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How Do You Reconstruct Lost Choreography? THE NEW YORK TIMES

How Do You Reconstruct Lost Choreography? THE NEW YORK TIMES

The New York Times — Definitions of what constitutes a "lost" dance vary. "If we don't have film, it's a lost work," Ms. Eilber said. "There are 181 works Martha Graham created, and we think we can authentically restage between 50 and 60 of them." That's where Ms. Jones came in.
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Founder of Opera Company Put Black Singers at Center Stage SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE

Founder of Opera Company Put Black Singers at Center Stage SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE

Smithsonian Magazine — Mary Cardwell Dawson created unprecedented opportunities for aspiring Black musicians as the founder of America's largest and longest running opera company.
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How the Rosenwald Schools Shaped a Generation of Black Leaders - SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE

How the Rosenwald Schools Shaped a Generation of Black Leaders - SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE

Smithsonian Magazine — Little more than a century ago, deep in America's rural South, a community-based movement ignited by two unexpected collaborators quietly grew to become so transformative, its influence shaped the educational and economic future of an entire generation of African American families.
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How to Spend 7 Perfect Days in Dubrovnik - INSIDEHOOK

How to Spend 7 Perfect Days in Dubrovnik - INSIDEHOOK

InsideHook — Croatia's "Pearl of the Adriatic" delivers a dreamy Mediterranean vibe with pebbled beaches, snaking coastlines and balmy al fresco dining.
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This Small-Group Tour in Mallorca, Spain, Is 'Hill Walking' at Its Best - MATADOR NETWORK

This Small-Group Tour in Mallorca, Spain, Is 'Hill Walking' at Its Best - MATADOR NETWORK

Matador Network — One man's experience with "hill walking" across the largest of Spain's east coast Balearic Islands with Exodus Adventure Tours.
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BLKRVA: The vibe is alive in Richmond, Virginia - MIAMI HERALD

BLKRVA: The vibe is alive in Richmond, Virginia - MIAMI HERALD

Miami Herald — Richmond, Virginia's renaissance and rebirth over the past decade have vaulted this city into an echelon of New South destinations, where the celebration and veneration of Black history, culture and community drive core elements of a visitor's experience.
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Blood Memory - SALVATION SOUTH

Blood Memory - SALVATION SOUTH

salvationsouth.com — The Ring Shout - an ecstatic and transcendent spiritual dance rooted in West Africa - rose historically through the South as a tool of Black resistance. Today, its cultural significance and power serve the purpose of collective healing and the expression of Black joy.
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Landmark Digs Meet Contemporary Comfort at the Newly Restored Hotel Cleveland - MATADOR NETWORK

Landmark Digs Meet Contemporary Comfort at the Newly Restored Hotel Cleveland - MATADOR NETWORK

Matador Network — The newly relaunched 100-plus-year-old Hotel Cleveland captures a post-industrial C-Town vibe while showcasing sleek contemporary elegance.
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National Veterans Memorial and Museum to Open in Columbus - METROPOLIS MAGAZINE

National Veterans Memorial and Museum to Open in Columbus - METROPOLIS MAGAZINE

Metropolis Magazine — Columbus, Ohio's decade-long riverfront redevelopment project, which connects the city's urban core with acres of greenspace and cultural amenities along city's Scioto River, receives its crowning jewel tomorrow with the opening of the 53,000-square foot National Veterans Memorial and Museum.
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NASCAR's push to broaden its appeal - BUSINESS NORTH CAROLINA MAGAZINE

NASCAR's push to broaden its appeal - BUSINESS NORTH CAROLINA MAGAZINE

Business North Carolina — Barely six months after announcing formation of the 23XI Racing team, co-owner Michael Jordan mingled with the NASCAR elite gathered for February's Daytona 500. The team's car, driven by William Darrell "Bubba" Wallace Jr., the lone full-time Black driver on the NASCAR Cup series, was making its debut at the sport's best-known track.
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Tee to Table - PGA Magazine

Tee to Table - PGA Magazine

PGA Magazine — Golf and food go great together, and here’s how you can make sure meals are a highlight at the course or as a standalone dining experience.
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Cappadocia - A Fairytale Dreamscape in Central Türkiye - VUE magazine

Cappadocia - A Fairytale Dreamscape in Central Türkiye - VUE magazine

VUE Atlanta — Since early Roman times, Türkiye has captivated visitors with its rich history and striking landscapes. In Cappadocia, a land shaped by time and nature, travelers are met with breathtaking discoveries. Located in central Anatolia, southeast of Ankara and Istanbul, Cappadocia's dreamlike scenery is defined by its famous "fairy chimneys."
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How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina - INSIDEHOOK

