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King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center in Indianola.
"At 9 years old he had to figure out how to grow up in the Mississippi Delta with all the socioeconomic and race issues," says Polk-Lee.
King's Wide World Adventures traveling exhibit is designed to educate children aged 5-12 about the Mississippi's diverse cultural heritage that is built around the life story of B.B.
King.
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Undergrads Navigate the Nexus of Ethics and Digital Innovation 
Yale College seniors Madeline Levin, Tyler Schroder, and Elizabeth Dejanikus led research projects examining the intersection of ethics and emerging digital technologies.The center's founding...more
Yale College seniors Madeline Levin, Tyler Schroder, and Elizabeth Dejanikus led research projects examining the intersection of ethics and emerging digital technologies.The center's founding...more
David Oyelowo Leads Creative Arts Summit in Nigeria, Uplifting Young Women 
David Oyelowo is using the power of creative arts to uplift young women in Nigeria.His efforts are part of a growing movement backed by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.The Selma and Lawmen: Bass...more
David Oyelowo is using the power of creative arts to uplift young women in Nigeria.His efforts are part of a growing movement backed by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.The Selma and Lawmen: Bass...more
Ysu's Judith Rae Solomon Gallery Celebrates Black History Month With Artist Crystal Miller 
YSU's Judith Rae Solomon Gallery celebrates Black History Month with artist Crystal Miller.Adornment explores Afro-futurism using unconventional materials, including beads, glitter, rhinestones and...more
YSU's Judith Rae Solomon Gallery celebrates Black History Month with artist Crystal Miller.Adornment explores Afro-futurism using unconventional materials, including beads, glitter, rhinestones and...more
Martin Announces Retirement As President of Institute of American Indian Arts 
Robert Martin, Ph.D., president of the Institute of American Indian Arts, has announced his retirement.He will step down from the presidenta€™s office in July 2025, after the spring...more
Robert Martin, Ph.D., president of the Institute of American Indian Arts, has announced his retirement.He will step down from the presidenta€™s office in July 2025, after the spring...more
Santa Barbara Teachers Receive Record-Breaking $203000 in Grants 
This year's program will benefit 96 teachers by funding innovative projects across 21 district schools.Since its inception in 2018, SBEF's Teacher Grants program has awarded 483 grants totaling over...more
This year's program will benefit 96 teachers by funding innovative projects across 21 district schools.Since its inception in 2018, SBEF's Teacher Grants program has awarded 483 grants totaling over...more
Large Number of Families, Children Stay At Winter Shelter Next to Vancouver Elementary School 
The city of Vancouver opened a winter shelter next to an elementary school in mid-December.Parents said they were blindsided and feared shelter residents would wander onto campus.They demanded 24/7...more
The city of Vancouver opened a winter shelter next to an elementary school in mid-December.Parents said they were blindsided and feared shelter residents would wander onto campus.They demanded 24/7...more
Podcasting, Filmmaking, Graphic Arts: New Lab At Lincoln Township Library Aimed At Creators
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation
Lincoln Township Library will be expanding its new digital lab thanks to a grant from the Berrien Community Foundation.Library Director Joelle Wake tells us they've been awarded a $10,000 For Good...more
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation
Lincoln Township Library will be expanding its new digital lab thanks to a grant from the Berrien Community Foundation.Library Director Joelle Wake tells us they've been awarded a $10,000 For Good...more
Sonoma County Youth Find Their Voices Through Guitars Not Guns 
Sonoma County youth find their voices through Guitars Not Guns.Students ages 8 to 18 are learning more than just music they're building confidence, resilience, and a connection to something greater...more
Sonoma County youth find their voices through Guitars Not Guns.Students ages 8 to 18 are learning more than just music they're building confidence, resilience, and a connection to something greater...more
Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies 
XE: Experimental Humanities & Social Engagement at NYU's Graduate School of Arts & Science offers a dynamic Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies for students whose research interests are best...more
XE: Experimental Humanities & Social Engagement at NYU's Graduate School of Arts & Science offers a dynamic Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies for students whose research interests are best...more
Creative Australia Delivers A Matched Funding Boost For Artists 
Creative Australia has announced the latest recipients of investment through ACF Boost, an innovative matched funding initiative offered through the Australian Cultural Fund (ACF) The investment of...more
Creative Australia has announced the latest recipients of investment through ACF Boost, an innovative matched funding initiative offered through the Australian Cultural Fund (ACF) The investment of...more
Social Entrepreneurship
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Why This Book Needs to be Read By Every Social Entrepreneur
Pedagogy of the Oppressed, a 1970s book by author Paulo Freire, envisions a world not as a given reality, but as “a problem to be worked on and solved.” That mentality is often applied to the greatest social entrepreneurs.
