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Omari Rush

@RushOmari

is from Florida, lives in Michigan, rides a Riv, leads @CultureSource, chairs @NASAA_Arts, talks on @WEMU891, subsists on coffee/cookies

Joined March 2013
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Full @aadl / @LiteratiBkstore #anthem event with host @RushOmari and soprano @jgoltzmusic will broadcast 4x per day on Sat. Aug. 20 and Sun. Aug. 28, then online on-demand. Thanks to @cspan and @cspanhistory. #UShistory #nationalanthem @wwnorton #UMichArts @spangledmusic
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@cspanhistory18 Aug 2022
"The song is a living document..." @usmusicscholar talking about how the Star Spangled Banner lyrics are still relevant today. Hear more about the history of our national anthem, Saturday at 9am/pm ET on @cspan 2
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Everyday I ride a bike by Rivendell—a company that made a bold move to address the legacy racism in bike sport by launching a reparations program for Black folks. The program & my experience are highlighted in this article 👇 (btw. the bikes are amazing.) outsideonline.com/outdoor-ge…
This Bike Company Launched a Black Reparations Program. Then the Lawyers Called.

This Bike Company Launched a Black Reparations Program. Then the Lawyers Called.

Rivendell Bicycle Works built a loyal following by ignoring convention. But what happens when good intentions spark public outrage in a country divided?

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View our keynote videos here, and then tune in July 27th for a conversation (moderated by @CultureSource director @RushOmari) with Michele Elam, Lauren @Ruffin, @KamalSinclair, and @sydneyskybetter, on our symposium themes. #AEILab #ArtsInequities youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…
Innovating Institutions and Inequities in the Arts

Innovating Institutions and Inequities in the Arts

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Fantastic feature of @LaundromatProj & its inspiring (soon to be former) leader Kemi Ilesanmi. So much to learn through their work about the potential of the arts to be fun and of arts orgs to be connected to their neighbors. nytimes.com/2022/07/07/arts/…
At the Laundromat Project, Artists Are Ambassadors of Joy and Activism (Published 2022)

At the Laundromat Project, Artists Are Ambassadors of Joy and Activism (Published 2022)

A nonprofit that has been supporting community-based artistic ventures inaugurates its new home in Brooklyn.

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It's no longer okay to have an arts job with low compensation subsidized by love of art. The rebalancing is good and will completely reshape the landscape of live, recorded, in-person, and broadcast performance. nytimes.com/2022/07/06/theat…
When Paying Dues Doesn’t Pay the Rent, How Does the Theater Survive? (Published 2022)

When Paying Dues Doesn’t Pay the Rent, How Does the Theater Survive? (Published 2022)

Frank talk about salaries and the end of unpaid internships are positive steps, but the cost may be fewer opportunities to learn the ropes.

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Birthing people. Menstruators. TERFs. Gender critical. Anti-trans feminists. Gender essentialism. Trans. If you're curious / have questions, this article is a pretty good overview of the current conversation about gender identity and language. washingtonpost.com/arts-ente…
Bette Midler and Macy Gray upset trans advocates. Here’s why.

Bette Midler and Macy Gray upset trans advocates. Here’s why.

Both entertainers were trending on social media this week as transgender advocates and allies called out what they saw as transphobic remarks.

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"Close to half or more of U.S. adults say they are not likely to attend virtual activities...after the coronavirus pandemic is over." This is such a hard thing to predict. Better to think about is how folks are adapting to long-term covid volatility. crainsdetroit.com/coronaviru…
Many won't rely on virtual options after COVID: AP-NORC poll

Many won't rely on virtual options after COVID: AP-NORC poll

Many Americans don't expect to rely on the digital services that became commonplace during the pandemic after COVID-19 subsides, according to a new poll.

