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Queenie: Godmother of Harlem tells the overlooked story of Stephanie Saint Clair, or "Queenie," a Black female mob boss and fashion icon who lived during the height of the Harlem Renaissance.

When a lawyer was denied entry to a Rockettes show, it became a flashpoint in the debate over facial recognition technology. Does it keep people safe, or risk further harm?

Manga artist Hajime Isayama says when he was growing up in Japan, anime wasn't considered cool. Now, he says, he has a "global audience" in mind.

Former US Capitol Police officer Tarik "T.K." Johnson spoke to NPR's Leila Fadel about his experience of protecting fellow officers and Congress members from rioters on January 6, 2021.

While some officers have yet to be trained, there is hope it has sparked the beginning of a culture change.

Exhibition at Spanish Village Explores Different Points of View An exhibition of painting and digital photography, "Points of View" featuring creative works of art is on view at Gallery 21, Spanish Village Art Center, in Balboa Park, 1770 Village Place, San Diego, daily, 11 am - 4 pm, from July 5 through July 18, 2022. A reception will be held on Saturday, July 9 from 1 - 4 pm. The exhibition showcases work by five well known California artists: Marsha Korobkin, Dana Levine, Caroline Morse, Gwen Nobil, and Philip Petrie. Korobkin, a world traveler, brings a simplicity to her images that turn the everyday into exciting abstractions. Levine is displaying images of water and watery reflections in both painting and photography. Morse is an artist who uses color to transform everyday scenes into beautiful paintings. Nobil lets us see landscapes of the southwest with a painter's eye. Philip Petrie's work concerns the journey of the self and society toward real wholeness, both physical and spiritual, and the multitude of elements that impede that progress. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * For more information and images, please contact: Dana Levine, danabet@yahoo.com, 858-490-0470

If convicted, 71-year-old Collier Gwin could face up to six months in county jail and a $2,000 fine, officials say. The case remains under investigation.

Crosby was a prominent figure of the free-spirited 1970s Laurel Canyon scene who helped bring folk-rock mainstream with both The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash.

More than 32 trillion gallons of rain and snow have already fallen on California. But a new study says in a worst-case climate change scenario, that could grow by another one-third.

Stream now with KPBS Passport! From DIY underground comix scene to mainstream acceptance, meet five queer comics artists whose uncensored commentary on LGBTQ+ life left no topic untouched and explored art as a tool for social change.