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our interview with Anna Deavere Smith on race in America for the premiere of Notes from the Field

Anna Deavere Smith on the Essence of the American Spirit

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

In the autumn of 2017, we sat down in Los Angeles for an interview with the brilliant artist Anna Deavere Smith to talk about Notes from the Field, race in America, and reasons for hope in turbulent times. Her wisdom, grace and prescience are astounding – her words are as relevant today as they were the day we spoke almost three years ago. Here are her essential and timeless insights on the beating heart of America, and the essence of the American spirit.

how the fine dining restaurant world is responding to the coronavirus pandemic

How the Fine Dining World is Responding to the Pandemic

Published by Nicole Douillet

Our Food Editor Nicole Douillet always shares a monthly dispatch from the world of food and wine. In lieu of her usual update of news about new restaurants and star chefs, this month she’s sharing stories of the heroes within the world of fine dining who are responding with care and concern during this terrible COVID-19 pandemic. And she has suggestions on how we can all help save our favorite restaurants and bars.

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Celebrating Good Deeds: the March Sparkler of the Month

Published by Jillian Tangen

Sparklers is a monthly series that highlights those spreading light in the world. We’re celebrating good deeds and those who choose to shine in March 2020.  This month we are recognizing the countless health heroes, both individuals and organizations, and the philanthropists helping to combat the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. And sharing information on how to help the coronavirus relief effort.

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Celebrating Good Deeds: the January Sparkler of the Month

Published by Jillian Tangen

Sparklers is a monthly series that highlights those spreading light in the world. We’re celebrating good deeds and those who choose to shine in January 2020. This month we’re recognizing Haymakers for Hope, a charity organization that gives people the opportunity to fight back against cancer – literally. Our correspondent Jillian Tangen shares the inspiring story of Haymakers for Hope and the organization’s innovative approach to raising money for cancer research.

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Celebrating Good Deeds: the December Sparkler of the Month

Published by Jillian Tangen

Sparklers is a monthly series that highlights those spreading light in the world. We’re celebrating good deeds and those who choose to shine in December 2019.  And since this month is all about generosity and giving, it’s the perfect time to shine a light on a company helping those without shelter to stay warm. Our correspondent Jillian Tangen shares the inspiring story of Bombas socks and company founders David Heath and Randy Goldberg, who have demonstrated the importance of something as simple as a pair of socks.