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coolchickblog · 4 months

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Tell me I’m your national anthem 🌟🕊️❤️‍🔥

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rongzhi · 2 years

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Latin dance x Guofeng (国风)

song: 兰亭序 - 周杰伦 (Jay Chou)

#douyin #video #tiktok #also bc it came up on a previous video: 'latin dance' is an umbrella category in ballroom/competitive dance #it's specifically not attributed to any latin american country!#guofeng just means 'national style'#(i.e 'chinese vibes')

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disarmluna · 3 months

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#lily gladstone #fashion #style #killers of the flower moon #national museum of american indian

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joannkennedy · 3 months

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original caption: In Atlantic City last night- Mrs. Joan Kennedy, wife of Senator Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts, sat beside Gov. Endicott Peabody and other Bay State delegates at the Democratic National Convention. She was named a delegate to replace her brother-in-law, Attorney General Robert Kennedy, who resigned as a delegate to seek the Democratic nomination of Senator from New York. August 26, 1964.

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ldhun · 8 months

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keshi icons, pls like or reblog if you save 🥀

#keshi #keshi icons #casey luong #casey luong icons #idk how to tag his musical style on this blog like maybe closer to a krnb?? 🤔 yeah just let appreciate him guys 🫶#i know he is nationalized as an american and just has asian decency but it's going to be krnb to make it easier to find later and that's it #i just love him yk? fuck the 'rules' (:#krnb #krnb icons

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xtruss · 8 months

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Why Parents Still Try to Ban ‘The Color Purple’ in Schools

Four decades after it was released, Alice Walker’s enduring classic remains at the forefront of the battle over what is available on library shelves.

— By Erin Blakemore | August 22, 2023

Alice Walker reads from her Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning novel, The Color Purple. Since it was first published in 1982, the critically acclaimed book has been targeted by movements pushing to censor the book's subject matter. Photograph By Johnny Crawford, Atlanta Journal-Constitution/AP

When Alice Walker’s The Color Purple hit bookshelves in 1982, it blew away critics, became a nationwide bestseller, and endeared itself to readers who found pain and inspiration in its pages.

But in the years since its publication, the acclaimed novel has become famous for another reason: It’s one of the most challenged books in the nation, withstanding criticisms aimed at its depictions of race and sex, its portrayal of abuse and agony, and even its spelling and style.

Here’s how The Color Purple became one of the nation’s most banned books—and why it continues igniting controversy to this day.

“A Spiritual Experience”

Walker, who grew up in Jim Crow-era Georgia, described writing the book as a “spiritual experience” inspired by the strength and grit of the Black Southern women she made her heroines. The epistolary epic follows 40 years in the lives of its main characters Celie, Shug, and Nettie, who survive incest, domestic abuse, and racism in the early twentieth century—all while carving out joy, independence, and dignity along the way.

When it was released in 1982, the book immediately caught the attention of both the critics and the reading public, who praised the book for its portrayals of both the brutality and sorrow of racism and sexual violence and its celebration of Black women.

It was critically acclaimed, winning both the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award for 1983, and inspired a popular 1985 film directed by Stephen Spielberg and starring Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey.

Banning ‘Purple’

But something else accompanied the novel as its renown grew: controversy. Though educators recognized the book’s potential as a teaching tool, some parents and community members objected to its presence in school curriculums and libraries.

The first major attempt to ban the book occurred in 1984, when a parent petitioned against its use in an Oakland, California classroom. In a 1985 essay, Walker recalled reading frequent updates on “how the banning was coming along” and watching the book’s sales skyrocket.

“I felt I had written the book as a gift to the people. All of them,” Walker wrote. “If they wanted it, let them fight to keep it, as I had to fight to deliver it.”

Fight they did. Though the Oakland schools ultimately decided not to remove the book from classrooms, the book has consistently been challenged nationwide since its publication, repeatedly making it on the American Library Association’s list of most frequently challenged books.

