Arts
Scenes And Sorrows: A Portrait Of Weeping Mary
The rural Texas town was established as a "freedom colony" with land given to former slaves after the Civil War. O. Rufus Lovett photographed Weeping Mary and its residents for 11 years.
The Rise And Fall Of Stefan Zweig, Who Inspired 'Grand Budapest Hotel'
The Viennese writer was once one of the world's most translated authors, but after his death he was forgotten — until now. Wes Anderson credits Zweig's writing at the end of his latest film.
On A 'Rigged' Wall Street, Milliseconds Make All The Difference
"The stock market is rigged," Michael Lewis says. In his new book Flash Boys, he describes how computerized transactions known as high-frequency trading are creating an uneven playing field.
Arts Council Makes Push For "City of Arts and Innovation" Slogan
Will Winston-Salem's unofficial “City of Arts and Innovation” slogan finally become official? The Arts Council hopes so.
The Harlem Hellfighters: Fighting Racism In The Trenches Of WWI
The Harlem Hellfighters broke barriers as the first African-American infantry unit to fight in World War I. Their story is retold in a new graphic novel written by Max Brooks, author of World War Z.
This Tightly Choreographed Tale Of Ambition And Ballet Will 'Astonish'
Maggie Shipstead tells the story of a disciplined dancer who can't make it into the spotlight. Critic Maureen Corrigan says Shipstead is "Edith Wharton with a millennial generation edge."
Son Of A Secret Smuggler Digs Up The Truth About His Dad
Tony Dokoupil's father was once busted for distributing enough marijuana "to roll a joint for every college-age person in America." In The Last Pirate, Dokoupil reflects on his dad's time as a dealer.