Watch my interview with Zaydee Sanchez to learn more about the impact journalism can have on our social policies, the skepticism that the public holds for the media, and the compromises that a journalist has to make in capturing a story for large media outlets. https://vimeo.com/944270309?share=copy
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Do D.A.T. is a Bay Area emcee, educator, and philosopher who shares his wisdom and life journey through raps. In this interview we explore the connections between music and mental health, how being an educator can make you better at your craft, and hear about his upcoming album. https://vimeo.com/939434568?share=copy
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In this interview with artist and social practitioner, Teresa Flores, we explore the connection between her artistic practice and living with endometriosis. I’m inspired by her candor and ability to build awareness and cultivate empathy. https://vimeo.com/938376301?share=copy
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In April I spoke with two wonderful musicians and arts educators, Ruthie Dineen and Lolis Garcia, who have continued to refine the innovative and impactful program model at the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts. https://vimeo.com/931311449?share=copy
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The Aerosolics Tour at the 23rd Yards, 1988.
In this photo: Deen, Ink, Charlie, Slick, Risk, and Power. Courtesy of SPIE
This fall I will be part of the inaugural faculty team for Rennie Harris University. I’ve been invited to share the rich and layered history and legacy of graffiti art in this country with a cohort of students. We owe so much to the visual treasure that graffiti writers and documentarians have shared with us over many decades in the Bay Area. For this month’s Blog, I honor the life and legacy of Mike DREAM (August 15, 1969- February 17, 2000) and Jim Prigoff (October 29, 1927 - April 21, 2021) by sharing an excerpt from my doctoral dissertation about the 23rd yards in Oakland.
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Join me in watching my interview with Dolores as she talks about economic recovery, the arts, and compassion. In reflecting on resistance to the recent American Rescue plan, she shares, “These are all divisive tactics that people in power use when we, the people of the United States, get together and we demand changes and […]
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