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fromColossal
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

In a Baltimore Exhibition, the Transformative Potential of Today's Griots Emerges

fromColossal
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

In a Baltimore Exhibition, the Transformative Potential of Today's Griots Emerges

fromThe New Yorker
16 hours ago

Finding a Family of Boys

Leaving Brooklyn for Manhattan marked not only a geographic change but also a significant personal transformation as I wrestled with my identity and upbringing.
Brooklyn
#community
#immigration
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Mexican Flags Have Become Republican Fodder, but Protesters Keep Waving Them

Protesters carry Mexican flags to symbolize defiance against Trump’s immigration policies and show solidarity among Mexican Americans.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Mexican Flags Have Become Republican Fodder, but Protesters Keep Waving Them

Protesters carry Mexican flags to symbolize defiance against Trump’s immigration policies and show solidarity among Mexican Americans.
#iranian-americans
fromThe Conversation
3 days ago

Jews were barred from Spain's New World colonies but that didn't stop Jewish and converso writers from describing the Americas

The widespread tale of Columbus being Jewish distracts from the complex, true story of Spanish Jews who engaged with the New World from the very beginning.
philosophy
#architecture
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago
Renovation

Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2025 Announces 19 Shortlisted Projects from 15 Countries

fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago
Renovation

Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2025 Announces 19 Shortlisted Projects from 15 Countries

fromScary Mommy
4 days ago

16 Summer Books For Kids Trending On Goodreads Right Now

"Federico and the Wolf is a cute take on Little Red Riding Hood where the main character is a little boy with a red hoodie, offering rhythmic text and a smattering of Spanish words that engage young readers."
SF parents
#art-exhibition
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

The Appliance as an Expression of Material Culture

The evolution of household appliances reflects the transformation of domestic life, showcasing how modern design enhances both functionality and aesthetic experience in our homes.
Gadgets
fromAnOther
8 years ago

AnOther Read: Jonathan Anderson's Most Influential Books

Irish literature is second to none, and for me that's quite a proud thing. The writers I've chosen for Document - Samuel Beckett, James Joyce, Seamus Heaney, William Butler Yeats, Flann O'Brien and Bram Stoker - are titans of literature and they each changed literature in their own way.
London politics
#family-dynamics
fromForbes
2 weeks ago
NYC LGBT

Photographer Thomas Holton Shares Intimate Narrative Of New York City Family Life To Inaugurate New Space For Baxter St At The Camera Club Of New York

fromForbes
2 weeks ago
NYC LGBT

Photographer Thomas Holton Shares Intimate Narrative Of New York City Family Life To Inaugurate New Space For Baxter St At The Camera Club Of New York

fromMedievalists.net
6 days ago

Romeyka, a parallel branch of Greek surviving in northeastern Turkey, with Ioanna Sitaridou - Medievalists.net

"The resilience of Romeyka highlights how language can survive despite external pressures, offering a window into ancient Greek structures that are otherwise lost in modern dialects."
History
fromMonotype
6 days ago

Human Types

In the Human Types series, leading creatives like Matthieu Salvaggio and Matteo Bologna argue that typography transcends technology, reflecting deep cultural identities and human emotions.
Graphic design
#dance
Film
fromAnOther
2 weeks ago

This Poetic New Film Is a Surreal Adventure Through the Tuscan Landscape

Things and Other Things creatively explores post-industrial landscapes through a dance-driven narrative of exploration and imagination.
Director Riccardo Vannuccini blends visual storytelling with dance to evoke deep emotional and cultural themes.
fromFuncheap
1 week ago
Mission District

Free ODC "State of Play Festival" Dance Show on Sisterhood & Identity (SF)

Film
fromAnOther
2 weeks ago

This Poetic New Film Is a Surreal Adventure Through the Tuscan Landscape

Things and Other Things creatively explores post-industrial landscapes through a dance-driven narrative of exploration and imagination.
Director Riccardo Vannuccini blends visual storytelling with dance to evoke deep emotional and cultural themes.
fromFuncheap
1 week ago
Mission District

Free ODC "State of Play Festival" Dance Show on Sisterhood & Identity (SF)

fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

French artist Thieb Delaporte-Richard sees World Cup poster as a love letter to L.A.

Every city, everywhere, you can see the sunset. But here, it's so unique - with no clouds and those colors.
Los Angeles
#protests
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

What the foreign flags at the LA protests really mean

Trump's military deployment in Los Angeles was prompted by protesters waving foreign flags, which he perceives as a threat.
Protesters express pride in their heritage, not allegiance to foreign nations.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

What the foreign flags at the LA protests really mean

Trump's military deployment in Los Angeles was prompted by protesters waving foreign flags, which he perceives as a threat.
Protesters express pride in their heritage, not allegiance to foreign nations.
#art
Music
fromVulture
3 months ago

Best Albums of 2025 (So Far)

Bad Bunny's new album uniquely celebrates Puerto Rican culture through music, blending genres and honoring influential figures.
Arts
fromColossal
2 weeks ago

