Diego Lara was born in Houston, Texas, to a family originally from Mexico. The first of his family to grow up in the United States, he credits his globally minded upbringing for shaping his early aspirations and his eventual journey at the Thunderbird …
(Credits: Far Out / Album Cover) Various Artists - 'Roots Rocking Zimbabwe - The Modern Sound of Harare' Townships 1975-1980' A vast and ever-diversifying continent, Africa has produced an unimaginable wealth of groundbreaking, inventive, …
“Roots” hit the scene back in 1977 and changed the game forever. But not in a good way. That TV miniseries? It’s a straight-up myth, a fake story that a whole lot of people — especially black folks — bought into hook, line, and sinker. It told us this was …
The U.S. population as a whole is now finding out what it’s like to be in a cult. Every move that the new Trump administration has been taking, especially since his re-election in 2024, corresponds to what has been a cookie cutter script for the myriad …
Maurice on Books columnist Jean Lewis had the chance to meet the author Mary Alice Monroe at her home with her sweet Cavaliers and her two latest books. COURTESY PHOTO A strikingly gorgeous cover perfectly showcases “Where the Rivers Merge,” an amazing and …
Maharashtra Day 2025: Greeting the people of Maharashtra on the 65th anniversary of the creation of the state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in English and Marathi posts on social media, acknowledged its “vital role in India’s development”. He wrote on …
While May Day is celebrated worldwide as Labor Day, the history of this holiday extends far beyond the labor movement of the 19th century. Its roots are linked to ancient spring festivals that celebrated the rebirth of nature, before acquiring a deeper …
At the Centre for Christian Engagement at St. Mark’s College we mourn the passing of Pope Francis. When Pope Francis was elected Pope, I was writing a Scripture column for America Magazine, the Jesuit magazine of North America. The Jesuits at America were …
Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood and Israeli musician Dudu Tassa, longtime musical collaborators, pushed back Tuesday against the Boycott, Divest and Sanctions movement after the duo canceled two June shows in the United Kingdom. Greenwood, Tassa and their …
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