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Congolese Women Use Slam Poetry to Raise Voices amid Conflict

In the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo, young women, like Esther Abumba, are turning to slam poetry to express their pain and resilience amid ongoing conflict. Slam poetry offers a platform for Congolese youth to process trauma, particularly around …

Bringing Literature to Life: Literati Events Announces Quarterly Event Series

Alice in Wonderland Themed Vendor Market and Show Coming Soon By Susan Payne On a mission to bring literature to life, Literati Events have announced a quarterly event series starting with The Wunderfaire in March produced by Amberwill Productions. The …

Honors College Retro Readings to Analyze Interpretation, Artistic Voice in Literature, Music

©University of Arkansas 2016/Photo Whit Pruitt Two courses will be taught as part of the Honors College Retro Readings next fall, both addressing the value of artistic intent and interpretation. Chelsea Hodge, director of grants and research innovation …

Book Review: ‘When the Going Was Good,’ by Graydon Carter

WHEN THE GOING WAS GOOD: An Editor’s Adventures During the Last Golden Age of Magazines, by Graydon Carter, with James Fox Lorne. Graydon. Keith. Three abiding kings of New York City’s cultural life are the subjects of new books. Lorne is Lorne Michaels, …

Golden’s Four Points Book Review: The Treasure Hunters Club

The Treasure Hunters Club, By Tom Ryan Four Points Books: One of the many books I had the pleasure of reading on the beach at the start of the month, The Treasure Hunters Club was a surprising favourite. Hoping to focus a bit on Canadian authors for …

Book review | How ‘Modi disruption’ helped Bharat reconnect with its civilisational past

Bharat became independent 78 years ago. But it had a false start. Freedom came in three different phases: Politically, the country gained independence on 15 August 1947. But here critics argue how the British were allowed to interfere in the internal …

Book review - "On Censorship"

James LaRue, a long-time respected public librarian who served as director of the American Library Association’s Office, approaches the complex issues of censorship both insightfully and humorously. He issues a “balanced and reasonable call to action for …

Congolese Women Use Slam Poetry to Raise Voices amid Conflict

Book Review: ‘Red Scare,’ by Clay Risen

RED SCARE: Blacklists, McCarthyism, and the Making of Modern America, by Clay Risen When the end came for Joe McCarthy, it was Edward R. Murrow who delivered the knockout blow. On his CBS program “See It Now,” Murrow ran damning footage of the red-baiting …

Book Review: ‘Trespassers at the Golden Gate,’ by Gary Krist

TRESPASSERS AT THE GOLDEN GATE: A True Account of Love, Murder, and Madness in Gilded-Age San Francisco, by Gary Krist Is it possible to tell the story of an American city through its scandals? For Gary Krist, who has previously unearthed histories of …

Book Review: ‘Perfection,’ by Vincenzo Latronico

PERFECTION, by Vincenzo Latronico. Translated by Sophie Hughes. One of the more trenchant portraits of expat life in contemporary Berlin I’ve encountered in the 11 years I’ve lived there is “Perfection,” by the Rome-born writer Vincenzo Latronico. Anna and …

First Nations Literature Recommendations

Books written by First Nations writers provide for an extremely rewarding reading experience. The authors on this list are not only incredibly talented writers, but they also have critical stories to tell. In this list, I have compiled my ten favourite …

Book review: ‘Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone’ by Benjamin Stevenson

By Dennis Fischman I’m the kind of mystery reader who rarely solves the mysteries myself. Pieces of the puzzle come together for me but not the whole picture – plus, I get caught up in the characters (if they’re sympathetic) and the writing (if it’s any …

UW MFA poetry candidates showcase work at Wisconsin Book Festival

On March 10, 2025, the Wisconsin Book Festival hosted the University of Wisconsin Creative Writing Department’s six masters of fine arts candidates for poetry in a reading of their works. The event was introduced by Rodlyn-mae Banting, the book festival’s …

Mass Poetry hosts spoken word festival at Emerson College

BOSTON (WHDH) - Prolific poets in Massachusetts are showing off their skills in a contest. The nonprofit group Mass Poetry is holding their Teen Spoken Word Festival at Emerson College. The Write Here | Write Now | Speak Loud Festival featured workshops, …

Will AI conquer literature?

Great news for students who despise writing: as reported by the Guardian, AI is working very hard to become "good at creative writing" and will soon be able to regurgitate stories that will fool any weary teacher buried under a pile of marking. …

Book review: Salma Ibrahim’s Salutation Road explores fallout of self-betrayal

Book review: L.M. Chilton’s Everyone In The Group Chat Dies is a shallow but fun read

Under the bonnet of the Green Book review: will this really “rip up the rules” on regional investment?

Simon Dancer is a Board Member of the Institute of Economic Development, and a Director at AMION Consulting.  Green Book: if you’re a film buff, it represents the Oscar winning screenplay by Pete Farrelly.  For medical folk, it provides the latest …

Lavelle Jones Launches Book to Empower Disabled Veteran- Businesses: 'I Know Something You Do Not Know! The Big Secret'

U.S. Air Force veteran Lavelle Jones exposes barriers and offers solutions for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses in his new book. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. Air Force Veteran Exposes Systemic …

Cambridge Indivisible Hosts “The People’s Town Hall” in Response to Rep. Andy Harris’ Absence

Residents hold a town hall without Rep. Andy Harris, featuring a “missing” milk carton in his place. Join us March 22 at Mace’s Lane Middle School. CAMBRIDGE, MD, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cambridge Indivisible Hosts “ …

U.S. Files Civil Forfeiture Complaint Against Aircraft Used by Nicolás Maduro Moros in Violation of U.S. Sanctions and ...