Hew Locke's 'Odyssey' Flotilla Sails Through Global Colonial History and Current Affairs

Hew Locke's work explores colonial histories and contemporary socio-political issues through art, particularly using symbols of watercraft.
fromAeon
2 weeks ago
philosophy

Defying classification, fantastical artworks reframe the racism of Carl Linnaeus | Aeon Videos

Music
fromVulture
3 months ago

Best Albums of 2025 (So Far)

Bad Bunny's new album uniquely celebrates Puerto Rican culture through music, blending genres and honoring influential figures.
Arts
fromColossal
2 weeks ago

Hew Locke's 'Odyssey' Flotilla Sails Through Global Colonial History and Current Affairs

Hew Locke's work explores colonial histories and contemporary socio-political issues through art, particularly using symbols of watercraft.
fromAeon
2 weeks ago
philosophy

Defying classification, fantastical artworks reframe the racism of Carl Linnaeus | Aeon Videos

fromwww.esquire.com
1 week ago

Adi Shankar on Castlevania, Devil May Cry, and Transforming American Animation

Season 1 is about how we all lost something as children, and we spend the rest of our lives trying to reclaim it or find it or heal from it.
Video games
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

'Labubu' is a plush toy that is causing a frenzy. Here's its origin story

Labubus are not just toys; they've become symbols of fashion trends and cultural identity, as showcased by their presence in protests and parades.
US news
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

What Makes a Boston Movie a Boston Movie?

Why does a city smaller than El Paso or Jacksonville loom so large in the cinematic imagination? What makes a Boston movie a Boston movie?
Boston food
fromDeep House London
2 weeks ago

Kahani Brings Ghazal Poetry to the Dancefloor with 'Akhri Raat' via Indo Warehouse | Music | Deep House London

Akhri Raat merges traditional Indian vocals with electronic production, creating a haunting yet danceable experience through Sickflip's original and Kahani's emotionally rich remix.
Music
fromEater
2 weeks ago

Dive Into This Conch in Sauce Souskaye, the Perfect Summer Seafood Recipe

"This dish celebrates our beautiful seafood and the bright, earthy souskaye sauce is a fantastic way to enjoy conch," she says.
LA food
#personal-experience
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Healing as an Invitation

I learned to navigate the world without his presence and despite the challenges of growing up alongside a teenage mother.
Relationships
fromwww.kaltblut-magazine.com
2 weeks ago

House of disarray

In our ambition, we attempt to alienate ourselves from our origins. Yet, the past cannot be unbound from us and we become beings of anachronism.
Fashion & style
#belonging
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Nezza says she sang national anthem in Spanish at Dodger Stadium against team's wishes

In a video Nezza posted, she defied Dodgers' wishes, singing the anthem in Spanish during a game, emphasizing her cultural identity and the current unrest in LA.
LA Dodgers
#social-media
Black Lives Matter
fromBlack Enterprise
1 month ago

Bullied For Sipping Matcha, These NYC Students Sparked A Viral Movement Of 'Black Boy Joy'

Khadim Thiam and his friends turned online negativity into positivity by celebrating Black joy through social media and various activities.
Black Lives Matter
fromBlack Enterprise
1 month ago

Bullied For Sipping Matcha, These NYC Students Sparked A Viral Movement Of 'Black Boy Joy'

Khadim Thiam and his friends turned online negativity into positivity by celebrating Black joy through social media and various activities.
NYC parents
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn Public Library honors young writers at 2025 Teen Writing Contest & 10th Annual Ned Vizzini Teen Writing Prize

The Brooklyn Public Library celebrated the 10th Annual Ned Vizzini Teen Writing Prize, honoring talented young writers who reflect unique themes relevant to teens.
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
2 weeks ago

For a rural arts festival, Untitled Macao takes the pastoral from pastel to kaleidoscopic

The design embraces locality while transforming rural elements into modern symbols.
It balances tradition and modernity to challenge perceptions of rural life.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago
NYC music

Seismic shift in K-pop: Tension between authenticity, globalization, and cultural roots

K-pop artists face criticism for seeking Western validation, raising questions about their national identity and the impact of globalization on Korean music.
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

They Asked Me To Cut My 6-Year-Old Son's Hair. I Taught Them About Native Cultural Erasure.

