Konstantin Testorides and Demetris Nellas, Associated Press Updated 10:59 am CST, Saturday, January 12, 2019 Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev talks to the media during a news conference at a government building in Skopje, Macedonia, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. Macedonia late Friday fulfilled its part of a historic deal that will pave its way to NATO membership and normalize relations with neighboring Greece, after lawmakers approved constitutional changes to rename the country North Macedonia. less Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev talks to the media during a news conference at a government building in Skopje, Macedonia, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. Macedonia late Friday fulfilled its part of a historic ... more Photo: Boris Grdanoski, AP Photo: Boris Grdanoski, AP Image 1 of / 10 Caption … [Read more...] about Macedonian PM: Greece’s turn to make history with name deal
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Black Filmmakers Make History in 2018, But Female Directors Still Shut Out (Study)
provided by Published 8:06 am CST, Friday, January 4, 2019 Photo: Courtesy Of Disney Photo: Courtesy Of Disney Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Photo: Courtesy Of Disney Black Filmmakers Make History in 2018, But Female Directors Still Shut Out (Study) 1 / 1 Back to Gallery Black filmmakers made history in 2018. A movie business that has historically been dominated by white men became a little less monochromatic over the last twelve months, as studios apparently became more receptive to public pressure to back projects from a more diverse group of filmmakers. Fourteen percent of the directors of the top 100 grossing movies last year were black, according to a new report by … [Read more...] about Black Filmmakers Make History in 2018, But Female Directors Still Shut Out (Study)
BLACKPINK to Make History as First K-Pop Girl Group to Play Coachella
The Seoul-based quartet will perform at the annual music fest alongside American heavyweights Childish Gambino and Janelle Monae, among others. BLACKPINK is making history. The Korean quartet is set to become the first K-pop girl group to perform at Coachella in the music festival's 20-year history. It was announced on Wednesday night that the Seoul-based act — comprised of members Jennie, Rosé, Lisa and Jisoo — are among the annual event's performers. Additionally, they've been given topline billing on day one of the anticipated three-day concert series. On Friday, April 12, BLACKPINK will touch down in Indio, California, where they are scheduled to share the stage with a handful of America's most prominent artists, including Janelle Monae, Diplo, Kacey Musgraves and headliner Childish Gambino, among others. The band will perform again one week later on April 19 during Coachella's second weekend. Though BLACKPINK is the first K-pop girl group to play Coachella, this … [Read more...] about BLACKPINK to Make History as First K-Pop Girl Group to Play Coachella
Pelosi poised to become House speaker, making history again
Lisa Mascaro, Ap Congressional Correspondent Updated 9:43 pm PST, Wednesday, January 2, 2019 House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi of California, the House Speaker-designate, speaks to the media outside the White House after meeting with President Donald Trump on border security, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, in Washington. less House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi of California, the House Speaker-designate, speaks to the media outside the White House after meeting with President Donald Trump on border security, Wednesday, Jan. 2, ... more Photo: Jacquelyn Martin, AP Photo: Jacquelyn Martin, AP Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1 of 3 House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi of California, the House Speaker-designate, speaks to the media outside the White House after meeting with … [Read more...] about Pelosi poised to become House speaker, making history again
South Dakota makes history in 2018 with 1st female governor
Updated 8:27 am PST, Saturday, December 22, 2018 FILE - This Aug. 17, 2018, file photo provided by the Alexandria (Va.) Detention Center shows Maria Butina. Butina, who pleaded guilty to acting as a covert agent of the Russian government, had ties to South Dakota, giving at least three speeches in the state in 2015 arranged by her boyfriend, Paul Erickson, a businessman and conservative political operative. (Alexandria Detention Center via AP, File) less FILE - This Aug. 17, 2018, file photo provided by the Alexandria (Va.) Detention Center shows Maria Butina. Butina, who pleaded guilty to acting as a covert agent of the Russian government, had ties to South ... more Photo: AP Photo: AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 FILE - This Aug. 17, 2018, file photo provided by … [Read more...] about South Dakota makes history in 2018 with 1st female governor