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Laura Linney on mastering acting at Juilliard
Laura Linney discusses her time at Juilliard and how it helped shape her as an actor.
Laura Linney on mastering acting at Juilliard

Patti Smith on Lou Reed and rock and roll
Patti Smith shares her thoughts on Lou Reed and the 70s rock and roll scene.
Patti Smith on Lou Reed and rock and roll

Dionne Warwick on Lena Horne and her musical influences
Dionne Warwick discusses Lena Horne and her other musical influences.
Dionne Warwick on Lena Horne and her musical influences

Herbie Hancock on jazz and Quincy Jones' influence
Herbie Hancock discusses the producer's career and influence in the music industry.
Herbie Hancock on jazz and Quincy Jones' influence

Gloria Naylor on the American dream
Gloria Naylor speaks about the American dream and Nella Larsen's "Passing."
Gloria Naylor on the American dream

Betty White talks about funny women in comedy history
Betty White talks about funny women in comedy history like Carol Burnett and Lucille Ball.
Betty White talks about funny women in comedy history

Jacques Pépin Makes Tomato Toasts
This recipe for tomato toasts with olives is inspired by Pépin's time in Spain.
Jacques Pépin Makes Tomato Toasts

Jacques Pépin Makes Quiche Lorraine
Pépin's recipe for quiche Lorraine is inspired by his mother.
Jacques Pépin Makes Quiche Lorraine

Jacques Pépin Makes Cold Tomato-Cucumber Soup
Pépin loves a cold soup in the summer using this recipe.
Jacques Pépin Makes Cold Tomato-Cucumber Soup

Jacques Pépin Makes Clam Fritters
Pépin's clam fritters bring back fond memories of going clamming in the sea.
Jacques Pépin Makes Clam Fritters

Jacques Pépin Makes Shrimp-Stuffed Portobello
Pépin's recipe for stuffed portobello has breadcrumbs, garlic, butter and herbs.
Jacques Pépin Makes Shrimp-Stuffed Portobello

Jacques Pépin Makes Sauteed Brussels Sprouts
Jacques Pépin shows us a simple but tasty Brussels sprouts recipe.
Jacques Pépin Makes Sauteed Brussels Sprouts

Jacques Pépin Makes Onion Soup Gratinée
Pépin teaches us how to make onion soup gratinée.
Jacques Pépin Makes Onion Soup Gratinée

Jacques Pépin Makes Fresh Corn Purée
Pépin shows us how to make one of his favorite dishes for the summer, a fresh corn purée.
Jacques Pépin Makes Fresh Corn Purée

Celebrate the incredible impact Latinos have made in Hollywood — past, present and future.
Lights, Camera, Acción

William Dorsey Swann: The first "Queen of Drag"
Born into slavery, Swann was the first known person to identify as a “Queen of Drag.”
William Dorsey Swann: The first "Queen of Drag"

Crystal Labeija: The Queen Who Reinvented Ball Culture
Crystal was a proud Black trans woman, a drag mother and, a pageant girl.
Crystal Labeija: The Queen Who Reinvented Ball Culture

Jean Malin: Queen of the Pansies
Jean Malin was one of the first openly gay performers in the Prohibition era.
Jean Malin: Queen of the Pansies
Flawless Sabrina: Queer Icon and Star of 'The Queen'
She was an artist, activist, gay mother and mentor to hundreds of queer youth.
Flawless Sabrina: Queer Icon and Star of 'The Queen'

Joan Jett Blakk: The drag queen who ran for president
She ran for president in lipstick, heels and eyeshadow.
Joan Jett Blakk: The drag queen who ran for president

Jose Sarria: Legendary Drag Queen and Queer Activist
Sarria was a legend of the San Francisco drag scene.