One of the challenges of profiling dream hampton, the cultural critic who has made a lasting impact in journalism, filmmaking, and activism since 1991, lies in her discontentment with hip-hop, despite being widely associated with the genre. Another challenge is the abundance of stories about her, making it difficult to include all of them in …
Last week, I had a conversation with my wife about the possibility of Bandit and Chilli, characters from the popular Australian children’s show Bluey, having another baby. It was interesting to see how we were discussing these animated dogs as if they were real people we knew. Bluey has become a significant part of our …
My last vivid memory of a former close friendship revolves around an evening spent watching an episode of the FXX show Dave. It was during the summer, celebrating his birthday with a few others. As we laughed together, relating to the characters who were all striving to achieve success in their respective fields, little did …
Andrew Chiu, an advocate for democracy and a district councilor in Hong Kong, found himself in a horrifying situation in November 2019. He bravely tried to intervene when a knife-wielding attacker targeted protesters, but unfortunately, the assailant managed to break free and attacked Chiu. The attacker bit off Chiu’s left ear, leaving him injured and …
In 2011, our family friend, Diana, informed my wife, Cindy, that she had found a dog that could provide a calming presence – something we desperately needed. Diana was a volunteer at an animal-rescue center and knew our search for a furry companion. This is when we met Romeo, a delightful four-year-old beagle-terrier mix. From …