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Shadow interpretation connects Omaha Deaf community to beloved Christmas tradition

Lauren Penington

December 31, 2022 |

Nebraska News Service |

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Response Location: United States, Omaha, Nebraska

To improve access to live theater for the Deaf community, the Omaha Community Playhouse stages an annual shadow-interpreted performance of "The Christmas Carol," in which ASL interpreters in costume "shadow" the actors on-stage.

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Fiddler Dennis Stroughmatt saves a French dialect – and culture

Rhyan du Peloux

December 05, 2022 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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Response Location: United States, Old Mines, Missouri

Fiddler Dennis Stroughmatt plays French Creole music, sings, and speaks in Missouri French to raise awareness about the language and culture no longer widely practiced in the region.

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Artists heal their businesses and communities in the wake of devastating floods

Rowan Roudebush

December 01, 2022 |

WMMT |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Letcher County, Kentucky

Local art businesses, like dance studios, record stores, and tattoo parlors, that have historically served as community centers for local creatives are working with community members to help rebuild their facilities after catastrophic flooding.

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Learning life skills through art

Aria Surka

November 16, 2022 |

Grady Newsource |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Athens, Georgia

At Lovecraft, adults with disabilities have the opportunity to create and sell their art while learning important life skills such as communication in the process. The organization has served 40 adults since opening in 2018.

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'We're reattaching people': Mobile history project connects neighbors in North Oakland

Celeste Hamilton Dennis

November 14, 2022 |

The Oaklandside |

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Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

HEAR/HERE is a mobile digital history project that documents and shares the stories of Black Oaklanders. The HEAR/HERE truck visits community events and gathering places and asks attendees to answer questions that are designed to help them connect with their neighbors.

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Vancouver Pays Tribute to Chinese Canadian History Amid Spike in Anti-Asian Racism

Amy Yee

October 25, 2022 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Response Location: Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chinese Canadian Museum and the Chinatown Storytelling Centre both opened in Vancouver with the goal of documenting and honoring the role of Chinese immigrants in Canadian history. Roughly 13,000 people have visited each museum since their openings, and members of the Chinese Canadian community say the exhibits preserve important stories while acknowledging the harm Chinese Candians have faced.

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From socks and sit pads to rebuilding Ukraine: how knitters help soldiers survive cold

Alice Smahina

October 25, 2022 |

Рубрика (Rubryka) |

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Response Location: Ukraine

Knitted Things For Soldiers is a volunteer group run through Facebook that sends knit, woven, and sewn items to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Those who want to participate but need to learn how to knit can learn from experienced knitters' posts online.

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What Greek Festival Dancers Can Teach Faith Communities

Palmer Magri, Caroline Willingham, Ellie Fitzgerald

September 09, 2022 |

Interfaith America |

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Response Location: United States, Charlotte, North Carolina

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral's folk dancing program and Greek Festival involve more than 450 dancers and roughly 500 volunteers. Faith leaders credit the festival with helping to build a sense of community that has kept engagement steady while other faith groups have seen a drop in participation.

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In Philadelphia, residents and artists work together to tackle extreme urban heat through art and education

Jesenia De Moya Correa

August 31, 2022 |

The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

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Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia-based artists and community members came together to create the Heat Response PHL initiative to use art to engage with and educate locals about climate change and drive conversations about solutions to urban heat.

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How Thai Activists Troll the Monarchy

Jasmine Chia

August 20, 2022 |

Foreign Policy |

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Response Location: Thailand

Constrained by the threat of lèse-majesté, a prohibition against insulting the monarchy, Thai protesters have turned to a genre of humor and satire called "kuan teen" to spark discussions about social change in their country. The campy protests, which often feature elaborate skits and over-the-top costumes, have helped normalize critical conversation around LGBTQ issues, education, and beauty standards.

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