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fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

Act Black: posters of Black Americans on stage and screen in pictures

A Poster House exhibition showcases Black performers from 1880s-1940s through posters that serve as the only surviving documentation of lost plays and films, revealing Black cultural contributions and resistance to stereotypes.
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Zines, memories, sonic assault: Mabuhay Gardens' 50-year SF punk detonation - 48 hills

It started as the only punk rock club in town, and for two to three years, it was the only place you could go, which was good because you'd see everyone you knew. The arrangement was practical and symbiotic: the restaurant profited from the punk crowds while the venue provided a crucial gathering space for the emerging underground music scene.
SF music
fromThe Washington Post
7 months ago

His camera captured Che, a famous black eye and 1960s Mexico City

Rodrigo Moya, who died July 30 at 91, was one of Mexico's most versatile and renowned photojournalists, capturing vulnerable moments of celebrities and public figures.
Photography
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Firestorms, county fairs and chimp hospitals: winners of the All About Photo awards 2025 in pictures

Husnah Kukundakwe, Uganda's only classified paralympic swimmer, finds confidence in her sport, overcoming challenges related to her disability.
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