Temple University has positioned itself at the forefront of contemporary education by introducing Kendrick Lamar and the Morale of the M.A.A.D. City, a pioneering course that treats the acclaimed ...

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Queen’s University has recognised a number of high-profile honorary graduates for their outstanding contributions to society in Northern Ireland and beyond.

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We might consider the Nobel Prize for Literature to be a holy pulpit that canonises a writer. It ordains the pantheon of all-time greats who have attained literary divinity and is where ...

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"Black Film in Focus" will combine screenings and displays of artifacts showcasing Black performers in movies and television.

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The star-studded announcement for Charleston Literary Festival 2025 features literary giants Joyce Carol Oates, Colum McCann, ...

"Juneteenth marks both a long, hard night of slavery and subjugation and the promise of a brighter morning to come," Biden ...