The name of Fredy Hirsch is inseparably connected with the education of children and young people in the Terezín ghetto, and finally in the "family camp“ at Birkenau. In particular, the "children's block,“ established on Hirsch's initiative in the BIIb section of the Birkenau camp, was a remarkable

A woman who shared a video of Eritrean children enjoying their first Toronto snowfall says the positive Twitter reaction gives her “hope for humanity.” Rebecca Davies is part of a group that sponsored the refugee family of five. (Nov. 12)

Rabbi Jeffrey Myers of the Tree of Life synagogue has given a powerful speech at a vigil for the 11 killed during Sabbath services at a synagogue.
Describing the attack on his congregation, Myers told the crowd of 2,000 that "my holy place has been defiled." He called on political leaders to stop t...

"Don't Lie To Me" music video written and directed by Barbra Streisand from her new album WALLS. Legendary music artist Barbra Streisand is taking aim at President Trump in one of her newest songs. The single "Don't Lie to Me," which was released Thursday, is off Streisand's upcoming album, ironica

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving British monarch in history, has died at the age of 96. Elizabeth was 25 years old when she assumed the throne in 1952 following the death of her father, King George VI. This year marked the queen's platinum jubilee, celebrating 70 years on the throne. During ...

Kenworthy has spoken forthrightly about his own experience as a target for bullying. As one of the first openly gay athletes to compete in the Winter Olympics, cyberbullies made him the brunt of provocation ranging from homophobic slurs to death threats.

Alonzo might seem like an unlikely ally, b...

While Eddie Redmayne was in Los Angeles for the 88th annual Academy Awards, the actor nominated for playing trans pioneer Lili Elbe in The Danish Girl took some time out of his schedule to visit and record a PSA for LA’s LGBT Center. Redmayne toured the Center’s Youth Center and spoke with about 70

Katy Perry performed hit song 'Firework' in the inauguration concert of US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. (Video: Biden Inauguration Committee)

Jamala gives her emotional winning performance in Eurovision Song Contest Final 2016. In light of recent events this song hits even harder, history repeating itself. Ukraine you are a part of europe. Europe is with you and so is the rrst of the world.

"Art and Ideals: President John F. Kennedy" uses the power of JFK’s own remarkable words to explore his presidential legacy through the lens of his appreciation and promotion of the arts. It also provides visitors with an understanding of how the Kennedy Center—our National Cultural Center—became a