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Ponca tribe councilwoman explains activism at Standing Rock and why it’s not over

By Kristina Puga May 23, 2017 Advice
Ponca tribe councilwoman explains activism at Standing Rock and why it’s not over

Casey Camp-Horinek has a gentle demeanor, with her long, salt and pepper-colored hair and lyrical voice. However, there is searing fire behind her caring, dark eyes. She was born into…

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Bronx poet uses storytelling to educate others about their history

By Kristina Puga April 25, 2017 Stories
Bronx poet uses storytelling to educate others about their history

Bobby Gonzalez has had practically every job you could think of — from a medical records clerk in a hospital to customer service at a utility company. However, he says…

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Civil rights era poet shares how he aims to create civility in today’s society

By Kristina Puga February 27, 2017 Stories
Civil rights era poet shares how he aims to create civility in today’s society

Eugene Ethelbert Miller, who goes by his middle name, “Ethelbert,” is a writer and literary activist who says he’s never been busier than at 66. Originally from the Bronx, NY,…

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Flamenco singer Juana la del Pipa on her Gypsy culture

By Kristina Puga February 10, 2017 Stories
Flamenco singer Juana la del Pipa on her Gypsy culture

Juana la del Pipa, once known as the “Tina Turner” of Flamenco, for her strong legs and dynamic nature, is still turning on passionate performances at 68. The deep-voiced Gypsy…

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Poet Laureate of Iowa writes about our food system

By Kristina Puga November 11, 2016 Stories
Poet Laureate of Iowa writes about our food system

For the past 30 years, Mary Swander has risen at 6 every morning in her one-room farmhouse in Kalona, Iowa – a town known for being one of the largest…

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