Chef Marcus Samuelsson discusses new memoir
Over the past several decades, African Americans have broken down racial barriers in nearly every profession: academics, media, entertainment, sports, law, medicine, finance -- and even the presidency. More »
Penn State sanctions make Eddie Robinson winningest coach
Eddie Robinson is back on top through unexpected circumstances. In one of the harshest penalties ever levied against a school, National Collegiate Association of Athletics (NCAA) President Mark Emmert, announced last month that Penn State would face a $60 million fine More »
Hip hop's premier poet Nas returns with 'Life Is Good'
Hip hop fans, prepare to write Nas a thank-you letter. With the release of his 10th album, "Life Is Good," the rap legend has almost singlehandedly revived a genre that he himself declared was dead six years ago. More »
'Color-Blind' delivers timely message on human dignity
Moise Robert sees theater as "an emotional roller coaster ride" for audiences. The Haitian American writer, actor and artistic director of the young Worcester-based Revolution Drama Crew (RevDc ) wants theatergoers to "laugh through your tears." More »