People & culture
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Peace Talks in Hip Hop: Strategies for Conflict Resolution
8 min read #1,959 words Unlock peace talks in hip hop! Dive into strategies for conflict resolution within the culture. Photo by Jasmin Chew on Unsplash Exploring the Impact of Hip Hop Violence Diving into the realms of hip hop, it’s essential to unravel the intricate layers of violence that have left an indelible mark on the genre.…
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Relentless Aaron’s Pen & Leonardo DaVinci’s Brush, Two Icons Shaping the Future
Two unstoppable forces, separated by centuries, have each redefined what it means to be creative, to break the mold, and to rise against all odds. Leonardo da Vinci, the Renaissance mastermind, and Relentless Aaron, the modern-day author and entrepreneur, are bound by an undeniable connection: a shared hunger to push past the boundaries of convention…
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Winner of the 2024 Volunteerism in the Arts Award — BC Allia…
[ad_1] We are thrilled to announce that Ashi (Ashrafsadat) Sakhaeifar has been awarded the 2024 Volunteerism in the Arts Award! This recognition celebrates Ashi’s remarkable dedication and impactful volunteer work in the arts community at Gordon Neighbourhood House. For the past two years, Ashi has been an outstanding volunteer, fostering a welcoming and creative environment…
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10 of the best films about US presidential elections
[ad_1] Yun Sun Park/ BBC/ Alamy The tension is building in the race for the White House – and that tension runs through Hollywood’s most gripping political dramas, comedies and documentaries. The current campaign may be the most tumultuous in US history, with a late-in-the-day candidate change and two dramatic debates, along with the possibility…
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19th-century Lucknow through the lenses of homegrown photogr…
[ad_1] In the 19th century, the city of Lucknow witnessed one of the most defining moments in India’s history – the war of 1857. Perhaps it is for this reason, (and the simultaneous rise of photography), that there exist several “albums” and “views” of the city. These photos, are now at museums and libraries in…
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‘Far From Water’ Revels in the Moment
[ad_1] I’ve written extensively about how much I’m not fond of the current Hollywood ecosystem. The glut of blockbusters has given way to a glut of ‘event’ films. Lost among all this are the small, intimate films. The kind the studios have begun to swear off publicly. Filmmakers like Josh Cox. His latest film, Far…
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Podcast: Leading With a Learning Lens
[ad_1] In this episode of the gothamCulture Podcast, Kate Gerasimova, Senior Associate at gothamCulture talks with Brooke Rufo-Hill, Head of People and Culture at Rippleworks about what it means to be a learning organization. How can we focus on improving everything instead of proving anything? Brooke offers examples and strategies about how to move away from focusing…
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Tess Parks Shares New Single ‘California’s Dreaming’
[ad_1] Tess Parks has released a new single, ‘California’s Dreaming’, the latest single from her upcoming LP Pomegranate. It follows previous offerings ‘Crown Shy’ and ‘Koalas’. Check out a video for it below. Pomegranate is scheduled for release on October 25 via Fuzz Club. The post Tess Parks Shares New Single ‘California’s Dreaming’ appeared first…