Why Parents Challenge the Book

Attempts to ban The Color Purple usually contest Walker’s use of slang and profanity, the book’s portrayal of brutal Black men, a same-sex encounter between the two main characters, and its depiction of sexual violence in its first pages.

“One can eat from a cafeteria or a dumpster…but one would hope those placed in charge of our children would have exercised better oversight,” wrote one parent in a characteristic 2013 challenge in Brunswick County, North Carolina. (The book has survived multiple attempted bans in the Brunswick County school district.)

But the same pages that provoke ire in some have inspired others.

Oprah Winfrey, who endured sexual abuse as a child, later recalled reading the first page of The Color Purple “and thinking ‘Oh God, I’m not alone.’” After Winfrey co-starred in the first movie adaptation of the film, she began talking about her own experiences on her talk show.

TV historians now credit the self-disclosures inspired by Walker’s book with helping Winfrey develop her winning confessional interview format.

Modern Attempts to Ban the Novel

Efforts to ban The Color Purple have continued during a recent wave of attempted book bans.

In 2022, the American Library Association documented over 1,200 attempts to ban or restrict library materials—double the number of challenges from the previous year—and most of which attempted to remove multiple titles from shelves.

Among them was The Color Purple, which was removed from library shelves in Florida’s Indian County School District at the request of a parent group that objected to 156 of the books on school shelves, claiming the books contain everything from pornography to critical race theory. Though the district’s school board declined to ban The Color Purple, it did remove five of the other books on the list and approve a permission slip allowing parents to restrict their child’s use of school library books.

With news of an upcoming movie adaptation of the acclaimed musical based on the book, The Color Purple is poised to regain the national spotlight. Only time will tell if the movie will spark more challenges—but for now, the legacy of a book one 1982 reviewer called “indelibly affecting” is secure.

To date, the book has sold over 5 million copies—a number sure to rise as a new generation meets its heroines.

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contac · 2 years

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R.I.P. (October 26, 1984 - November 30, 1984)

#cable music channel #1984 #80s style #vhs #gif #memphis design #vaporwave #The Cable Music Channel was a short-lived American basic cable channel that was owned by the Turner Broadcasting System (TBS).#The all-music video channel was created by Ted Turner and launched in 1984 providing the first national competition to MTV.

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savage-kult-of-gorthaur · 5 months

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THE HIGHEST GROSSING FILM OF 1960, AND REPORTEDLY THE FIRST THEATRICAL FILM JFK EVER WATCHED DURING HIS PRESIDENCY.

PIC(S) INFO: Spotlight on theatrical poster art for "Spartacus," the 1960 American epic historical drama film starring Kirk Douglas in the title role of the slave who leads a rebellion against Rome and the events of the Third Servile War.

PIC #2: 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy (1917-1963), photographed during the 1960 Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, California. 📸: Elliott Erwitt.

OVERVEIW: "The very first movie President Kennedy watched while in office wasn’t at the White House at all. Instead, Kennedy had to slip out to see director Stanley Kubrick’s "Spartacus" (1960), which White House projectionist Paul Fischer didn’t have a copy of, on account of the film’s 70mm projection requirements. The White House theater’s projectors could only handle 35mm films.

Kennedy crossed a picket line to watch Spartacus on Feb. 3, 1961 at the Warner Theatre, not far from the White House, though it wasn’t over a labor dispute. The American Legion was picketing the film over the film’s writer, Dalton Trumbo, who was a Communist caught up in the anti-Communist fervor of Hollywood in the 1950s.

Kennedy went to "Spartacus" with a friend, Paul “Red” Fay, who the president knew through his service in World War II. Fay was tasked with buying the tickets so that nobody would know the president would be in attendance. But the theater’s management found out somehow, as Fay would recall years later in an oral history, perhaps because Secret Service had to ensure the theater was safe. The President and Fay arrived a little late to the screening, hoping to sneak in without being noticed, but it was clear everyone was waiting for him. They even stopped the movie and rewound it to start from the beginning, something Kennedy only learned about later."