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One more reason to love @zingermans: actual working bike pumps for emergency tire deflation fix. Relief after two failed city pumps, though now being enchanted by smells of sandwiches. cc @common_cycle
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Eating 7 hot dogs per minute. I just don’t understand. Joey Chestnut wins the holiday…again, for the 15th time.
Doing holiday basement cleaning & just found this article from Tallahassee’s newspaper that my parents saved about my great-uncle Horace hosting his annual 4th of July cookout. The menu: collards w/ turkey legs, mac & cheese, potato salad, smoked chicken, fried mullet & catfish.
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Solid program here. I'm excited to see my pal @treafisher and the folks at @JohnBrownLives in Lake Placid on this list too!!
Creatives Rebuild New York (@ArtsCRNY) profile pictureCreatives Rebuild New York@ArtsCRNY30 Jun 2022
Today, @ArtsCRNY announced its Artist Employment Program recipients, a dynamic group of 98 collaborations involving 300 artists employed by community-based organizations, municipalities, and tribal governments across New York State. Please join us in congratulating them!
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Just last night for dinner I had a fried chicken sandwich with maple-sriracha sauce and chips with plain sriracha dipping sauce. This news ain't good. nytimes.com/2022/06/22/busin…
Sriracha Shortage Is Taking Some Spice Out of Life (Published 2022)

Sriracha Shortage Is Taking Some Spice Out of Life (Published 2022)

An abysmal spring harvest of Mexican chiles caused an “unprecedented shortage” of Asian hot sauces, a California-based producer said.

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I just learned that pancake mix and waffle mix are the same. 🤯
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Going to bed tonight still feeling shook by today’s Wordle (364 6/6). ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ 🟨⬛⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 ⬛🟩⬛⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
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Today was wonderful. Jackhammers. Concrete mixers. Backhoes. Just an amazing day for a fella werkin at home in a city.
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Michiganders, if you're looking to grow your leadership skills check this out. michiganbusiness.org/industr… From a past participant: "Of all of the seminars, trainings, and other retreats I have attended in my life, this is one of the most lovely and valuable I have ever experienced."

Rising Leaders

Rising Leaders is a rigorous and highly interactive personal development initiative committed to the advancement of Michigan's arts leaders.

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Just after the New York Times raves about this new book about the national anthem...I get to publicly interview the author, Mark Clague...who according to the Times "knows everything about 'The Star-Spangled Banner,' including how you feel about it." nytimes.com/2022/06/14/books…
Our Flag Was Still There (Published 2022)

Our Flag Was Still There (Published 2022)

In his comprehensive study of the national anthem, a historian and musicologist examines our complicated relationship to a famously challenging song.

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Join me and @usmusicscholar Friday for the book event (free) about the history and future of the anthem, hosted by @LiteratiBkstore and @aadl: literatibookstore.com/event/…
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We are so excited to release our report on digital strategy in the COVID era, commissioned by Wyncote Foundation! ListenLearnConnect.org We’ll be tweeting abt this all week. @8bridgeswork
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This hightened risk comes at a time, in the arts at least, when digital creativity & digital arts audience engagement are surging. For orgs/artists used to holding together their artistic practices w/ duct tape, paying regularly for new tech is difficult. crainsdetroit.com/nonprofit/…

Nonprofits rarely have funds for tech updates. It's putting them at risk.

Nonprofits, which hold highly confidential identifying, health and payment information for employees, clients and donors, are often among the most vulnerable to cyberattacks, experts say.

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To further highlight the exposure, tomorrow @8bridgeswork @GIArts @MediaFunders host a session on pandemic-era shifts to digital programming via a newly commissioned study by the Wyncote Foundation (it features Metro Detroit orgs too). Worth tuning into! mediaimpactfunders.org/event…

Listen, Learn, Connect: Cultural Organizations and Digital Strategy in the COVID-19 Era | Media...

Join Media Impact Funders and Grantmakers in the Arts for a panel discussion on pandemic-era shifts to digital programming among arts and cultural organizations. This virtual conversation celebrates...

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