Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on 'Star Trek,' dies at 89 Nichols broke ground and paved the way for Black actors in Hollywood as Uhura. Her castmate George Takei wrote, "We lived long and prospered together." Mandalit del Barco
Artist Tunde Olaniran's 'Made a Universe' opens a portal at a Detroit museum Musician and artist Tunde Olaniran is a rising star from Flint, Michigan whose exuberant work comments on serious issues such as environmental injustice and the carceral state. Neda Ulaby
With scorching temps ahead, head indoors for these cool arts events in the Puget Sound region Kim Malcolm talks with Marcie Sillman about her weekend arts and culture recommendations. Kim Malcolm
Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock, this time in video The Oscar winner had released a written apology earlier, but this time posted one on YouTube. He said his behavior, striking Rock in response to a joke, was unacceptable. Mandalit del Barco
Thousands of Afghan artists are still trying to flee the Taliban A family of Afghan musicians in the U.S. wants to raise awareness about their plight. Elizabeth Blair
Casual Friday with Vee Hua and Chase Burns A Tacoma Farmers Market landed itself in the middle of a Mexican food Clare McGrane
This Seattle woman is crushing the Tour de France Femmes Seattle's Veronica Ewers talks with Kim Malcolm about the Tour de France Femmes, and what its return after 33 years means for the future of women's cycling. Kim Malcolm
Like a mob hit – the passing of a generation of movie gangsters Funerals for Ray Liotta, Paul Sorvino, James Caan, Paul Herman, and Tony Sirico — all in a few weeks. It's the passing of a generation of Hollywood's most celebrated "mobsters." Bob Mondello
Samantha Bee's cancellation hints at tough times for women and POC in late night TV The late night comedy scene is changing and that could be trouble or an opportunity for emerging talents. Eric Deggans
'Jeopardy!' says Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will split the host job Bialik is a neuroscientist and former star of The Big Bang Theory. Jennings is a former Jeopardy! contestant who went on an unmatched 74-game winning streak and was a consulting producer on the show. Ayana Archie
