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Black history comes alive on a stage, and in a database

Black history comes alive on a stage, and in a database

As the History Center celebrates four decades of African-American theater, a new searchable database makes its debut.
by Marianne Combs

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The story of Dorothy Day, her 'disorderly years' and her possible sainthood

The story of Dorothy Day, her 'disorderly years' and her possible sainthood

A new biography of social justice advocate Dorothy Day, written by her granddaughter, reveals the life story of the woman whose legacy lives on in dozens of homeless shelters.
by MPR News Staff

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Behind this exuberant dance number? Planning, precision and practice

Behind this exuberant dance number? Planning, precision and practice

Choreographer Mandy Moore was lying underneath a car on the LA freeway, counting and calling out steps, throughout the 47 takes it took to shoot La La Land's fun-filled opening scene.
by Susan Stamberg

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How Rorschach's 'Inkblots' took on a life of their own

How Rorschach's 'Inkblots' took on a life of their own

These days, you're more likely to come across the concept of a Rorschach test in a cultural context than a clinical one. In a new book, author Damion Searls traces the history of the famous inkblots.

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Manfred Mann covers Springsteen, hits No. 1

"Blinded by the Light" was written by Bruce Springsteen and recorded for his 1973 debut album "Greetings From Asbury Park."

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In 'Things We Lost,' Argentina's haunted history gets a supernatural twist

In 'Things We Lost,' Argentina's haunted history gets a supernatural twist

The country's military dictatorship ended decades ago, but author Mariana Enriquez says there's still "a ghostly quality to everyday life" there.

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Not another brick lump: Why Gehry gave the Weisman its iconic look

Not another brick lump: Why Gehry gave the Weisman its iconic look

When it opened in 1993, many people didn't know what to make of the building's curves and sharp angles of shiny stainless steel.
by Nancy Yang

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