Residents watch Shia Muharram processioners lift up a pole commemorating those killed in the Battle of Karbala in the old city of Delhi, India, on July 29, 2023. Participants mourned the day with processions across the capital region, one of which ended in a clash with the police
Muharram processioners step over a man's blood in the old city of Delhi, India, on July 29, 2023. Indian Shia Muslims traditionally mourn the Battle of Karbala, in which descendants of the Prophet Muhammad died, by self-flagellation or -lasceration. The shedding of blood in this context has become less common in recent years. Now, most processioners use their hands to beat rhythms on their chests.
A feather costume towers above the wearer at Carnival on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, France, on Feb. 18, 2023. The largest Carnival parade in the country, whose theme translated to "King of the Treasures of the World," showcased vastly different attitudes surrounding cultural appropriation from North America. Predominately French marchers representing different countries dressed in traditional clothing.
Parade participants representing Belgium make their way down the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, France, on Feb. 18, 2023. The tradition of starting each year's theme name with "Roi de" (King of) has garnered controversy in recent years on account of gender bias.
Tarriona "Tank" Ball of Tank and the Bangas perform at Roots N Blues Festival at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia, Missouri, on Oct. 8, 2022. The lead singer spoke during the set about struggling with depression and the importance of music in her life.
Albert Allenback of Tank and the Bangas plays the flute at Roots N Blues Festival at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia, Missouri, on Oct. 8, 2022. Allenback played multiple instruments as the band shuffled through musical styles.
Mid-Missouri PrideFest Pride Queen Musica Malone lip syncs at the festival's second drag show at Rose Music Hall in Columbia, Missouri, on Sept. 25, 2022. The event followed a parade and a day of vendors and booths outside the venue. (See article)
University of Missouri junior center Jayla Kelly watches the ball go out of bounds after a missed shot at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri, on Nov. 13, 2022. The Missouri Tigers beat Southeast Missouri State 62-50.
Spectators await a total solar eclipse at Elephant Rocks State Park in Belleview, Missouri, on April 8, 2024. The previous total solar eclipse in Eastern Missouri took place less than seven years prior.
Rock Bridge High School color guard member Kyleigh Ashby performs with the Emerald Regiment band at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri, on Oct. 15, 2022. The group performed renditions of songs like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “The Rite of Spring” for a program titled, “The Rain is Gone.” (Additional coverage)