Viraj Nayar for NPR
Chess is seeing a global resurgence, sparked by "The Queen's Gambit" and the pandemic impact on leisure time. India is an emerging power player, with 85 grandmasters and intense chess schools for youth.
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Tyrone Turner/WAMU for NPRThe global LGBTQ+ festival was held for the first time in the nation's capital. Organizers say the current political environment has dampened the excitement surrounding the celebration. -
Nick de la Canal/WFAEAs we head into June, our roundtable of local arts and culture watchers discuss how Charlotte arts groups are responding to National Endowment for the Arts grant losses and shares their top culture picks for the month ahead.
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The spring has been full of great TV. Here's what you might have missed. -
The four-day Charlotte Black Film Festival kicks off Thursday. The festival celebrates Black filmmakers and provides them with a platform to showcase their work and connect with others in the industry. -
In her new show, Mia Love Live explores faith, "church hurt" and her journey back to religion. She opens up about her faith struggles, and why this show is her most personal — and spiritual — yet. -
As part of its rehabilitation efforts for inmates, Mecklenburg County has launched a new program to support individuals held in its detention center, with the opportunity to make music. -
The ripple effects of the Trump administration's anti-trans and DEI policies and rhetoric can be felt throughout this year's WorldPride festival. -
Hamill played Luke Skywalker, one of the most iconic heroes in movie history. His latest film, "The Life of Chuck," is an adaptation of a Stephen King novella. -
Publishing this week: new fiction from Susan Choi, essays from Evan Osnos and memoir from Molly Jong-Fast. Plus, Melissa Febos reflects on her year of abstinence. -
Los Tigres del Norte has played almost every single place in the country — from armories to rodeos, in big cities and small towns. But they've never played Madison Square Garden. -
The Kenyan author championed local African languages and was imprisoned for his work. His name was often mentioned in discussions about the Nobel Prize in Literature. -
The coming months will bring a "28 Days Later" sequel and a new John Wick movie starring Ana de Armas. Ari Aster has a new Western thriller, and Pixar goes intergalactic.
PODCASTS
SouthBound, hosted by journalist Tommy Tomlinson, features conversations with notable Southerners from all walks of life – from artists to athletes to politicians.
Amplifier, a podcast hosted by Joni Deutsch, explores the Charlotte area music scene, including the artists, the venues and all those who work to bring music to the community.
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