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Continuing the Conversation: How Will Art Solve Problems?

By Kameelah Janan Rasheed — 2016

Understanding the role art plays in solving problems prompts us to consider the parameters we use to define problems, the metrics we use to assess whether a problem is solved, and the elasticity of the boundaries around what we consider “art.” The word “will” places us in the context of futurity and possibility. Given the litany of problems at global, national, and local levels, many of us long for a future that is remarkably better than the past and the present space we experience quite viscerally.

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4 Ways to Honor Native Americans Without Appropriating Our Culture

There is a fine line between appropriation and appreciation. There are many ways to truly honor and appreciate each of the 566 unique, federally recognized tribes in the US, and that includes adorning your kid’s toes in some comfy mocs (but not their head in a headdress).

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I’ve Dealt with Racism as an Asian American. Here’s How Business Leaders Can Support the AAPI Community

Until recently, I’d never really acknowledged my experiences of racism as an Asian-American woman growing up and living in the United States. On the back of the shocking recent escalation of violence and online hate against the AAPI community, everything has changed for me.

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Businesses Must Be Accountable for Their Promises on Racial Justice

A year after the murder of George Floyd and a summer in which businesses declared themselves to stand for racial justice, many of those promises remain unfulfilled.

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Radicalizing Yoga and Bringing Social Justice to the Mat

Yoga teacher and activist Michelle C. Johnson talks to Nonviolence Radio about her book “Skill In Action.”

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We Need a New Language to Discuss Diversity and Inclusion

The current conversation pushes us to perceive diversity and inclusion as lack. I propose we rewrite the narrative of human symphony.

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Misty Copeland Says Ballet Industry Is ‘Extremely Behind’ on Racial Equality, Justice

Misty Copeland is speaking out about racial injustice and inequality in ballet.

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Teaching and Learning About Martin Luther King Jr. with the New York Times

How do you celebrate and teach the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., both on the holiday that celebrates his birth, and all year long?

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Shadow Generation

The murder of a family friend changed the course of my life. His name was Balbir Singh Sodhi. Four days after 9/11, he was shot in the back in front of his gas station by a man who yelled when arrested, “I’m a patriot! Arrest me and let those terrorists run wild.”

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The Unfinished Work of Malcolm X

After a life filled with transformation, Malcolm X found himself in February 1965 in the throes of yet another.

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