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Sasha Alex Sloan performs 'Empty' and discusses the craft of songwriting

You may not know the name Sasha Alex Sloan, but chances are you've heard her work. She's become one of music's most sought-after songwriters, writing across pop, country, K-pop, and R&B. As Sloan prepares to release her new album of her own, she joined Geoff Bennett to talk about the craft of songwriting and to perform one of her own songs.

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Remembering Ann Hornaday, film critic and News Hour regular

Film critic Ann Hornaday has died. As chief film critic for The Washington Post, she was a respected and passionate voice in the world of cinema. She was also a longtime regular on the News Hour, sharing her love of film with our viewers. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown has our remembrance.

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Arthur Jafa explores complexities of Black American life in new exhibition

As cultural institutions across the country face growing pressure to avoid issues of race, a major new exhibition is confronting them head-on. The work of artist Arthur Jafa spans two floors of New York's New Museum in his largest exhibition to date. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown met with Jafa for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

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Kerry Kennedy remembers her mother's life and advocacy in new book

Two years ago, Ethel Kennedy passed away. The matriarch of the prominent political dynasty, she was a steadfast supporter of her husband, Robert F. Kennedy, and a lifelong advocate for human rights. She's now being remembered in a new book by her daughter called "Ethel Kennedy: The Extraordinary Life and Bold Legacy." Amna Nawaz sat down with Kerry Kennedy to discuss more.

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Exhibition explores connection between Black women and the works of Shakespeare

The Folger Shakespeare Library's newest exhibition maps an unlikely historical connection between Black women and the works of William Shakespeare. Nearly 100 objects document the stories of renowned scholars, popular actors and little-known historic figures. Geoff Bennett spoke with curator Patricia Akhimie. It's for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

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