Black Army soldiers T/5 William E. Thomas and Pfc. Joseph Jackson show off their “Easter Eggs for Hitler,” Easter morning, March 10, 1945. ( National Archives) Giving New Meaning to the term “Color Guard” As we spend this weekend, remembering the heroism of D-Day, I am remembering those who so many have forgotten. Obviously,... News 06 Jun 2024 | 01:17
A NYPL librarian engaging in some storytelling for a rapt audience. The Whitney Museum has now partnered with the NYPL to provide free tickets to the museum on April 14, which will come with the perks of three “storytime” sessions and Biennial access. ( Photo via Whitney Museum ) Whitney Partners With New York Public Library To Offer “Free Storytime” & Biennial Tix The Whitney has teamed up with the New York Public Library to bring a free day of storytelling joy to people of all ages,... News 05 Apr 2024 | 12:08
The main entrance to the 92NY, which finds itself embroiled in controversy. The Jewish cultural organization cancelled an appearance by an author after he signed a letter calling for a ceasefire in the latest Israel-Palestine war, leading to staff resignations. ( Photo via Epicsunwarrior on Wikimedia Commons) 92Y Pulls Guest Author After He Calls for Gaza Ceasefire, Pauses Series After Uproar 92Y’s Unterberg Poetry Center called off a guest appearance by critically acclaimed author Viet Thanh Nguyen on October 20–due... News 28 Oct 2023 | 03:27
The PAC NYC cube at night, resembling nothing so much as the James Webb Space Telescope. Its official launch event drew over 600 guests. ( Photo: REX rendering for Perelman Performing Center) $500 Million Perelman Performing Arts Center Gets Its Ribbon Connected at the WTC The Perelman Arts Center, the long-delayed cultural complex designed to grace the World Trade Center, will finally be able... News 16 Sep 2023 | 12:08
