From George Washington’s military cook to ownership of one of Bartholomew County’s most popular restaurants, members of the Simmons/Norton families have been involved with food for a very long time. Continue reading at The Republic News.
Comedian Maya Rudolph, athlete Patrick Mahomes, organizer Kelley Robinson, and actor Colman Domingo highlighted people and causes that matter to them.
She was nominated by Mike Woll.
Getting ready for Pesach is hard enough, but for families facing pediatric illness and medical crisis, Yom Tov preparations can feel impossible. Chai Lifeline, the Jewish community’s leading health support network, is there to help families every step of the way so they can focus on what truly matters most—the health and wellbeing of their […]
Dozens of nominated writers had withdrawn from consideration by literary and free-expression organizationThe writers group PEN America canceled its 2024 annual awards on Monday, just a week before the ceremony, after facing widespread and mounting criticism over its response to Israel’s war on Gaza.Sixty-one authors and translators were nominated for awards, but 28 of them withdrew their books from consideration, according to a statement released on Monday. Continue reading
Some 28 of the 61 authors and translators nominated for awards had withdrawn their books over PEN America's stance on Gaza.
LOS ANGELES — Following the publicized decision to cancel a commencement speech by a Muslim valedictorian, the University of Southern California said Friday it will have no outside speakers or honorees at the main stage commencement event. “Given the highly publicized circumstances surrounding our main-stage commencement program, university leadership has decided it is best to release our outside speakers and honorees from attending this year’s ceremony,” USC said in a statement. University...
LA Family Housing homeless services hosted the LAFH Awards 2024 at The Pacific Design Center on Thursday, April 25. A huge tent was pitched on San Vicente Boulevard in the PDC’s courtyard to accommodate the gala. Each year, LA Family Housing Awards brings together advocates, long-time supporters, entertainment industry leaders, government partners, and friends for […] The post LA Family Housing Hosts LAFH Awards 2024 at Pacific Design Center first appeared on WEHO TIMES West Hollywood News,...
USC's move to cancel commencement amid protests draws criticism from students, alumni
By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The University of Southern California’s decision Thursday to cancel its main graduation ceremony, a move that came 10 days after administrators said the student valedictorian who had expressed support for Palestinians would not be allowed to speak, left students and alumni stunned as protests over the
By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The University of Southern California’s decision Thursday to cancel its main graduation ceremony, a move that came 10 days after administrators said the student valedictorian who had expressed support for Palestinians would not be allowed to speak, left students and alumni stunned as protests over the
The University of Southern California's decision to cancel its main graduation ceremony has left students and alumni stunned as protests spread on campuses nationwide