In September, 2016, when the Smithsonian’s crown-like National Museum of African American History and Culture (N.M.A.A.H.C.) opened its doors to the public, its founding director, Lonnie G. Bunch III, might easily have rested on his laurels—content, in his...
Step 1Preheat oven to 425°. Using the tip of your knife, lightly score cut sides of 6 medium Japanese eggplants (about 1½ lb.), halved lengthwise, spacing cuts ¼" apart and creating a crosshatch pattern. Place, cut side up,...
The nervous energy was palpable as hundreds of bike riders, shrink-wrapped in colorful Lycra outfits, waited for the start of the 50-mile Half-Century ride from the Santa Fe Railyard, a center for art galleries, restaurants and a weekly...
On a recent sun-dappled afternoon, I met the thirty-eight-year-old writer, director, and actress Lena Dunham at a brasserie called Soutine, in London, not far from her home in North London. “This place is like my out-of-house office,” Dunham...
Cooking ribs can be intimidating, but within this recipe, chef Sam Fore employs a foolproof, hands-off cooking technique that ensures remarkable tenderness and flavor. First, she seasons the ribs in a peppy blend of curry powder, garlic, ginger,...
The flight to Cleveland was quick. Her father picked her up at the airport and drove directly to the Cleveland Clinic Children’s hospital. Her regular doctor, Ellen Rome, the head of the Center for Adolescent Medicine there, wasn’t...
What’s happeningA bill that would have made California the first state in the country to ban tackle football for young children was abruptly derailed last week when Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that he would veto the legislation if...
In Recent years, Netflix and Apple TV+ have been duking it out to have the most prestigious film offerings, but some of the best movies are on Amazon Prime Video. The streamer was one of the first to...
The process for diagnosing a child with autism heavily relies on a parent's description of their child’s behavior and a professional’s observations. It leaves plenty of room for human error.Parents’ concerns may skew how they answer questionnaires. Providers...
