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Shared on Jun 30 2008 in Lifestyle & Entertainment by Harold Dunlap

Summer Movies in Black and White (and Latino and Asian and . . . )

From superheroes to speed racers, we not only offer our multicultural suggestions but give you a nifty guide of what’s coming out, who’s in it and if it’s worth your time.Read More »

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Shared on Jun 27 2008 in Lifestyle & Entertainment by Luciane Garbin

Istanbul: A Cultural Crossroad

Our world-traveler finds that preparing for a voyage to Istanbul has opened her mind to a world of inner discoveries.Read More »

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Shared on Jun 26 2008 in Lifestyle & Entertainment by Justin Hillian

Fresh on Disc: “The Witnesses” and “Wide Sargasso Sea”

Who's got time to go to the movies? BLUR has you covered with the DVDs you will want for your collection. Plus, check out our lists of the best DVDs that tried to assemble a great multicultural cast or had a unique perspective on race or ethnicity, at home or abroad. From the best interracial buddy movies to the ones with top swirl, we put together our choices. What are yours?Read More »

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Shared on Jun 26 2008 in Lifestyle & Entertainment by Tatiana Hensley

Discovering Iguazu Falls--Again

Some of the best things about the Indiana Jones movies are the exotic locations in which the movies are shot. In the newest film, Iguazu Falls is the featured eye candy. Bordering Argentina and Brazil, the powerful falls have lured travelers for centuries. BLUR’s own Tatiana Hensley takes us there by way of her native Brazil.Read More »

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Shared on Jun 23 2008 in Lifestyle & Entertainment by Bruce Britt

The Changing Face of Rock

Rock music is undergoing a multiracial metamorphosis -- again. BLUR sat down with Sharon Osbourne, Vernon Reid, Serj Tankian and others to explain why Rock is going ethnic.Read More »

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Shared on Jun 21 2008 in Lifestyle & Entertainment by Justin Hillian

Fresh on Disc: “Caramel, The Restless”

Who's got time to go to the movies? BLUR has you covered with the DVDs you will want for your collection. Plus, check out our lists of the best DVDs that tried to assemble a great multicultural cast or had a unique perspective on race or ethnicity, at home or abroad. From the best interracial buddy movies to the ones with top swirl, we put together our choices. What are yours?Read More »

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Shared on Jun 16 2008 in People by Sybril Bennett

Carlos Cortes: Giving a Multicultural Experience to a New Generation

You may not know his name, but if you have kids, you know his work. Meet Dr. Carlos Cortes, the cultural and creative consultant behind “Dora the Explorer” and “Go, Diego, Go!” BLUR caught up with the man to find out how his unique background – being raised Hispanic and Jewish in the post-War Midwest -- helped to shape his distinct cultural outlook, and how that, in turn, is shaping a new generation’s world view.Read More »

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Shared on Jun 12 2008 in Lifestyle & Entertainment by Paulina Mandeville

El Guincho: Alegranza!

Pablo Díaz-Reixa combines a variety of sounds - everything from afro-tribal beats to choral chanting.Read More »

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Shared on Jun 11 2008 in Lifestyle & Entertainment by Paulina Mandeville

Wolf Parade: At Mount Zoomer

Montreal's Wolf Parade Come Back Strong With Their Second Effort.Read More »

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Shared on Jun 6 2008 in Lifestyle & Entertainment by Justin Hillian

Fresh on Disc: “Flawless” and “Boarding Gate”

Who's got time to go to the movies? BLUR has you covered with the DVDs you will want for your collection. Plus, check out our lists of the best DVDs that tried to assemble a great multicultural cast or had a unique perspective on race or ethnicity, at home or abroad. From the best interracial buddy movies to the ones with top swirl, we put together our choices. What are yours?Read More »

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