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“Somebody Had to Do It First”: The Story of Shirley Chisholm

Nov 11, 2014 – Barbara Winslow’s ‘Shirley Chisholm: Catalyst for Change’ profiles the first black – or woman – presidential candidate, a person who prided herself on being ‘unbossed and unbought.’ Source: “Somebody Had to Do It First”: The Story … Continue reading

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Still Life

directorsnotes.com/2020/06/26/serafima-serafimova-still-life/ The last few months have been tough. Like so many of my friends and colleagues I was put on the government’s furlough scheme which meant that I suddenly had a lot of time on my hands and not a … Continue reading

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IKEA’s ‘Home of Tomorrow’ Is a Plant-Filled Urban Oasis | My Modern Met

By Jessica Stewart on June 28, 2020   IKEA is looking toward the future with a fresh home design. Located in a 120-year-old abandoned building in Poland, the IKEA Home of Tomorrow is an innovative look at city living. Through … Continue reading

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At what moment are you dead?

For as far back as we can trace our existence, humans have been fascinated with death and resurrection. But is resurrection really possible? And what is the actual difference between a living creature and a dead body anyway? Randall Hayes … Continue reading

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What I learned from parents who don’t vaccinate their kids | Jennifer Reich | TEDxMileHigh

Why do some parents reject vaccines, despite evidence that they’ve helped generations of children stay healthy? When sociologist Jennifer Reich started interviewing parents about this growing trend, she realized it wasn’t as simple as being ignorant or anti-science. In this … Continue reading

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“Só De Mim”

“Só De Mim” tells the story of someone who had it all in love, but that only realized it after losing it. “Só De Mim” conta a história de alguém que teve tudo e que só percebeu depois de perder. … Continue reading

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Tiny Street Murals by ‘Jaune’ Unveil a World of Miniature City Workers

Belgian stencil artist Jonathan Pauwels, or “Jaune,” creates urban interventions in his hometown of Brussels, Belgium, stenciling tiny sanitation workers on pipes, door frames, and brick walls. His small-scale installations give a peek into the world of the miniature workers, one … Continue reading

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6 Animals Living Their Best Lives in Cities | Synurbic Species

When humans build a city, most species in the area tend to disappear. But there are some, called synurbic species, that are living their best lives in our concrete jungles.

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Does photographing a moment steal the experience from you?

When we witness something amazing, many of us instinctively pull out our phones and snap pictures. Is this obsession with photographing everything impacting our experiences? In a meditative talk, Erin Sullivan reflects on how being more intentional with her lens … Continue reading

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Woman Finds A Baby House Finch Bird On Her Porch | The Dodo Little But Fierce

Woman finds a baby bird on her porch and raises him until he is old enough to be on his own. Special thanks to Susan for sharing this story with us! If you’d like to share your awesome animal videos … Continue reading

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