-- FORBES, "Every Movie President John F. Kennedy Watched While in Office," by Matt Novak, published March 27, 2023

Sources: www.forbes.com/sites/mattnovak/2023/03/27/every-movie-president-john-f-kennedy-watched-while-in-office/amp, 1stDibs, Swords and Sandals (blogspot), various, etc...

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shehzadi · 1 year

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felt american today i had this huge slice of pizza and fried chicken for lunch

#as you can see i am keeping very healthy habits during my study leave #making my american nationality proud. regrettably #<- it’s ok the pizza was indian style & the chicken was schnitzel so german. we safe #🧩

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world-of-wales · 2 years

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CATHERINE'S STYLE FILES - 2011

30 JUNE 2011 || The Duchess of Cambridge arrived at the Macdonald-Cartier International Airport in Ottawa and visited the National War Memorial and the Government house on Day-1 while on their North American tour.

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therevengeoffrankenstein · 2 years

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i do not CARE about his pussy (/lying.) Truly. but is his pizza poppin

#c.c.c. ch. chicagoposting.#been so long since i had deepdish. my one flaw as an illinois stannie is that i'm not crazy for deep dish. or chicago style hotdogs tbh #not to sound like an american but WHY did you put any non-condiment veggies on her.....#i am rather fond of hebrew national's beef hotdogs though!! they'd probably even be good chicago style B)#like!!! our everything is usually good. that's why we're so hyped food-wise. but chicago style pizza and dogs are not my faves.#they can be done well they just aren't my preference. but poppyseed buns are literally better. and i would eat a plain hotdog bun plain!!!!#myevilposts #personal #food tw

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suitelifeoftravel · 3 months

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Butler, Pennsylvania: Downtown Walk

We had just finished lunch at Reclamation Brewery and decided walk off our meal by exploring downtown Butler, Pennsylvania. The children were more excited to play in the fountain, so we started out on this beautiful Saturday afternoon. The city of Butler, Pennsylvania was established in 1800 and is named after General Richard Butler, who fought in the American Revolutionary War. Butler County,…

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bookloversofbath · 11 months

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Andrew Wyeth: The Helga Pictures :: John Wilmerding

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#0-8109-1788-2 #american painters #american portraits #art pennsylvania #books by john wilmerding #female artists #first edition books #interpretation artists #interpretation painters #interpretation painting #j carter brown #national gallery art washington #realist painting #regionalist styles #women artists

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reasonsforhope · 7 months

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Holy crap, I didn't think Biden would be able to get the Climate Corps established without Congress. This is SUCH fantastic news.

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"After being thwarted by Congress, President Joe Biden will use his executive authority to create a New Deal-style American Climate Corps that will serve as a major green jobs training program.

In an announcement Wednesday, the White House said the program will employ more than 20,000 young adults who will build trails, plant trees, help install solar panels and do other work to boost conservation and help prevent catastrophic wildfires.

The climate corps had been proposed in early versions of the sweeping climate law approved last year but was jettisoned amid strong opposition from Republicans and concerns about cost.

Democrats and environmental advocacy groups never gave up on the plan and pushed Biden in recent weeks to issue an executive order authorizing what the White House now calls the American Climate Corps.

“After years of demonstrating and fighting for a Climate Corps, we turned a generational rallying cry into a real jobs program that will put a new generation to work stopping the climate crisis,” said Varshini Prakash, executive director of the Sunrise Movement, an environmental group that has led the push for a climate corps.

With the new corps “and the historic climate investments won by our broader movement, the path towards a Green New Deal is beginning to become visible,” Prakash said...

...Environmental activists hailed the new jobs program, which is modeled after the Civilian Conservation Corps, created in the 1930s by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, a Democrat, as part of the New Deal...

Lawmakers Weigh In

More than 50 Democratic lawmakers, including Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey and New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, had also encouraged Biden to create a climate corps, saying in a letter on Monday that “the climate crisis demands a whole-of-government response at an unprecedented scale.”

