Picks of the Week: Black history month, activism and culture
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The Daily Californian’s arts & entertainment staff has selected events central to learning more about Black history and becoming involved in activism today.
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Activism in dance: Choreographer Donald Byrd speaks on transforming ‘A Rap on Race’ for stage
It was during the ‘90s that Byrd met Anna Deavere Smith at Harvard, who is a playwright and actress perhaps best known for her roles in “The West Wing” and “Nurse Jackie.”
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Sample Sundays: Da Byrd Enta’s Da Stage
It’s Sunday my friends. And I’m back to ‘catch wreck’ (acquire props or obtain recognition) with y’all by indulging in some samples and taking it back to hip-hop’s “Golden Era” – the ’90s. The song I’ve chosen for this week’s sample comes from a man with a trumpet in
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