ACD faculty and students are a big part of this project. Let’s help them get the word out!
We’ve officially hit 1000 entries today. Thx to all the artists, photographers, and others who have submitted to the database. But we still need more! Seattle! Portland! All across the country! Please help us document the street art of the movement! #Streetart #GeorgeFloyd
The Walker has just published the Creative Black Music Archive. Contains audio, video, photo, and document selections from their archive of avant-garde jazz artists. walkerart.org/collections/pu…
Check out this piece on Interest Convergence and Covid 19 by ACD faculty Amy Finnegan. It’s definitely worth a read.
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ACD grad and faculty represent!
Don't miss Urban Art Mapping team members Chioma Uwagwu and Todd Lawrence participating in this important virtual discussion organized and facilitated by Robyn Robinson. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… or FaceBook Live: facebook.com/profile.php?id=…
Just in case you were thinking to yourself, “Well, how many confederate monuments can there be anyway”?
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More context on disparate treatment of African Americans by the Minneapolis Police: nytimes.com/interactive/2020…
U of Minnesota Press is making its racial justice catalogue free online until August 31. manifold.umn.edu/projects/pr…
The commitment of ACD faculty to equity, justice, and social change is evidenced by our teaching, research, and public engagement. Here is a list of some of our work: stthomas.edu/media/collegeof…
The Communication and Journalism Department is proud to announce the recipient of the 2020 Julie Friedline Outstanding Student Award, Chioma Uwagwu. Chioma was a double major in American Culture and Difference and Communication and Journalism.
Be sure to catch Dr. Chowdhury and Dr. Lawrence in conversation tomorrow night. East Side Freedom Library will be streaming video of the two discussing Dr. Chowdhury’s recent book, HUMAN RIGHTS DISCORSE IN THE POST 9/11 AGE.
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Join us on Thursday, 3/12, from 1:30-3 in JRC 126 to hear a presentation from ACD students and faculty discuss how street art in St. Paul neighborhoods leads to transformation in communities and serves as an outlet for lifting marginalized voices and stories.
