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Ra Joy

@Ra_Joy

Throwing myself into the task of rebuilding our democratic institutions. Opinions & all things here are my own.

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As we head into the final days of the Biden-Harris Admin, I want to express my profound gratitude and heartfelt thanks to @POTUS for the opportunity to serve our nation these last four years. Public service is a privilege and it has been an honor and joy to serve at the @NEAarts.
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Please join us on September 16, as the Bronzeville Center for the Arts welcomes Lonnie G. Bunch III — Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture — to Milwaukee. bcamke.org/fromthegroundup @BCAMKE
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Secretary Bunch's vision, passion, and persistence guided the National Museum of African American History and Culture from its humble beginnings — one staff member, no site, no funding, no collection — into one of the most visited museums in the world.
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September 16 · 5pm Reception, 6pm Program · Milwaukee Art Museum, Lubar Auditorium. Grateful to our friends at the @MilwaukeeArt and the Chipstone Foundation for helping bring this gathering and series to life. More details and registration: bcamke.org/fromthegroundup
Speaker Series: From The Ground Up - Bronzeville Center for the Arts

Speaker Series: From The Ground Up - Bronzeville Center for the Arts

NATIONAL SPEAKER SERIES FROM THE GROUND UP Bringing leaders who have built some of the world’s most significant cultural institutions to Milwaukee for candid conversations about vision, resilience,...

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In a video interview, Joy said he "was attracted to the enormity and nobility of this undertaking, the idea of transforming an entire city block into an internationally acclaimed hub for Black art and culture." @journalsentinel Link: jsonline.com/story/entertain… @BCAMKE
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I am honored to have been selected to lead the Bronzeville Center for the Arts. The arts are vital to our health and wellbeing as individuals and communities. I’m excited to break new ground and contribute to a world class institution where creativity and community connect.
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More on the announcement: bit.ly/RaJoyBCA @BCAMKE
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From Big Chiefs immersed in the Black masking traditions of New Orleans, Louisiana to master carvers who created majestic totem poles in Southeast Alaska. Their awe-inspiring artistry and distinctive ways of living will stay with me throughout my life. What a gift!
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Thank you, President Biden, for this amazing journey and the opportunity to serve. It has been the greatest honor of my lifetime. Photo Credit: Morgan State University, White House, Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
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Ethel Kennedy was a dear friend with a passion for justice, an irrepressible spirit, and a great sense of humor. She touched the lives of countless people around the world with her generosity and grace, and was an emblem of enduring faith and hope, even in the face of unimaginable grief. Michelle and I are thinking of the Kennedy family and all those who loved this extraordinary woman.
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Sharing some news about one of my heroes.
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Happy October! As CAH enters the month of October, we proudly observe the start of National #Arts and #Humanities Month (NAHM) in the #UnitedStates. This important annual observance is a collective recognition of the importance of culture in #America.
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"The arts and humanities help us tell our stories on our terms and make sense of the world." Here's more from @NEAArtsChairMRJ on celebrating National Arts and Humanities Month: bit.ly/4eLv9AZ Tell us--how are you celebrating? #NAHM2024
Graphic with six photographs and the words "National Arts and Humanities Month". The top three photos from left to right are: Youths showing off their handmade pottery, a person stands with arms triumphantly raised on a stage, an older couple dance at a festival. The bottom photos from left to right are: A man dressed in Native American tribal dress, a woman and girl work together on a mural, and a woman plays the drums and smiles.

ALT Graphic with six photographs and the words "National Arts and Humanities Month". The top three photos from left to right are: Youths showing off their handmade pottery, a person stands with arms triumphantly raised on a stage, an older couple dance at a festival. The bottom photos from left to right are: A man dressed in Native American tribal dress, a woman and girl work together on a mural, and a woman plays the drums and smiles.

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