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Give Me Liberty, Or Give Me Death
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When the Israelis pick up guns, or the Poles, or the Irish, or any white man in the world says “give me liberty, or give me death,†the entire white world applauds. When a black man says exactly the same thing, word for word, he is judged a criminal and treated like one and everything…
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Film Series: Asian Americans
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Sheltering in place during Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month hasn’t been too bad. I was able to re-watch The Chinese Exclusion Act Documentary and another documentary about Tyrus Wong, an Asian American artist who worked for Disney and Warner Brothers. I’m excited about this new documentary airing tonight called Asian Americans. Seems like…
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Recommended: When They See US (Netflix)
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I just finished watching this series and I’d have to agree with LeVar Burton– it’s essential viewing. Based on a true story that gripped the country, When They See Us chronicles the notorious case of five teenagers of color, labeled the Central Park Five, who were convicted of a rape they did not commit. The…
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By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been added…
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In 1906, most of San Francisco was leveled by an earthquake and destroyed by fires that followed. Photographers captured scenes of the devastation. Photographer Shawn Clover created composite photographs that blend historical scenes from the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and his own present-day captures of the same locations. Part 1 and Part 2.
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Tiananmen Tank Man
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Another familiar photo to remember another historical event that took place this month a few years back, but I never knew it was so wide. That’s a LOT of tanks! Check out the video footage too! It looked like he was just passing through on his way back from a grocery store or something.
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Girl from Vietnam Napalm Photo 40 Years Later
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Forty years ago this month, one of the most memorable images during the Vietnam War was taken. Kim Phuc, the 9 year old girl in the photo, was running from her village that was hit by napalm. Everyone has seen that picture, but I didn’t know video footage also exists. Warning: the footage is graphic.
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Beginning of the Great Revival
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So my roommate (who’s from China) has tickets lined up for a free screening of Beginning of the Great Revival, a star-studded film about the historical events surrounding the formation of China’s Communist Party. Does this make up for not being able to go to China this year? First time in a long time that…
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Henri Cartier-Bresson on Photography
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Henri Cartier-Bresson (August 22, 1908 – August 3, 2004) was a French photographer considered to be the father of modern photojournalism. He was an early adopter of 35 mm format, and the master of candid photography. He helped develop the “street photography” or “real life reportage” style that has influenced generations of photographers who followed.…
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Tony’s List
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I met Tony (along with a bunch of other photographers) in North Beach. He asked how long I had been shooting. I actually never know how to answer this question, but I said I’ve been taking pictures for a long time, but took a more meaningful approach only this past academic year. He asked if…
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Pictorial History of the PRC
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2009 marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of People’s Republic of China. Since 1949, enormous changes have taken place in China, and many events have gone down in history as a part of the national memory. China.org.cn presents a series of old photos to review the past 60 years.
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Oath of office of the President of the United States
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The only text that is in quotes in the U.S. Constitution… I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States; and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend, the Constitution of the United States.
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Call + Response (Trailer)
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Saw this in church today. Call+Response is a first of its kind feature documentary film that reveals a terrifying secret: there are more slaves today than ever before in human history. In 2007, slave traders made more money than Google, Nike and Starbucks combined. Call+Response goes deep undercover where slavery is thriving. First hand accounts…
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April 4th, 40 Years Ago
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Update (April 5, 2008): Everyone’s knows of his “I Have a Dream” speech, but check out his very last speech in Memphis, the night before he was killed. Part one and part two, which is especially powerful and moving. Photo Credit: Trikosko/Library of Congress April 4, 1968- Dr. Martin Luther King was shot dead at…
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Events (September Edition)
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What: Survivor: China premiere When: Thursday, September 20, 8pm ET/PT Where: CBS Why: The show claims to be the first full American television series to be filmed entirely within China. I’ve read that many aspects of Chinese culture and history have been included in this season. Each contestant was supposed to receive a copy of…
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V Day
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Check out Valentine’s Day: Bad Gift Ideas. Anyone wanna go on a date with me here? Check out the pics or read up on its history. Hey look, you can even send anti-Valentine’s Day sentiments.
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The upside to all this rain
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It’s still snowing in Tahoe! I was up there a week and a half ago sliding and it was great. Looks like there will be more snow throughout the week. So make the best of all of this precipitation. Get out of the city and go skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, or dog sledding! +- On a…
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Get your grill on
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That’s right folks, I gotta put my tiny grill to use. Toasted some leftover buns from the bbq t…
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It’s Autism Awareness Month. I meant to post this a while ago, but forgot until now.
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100 Things About Me
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Last updated: December, 2022 Everyone else has done it, so here it goes “100 things about me”: I’m known as simply some girl online, and BJ at Starbucks or Jamba Juice. My real nickname is Beej (short for BJ, from Baby Jen) My REAL real name is Jennifer I’ve always wanted a nickname when I…