Note: View the forfeiture complaint. The United States today filed a civil forfeiture complaint in the Southern District of Florida against a Dassault Falcon 900 EX aircraft, bearing tail number T7-ESPRT, which was smuggled from the United States under …

Attorney General Bondi Statement on Violent Attacks Against Tesla Property

Attorney General Pamela Bondi released the following statement this evening regarding a spate of recent attacks on Tesla property: “The swarm of violent attacks on Tesla property is nothing short of domestic terrorism. The Department of Justice has already …

Supervisory Official Matthew R. Galeotti, Head of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division Delivers Remarks Following ...

Thank you U.S. Attorney Leachman for the Western District of Texas, Craig Laraby, Special Agent in Charge of HSI’s San Antonio Field Office, and everyone for being here. My name is Matthew Galeotti, and I am the Acting Head of the Justice Department’s …

Two Men Convicted and a Third Extradited from Guatemala to the United States for Involvement in 2022 Mass Casualty Alien ...

Two men were convicted today by a federal jury for their roles in a 2022 mass casualty alien smuggling event in San Antonio, Texas, that resulted in 53 deaths and 11 aliens injured. A third man allegedly involved in the same fatal smuggling incident was …

Marie Wetherell: Law School Graduate Now Building a Career On-Screen

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Actress Marie Wetherell is proving a career pivot can be the perfect catalyst for following your dreams. While attending the University of Idaho College of Law, Marie experienced a …

International Investors Benefit from B-BBEE in South Africa – Brand SA Challenges Mainstream Narratives

South Africa is facing international criticism on various fronts regarding its Black Economic Empowerment policies. This criticism is rooted in misinformation. JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Comer and Luna Applaud the Trump Administration for Releasing JFK Files

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.), the chairwoman of the Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets, today praised the Trump Administration for …

DOD Suspends Project Labor Agreements: What It Means for Workers and Taxpayers

PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Department of Defense has announced the suspension of Project Labor Agreements on large-scale federal construction projects. This threatens to undermine workplace safety, …

Tipping Point Military Innovation Unveils Major Improvement to IVAS for Coordinated Targeting

TPMI enhances IVAS with AI-powered coordinated targeting, boosting battlefield efficiency and lethality for U.S. Army squads. ORLANDO , FL, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tipping Point Military Innovation (TPMI), a leader in …

‘Age of Secrets’ Biography on John Meier Exposes the Hidden Death of the World's Richest Person Howard Hughes

John Meier was the Only Person to Call for a Congressional Hearing and Investigation Into the Death of Howard Hughes NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Age of Secrets: The Conspiracy that Toppled …

Partners in PROMISE Calls for Policy Reforms to Support Military-Connected Families with Disabilities

Partners in PROMISE® urges policymakers to fix gaps in special education & healthcare for military kids with disabilities. NORFOLK, VA, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Partners in PROMISE®, a leading advocate for military …

Students Shine with Innovative Solutions at Newsmatics' Inaugural Hackathon; Winning Team Takes Home 25,000 CZK

Student Teams Excel in Newsmatics Hackathon with Projects on Fake News Detection, Market Analysis and More WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an inspiring display of creativity and technical prowess, students from …

SCAN Group Advocates for Expansion of PACE; Testifies at Nevada Senate Committee on Health and Human Services in Support ...

LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, Kelsey Avery, Director of State Government Affairs at SCAN Group (SCAN), a not-for-profit healthcare organization that includes SCAN Health Plan, one …

Betsy Craig, MenuTrinfo® CEO, appointed Chair, Allergy Committee of the Make America Healthy Again Coalition

Craig has passionately advocated for allergy awareness for over 15 years, aligning with MenuTrinfo’s commitment to transparency and excellence in foodservice. COLUMBIA, MD, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MenuTrinfo® CEO …

DLNR News Release – Coral Planting Project Seeks Feedback, March 18, 2025

  STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES KA ‘OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI ‘ĀINA        JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR   DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON   CORAL PROJECT SEEKS FEEDBACK FOR OʻAHU TRANSPLANTING SITES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE …

Wealthy Miami Man Pleads Guilty to Decades-Long Scheme to Defraud the IRS

A Miami man pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiring with others to defraud the United States by concealing millions of dollars in assets and income in undisclosed Swiss bank accounts. According to court documents and statements made in court, between 1985 …

Justice Department Files Statement of Interest Supporting Equal Access to Educational Opportunities and Facilities for ...

The Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism announced that the Justice Department filed a statement of interest in the Central District of California to advance the appropriate interpretation of federal laws that prohibit colleges and universities from …

Former Principals of Aerospace Start-Up Charged with Fraud and Tax Crimes

An indictment was unsealed today charging five former principals of Theia Group Inc., a Washington, D.C.-based aerospace start-up company, with conspiracy and fraud. According to the indictment, Erlend Olson, John Gallagher, Stephen Buscher, Joseph …