Harvard talk addresses diversity in science faculty
Racial and ethnic minorities traditionally underrepresented in biological and biomedical science fields are earning doctoral degrees at a higher rate in the United States than ever before - but they continue to lag far behind in reaching faculty positions at research universities and medical schools. More »
PBS' 'AfroPoP' series inspires with stories from the Diaspora
The international interest in President Barack Obama's ascension to the White House has highlighted the conversation about cultural ties within the African Diaspora. The second season of the PBS series AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange, which premieres this Sunday, November 15 at 7pm on WGBH 44, takes a deeper look at contemporary black life around the world. More »
Save time, money on Thanksgiving dinner
The sour economy has done wonders for improving home cooking skills, prompting many to cook from scratch to save a little scratch. But for a big holiday meal such as Thanksgiving, doing it yourself isn't always the most practical or cost effective way to go. More »
'Rare Bird of Fashion,' Iris Apfel makes waves at PEM
Any woman who has ever worn a pair of jeans has Iris Apfel to thank. Her career as a fashion icon began when as a young girl growing up in the 1940s she ordered a pair of boy-sized denims from a Wisconsin Army & Navy store. Her intent was to wear them with a turban and large hoop earrings. More »
