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Today Derrick Phillips Sr came to our space to talk about his moving exhibit, “Bullets & Nooses.” We are so grateful to you @artofdphillips! Thank you for sharing with us 🖤 If you missed today’s event you can still view his exhibit - it’s on campus at the Center for Ethics, 1531 Dickey Drive

We have an incredible exhibit up in our gallery right now. BULLETS & NOOSES is powerful - it addresses the parallels between gun violence/police shootings and lynching. The two acts of brutality being essentially the same, just taking place in different time periods within American history. ⠀ ⠀ detailsOn Feb 12 at noon we're hosting an Artist Conversation, during which the artist Derrick Phillips Sr. will talk to us openly and honestly about this exhibit, the parallels he draws, and the nature of his work. Audience questions and engagement will be welcomed and encouraged. ⠀ ⠀ Check out our FB event w/ all the details, link in bio

Program Director @carltonmackey is featured on season 2, episode 8 of this incredible podcast. It's honest. It's candid. It's personal. We would love for you to listen. Info ⬇️⠀ -- ⠀ Tune in to this all-new season 2 @nyumcsilver podcast Black Boys and Men: Changing the Narrative, with host @roseplnyc ⠀ --⠀ The Black Boys and Men: Changing the Narrative podcast series brings together thought leaders to analyze stereotypes and dispel myths concerning black boys and men, to explore their strengths and achievements, and to discuss the many ways in which all of us can support their progress and well-being.⠀ ⠀ #Podcast #BlackMenSmile

Tomorrow // HIGH Frequency Friday, Director @carltonmackey is leading the talkback conversation after the last screening of Solange's new film When I Get Home. ⠀ *⠀ Screenings will take place at 6, 6:45, 7:30, and 8:15 p.m. The 8:15 p.m. screening will be followed by a talk-back conversation. ⠀ *⠀ @highmuseumofart for more info 🖤 See you there!⠀ #AtlantaArt

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ethics-arts-activism in 2016-2017 Groups, UHI November 29, 2016May 17, 2018 76 Words

UHI Project Gallery

15292622_10205820173182910_1352311845_o — “This is the Seeds of Change Mural… This was taken as we were crashing the Super Giant Garden and morphing it into 2 other gardens.” – Dr. Aidman

p1120488 — Community Garden Member

Community Garden Members

A sign at UHI

Hannah Higgins (Emory student)

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