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Seattle’s Blue Scholars Make You Think
Sometimes hip-hop as a genre leaves you wondering. Seattle's Hip-Hop duo Blue Scholars leaves you thinking!Read More »
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Can There Be Beauty in Tragedy?
Sometimes movies force us into places that we don't feel comfortable with. And many times that's their strength. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas reminds us in unsettling ways of the consequences of intolerance and hate.Read More »
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Musica!
Joe Ray is an eclectic guy! You can see it in his art, and you can hear it in his voice. Growing up on an Indian Reservation as a Mexican American has colored everything he has done in his life. Culture, color and contrast are a part of his communication style, and his musings about the influence of music, especially Rock and Roll on his life will give you a glimpse into "Pepe's" world.Read More »
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Bringing the World Together Through Film
Jehane Noujaim turned her wish for world peace into a world-wide celebration of culture and understanding through the powerful medium of film.Read More »
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A Foundation With Kids at Heart
The ALAS Foundation, born from Spanish-speaking musicians' and leaders' desires to help less fortunate kids get ahead, partners with The Earth Institute at Columbia University to address opportunities for early childhood development throughout Latin America.Read More »
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BLUR Music
Music often provides a way to connect culturally and socially with others in a language that is universal.Read More »
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The Diverse Traveler: Arkansas
Harry J. Lennix knows a thing or two about traveling. Born in Chicago and currently residing in Los Angeles, the former teacher has traveled extensively throughout South Africa, Europe, and Australia. But Lennix -- who starred as Commander Locke in the “Matrix” films and is a key character in Joss Whedon's upcoming series “Dollhouse” -- says one of his favorite trips has been to Arkansas.Read More »
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Following the BLUR of U.S. Gymnastics
The U.S. Men's Gymnastics Team won bronze in Beijing earlier this week. The team competed with great heart and a true sense of opportunity.Read More »
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Good Conversation, Good Food, Good Times!
Forget all the planning. Just pulling together a few friends and some easy food is often the best way to go.Read More »
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BLURs in Beijing
Soccer has taken U.S. Women's striker Natasha Kai from her island home of Hawaii to the international stage of these Beijing Olympic Games.Read More »
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Cairo: Long at the Cultural Crossroads
Cairo has long been at the cultural crossroads of the east and west. Our correspondent tells us why this city is still a must-see for anyone interested in diversity.Read More »
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