Culture – Page 71 – People's World

Today in history: Critic, playwright, Brecht translator Eric Bentley born

September 14, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Readers and theatergoers who appreciate Bertolt Brecht in English have primarily Eric Bentley to thank.

Should you see “The Book of Mormon”?

September 14, 2015 By Tina Nannarone

"The Book of Mormon," the musical, has been playing on Broadway to rave reviews since March 2011.

Today in Latino history: Musician José Feliciano turns 70

September 10, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Better known simply as José Feliciano, he is a virtuoso guitarist, singer, and composer renowned for many international hits.

Today in history: “BaddDDD” black poet Sonia Sanchez is born

September 9, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Since the 1970s Sanchez has published a steady stream of poetry books and plays.

Decolonize the land: Native people welcome Mt. Denali name change

September 3, 2015 By Andrea Perkins

President Obama announced that his administration would change the name of Mt. McKinley to its original Indigenous name, Denali, a word that means "High One" in Athabascan.