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Hung Liu’s Legacy Celebrated in New Exhibition

Hung Liu, an American artist of Chinese descent, is esteemed for her ability to convert her canvases and paper surfaces into memorials for marginalized women and children. While growing up, Liu was subjected to forced labor during Mao Zedong’s Cultural Revolution. In 1984, she immigrated to California to further her artist education…

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Bloomberg’s $1 Billion Gift to Johns Hopkins

Johns Hopkins University has received a $1 billion donation from Mike Bloomberg to eliminate medical school tuition for most students and enhance financial aid for graduate programs. This generous contribution will provide free tuition for medical students from families earning less than $300,000 annually and cover living expenses for those from families earning up to $175,000. ..

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Stephanie Pope Appointed Head of Boeing Commercial Airplanes

Stephanie Pope has led Boeing Commercial Airplanes since March 2024, following Stan Deal’s retirement. Since January 2024, Pope has served as Boeing’s Chief Operating Officer, a role in which she managed the performance of Boeing’s three business units and was responsible for driving supply chain, quality, manufacturing, and engineering excellence…

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Amanda Gorman: Poet and Activist Making Waves

Amanda Gorman emerged as a celebrated poet and activist after captivating global audiences with her poem “The Hill We Climb” at the 2021 US presidential inauguration. Known for her poignant works addressing themes of Black identity, feminism, marginalization, and climate change, Gorman’s rise to fame has been marked by her eloquence and advocacy…

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JanSport Partners with ArtLifting to Spotlight Artists with Disabilities

JanSport, renowned for its durable backpacks since 1967, has announced a transformative collaboration with ArtLifting, a social enterprise dedicated to empowering artists impacted by disabilities and housing insecurity. This partnership aims to amplify inclusivity by showcasing the artwork of Mia Brown, MJ Cooper, and Sylvia Burnstein on a special collection of JanSport packs…

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Stacey Abrams: Advocate for Change

Stacey Abrams is a prominent figure in American politics, law, and activism. She gained national prominence as the first Black woman to secure a major party’s gubernatorial nomination in Georgia during the 2018 and 2022 elections, campaigns that highlighted her advocacy for voter rights. Despite narrowly losing both races to Brian Kemp, Abrams’ impact extended beyond electoral politics…

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