-
Public Art- Los Angeles
3rd Street at Crescent Heights
-
Women Talking About
Source: John Bazemore/Associated Press “But here’s the thing: To claim our victory, to write that next chapter and live those best lives, we have a lot of work to do. We have to reach out to those who do not believe their voices matter. Who have been disappointed again and again by promises made and…
-
If you’re looking for books by Asian American authors, check out this list created by the Los Angeles County Library for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. H/t @nancywyuen https://lacountylibrary.overdrive.com/collection/152846
-
Henrietta Lacks by Kadir Nelson Henrietta Lacks “Mother of Modern Medicine” saved and continues to save and extend the lives of millions of people around the world. Ms. Lacks was honored with a portrait by Kadir Nelson to be displayed at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery and the National Museum of African American History and…
-
Women Talking About
“I can’t run out of different ideas. I am different. When can I run out of me?” -Grace Jones
-
Links for the Voracious
Big Freedia is the Queen of Bounce and one of the most exciting artists in music. So why is she invisible in videos where her voice is featured? Mariel Padilla found out she won the Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting while in journalism class. The linked article includes this beautiful sentence: “Padilla’s database became a…
-
Fundamental Truths
Source: Alisha Wormsley, The Last Billboard Artist Alisha Wormsley’s simple statement about black people existing in the future is apparently too much for some Pittsburgh residents to accept. The billboard, the latest in a series from The Last Billboard project, was removed from the building where it was located at the end of March. The…
-
“The Gospel According to André”
The trailer for “The Gospel According to André” gives us a glimpse into a loving examination of Andre Leon Talley’s supremely unique life in rarified air. Talley fully embodies George Bernard Shaw’s maxim about life’s purpose. “Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” The self Andre Leon Talley has created is wondrous…
-
Merry Christmas!
On this day in 1854, Harriet Tubman rescued three of her brothers from the lifelong torture of chattel slavery. h/t @BellaBahhs #merrychristmas #harriettubman
-
The Passionate Listener
3 by Denise La Salle: Queen of The Party In October, The Jackson Sun reported Blues and R&B legend Denise LaSalle is recovering from a leg amputation. May Ms. LaSalle experience a healthy recovery. Enjoy some of her party classics and wish her well. Lick It Before You Stick It Your Husband Is Cheatin’ On…
-
Subscribe
Subscribed
Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
Voracious DPC 