How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina - INSIDEHOOK

InsideHook — Weekend getaway seekers have Charlotte, North Carolina on their radar this spring where the escape trifecta of artistic masterwork, soft outdoor adventure and culinary discovery deliver premium vacation ROI - all under the canopy of Carolina's storied blue skies. Don't confuse the Carolinas largest metro and the 15th largest city in the U.S.
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Gothenburg is the Unhurried European Gem to Explore Now - INSIDEHOOK

Gothenburg is the Unhurried European Gem to Explore Now - INSIDEHOOK

InsideHook — Those with Europe on their getaway radar would be well served to place Gothenburg, Sweden, near the top of their list. Gothenburg, Stockholm's brassy, sassy and classy west coast sister, punches well above its weight class with a burgeoning culinary scene, classic old-world European walkable neighborhoods and varied cultural touchstones.
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Plan a trip to captivating Quebec - SouthPark Magazine

Plan a trip to captivating Quebec - SouthPark Magazine

SouthPark Magazine — For an international getaway with French-Canadian flair and historic venues, visit Montreal and the Eastern Townships.
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The Science of Education - THE FORWARD

The Science of Education - THE FORWARD

Jewish Daily Forward — When biochemist Aaron Ciechanover surveys the education landscape in his native Israel, he is invariably disappointed by the diminishing emphasis he sees being placed upon math and science curricula and by the limited access to higher learning granted to those who can't afford it. Ciechanover shared with two colleagues the 2004 Nobel Prize in chemistry for their discovery of a process by which proteins are tagged for destruction within a cell.
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How to make charitable giving purposeful - Bizwomen - American City Business Journals

How to make charitable giving purposeful - Bizwomen - American City Business Journals

bizjournals.com — Through her many years experience supporting philanthropists and their charitable giving, Chris McLeod has come to recognize the powerful effects purposeful giving can have. Whether it's honoring a loved one, elevating community service to a new level, or creating a lasting legacy for future generations, giving can make a big difference for both the giver and the recipient.
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Trophies on the Shelf - Carolinas Golf Magazine

Trophies on the Shelf - Carolinas Golf Magazine

Carolinas Golf Magazine — Duke Women’s Golf Coach Dan Brooks has built the most dominant program in Division I college golf.
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Paradise found - SouthPark Magazine

Paradise found - SouthPark Magazine

SouthPark Magazine — Couples are honoring the past while embracing the present with fresh takes on long-standing traditions.
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Luxe race experience gets checkered flag at the Daytona - TBBW

Luxe race experience gets checkered flag at the Daytona - TBBW

tbbwmag.com — Race fans gained one more reason to put Daytona Beach on their bucket list when the speedy and stylish The Daytona hotel opened directly across the street from the iconic Daytona International Speedway. The Daytona's customers embrace the race at every turn at this hospitality headquarters for every type of motorsports fan.
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Fairways to Heaven - SouthPark Magazine

Fairways to Heaven - SouthPark Magazine

SouthPark Magazine — When Charlotte's Webb Simpson hoisted the crystal championship trophy last year at THE PLAYERS Championship, many Queen City residents were among the throng of spectators there to cheer him on. Charlotte-area golf enthusiasts and A-list event seekers know the quick one-hour flight or easy six-hour drive south to Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.
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Beyond the Rules - SOUTHPARK MAGAZINE

Beyond the Rules - SOUTHPARK MAGAZINE

SouthPark Magazine — Pop-culture author Gavin Edwards blends exhaustive curiosity, dogged research and quirky analysis into compelling behind-the-scenes storytelling.
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Intriguing Iran - Travelife.ca

Intriguing Iran - Travelife.ca

Travelife.CA — For most Americans, visiting Iran doesn't make it onto their vacation radar. Yet for me and my wife, Harriet, experiencing the wonders of ancient Persia has topped our bucket list for quite some time. What surprised us most during our recent 25-day journey there was how wonderfully welcoming the Iranian people were and the universally warm reception we received everywhere we went.
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SUN SPOTS - CONNECT CORPORATE MAGAZINE

SUN SPOTS - CONNECT CORPORATE MAGAZINE

Connect Corporate Magazine — Here are three Caribbean destinations that know how to pamper corporate groups.
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