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A city equal parts darkness and hope. A scarred city. An often violent one. But a resilient city, too. That's our Memphis. Like many cities we have a namesake - in Egypt, Men-nefer became Menfe became Memphis, enduring and beautiful, on the banks of the Nile. Centuries later, another continent, another people, another river: Memphis, Tennessee, the soul of the Mississippi Delta, was formed.

"Why are you walking, not flying? Doesn't it take longer that way?" Academy Award nominee Danny Glover tells the story of a sad bird who has decided to walk instead of fly. Enhanced with music and lyrics by Michael Raphael, this archetypal story of resilience and transformation offers healing for children and adults who have been traumatized. Melvinna Melrose Johnson performs as Bird with Kevin Maynor as Horse, accompanied by the TAOC Arkeste under the direction of Julius Williams.

Beneath the glitter of Mardi Gras lies the sleaze of Bourbon Street; under the celestial sounds of JazzFest, the nightmare screams of a city once at war within its neighborhoods, but after Hurricane Katrina, seemingly at war with nature and the rest of the country as well. New Orleans is a third world country in itself, a Latin, African, European (and often amoral) culture trapped in a Puritan nation.

In Season 3 of Coming to the Stage, Comedy Dynamics’ first original series, host Tom Green introduces a new group of up-and-coming comedians who people WILL be talking about tomorrow. This season features: Matthew Brassard, Kevin Christy, Travis Howze, Jamel Johnson, Miles K, Liz Miele, Jared Moskowitz, Dave Ross, Caleb Synan, Mo Welch, Paige Weldon, Nick Youssef, and Comedy Dynamics' very own, Mr. Microphone!

Multiple times a day, in cities across the US and beyond, a simple yet powerful message is repeated by the well-meaning, the ignorant, and the bigoted: “don’t go”—avoid at all costs those Black and Brown disinvested neighborhoods that have become bywords for social disorder and urban decay. This book is a collection of intimate stories that uncover the hidden influence of both subtle and overt “don’t go” messages and the segregation they perpetuate in Chicago.

Dive into the captivating world of ancient Israel with "The Story of Deborah: A Judge of Israel," a thrilling kids Bible story book that brings to life the heroic tale of one of Israel's most legendary figures. In this richly detailed and engaging retelling, young listeners will embark on a journey of courage, faith, and triumph as they follow Deborah, a remarkable woman chosen by God to lead her people out of bondage and into freedom.

In Shadow Lab, a brilliant roster of speculative fiction writers pulls listeners into a diverse and genre-bending collection of stories, each as irresistible as the last.

The electric vehicle (EV) industry is changing quickly, but because of this, there is a lot of misinformation out there. Test your knowledge of what really is happening with EVs.

Calvin knows how to pass for white. He's done it plenty of times before. For his friends in Chicago, when they wanted food but weren't allowed in a restaurant. For work, when he and his dad would travel for the Green Book. This is different. After a tragedy in Chicago forces the family to flee, they resettle in an idyllic all-white suburban town in search of a better life. Calvin's father wants everyone to embrace their new white lifestyles, but it's easier said than done.