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At a 'Gente Funny' show, only bilingual audience members are in on the joke

At a 'Gente Funny' show, only bilingual audience members are in on the joke

Latinx comedians with non-English routines have largely been relegated to restaurants, bars and other spaces where Spanish already dominates. But a new generation is changing that, one show at a time.
by Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

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How George Floyd's murder changed 4 Minneapolis musician's paths

How George Floyd's murder changed 4 Minneapolis musician's paths

Three years later, SoulFlower, Breezy2Fresh, Mack OC and Oaojooo came together to share their experiences, inspirations and thoughts on the role of music in bringing about social change.

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Honoring and remembering George Floyd with music

Honoring and remembering George Floyd with music

Three years after the murder of George Floyd, music has been an essential tool for healing. Floyd’s former partner Courteney Ross and south Minneapolis musician Raycurt Johnson share their stories.

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4 new books by Filipino authors to read this spring

4 new books by Filipino authors to read this spring

As we near the close of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we bring you a list of new books by Filipino authors — ranging from a noir graphic novel to the latest from Gina Apostol.
by Malaka Gharib

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Art Hounds: Bad sleep on Robert Street

Art Hounds: Bad sleep on Robert Street

Art Hounds recommend “Im/perfect Slumbers” at the M, photographs by Edward S. Curtis, and a new version of a Greek classic. 
by Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber

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Tina Turner, unstoppable superstar whose hits included 'What's Love Got to Do With It,' dead at 83

Tina Turner, unstoppable superstar whose hits included 'What's Love Got to Do With It,' dead at 83

She teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and live shows and survived her horrifying marriage to triumph in middle age. Turner's manager says she died Tuesday after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland.

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Happy Birthday, Bob!

Happy Birthday, Bob!

Enjoy a playlist of cuts from the legendary musician, who turns 82 this year.
by Bruce Warren and Miguel Perez

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In 'American Born Chinese,' a beloved graphic novel gets Disney-fied

In 'American Born Chinese,' a beloved graphic novel gets Disney-fied

In the Disney+ show American Born Chinese, Jin is an insecure Chinese-American kid just trying to get through high school when he befriends the new kid in town, Wei-Chen. Wei-Chen is actually a god on a divine quest, and he drags Jin along with him. And the two come to realize they're more alike than they ever imagined.
by Glen Weldon, Mallory Yu, Walter Chaw, Hafsa Fathima, Mike Katzif and Jessica Reedy

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'XO, Kitty' is a coming-of-age Korean rom-dramedy with heart

'XO, Kitty' is a coming-of-age Korean rom-dramedy with heart

The Netflix series XO, Kitty is a spinoff of the hit YA book and movie franchise, To All the Boys I've Loved Before. Anna Cathcart returns as Kitty Song Covey, a teenager with a penchant for matchmaking. The show is a mash-up of genres, including rom-coms, Korean dramas, and coming-of-age tales.
by Aisha Harris, Kristen Meinzer, Regina Kim, Rommel Wood and Jessica Reedy

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