnerable and fierce as a woman on the take.
Robin Thede wants her sketch show to open doors for other Black voices
Thede's HBO series, A Black Lady Sketch Show, is the first sketch comedy show solely written, directed and starring Black women. "It is a nonstop job," she says of the various hats she wears.
For this 89-year-old Gullah Geechee chef, cooking is about heart
Emily Meggett has spent decades caring for her community and family with her delicious, traditional Gullah Geechee food from South Carolina. Now, she's sharing that cuisine with the world.
For the first time, the Postal Service features mariachi musicians on stamps
Artist Rafael López used his upbringing in Mexico City for inspiration. It took two years of development before the set launched, and each stamp will carry on a cultural legacy forever.
The Chautauqua Institution's role after the Salman Rushdie attack
Following Salman Rushdie's stabbing at an event in western New York, NPR's Michel Martin speaks with the Chautauqua Institution's Emily Morris about the organization's role going forward.
T-boy swag: Claiming space where trans people feel we don't inherently belong
I've spent a lot of time figuring out my gender by clinging to objects. I dress like Turtle from Entourage – his presentation of gender embodies a distinct vibe that I wish to harness in my journey.
Olivia Newton-John, a sexy nerd for the rest of us
She was never just that prim prude from the start of Grease, nor the strutting vamp from its finale. Her superpower, for over 50 years, was embodying both at once.
'Five Days at Memorial' showcases John Ridley's skill at tough stories
Executive producer, writer and director John Ridley says he tried to take an unbiased view of this new Apple+ drama based on what actually happened.
'Wait Wait' for August 13, 2022: Live from the Past!
It's summertime and the living is still sort of complicated. While we enjoy our summer break, we bring you a show filled with some of our favorite in-person guests!