Cultures
Black voters weighed history, health in Wisconsin election
Black voters in Milwaukee said the decision to go ahead with Tuesday's Wisconsin primary amid the coronavirus pandemic was especially problematic in their city, the state's largest
Passover in isolation dampens holiday mood in Israel
Israeli Jews have been forced to scale back or cancel beloved traditions and rituals marking the start of Passover, the holiday celebrating the Israelites’ freedom from Egyptian bondage
Black voters weigh history, health as they vote in Wisconsin
Black voters in Milwaukee said the decision to go ahead with Tuesday's Wisconsin primary amid the coronavirus pandemic was especially problematic in their city, the state's largest
Adapting aloha: Virus forces changes to Hawaii customs
People in Hawaii are changing how they express aloha in the time of coronavirus
HBO documentary sheds new light on 'Atlanta Child Murders'
A new HBO documentary “Atlanta’s Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children” will take a deep dive into a case involving a string of murders that terrorized the city’s black community 40 years ago
Queen Latifah to receive Harvard black culture award
Music artist and actress Queen Latifah is among the honorees being recognized by Harvard University for their contributions to black history and culture
The Latest: Japan's emperor proclaims ascension to throne
Japan's Emperor Naruhito has proclaimed his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne
Greek fashion firms revitalize centuries-old silk tradition
Greece's financial crisis nearly snuffed out the country's centuries-old silk manufacturing tradition, but the end of the crippling recession has raised demand for fashion products and silk produced by a remote border town
UN: Reconstruction of landmark Mosul mosque to begin in 2020
The United Nations' cultural agency says reconstruction of Al-Nouri Mosque in Iraq's city of Mosul is scheduled to start at the beginning of next year
Mexicans mourn painter Francisco Toledo, defender of culture
Mexicans mourn expressionist painter Francisco Toledo, defender of Mexican identity and culture