Netflix’s ‘Special’ presents intersection of sexuality and disability
Iman Mekonen, Contributing Writer The first episode of Netflix’s newest original series begins with the main character face-planting and a child screaming in reaction nearby. The pilot is one of eight short episodes in the first season of “Special,” which premiered on the streaming service April 12. It was written and produced by Ryan O’Connell, […]
VCUarts celebrates 90th anniversary with music, dance
Iman Mekonen, Contributing Writer Walter Chidozie Anyanwu, Contributing Writer Ninety years ago, Theresa Pollak taught the first art class at VCU. Today, VCUarts is the No. 1 public arts school in the country with 3,021 students, offering 17 bachelors degrees and five masters degrees. Last Thursday, the school hosted five events to commemorate its 90 […]
‘The Color of No’: Tenured professor debuts newest tapestry exhibit
Iman Mekonen, Contributing Writer Multiple versions of the same word are woven like echoes on the white walls of the True F. Luck Gallery of the Visual Arts Center of Richmond. Each word is presented in a variety of colors, fonts and sizes, but they all read the same: “No.” The 70 iterations of the […]
Black girl magic: Nia Long speaks on women’s empowerment
Iman Mekonen, Contributing Writer Nia Long, known for her roles in “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” “Boyz in the Hood” and “Are We There Yet?,” spoke on women’s empowerment and the intersections that come with being a black woman in the U.S. during an April 15 VCU visit. VCU’s Activities Programming Board and the Office […]
Feminist publication promotes enchanted narrative
Iman Mekonen, Contributing Writer “Art + Ideas = Magic.” That’s the “go-to magical spell” for Quail Bell Magazine, the feminist publication that has created a community to provide a platform for woman artists and help them showcase their talents. Taken from the name of a fairytale written by founding editor Christine Sloan Stoddard, Quail Bell […]