Tag Archives: North America

Why Do Women Shave Their Legs?

[…] Why do women shave their legs and armpit hair, but men don’t? And what does World War II have to do with it? Written and Hosted By: Danielle Bainbridge Graphics By: Noelle Smith Edited By: Linda Huang and Mike … Continue reading

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Who Was Uncle Sam

In this video, I’ll answer the question, “who was Uncle Sam?” The United States of America goes by several monikers: America, the U.S. of A., the Land of Opportunity, and ‘Murica, just to name a few of them. However, the … Continue reading

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A Candy-Colored Cloud Hovers Over a West Texas Landscape Mid-Thunderstorm | Colossal

Image © Laura Rowe While chasing a tornado near the small town of Earth, Texas, earlier this week, amateur photographer Laura Rowe captured this enormous cloud filtered with pastel sunlight. The candy-colored mass swells above the dusky expanse in the … Continue reading

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Pharoah | Fall

Choosing to remain in the shadows, and always searching for the perfect reed, saxophonist Pharoah Sanders is one of the unspoken giants of jazz. He is one of the few musicians to have had the honor, and virtuosity, of playing … Continue reading

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Artist Amy Sherald Depicts a Vast Array of Black Leisure through Monumental and Nuanced Portraits

APRIL 20, 2021 GRACE EBERT Detail of “A Midsummer Afternoon Dream” (2020), oil on canvas, 106 x 101 x 2.5 inches   Amy Sherald  plumbs the multitudes of Black leisure in The Great American Fact, a series of arresting portraits that … Continue reading

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Homeowners Remove Old Floor & Find Giant Monopoly Board Underneath | My Modern Met

While tearing up their carpet, my in-laws found a giant monopoly board byu/Yamaha234 inpics What are the CHANCEs? From dated tiles to antique windows, many old houses have unusual features that tell their history. However, some of these characteristics remain … Continue reading

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Creatures of Hope: Cheery Illustrated Monsters Strut through New York City Streets

Hudson River Park Pier 25 (2019) Friendly monsters with enthusiastic grins and pastel fur and feathers have been sauntering through the streets of New York City thanks to Loe Lee. The jolly characters are part of the Chinese-American illustrator’s Creatures … Continue reading

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r/MapPorn – The majority of state names have Native American origins

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Apple Highlights Black Excellence With Photography Film Captured On iPhone – DesignTAXI.com | Design Taxi

The clip follows Black photographers sharing their hometowns with the world through their unique lens. Apple’s latest Shot on iPhone short film has been released on YouTube, in honor of Black History Month. Titled Hometown, the video is part of … Continue reading

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Stories In Place

Seven Black filmmakers capture perspectives from behind the counters of their favorite neighborhood spots. Watch the entire series at vimeo.com/storiesinplace In the shadow of a global pandemic, economic collapse, and ongoing racial injustice, these films show the spectrum of experiences … Continue reading

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