The lawmakers cited deadly heat waves in the Southwest and across the nation, as well as dangerous floods in New England and devastating wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui, among recent examples of climate-related disasters.

Democrats called creation of the climate corps “historic” and the first step toward fulfilling the vision of the Green New Deal.

“Today President Biden listened to the (environmental) movement, and he delivered with an American Climate Corps,” a beaming Markey said at a celebratory news conference outside the Capitol.

“We are starting to turn the green dream into a green reality,” added Ocasio-Cortez, who co-sponsored the Green New Deal legislation with Markey four years ago.

“You all are changing the world,” she told young activists.

Program Details and Grant Deadlines

The initiative will provide job training and service opportunities to work on a wide range of projects, including restoring coastal wetlands to protect communities from storm surges and flooding; clean energy projects such as wind and solar power; managing forests to prevent catastrophic wildfires; and energy efficient solutions to cut energy bills for consumers, the White House said.

Creation of the climate corps comes as the Environmental Protection Agency launches a $4.6 billion grant competition for states, municipalities and tribes to cut climate pollution and advance environmental justice. The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants are funded by the 2022 climate law and are intended to drive community-driven solutions to slow climate change.

EPA Administrator Michael Regan said the grants will help “communities so they can chart their own paths toward the clean energy future.”

The deadline for states and municipalities to apply is April 1, with grants expected in late 2024. Tribes and territories must apply by May 1, with grants expected by early 2025."

-via Boston.com, September 21, 2023

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massivecollectorwinner · 1 year

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Royal National, Imperial, Tavistock, Bedford, President, Morton and Holiday Inn Hotels Awarding 2023

#ROYAL NATIONAL HOTEL AWARD Our unique and lively hotel located in the heart of Russell Square #near Euston and Kings Cross #at the Royal National we offer a choice of room types to suit all occasions #from leisure breaks to business travel in Bloomsbury #central London. A neighbour to the University of London #we’re proud to be one of the largest hotels in London and we know how to run a smooth operation! With our hospitality expertise #you can feel part of the friendly atmosphere as soon as you step into our bright and spacious lobby.#If travelling on a budget #our standard rooms are extremely good value - providing clean and comfortable accommodation in the heart of London. Our Standard Plus rooms #with an earthy colour palette and contemporary furnishings.#Fancy a bite to eat? Blooms Café serves up great coffee and delicious stone baked pizzas #whilst our London Pub offers British traditional dishes. Dine alfresco in our cosy courtyard #from a thoughtful menu of pub favourites #alongside local craft beers.#The hip Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes is also just a 2-minute walk from our hotel #with eight vintage style lanes #karaoke booths #retro arcade games and an American diner – it provides the ultimate afternoon of family fun.

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profoundpeanutcloud · 1 year

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Royal National, Imperial, Tavistock, Bedford, President, Morton and Holiday Inn Hotels Awarding 2023

#ROYAL NATIONAL HOTEL AWARD Our unique and lively hotel located in the heart of Russell Square #near Euston and Kings Cross #at the Royal National we offer a choice of room types to suit all occasions #from leisure breaks to business travel in Bloomsbury #central London. A neighbour to the University of London #we’re proud to be one of the largest hotels in London and we know how to run a smooth operation! With our hospitality expertise #you can feel part of the friendly atmosphere as soon as you step into our bright and spacious lobby.#If travelling on a budget #our standard rooms are extremely good value - providing clean and comfortable accommodation in the heart of London. Our Standard Plus rooms #with an earthy colour palette and contemporary furnishings.#Fancy a bite to eat? Blooms Café serves up great coffee and delicious stone baked pizzas #whilst our London Pub offers British traditional dishes. Dine alfresco in our cosy courtyard #from a thoughtful menu of pub favourites #alongside local craft beers.#The hip Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes is also just a 2-minute walk from our hotel #with eight vintage style lanes #karaoke booths #retro arcade games and an American diner – it provides the ultimate afternoon of family fun.

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