A New York City opera company created an updated version of Fidelio for the Black Lives Matter era. The performance features singers who are incarcerated in real life.
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Read more ...Beijing Olympic organizers are touting a green Games. The reality is much different National News
Authorities in China said they planted nearly 200,000 acres of forest and green areas prior to the Winter Games. But they also transplanted nearly 20,000 trees, which could endanger animal habitats.
Read more ...Not their first rodeo: How Black riders are reclaiming their place in cowboy culture National News
Black cowboys are often missing in pop culture depictions of cowboy culture. In reality, they have been a big part of cowboy history, as some estimates suggest as many as 1 in 4 cowboys were Black.
Read more ...Art and music therapy seem to help with brain disorders. Scientists want to know why National News
Arts therapies appear to ease brain disorders from Parkinson's to PTSD. Now, artists and scientists have launched an effort to understand how these treatments change the brain.
Read more ...Black Voices in American Music: The Playlist National News
Some of the first truly American music was created by Black voices. In this playlist, pianist Lara Downes offers a broad range of songs that speak to the irrepressible, irresistible sound of hope.
Read more ...Alaska auction to feature brick-sized opal that has been stashed away for years National News
The "Americus Australis" gem weighs more than 11,800 carats and is one of the largest gem-quality opals in existence. It also has a long history.
Read more ...AirTags are being used to track people and cars. Here's what is being done about it National News
Apple's AirTags were billed as an easy way to track your keys and wallet, but now the small button-sized device are being used by stalkers and thieves to track people and steal cars.
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