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Brigitte Lacombe's Most Important Photograph: Meryl Streep

Some actors like to pose for portraits. They enjoy the exchange with the photographer and the moment when they feel they have been looking their best. But not Meryl Streep. I met Meryl in 1978 on the set of Kramer vs. Kramer. We also did the poster for the movie and then kept working together from time to time. I took this portrait in 1988 for Interview Magazine’s cover story. I was surprised that Meryl Streep agreed to it, as I knew she committed so rarely.

Celebrating Hanukkah in the Face of Antisemitism

If you have heard about Hanukkah, you’ve probably heard about the story of the miracle of light.  There was only enough oil to light the Temple in Jerusalem for one night, but it lasted for eight.  That’s the Hanukkah miracle. I like this story and I like its message, particularly for children.  The message is about hope, possibility, community, and belief. It is aspirational, positive, and universal. But this year, Hanukkah feels different.

Govt' Says It'll Continue with Mukuru Kwa Njenga Demolitions, Tells Reserve Area Occupants to Leave

Nairobi regional commissioner, James Kianda said the expansion of Catherine Ndereba Road will commence soon hence residents should vacate Kianda noted the road will connect the Nairobi Expressway with Industrial Area and open up the slum for businessThe Nairobi regional commissioner also stated that once completed the road will reduce traffic congestion and also enable the residents to get access to social amenities The government has asked residents residing along road reserves in Mukuru Kwa Njenga slums to vacate and pave way for the ongoing demolition in the area.

Hispanic Americans Want Hollywood to See Them as More Than Gang Members

Hispanic individuals are already underrepresented in film, according to an August 2019 report from the University of Southern California: Just 3 percent of the 100 top-grossing films each year from 2007 to 2018 starred Latino actors as the lead or co-lead. Of the roughly one-quarter of all Latino characters shown breaking the law on film from these top-grossing movies, 61.9 percent were part of an organized crime collective, such as drug dealers or a gang.