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ART Hip Hop | “Standing On Hip Hop Business At The House Party” by Tia Ja’nae
In the 1990s, the film “House Party” offered a fresh take on Black cinema and hip-hop culture, providing a glimpse into high school life and featuring a vibrant soundtrack. Despite subsequent sequels, the movie’s unique energy remains unmatched.
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ART Literati | Haiku Poem “Blossoms Adieu: Spring’s Farewell”, by atlas brown
“On the Beach” art by Victor Laredo captures spring’s end, hinting at the arrival of summer.
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ART Relief | TX Disaster Declaration DR-4781 for Cultural Institutions and Independent Artists
A disaster declaration was made for storms in Texas. Cultural institutions, arts organizations, and individuals can get help from National Heritage Responders and FEMA for salvaging damaged treasures.
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ART Genealogy | Juneteenth 2024 Build A Family Website Using Google Pages
The 2024 Virtual Workshop “JUNETEENTH ARCHIVE: Build A Family History Website Using Google Pages” by African American Vintage Genealogy is open for registration. Share your family history through digitized materials. Register now.
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ART REWIND
Explore the latest art news of the week in the virtual art library. Grab your drink, find a cozy spot with good lighting, and dive into the world of contemporary art.
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ART Genealogy | Website Reboot, Free Virtual Genealogy Club, and Juneteenth 2024
The website is relaunched with a new platform. The Facebook group is discontinued, and a Google Groups platform is introduced.
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ART Winner | Associate Director of Art Library Deco, Wins Society of American Archivists Writing Award
Dana Reijerkerk, our Associate Director and Deputy Curator, wins the Society of American Archivists’ Ernst Posner Award for her article on tribal sovereignty and accessibility barriers.
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ART HIP | Thirty Years Of Queen Latifah’s Black Reign Still Rules, by Tia Ja’nae
“Black Reign,” Queen Latifah’s iconic 1993 album, defied rap norms with conscious lyrics and jazz-funk fusion. Reflecting her personal struggles, it remains a timeless masterpiece, dearly cherished after thirty years.
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ART Poetry | “Cosmic Spring Whispers” by atlas brown
Read Haiku, by Poet, atlas brown
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