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fromHyperallergic
1 week ago

The Wild, Inclusive Brilliance of New York's Pyramid Club

We Started a Nightclub chronicles the sharp rise and tragic fall of the Pyramid - and, with it, so much of the 1980s East Village scene.
NYC music
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Dynamite outside a synagogue: civil rights stories imperiled by federal cuts

"We're trying to document the extraordinary things ordinary people have done. What do you think happens when our elders don't have a chance to share those stories?"
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Dispatches from the living memory of trans people of color

Trans people have been fighting for their rights, dignity, and liberation for generations, facing significant challenges that continue in today’s political climate.
SF LGBT
fromKqed
1 month ago

How to Interview Your Family Members Like an Oral Historian | KQED

It definitely feels intimidating, Wong said. In reality, you just got to start somewhere and start chipping away at it.
Parenting
fromwww.newhamrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago

Trunk with untold stories and 1960s memorabilia touring libraries

The Charabancs and Cadillacs project has been collecting travel and transport memories through oral history and reminiscence sessions over the last two years.
Alternative transportation
Major League Baseball
fromRoger Ebert
3 months ago

How Ken Burns' "Shadow Ball" Connects Baseball's Past to Our Uncertain Future | Features | Roger Ebert

Ken Burns' "Baseball" serves as a vital oral history document, particularly highlighting the contributions of the Negro Leagues.
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fromConsequence
4 months ago

How Superbad Found Its McLovin (and Why Jonah Hill Was Mad About It): Book Excerpt

Casting the right actor for Fogell was a challenging process that almost led the filmmakers to rewrite the character.
fromRoger Ebert
4 months ago
Film

Talkin' About His Generation: New Book Chronicles the Making of Millennial Touchstone "Superbad" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

Film
fromConsequence
4 months ago

How Superbad Found Its McLovin (and Why Jonah Hill Was Mad About It): Book Excerpt

Casting the right actor for Fogell was a challenging process that almost led the filmmakers to rewrite the character.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
4 months ago

Talkin' About His Generation: New Book Chronicles the Making of Millennial Touchstone "Superbad" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

'Superbad' created significant cultural impact, shaping memories and experiences across generations, as seen through Andrew Buss's personal reflections.
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