Film: The Reality of Native Americans in Hollywood
At some point, every Native American actor comes to a career crossroads and has to answer the question: Do I participate in stereotyping or maintain my cultural integrity?
As a Navajo man, I answered that question early in my acting career. Fresh out of Yale with a bachelor’s degree in film studies, I moved to Albuquerque in 2010 when the New Mexican film industry was booming. To build up my resume, I took on parts in various short films—including one memorable role as an “Indian” shaman.
Folk Music in History - On This Day
Events in Music Music History 1961-11-04 American folk singer-songwriter Bob Dylan makes his Carnegie Hall (NYC) debut; tickets priced at $2.00 [1]
Music History 1965-04-29 Canadian folk singer-songwriter Joni Anderson (soon to be known as Joni Mitchell) meets American folk singer and future husband Chuck Mitchell at a gig in Toronto, Ontario
1966-03-07 Leon Gluckman and Jeremy Taylor's folk music revue "Wait A Minim!" opens at John Golden Theater, NYC; runs for 457 performances 1967-04-15 Leon Gluckman and Jeremy Taylor's folk music revue "
Former Destiny's Child member engaged to boyfriend
The former Destiny's Child member is reportedly engaged to motivational speaker boyfriend of one year Rob Hill Sr., Music Times reports. News of the engagement was said have been to be revealed by the couple on New Year's eve as 34-yr-old Luckett performed at the Mount Lebanon Baptist Church in Norfolk, VA. ADVERTISEMENT
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Gov. John Hickenlooper: Colorado's Gun Laws Had to Change
On Feb. 2, 2013, the Colorado state legislative leadership—Senate President John Morse and Speaker Mark Ferrandino—asked me if they would have my support for a bill that would limit high-capacity magazines. I said if the bill made sense and the votes were there, I would sign it—which is pretty much what I say when discussing any potential piece of legislation. I had already clearly stated that I wanted to pass a bill for universal background checks.
Grammys 2018: Cardi B's Colorful Outfit Inspires Memes
January 29, 2018 11:35 AM EST
While Cardi B’s refreshing candor on the 2018 Grammys red carpet made headlines for the irrepressible “Bodak Yellow” rapper, her performance of “Finesse” with the night’s big winner Bruno Mars, also tickled the fancy of the collective Internet.
During the performance of the song, Cardi B and Bruno Mars appeared in full ’90s-inspired regalia that reflected the In Living Color feel of the track’s music video.
Hanukkah and the Miracle of Resistance
Each year, in the darkest days of winter, Hanukkah reliably arrives. We kindle lights and discuss the possibility of miracles. Each year is different. We return to Hanukkah a little older and altered by the changes within ourselves, our communities, and the world. This year is darker than any I’ve lived through. Like so many grieving both Palestinian and Israeli loved ones, these past two months have brought the deepest horror and heartbreak of my life.
Here is what we know about Prime Video's latest release 'A Young Time Ago'
A Young Time Ago is set to tell the story of an ex-convict who shares his story of revenge gone wrong a long time ago. Now fate hands him a second chance he never saw coming and we journey through to see what he makes of it. Directed by Tolu Awobiyi also known as Lord Tanner in collaboration with Dade Wade Productions, the movie features Timini Egbuson, Wale Ojo, Daniel Etim-Effiong, Sophie Alakija, Mofehintola Jebutu, Sandra Okunzuwa, Tolu Osaile amongst others.
High Finance: Picking Up the Pieces
Each morning, in his extradition-proof haven of Brazil, Edward Mortimer Gilbert, 38, trudges down to take the sun along Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana beach. Usually he is alone, brooding over the collapse of his financial empire (TIME, June 22) in the aftermath of Wall Street’s Blue Monday skid. But last week Eddy had a companion—handsome, French-born Olivier Coquelin, 32. Coquelin is the manager of a Manhattan cafè society watering spot called Le Club, where Eddy, bedazzled by a “board of governors” that includes Noel Coward, Rex Harrison and the Duke of Bedford, was an eager member.
Homework Answers: 7 Apps That Will Do Your Homework For You
In the field of educational technology, some apps might be getting too smart.
More and more apps are delivering on-demand homework help to students, who can easily re-purpose the learning tools to obtain not just assistance, but also answers. Whether or not that’s cheating—and how to stop it—is one of the concerns surrounding a new app that can solve math equations with the snap of a camera. While the software has inspired teachers to create real-world homework problems that can’t be automatically solved, that strategy doesn’t hold up to other apps that tap into real-life brains for solutions.
How To Really Honor Veterans: Extend Benefits to Transgender Vets
Twenty percent of transgendered Americans have served in the military. They deserve the same protections as other vets. ncG1vNJzZmihlJqutHrToqSeZpOkunCvzqerq6GSqsGwvo6rmKOhpmLAs7XNoq2aq5GjfA%3D%3D