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ARTE: In Conversation with Lynell George
Here is the full talk I had the pleasure of doing with journalist and writer Lynell George for Queensfest 2020. We discuss her soulful new book on the everyday practices of literary icon Octavia E....
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ARTE: PAPILLION Playlist Summer 2022 WATER MIRROR
Upward and Outward Bend and Stretch Move and Expand Photographs by Michelle Joan Papillion Sculpture by artist Emma Stern DJ AFRICA81 · PAPILLION SUMMER 2022 <> WATER MIRROR For previous...
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Let the spirit move you and let the spirit move through you My dear friend Alberry is a master painter and craftsman. We first met in Leimert Park where he was doing some woodwork for my neighbor Obi...
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ARTE: Fashion Research Library Inaugural Symposium
I have been invited by the Fashion Research Library to have a conversation with two very dear friends, Shala Monroque and Micah Tafari. The talk is being presented at their inaugural Fashion Research...
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ARTE: Reclaiming Our Sisters Everywhere
Artist Janet E. Dandridge is fundraising for the permanent memorial park for the Black women that were slain by the South Central Los Angeles serial killer. She has been doing this incredibly powerful...
View ArticleARTE: Harnessing History w/ 3 Giants
The Lyons’ family story is one that centers on land, site and action. Together with their community of allies, they were stalwarts for equity, freedom, social justice and progress in a time when the...
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ARTE: Ask Julie Ryan
I had a conversation at the end of last year with Julie Ryan. I'd first come in contact with Julie and her work from another podcast I listen to when she was a guest. Intrigued by her work as a...
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ARTE: MUTULU SHAKUR
I was very fortunate enough to see Dr. Mutulu Shakur do his first in person talk since his release. Listen to his talk on love HERE, highly recommend Support the elder and donate through his website...
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ARTE: ROOTS TILL INFINITY
A project I have been incubating for sometime will make its debut very soon. Until then you can listen to the soundtrack were listening to while we work. Listen on shuffle. You can also listen to...
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ARTE: High on the Hog
Michelle is a part of Netflix's hit show High on the Hog. She got to hang with Stephen and Dr. J while they explored Louisiana and Creole traditions. Watch her tell her story and the story of her...
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ARTE: KCET SoCal Connected: The Future of Leimert Park
A throwback to 2014, "Garden City" the Noah Davis exhibition was up. I was interviewed for this story by Nic Cha Kim Pueblo del Rio: Prelude, oil on canvas 2014 by Noah Davis
View ArticleARTE: Happy New Year 2024
This fun music history lesson is a great way to vibe into 2024. The song is legendary and the education behind how it all came together is the kind of feel good energy we carrying all through out 2024.
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ARTE: MICHELLE JOAN PAPILLION
I have a new website, dedicated to me and all of my projects. https://michellejoanpapillion.com
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