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May.10.2011
A new novel from the most outspoken African-American writer of our time. In 2010, the Newseum in Washington D.C. finally obtained the suit O. J. Simpson wore in court the day he was acquitted, and it now stands as both an artifact in their "Trial of the Century" exhibit and a symbol of...
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Feb.20.2011
Sitting on pins and needles, anxiously waiting to see what will happen next, horror audiences crave the fear and exhilaration generated by a terrifying story; their anticipation is palpable. But they also breathe a sigh of relief when the action is over, when they are able to close their books...
Interruptions
Feb.16.2011
An article on Arab Pop Culture criticism published in Interruptions Magazine Read it here + More on Interruptions Magazine: http://interruptionsblog.wordpress.com/
Jan.30.2011
Why was the Wojnarowicz video really removed from the National Portrait Gallery? Read the article here.
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Dec.30.2010
Take a behind-the-scenes-tour of some of America's best-known musical instrument manufacturers, from Zildjian cymbals and Fender guitars to Steinway pianos, Ludwig drums, Moog synthesizers, and more. Packed with exciting photos and fascinating info, Raggin' Jazzin' Rockin' offers a backstage look...
Dec.15.2010
A walk through the second anual Fashion's Night Out.
Going Gray
Nov.11.2010
Going Gray is Kreamer's exploration of that experience, and a frank, warm and funny investigation of aging as a female obsession. Through interviews, field experiments, and her own everywoman's chronicle, Kreamer probes the issues behind two of the biggest fears aging women face: Can I be sexually...
Graven Images: Religion in Comic Books and Graphic Novels
Oct.02.2010
This title explores the roles of religion in comic books and graphic novels. Comic books have increasingly become a vehicle for serious social commentary and, specifically, for innovative religious thought. Practitioners of both traditional religions and new religious movements have begun to...