Browsing: Culture & Society

With power and order absent, the Superdome became a shocking symbol of institutional abandonment—and of the race and class divides America still grapples with today.

From device bans to year-round calendars, U.S. schools are starting 2025 with transformative changes—and a lot of hope.

Jay Leno sounds off on the partisanship dividing late-night comedy. Is modern satire leaving half the audience behind—and where does late night go from here?

Pride parades in 2025 lit up cities with color and resolve, balancing joyful celebration with resistance amid growing political and social challenges.

With $1.2 million raised for underserved communities, Megan Thee Stallion’s inaugural gala was more than a star-studded event—it was a pointed response to gaps in our social safety net.

Bryan Cranston halts ‘Lone Wolf’ over $2M in unpaid cast and crew wages, spotlighting the precarious reality of labor in indie film.

Michelle Pfeiffer’s criticism of Apeel food coating, despite scientific consensus on its safety, reveals the power of celebrity in shaping public perception—sometimes for better, sometimes for worse.

Cuba’s coffee crisis and vibrant Latin beverage culture in the U.S. reveal a stark divide. As Sacramento’s Terra Madre Americas event unites food leaders for justice, the future of tradition and equality hangs in the balance.

Mattel’s first Barbie with type 1 diabetes does more than reflect reality—it challenges traditions, uplifts children with chronic illness, and drives a broader cultural shift toward true representation.

Gen Z’s ‘micro-retirement’ trend isn’t just rebranding vacations—it’s a protest against burnout and an indictment of U.S. work culture.