Organized by guest curator Jessica Gaynelle Moss, The Vault highlights the significant responsibility and privilege that comes with being a custodian of Black art.
This exhibit features objects from the private collections of four prominent Black art collectors living in Charlotte: Judy and Patrick Diamond, Nina and James Jackson, Christy and Quincy Lee, and Cheryse and Christopher Terry.
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In many ways, the various art exhibitions, maps, explanations, installations and other displays in museum galleries throughout the world illustrate the history of humanity – a collection of stories about groups of people moving and migrating over land and water, carrying their cultural practices and ancestral heritage with them.
“Art is powerful and not just to hang on the wall,” says Rosalía Torres-Weiner. “It’s a weapon to express our stories.”
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On Tuesday, September 12, 2023, the waning crescent moon is in Leo.
While Leo energy loves to be in the spotlight, the theme of the day’s Waning Crescent is rest, recuperation, and renewal. During this phase, the moon dwindles to a small sickle, going back into darkness so the cycle can start once again. Now is the moment to restore your energy; prioritize rest, comfort and nourishment.
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It’s Moody Moon Day! Today the moon is in Leo, and it may have you in the mood for stepping out into the spotlight and showing off your talents and skills. Go ahead. Just be you. Be wild. Make others laugh. Create something new. Whatever you do, just have fun and enjoy the moments.
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It’s a Thursday afternoon. I’m sitting on the patio of Sushi 101 at the Boardwalk in University City with Michelle and Carmen.
Michelle is filling us in on how her quest to meet her husband before her thirtieth birthday is going. She’s got 46 weeks to meet her goal.
A couple of months ago, I went with Michelle to a speed-dating event. She was interested in six of the guys she’d met there, and three of them were interested in her. Unfortunately, she says they were all losers so she’d turned to dating online.
“I signed up for a couple of online dating sites, and I’ve been meeting a lot of guys that way,” she says. “You know, you have to cast a wide net and meet as many guys as you can to increase your chances of finding Mr. Right. It’s like playing the lottery.” Continue reading “KISS & TELL: Computer Love, Sex, and Lies”
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