Feb 25th, 2010 · Sentenced to six years in a French prison, 19-year-old Malik learns quickly that there's quick death around every corner. But under the eye of a veteran gangster who's both a mentor and a cruel boss, he learns to hold his own among the most dangerous of men. Jacques Audiard's powerfully emotional film is a contender for the foreign-language film Oscar. (Recommended)
Jan 15th, 2010 · A mentor who can relate to your background can be useful in helping you get ahead. But that is hard to come by for many entry- and midlevel employees who are minorities. Private minority-run coaching firms are now cropping up to fill the void.
Dec 28th, 2009 · Civil Rights lawyer Percy Sutton has died at the age of 89. Over a long career, Sutton served as an attorney for Malcolm X, a mentor to the Rev. Jesse Jackson and to New York Gov. David Paterson. New York City's former Mayor David Dinkins says both he and Congressman Charles Rangel might not have gained their positions of influence had Sutton not paved the way.
Oct 13th, 2009 · Ninety years ago, one of the greatest bandleaders and drummers in jazz was born in Pittsburgh, Penn. That man was Art Blakey. For more than 30 years, he led The Jazz Messengers, a band which became a sort of graduate school and springboard for some of the greatest jazz players of all time.
Oct 3rd, 2009 · The children come from some of Caracas' most violent slums. But through music education, many learn to overcome adversity and go on to become professional musicians. Conductor Gustavo Dudamel, an alumnus of El Sistema, is now music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Jul 29th, 2009 · The U.S Government is helping the soldiers fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan write about their experiences through a project known as "Operation Homecoming." The mission: to record the history of these wars from the viewpoint of the men and women who fight them. Former soldier Sang-joon Han, who wrote a piece of short fiction set in the Iraq war; Ethelbert Miller, who mentored the troops through the writing process and Anisa Moyo, an aspiring writer and former Army medic, share their stories.
Jul 20th, 2009 · On this Mountain Stage performance, Earle combines his own storytelling with songs from his latest album. Townes is composed of songs written by Earle's friend and mentor, the late singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt.
Jul 7th, 2009 · Earle discusses his new album Townes, a collection of songs written by his longtime friend and mentor, Townes Van Zandt. The album mixes traditional country sounds and experimental pieces.