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New Day Films launch
Listen to this post: A little shameless self-promotion here for the film “Who Am I To Stop It.” I figure that’s pretty much OK to do here since this is the blog that goes with the film. Of course, if you want me to come onto your blog and promote my film, I can do…
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Support Krip-Hop Nation’s South Africa Tour
Listen to this post: Krip-Hop Nation is at it again! Well, to be fair, they never stop. But here comes a new and fantastic collaboration with Simon Manda and This Ability Newspaper and Krip-Hop Nation. Their new plans include a tour to South Africa, a film, a book, and probably more. So it’s serious fundraising…
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Who could possibly keep up with this much amazing art?
Listen to this post: Over the years, I’ve been in so many conversations (nah, that’s just being nice; they were arguments) about art. What is art? What is its purpose? Who gets to make it? Who gets to consume it? Why? I find the topic interesting until one person defines art by excluding everything they…
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DisArt Symposium of Disability Arts: Submit now!
Listen to this post: First things first. Have you checked out the DIStopia podcast or checked out the DisArt Festival? I love their unapologetic embracing of the “dis” to celebrate disability culture. Now there’s one more way to get involved. DisArt is producing a symposium called Disability Arts Now! They’re taking submissions for presentations and workshops through August…
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Toni Hickman’s “I Am Victorious” for Stroke Awareness Month
Listen to this post: May is Stroke Awareness Month, and I have some of my favorite kind of awareness-raising to share! It’s my favorite because it’s not an anatomy lesson, it’s not disconnected from society and stigma, and it’s not a doctor talking about their patients’ experiences. What it is, is the very fine Krip-Hop Nation artist…