Cultural identity and respect for heritage in education are crucial for self-acceptance and dignity.
Cultural erasure can manifest in seemingly simple conflicts over personal expression.
Parenting
Berlin music
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Bach's St. John Passion in queer and Arabian versions DW 06/11/2025

"QueerPassion" reimagines Bach's St. John Passion to highlight queer experiences and suffering, paralleling contemporary societal issues.
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Inside 'Culture Shock' at Goldman Sachs, 'Black Capitalism' | Entrepreneur

Dr. Rachel Laryea explores the complex relationship between Black individuals and capitalism.
Black Lives Matter
#ed-sheeran
UK news
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

'My first musical experiences were in Ireland' - Ed Sheeran says he identifies culturally as Irish

Ed Sheeran identifies strongly with his Irish heritage despite being born in Britain.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

'My first musical experiences were in Ireland' - Ed Sheeran says he identifies culturally as Irish

Ed Sheeran identifies strongly with his Irish heritage despite being born in Britain.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

"Materialists" Is a Thoughtful Romantic Drama That Doesn't Quite Add Up

Celine Song's films explore deep themes of love and fate through intimate storytelling and a time-traversing narrative structure.
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

The Wild Lives of Cargo Ships

In his bizarre book Land and Sea, the German political theorist Carl Schmitt asserted that human history is defined by "the battle of sea powers against land powers and of land powers against sea powers." He clearly favored the landlubbers.
London politics
Arts
fromObserver
3 weeks ago

Paola Mura Reflects On the Material Universality of Artist Maria Lai's Work

Maria Lai's retrospective at Magazzino showcases her unique contributions to art, emphasizing her focus on connections and identity.
#poetry
fromJuxtapoz
3 weeks ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Michelle Im Waves "Hello Goodbye" @ DIMIN, NYC

Im's exhibition explores identity and diaspora through terracotta sculptures of Korean Air flight attendants, embodying the duality of cultural belonging and emotional labor.
Arts
#diversity
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

PHOTOS: Jazz legend Roscoe Mitchell takes the stage at Village Vanguard for Vision Festival 2025 | amNewYork

Vision Festival 2025 celebrated Roscoe Mitchell's contributions to jazz and art, emphasizing freedom, creativity, and inclusion in the music community.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

How Miss Navi Ho uses the power of drag to educate about Two Spirit identity

Navajo Nation Pride has become a significant Indigenous LGBTQ+ celebration, promoting acceptance and visibility for Two Spirit individuals like Navi Ho.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Ngugi wa Thiong'o was not just a writer, he was a militant

Ngugi wa Thiong'o's legacy inspires deeper engagement with art, activism, and overcoming colonialism.
Writing
fromThe Nation
4 weeks ago

What Was "Expat Lit"?

"For generations, the European rumspringa was the gold standard in the development of any would-be American intellectual or moneyed cosmopolitan."
London politics
#contemporary-art
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
4 weeks ago

Sun Woo: 'I'm interested in how the body navigates unfamiliar territory'

Korean Artists Today project showcases emerging talent like Sun Woo, whose work explores displacement and technology's impact on identity.
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
4 weeks ago

Jewyo Rhii: 'If you don't die today, you get another opportunity to live'

Korean artist Jewyo Rhii reflects on her experiences and the impact of political change on her art and identity.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

If you don't dance to Earth, Wind and Fire, there's something wrong with you': Himesh Patel's honest playlist

The early 2000s saw a vibrant emergence of British/South Asian music, significantly impacting cultural identity in the UK.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

Puerto Ricans denounce that American tourists are trying to silence' the song of the coqui, the island's endemic and endangered frog

If you don't like the sound of the coqui, get out of Puerto Rico.
Miami Marlins
#community-engagement
#mental-health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Mental health

Honoring AAPI Heritage and Wellness

AAPI Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month encourage open discussions about mental health in AAPI communities impacted by historical trauma.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Digital life

They Left Africa to Survive, but Lost Themselves

Out-migration from Africa disrupts families and cultural identity, especially post-COVID.
There's a significant shift towards professionals and students leading migration trends from Africa.
Cognitive immobility affects migrants' mental health as they struggle to adapt.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Honoring AAPI Heritage and Wellness

AAPI Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month encourage open discussions about mental health in AAPI communities impacted by historical trauma.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

They Left Africa to Survive, but Lost Themselves

Out-migration from Africa disrupts families and cultural identity, especially post-COVID.
There's a significant shift towards professionals and students leading migration trends from Africa.
Cognitive immobility affects migrants' mental health as they struggle to adapt.
fromLaughing Squid
1 month ago

A Humorous Look at the Dichotomy of New York City's Lower East Side

The Lower East Side's transformation embodies a clash of rich history with modern wealth, emphasizing social divides that permeate the neighborhood.
Brooklyn
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

As a Muslim girl in Bradford, I saw my story in Jane Austen's novels. Now I've directed a TV series about her | Ali Naushahi

I saw how similar Austen's family dynamics were to my own a couple of centuries down the line. When Austen's father stepped away from his post as a clergyman, it forced the family to leave their genteel rectory home for a series of ever more insecure living quarters.
Women in technology
Fashion & style
fromstupiddope.com
1 month ago

EFFN Clothing Drops Bold New Collection Rooted in Maori Pride and Global Street Culture | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

EFFN Clothing seamlessly blends cultural identity with street fashion, showcasing indigenous pride while appealing to a global audience.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Unity Cup final offers identity and bragging rights to London's diaspora | Xaymaca Awoyungbo

The Unity Cup validates the experiences of many people like me who are a part of London's diaspora communities, emphasizing cultural celebration through a friendly football tournament.
Liverpool FC
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