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US has a teacher shortage. HBCUs are helping to change that

US has a teacher shortage. HBCUs are helping to change that

BOWIE, Md. (AP) — Surrounded by kindergarteners, Lana Scott held up a card with upper and lower case Ys, dotted with pictures of words that started with that letter: Yo-yo. Yak. Yacht. “What sound does Y make?” Scott asked a boy.
Penguin to publish 'classic' Roald Dahl books after backlash

Penguin to publish 'classic' Roald Dahl books after backlash

LONDON (AP) — Publisher Penguin Random House announced Friday it will publish “classic” unexpurgated versions of Roald Dahl’s children’s novels after it received criticism for cuts and rewrites that were intended to make the books suitable for modern
Actor Shamier Anderson says 'Bruiser' challenges narratives surrounding Black fathers

Actor Shamier Anderson says 'Bruiser' challenges narratives surrounding Black fathers

TORONTO — Shamier Anderson says “Bruiser” challenges perceptions some may have of Black men and fatherhood.
Review: 'Cocaine Bear,' 100% pure, uncut junk with no high

Review: 'Cocaine Bear,' 100% pure, uncut junk with no high

Yes, there's a giant bear and, yes, it does a ton of coke . And, yes, just as you probably suspected, the movie blows.
Review: Lucero's new album serves rock 'n' roll comfort food

Review: Lucero's new album serves rock 'n' roll comfort food

Lucero, “Should've Learned by Now" (Thirty Tigers) It would be selling Lucero short to say the Memphis band's new album feels like what you'd take away from a visit to the Lucero store.
Q&A: Austin Butler on what 'Elvis' taught him about fear

Q&A: Austin Butler on what 'Elvis' taught him about fear

Austin Butler, you may have heard, has taken a bit of flack for sounding too much like Elvis now that he's no longer, um, Elvis.
Brad Paisley pens country song featuring Ukraine's Zelenskyy

Brad Paisley pens country song featuring Ukraine's Zelenskyy

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A year ago, country star Brad Paisley watched the news on television as Russian troops invaded Ukraine and, like many people around the world, he felt helpless at the images of people fleeing their homes.
Diesel, Fendi, No. 21 show some skin at Milan Fashion Week

Diesel, Fendi, No. 21 show some skin at Milan Fashion Week

MILAN (AP) — Sexiness is in the air at Milan Fashion Week, where brands are encouraging people to show some skin next fall and winter.
MacDowell artist retreat org taps Chiwoniso Kaitano to lead

MacDowell artist retreat org taps Chiwoniso Kaitano to lead

NEW YORK (AP) — MacDowell, one of the oldest artist residency programs in the U.S., has tapped Chiwoniso Kaitano as its new executive director, the organization announced Friday.
'Succession' creator says upcoming 4th season is its last

'Succession' creator says upcoming 4th season is its last

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The creator of the hit HBO series “Succession” says the upcoming fourth season will be its last.
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