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The ornithologist Drew Lanham is lyrical in the languages of science, humans, and birds. He’s a professor of wildlife ecology, a self-described “hunter-conservationist,” and author of the celebrated book The Home Place: Memoirs of a Colored Man’s Love Affair with Nature. His way of seeing and hearing and noticing the present and the history that birds […]
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This new podcast highlights bluegrass and old-time music stories, performers, and traditions across the mountain and foothills counties of Western North Carolina. These traditions and stories are the soul and spirit of the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina. The podcast is hosted by Laura Boosinger – celebrated musician, folklorist, and storyteller; scripted by folklorist Sarah Bryan (some […]
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InnerVision is an educational program offered in monthly small group settings—usually 4- 6 individuals. This allows for safety and support to work on specific issues of personal growth in a confidential environment. The books, videos, and other study materials are designed for the diverse learning styles of the individuals within the groups. Most group sessions last […]
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in The Conversation Parents are dealing with huge demands on their time and energy. Children may not be attending school or involved in regular activities. As the pandemic continues to wreak havoc on families, routines have collapsed, patience is wearing thin and self-care is a distant memory. Decades of research have taught us that adversity during childhood has damaging effects on health […]
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Until we reopen to Members and visitors, we invite you to explore the different ways we can bring the Museum experience to you! Explore the Collection and exhibitions virtually on our website. Get to know our staff and volunteers, take deeper dives into artwork with our Works of the Week, and more on the Museum blog. Relive the grand reopening parties, […]
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Are you a Teacher or know someone who is? The Labor Outreach Action Team is working on getting an endorsement of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (EICDA) from two large education unions — the NEA and the AFT. We need to get dozens or hundreds of teacher union members to fill out a survey below to […]
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By Sarah Pruitt in the Inside History Newsletter In 1915, Carter G. Woodson traveled to Chicago from his home in Washington, D.C. to take part in a national celebration of the 50th anniversary of emancipation. He had earned his bachelor’s and master’s degree at the University of Chicago, and still had many friends there. As he joined the thousands of Black Americans […]
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STORYTELLING FOR PERFORMANCE w/TOM CHALMERS (7-Week Online Workshop) Thu, Feb 11, 2021, 6:00 PM – Thu, Mar 25, 2021, 7:00 PM EDT Learn to create compelling stories to be shared online or onstage in the tradition of The Moth and This American Life. Flatiron Writers Room About this Event “So I had this memorable experience and […]
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JOIN ANATTASATI MAGGA STARTING FEB 7, 2021 WE WILL HAVE A NEW ZOOM LINK. Sunday January 31, 2021 at 10 AM EST for Short Morning Service & Dharma class Zoom Meeting Link is located at the bottom of the page. Short Morning Service: Daily Recitation, Kesa Verse, Meditation. The Service will begin promptly at 10:00 […]
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Story by Neema Roshania Patel Illustrations by María Alconada Brooks In The Lily Lines by The Washington Post For our look at books coming out in 2021, Team Lily wanted to try something different. I reached out to Torrey Peters, author of “Detransition Baby,” which came out on Jan. 12, and asked her to share the title […]
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