Melissa Koby has made history as the first Black woman to be commissioned as the theme artist for the US Open. Her artwork, which honors tennis legend Althea Gibson, will be prominently featured in large-scale installations throughout the tournament grounds in New York City this August. For Koby, a Jamaican-born, Tampa-based artist, this achievement is both emotional and historic, marking a significant milestone in her career.
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Podcast: Seattle Public Schools Adopt Cell Phone Policy To Boost Student...
Seattle Public Schools will implement a new district-wide cell phone policy next week, mandating that students keep their phones off and out of sight during the school day. The policy features stricter rules for younger students and more limited use for high schoolers, with district leaders stating the move aims to improve focus and reduce distractions.
