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TELLING STORIES, CHANGING THE CONVERSATION

Crime/Education & Healthcare 25.03.2019

Public conversations on the college admissions scandal | Public conversations

Kicking off our street cast, “This That & the Third | Public Conversations,” we cover the recent college admissions scandal where authorities uncovered an illicit operation involving rich and connected parents who paid to circumnavigate the application and acceptance process at elite universities.

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March 20, 2019 Arts & Culture/Gender and Sexual Identity/Highlights

Captain Marvel shifts your perspective on the face, race and gender of a hero | The Man Project

When a longtime comic book reader confronts his feelings of race and gender in comics, he sees how the industry and its … Keep Reading

March 20, 2019 Business & Technology/Highlights

Kick, push, tech: Uravgconsumer gives top picks of backpacks for under $100

Backpacks for adults used to be reserved for geeks and skateboarders. … Keep Reading

March 17, 2019 Ark Weekender/Caribbean/Culinary Traditions & Food Ways/Highlights

Like cocoa drying in the sun: A chef lives off of the land in Grenada

The further from it, the nearer to sea appeared To scoop with both hands Drink. Salty, Alive Be with me always prose … Keep Reading

March 17, 2019 Ark Weekender/Culinary Traditions & Food Ways/Highlights

Louisiana foodways: J’ai mangé bien, chère | Photos & Story

To eat in Louisiana is to be transported to many regions and to understand the rise of fall of nations in spoonfuls … Keep Reading

The Artist Recreates the World series chats with photographer Ryan Arnez Monroe | Street Art Podcast

Published on March 16, 2019 in Ark Weekender/Arts & Culture by Gary Campbell

In 2018, Brooklyn-based photographer, Ryan Arnez Monroe sold his modest-sized digs then moved to Newark. Since, he has been in reinvention mode in Newark’s ongoing revitalization.

Introducing, The Man Project

Published on March 13, 2019 in Family & Parenthood by Charles Moss

This was supposed to be a one-off piece about masculinity; a piece in response to the controversial Gillette ad that ran online a few weeks back and caused a digital uproar among a lot of men, conservative news outlets (here’s looking at you Fox News) and even some women.

Political tensions increase as Venezuela scrambles to restore power in nationwide blackouts

Published on March 11, 2019 in Latin America/World Affairs by Ark Republic News Desk

Massive power outages leave the country at a standstill while two of the most powerful political parties battle.

First-term congresswoman, Rep. Ilhan Omar draws ire, support for questioning US-Israel ties

Published on March 11, 2019 in Politics & Social Justice by Kaia Niambi Shivers

Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) should be the face of the American Dream. She is an immigrant, African, woman, Muslim and outspoken. But, as much as she is celebrated, she is hated. As evidenced in the controversy surrounding her public questions around US support of Israel.

UrAvgConsumer settles the score between Apple and Samsung with an ear candy showdown | Tech Talk

Published on March 11, 2019 in Ark Republic by Judner Aura

Judner Aura of UrAvgConsumer, referees the battle royale between Pods and Buds in the Apple versus Samsung ear candy showdown.

Carnaval in Brazil: The most spectacular festival in the world | Photo story

Published on March 9, 2019 in Arts & Culture/Latin America by Kaia Niambi Shivers

Rio de Janeiro: February 12, 2018 - Samba school, Salgueiro perform at Sambodromo.
Belo Horizonte, Minais Gerais, Brazil: March 1 - Percussion ensembled, Bloco Beiço do Wando play at Belo Horizonte's big block party in the center square.
Rio de Janeiro: March 1, 2019 - Alegira da Zona Sul during Samba school carnival in the Sambódromo.
Rio de Janeiro: March 1, 2019 - Block party in the city centre draws ad hoc street drummers to keep the crowds partying.
Rio de Janeiro: February 9, 2019 - In the parade of Samba Schools, groups perform in the Sambódromo to get picked for the final showcase.

Every year, 2 million people trek to Rio de Janeiro to participate in the largest carnival celebration in the world.

Arrest of white nationalist Coast Guard leads to Congressional officials letter of concern to DOD

Published on March 6, 2019 in Crime/Race and Ethnicity by Ark Republic News Desk

Four Congressional officials question how the Feds deal with extremists in the military after the arrest of Christopher Hasson, 49, a Coast Guard lieutenant who is being held for gun violations and illegal drug possession. It is believed that he is a white nationalist who was planning domestic terrorist attacks.

Husband, stepdaughter stage panhandling killing

Published on March 4, 2019 in Crime by Ark Republic News Desk

Baltimore residents are rocked again when Keith Smith, and his daughter, Valeria Smith, were charged for the murder of Keith’s wife, Jacquelyn Smith.

23 dead, dozens injured in Alabama tornado

Published on March 4, 2019 in Crisis & Natural Disasters/Weather & Celestial Events by Ark Republic News Desk

Late winter weather catches parts of the country by surprise.

Cultural imprints of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras | Photo story

Published on March 3, 2019 in Ark Weekender by Kaia Niambi Shivers

On Tuesday, New Orleans celebrates another Mardi Gras. However, the festival is more than a day of welcomed over-indugence, it is full of cultural memories, rituals and histories.

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