New Soul Food in Chicago’s South Shore: It’s a Green Thing
The New Soul Food Movement satisfies the palates of a generation that prefers lighter, more elevated preparations, yet still enjoys soul food’s classic flavor profiles.
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Iowan Fosters Queer Connections and Joy through Pottery Classes
Working with clay helped Des Moines artist Nathan Spalding bring joy back into his life. Now he’s offering pottery classes, safe spaces, where other queer people can do the same.
Indiana Artist Champions Spaces for Underrepresented Creatives, Defying Naysayers
For over 20 years, D. Del Reverda-Jennings has organized FLAVA FRESH!, a juried art show in Indianapolis celebrating the creative spirit of local artists of color.
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Meet Tim Olson, an Artist Sharing Stained-Glass Portraits of Iowa’s Icons
The more Tim Olson learned about Iowa’s oldest city, the more he saw it as a place for artistic inspiration.
Treaty Fish Co. Sustains Anishinaabe Traditions and Community Spirit
Spending time with the John/Ogemagegedo family on the water, one experiences their connection to place and love for Gichi-wiikwedong (Grand Traverse Bay).
Meet Todd Perrine, the DJ Helping to Sustain Toledo Nightlife
For Todd Perrine, being a good DJ is as much about the community you bring together as it is the music you play.
A Tiny Bakery Thrives In This Rural Minnesota Community
For 10 years, a 100-year-old store stood empty in the little hamlet of Newburg. Now, it is home to an authentic French bakery where crowds of customers wait patiently for the two hours a week the small batch operation opens its doors.
Meet Henley Rey, a Young Lakota Voice in ‘The Avengers’ Dub
The 10-year-old Lakota language learner shares her hopes for what projects like this could bring in the future.