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Raspberry Island: Alebrijes, surrealist Mexican folk sculptures, bring color to the riverfront
A few weeks ago, Raspberry Island was looking a bit worse for wear, said Aaron Johnson-Ortiz, executive director of the ...
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Inside the unlikely reinvention of Mexico’s most infamous prison for gay men
Mexico's General Archive, once a notorious prison, has a gay past that impacts the country's LGBTQ+ community to this day.
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Fort Point exhibit highlights early Black Californians
The For-Site Foundation, an arts nonprofit that hosts installations on national park land, will open “Black Gold: Stories ...
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A fresh coat of community: Laredo artist 'El Picasso' turns blank wall into vibrant symbol of pride
Color is transforming Laredo’s downtown district, brought to life by the hands of a local artist. With every stroke of his paintbrush, Abel "El Picasso" Gonzalez has turned a blank wall along the ...
Afro Mexican actors fighting racism celebrate their heritage through their plays
Unlike the efforts made to raise awareness of Black history in the United States, acknowledging the presence of Black people ...