I read “Happy Land” in grief, but also, I have to say, with hope. Tiphanie Yanique is a Townsend Prize nominee for her 2021 novel “Monster in the Middle. ...

Dolen Perkins-Valdez's latest novel, "Happy Land," explores land ownership through the generations. She shares her thoughts on land ownership and mental health, trauma, and more.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with author Dolen Perkins-Valdez about her novel "Happy Land." The book is inspired by the true story of a secret community of formerly enslaved people in the Appalachians.

It's been 35 years since one of the deadliest fires in the Bronx. A total of 87 people were killed when an arsonist set fire to the Happy Land Social Club in West Farms. Franco Mena was among the ...

Disneyland Resort is celebrating its 70th anniversary with year-long festivities starting Friday. New entertainment includes the "Celebrate Happy Cavalcade," "Tapestry of Happiness" projection ...

Courtney B. Vance shares what’s kept Angela Bassett by his side for almost 30 years: ‘When my wife is happy, the land is happy’ After nearly 30 years of marriage, actor Courtney B. Vance ...

He was among those paying respects on the 35th anniversary of the Happy Land Social Club fire in the Bronx. More Local News His cousins Hector Alvares and Isnes Martinez, were two of the 87 people ...

Happy Land Tree Farms was the 2024 Minnesota State Fair Christmas Tree Grand Champion for a third-straight year which came with the honor of placing one of their Christmas trees in the rotunda.

Happy Land Dolen Perkins-Valdez. Berkley, $29 (384p) ISBN 978-0-593-33772-1. Perkins-Valdez (Take My Hand) shines in this exquisite tale of a woman who learns about her Black family’s ...

Story Land is introducing a new addition to its 25-acre fairy tale theme park with “Happy Hauntings”. The Halloween event will extend the park’s season to its longest ever, running from ...

It's been 35 years since one of the deadliest fires in the Bronx. A total of 87 people were killed when an arsonist set fire to the Happy Land Social Club in West Farms. Franco Mena was among the ...