HBO makes superhero show “Watchmen” free in honor of Juneteenth
Imagine a world where police wear face masks, not to protect themselves from a virus, but to hide their identities from the public. This is the case in HBO’s series “Watchmen,” adapted from a comic book of the same name. HBO made this show free to watch without a subscription from June 19 to June 21, the weekend of Juneteenth.
Northampton Arts Council Announces Distribution of COVID-19 Artist Relief Grant
Last week, Northampton Arts Council announced that it will be distributing aid from its COVID-19 Artist Relief Grant to 120 local artists and cultural producers. An official press release stated that the council had raised $29,000 and redistributed $11,000 from its budget to the relief fund, which was initially announced in April.
Black Lives Matter Murals Spark Mixed Reaction Nationwide
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser made headlines last week as she commissioned a large-scale street mural in support of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. On the morning of June 5, 35-foot-tall yellow letters spelling out “Black Lives Matter” were revealed on 16th Street in front of Lafayette Square. Alongside the mural, black-and-white signage designated two blocks of 16th Street as “Black Lives Matter Plaza.