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A new exhibit at the Women’s Research Center on reproductive justice

(12/05/23 11:00am)

As you walk into the Women’s Research Center, a powerful exhibit entitled “Deeply Rooted: Faith in Reproductive Justice” captivates attention and brings empowering stories to light. The exhibit, curated by Caron Tabb, explores reproductive and menstrual justice in a post-Dobbs era. Following the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in June of 2022, artists created these works to demonstrate the need for menstrual equity.

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2023/12/a-new-exhibit-at-the-womens-research-center-on-reproductive-justice

Gloria Estefan: The epitome of strength and unity

(12/05/23 11:00am)

Gloria Estefan is a Cuban American woman who broke down boundaries and changed the music industry forever. Both her music and her story have deeply impacted me, inspiring me to give 100% of myself to both my art and everything else in my life. I have always been amazed with her ability to balance motherhood, a successful career, and the challenges that life has thrown her way; I aspire to one day hold some of these qualities myself.

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2023/12/gloria-estefan-the-epitome-of-strength-and-unity

Salman Toor: No Ordinary Love

(11/21/23 11:00am)

On the Nov. 16, 2023, the Rose Art Museum held the grand opening of its new exhibition, “No Ordinary Love,” a curation of works by Salman Toor. This exhibition represents a wave of exhibitions for the Rose as a continuation of an established theme for their exhibitions and collections. The Rose is seeking to uplift and raise the voices and works of intersectional artists, using both new and prior collections to challenge our perspectives on old concepts and preconceptions. Salman Toor, a queer Pakistani artist, exemplifies this intersectionality in his work by painting beautiful panels of maturing as a queer boy in Pakistani culture. Toor’s work can be seen in this exhibition, a living space organized by Dr. Gannit Ankori, the director and chief curator of the Rose Art Museum. The entire exhibit was curated by Asama Naeem, and Dorothy Wagner Wallis, Director of the Baltimore Museum of Art. Toor and Dr. Ankori both created a modern exhibition that recognizes the voices of queer people, Pakistanis, and queer Pakistanis. Throughout the exhibit, Toor’s voice is seen on the walls. The writing on the wall emphasizes the difficulties of sexuality, gender identity, gender expression, and cultural establishments. Those larger themes can be traced throughout his work, the exhibition guides you through each. Toor asks you to consider the feminine and the masculine the mother and the child; society and nature. His work forces the viewer into a voyeuristic perspective; you are an observer to the maturation of a man in conflict with his identities and his environment. Some examples of his art are shown to express these themes.

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2023/11/salman-toor-no-ordinary-love

MELA: Bhalobasha - Unified by Love

(11/21/23 11:00am)

The long awaited South Asian Student Association annual culture show, MELA, took place on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2023. The showcase — complete with dynamic dances, poetry, and musical performances — filled the audience’s hearts with self, communal, familial, and cultural love, which is right on par with this year’s theme “Bhalobasha: Unified Love.” The word Bhalobasha is a Bengali word that in essence means expressing love through language and actions. With deep roots in Bengali culture, Bhalobasha has informed people’s fundamental views of how to live, empathize, and love themselves and others. Through their showcase, SASA inspired the audience to embrace the meaning of Bhalobasha. 

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2023/11/mela-bhalobasha

Icons of the Past: Fabricated and Fashioned

(11/21/23 11:00am)

The exhibitions “Inventing Isabella” and “Fabiola Jean-Louis: Rewriting History” at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum both engage the audience in the many ways that art can change perception. Throughout history, art has been used to glorify, vilify, change, and create historical figures. Isabella Stewart Gardner (1840-1924) was an important pillar of the history of Boston, especially in the arts scene. Gardener was an art collector and philanthropist operating out of Boston with many international connections. 

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2023/11/icons-of-the-past-fabricated-and-fashioned

Diwali Recipe: Mohanthal

(11/14/23 5:33pm)

For as long as I can remember, Diwali celebrations have been taken very seriously in my Gujarati family. Diwali is not just the festival of lights; it is the biggest and most important holiday for Hindus. The festival symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. This holiday also marks the beginning of a new year for us, and families often make homemade sweets to celebrate with their loved ones. My family, like every other Indian family, loves to go overboard and makes a variety of sweets every year. However, mohanthal is one sweet that has always been a staple in our Diwali celebrations. Ever since I can remember, my grandma has always made it during Diwali, and it has remained a constant favorite of mine and my dad’s. Mohanthal is a gram flour-based traditional Gujarati sweet that is often flavored with a variety of saffron and nuts. This sweet always reminds me of the chaotic but exciting days leading up to Diwali where my family works together to bring our annual celebration to life. 

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2023/11/diwali-recipe-mohanthal

Candy Land

(11/14/23 11:00am)

 On Sunday, Nov. 12, Brandeis’ very own Adagio Dance Company presented their annual fall showcase. Filled with dances of all styles and skill levels, the showcase dazzled the audience, leaving them with a childlike wonder akin to what one would have meandering around a “Candy Land.” 

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2023/11/candy-land-brandeis

Taylor Swift's '1989 (Taylor's Version)' will never go out of style

(11/07/23 11:00am)

Taylor Swift just released her re-record of her album “1989,”  and as a major Taylor Swift fan, I was so excited to listen to 1989’s “From the Vault” tracks, which are brand new songs added to the original “1989” album. The first release of “1989” was released on Oct. 27, 2014 and the re-recorded version was released on Oct. 27, 2023. As many “Swifties” know, Swift started re-recording her songs so she would own her own work, meaning she would own the masters of the re-recorded songs. She has six albums that were originally owned by the recording company Big Machine. Swift has re-recorded “Fearless,” “Red,” “Speak Now,” and most recently “1989.” These re-recordings were a huge power move on Swift’s part, and I have a lot of respect for her as she continues to build her brand. She’s an incredible business woman, even though some people hate her — “haters gonna hate, hate, hate,” I suppose. With each re-recorded album, Swift adds brand new songs — From the Vault tracks — that she didn’t include in the original album. As the re-release of “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” approached, I couldn’t wait to hear the From the Vault tracks and they did not disappoint! As a disclaimer, I am not the type of Swiftie who obsessively scrolls through Twitter trying to find the most up to date conspiracy theories or updates. With that in mind I’m so excited to share my opinions and commentaries on the From the Vault tracks. 

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2023/11/taylor-swifts-1989-tv-will-never-go-out-of-style