Former Slave, Police Officer, Businessman, City Official, Philanthropist: The Many Sides of Lewis Tutt
In 1844, Lewis Tutt was born in Marion, Arkansas to an enslaved Black woman, possibly named Millie, and her white owner, Hansford Tutt. The family was engaged in the Tutt-Everett War, a feud as bloodthirsty as the Hatfields and the McCoys. Hansford died in 1849. By the time of the Civil War, Lewis was running […]
World-renowned Pianist Lang Lang Shares His Inspiration and Daily Practices
Lang Lang is a global music phenomenon. The brilliant musician has been recognized as a maestro with a flair for reshaping the meaning of classical piano. Throughout his career, Lang has been published in Time, The New Yorker and NPR. At a tender 15 years old, Lang moved from China to Philadelphia to study at […]
California Dreaming: 5 California Road Trips to Inspire Your Summer Travel
With its amply diverse coastline, California easily inspires, from hiking and wine trails to wellness retreats.The famous Golden State allows for a number of ways to reconnect and unplug. When it comes to the best road trips, I’m definitely a bit partial to the West Coast. As a Los Angeles native, I’ve had access to […]
