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Maya Angelou – “And I Still Rise”

June 18, 2020

In honor of Juneteenth 2020

Maya Angelou – “And I Still Rise”

“Even though the Emancipation Proclamation was made effective in 1863, it could not be implemented in places still under Confederate control. As a result, in the westernmost Confederate state of Texas, enslaved people would not be free until much later. Freedom finally came on June 19, 1865, when some 2,000 Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas. The army announced that the more than 250,000 enslaved black people in the state, were free by executive decree. This day came to be known as “Juneteenth,” by the newly freed people in Texas.” (more…)

Thank You to Those Who are Taking Action

July 20, 2020

Black Lives Matter.

Black Creativity Matters. Black Artists Matter. Black Breath Matters.

Justice Matters.

It is long past time for a reckoning with the racist foundation of the economy and culture of the United States. White supremacy has systematically discriminated and terrorized our country’s black, brown, indigenous, immigrant, and LGBTQ+ communities. 500+ years is a long time, and George Floyd is only the latest in a long, terrible list of people who have been murdered because they were not considered equally human by their killers. As artists of many disciplines, we reflect, create culture, and have the opportunity and responsibility to amplify the voices of those who have been left out, to celebrate and support the cultures and peoples that have been ignored and mistreated, and to stand with anyone and any community that has been denied their human rights, indigenous rights, civil rights, and the fundamental opportunities granted in our Constitution.

So, thank you to those who are taking action. (more…)

Census 2020

July 21, 2020

We Must Be Counted! Our numbers in the U.S. Census determine our representation in the House of Representatives and the amount of funding and public services we receive. Strongly encourage everyone to respond to the census. During the current pandemic, the artist community is particularly vulnerable to being ignored, so at least we must be …

Extended Health Insurance Enrollment Deadline Nearing: MA Health Connector

May 21, 2020

During this worldwide pandemic, everyone needs health insurance!

As a direct result of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Massachusetts Health Connector has extended the enrollment period for uninsured Massachusetts residents who need vital health insurance coverage.

If you recently lost health insurance through layoff or loss of your job, or you felt you didn’t have the resources to afford health insurance, you definitely should apply for health insurance coverage via the Massachusetts Health Connector. Speed, however, is of the essence.

Don’t Delay!

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