Delicious sweet corn is a staple of backyard barbecues, and a “corn-erstone” of traditional Mexican cuisine. Correspondent Martha Teichner has an appreciation of this summertime favorite, and explores how farmers growing heirloom varieties are bringing new flavors of corn to the menu. Source
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Now showing: The return of the drive-in
Because the coronavirus and social distancing shut down nearly all indoor entertainment venues this summer, going to a drive-in may be just the ticket. Nancy Giles looks into the resurgence of drive-in movie theatres, and their offshoots – projections in parking lots, and screenings on the water. Source
Preserving dioramas of African American history
In 1940, at the American Negro Exposition in Chicago (marking the 75th anniversary of Emancipation), evocative dioramas were created to celebrate the often-unacknowledged achievements of African Americans. Today, conservators, including African American students, are restoring these dioramas, bringing their magical artistry, and history, back to life. Correspondent Rita Braver reports. Source
SpaceX calls off one launch, succeeds with another
Bad weather blocked a morning launch, but SpaceX pressed ahead with an evening flight. Source
Art of history: Preserving African American dioramas
Conservators, including African American students, are restoring a series of dioramas created for the 1940 American Negro Exposition in Chicago, bringing their magical artistry, and stories, back to life Source
Passage: Remembering Chadwick Boseman
The star of “Black Panther” died at age 43, following a four-year fight against colon cancer Source
Passage: “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman
“Sunday Morning” looks back at the all-too-brief career of the star of “42,” “Get On Up,” “Marshall” and “Black Panther,” who died Friday at age 43 after a four-year fight against colon cancer. Lee Cowan reports. Source
The police use of less-lethal force
As protests against police brutality continue around the country, so, too, have people been injured and maimed by what police call “less-lethal” weapons. While most police departments have access to tools designed to control crowds, experts say few are offered any significant training in how to use them. Correspondent Lee Cowan looks into the lethality of such police weapons, and talks with a protester and journalist whose lives have been changed upon being struck by projectiles intended to be non-lethal. Source
The use of “less-lethal” force by law enforcement
As protests against police brutality take place around the country, people have been injured and maimed by what police call “less-lethal” weapons, often deployed without significant training Source
Book excerpt: “Piranesi” by Susanna Clarke
The bestselling novelist follows her award-winning debut, “Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell,” with a magical, labyrinthine fantasy Source