Yesterday, the opera broadcast was a collection of performances by Black artists throughout the Met’s history – as far back as 1952 (For perspective, Brown v. Board of Education was decided in 1954). There were some real rarities – both some voices and some arias I had never heard before, and even more I had not heard for decades (and then not in those roles.) It was exhilarating and humbling. I had not slept well … but I didn’t want to miss it and I’m so glad I didn’t.
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Good News Network – Sound Waves Convert Stem Cells Into Bone in Regenerative Breakthrough
Quote – In a new study, the RMIT research team showed stem cells treated with high-frequency sound waves turned into bone cells quickly and efficiently. Importantly, the treatment was effective on multiple types of cells including fat-derived stem cells, which are far less painful to extract from a patient.
Click through for more. This is not finalized but it certainly is hopeful.
Crooks and Liars – Resistance: Texas DAs Balk At Greg Abbott’s Anti-Trans Order
Quote – Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee made clear in a statement Tuesday that his office “will not participate in these bad faith political games” and will not be prosecuting any healthcare professionals or families referred by the DFPS.
Click through for details. This is awfully nice to see.
Black History – CPR – Interview: Denver historian recalls the impact U.S. presidents have had on Black Americans
Quote (spoiler) – Dukakis: Is there an American president that you think did the most to change life for Black people in this country or can you not name someone in particular? Scott: Without a doubt, it was LBJ. Johnson is the only president that directed most of his administration to try to right the wrongs that went against Black people all these years.
Click through for interview (you can also listen to it at this link). I’m almost out of month, and there is so much more to tell.
Food For Thought:
went and translated that zelensky selfie video from the streets of kyiv, just to know what he was actually saying in response to the russian reports that he had fled — so here it is for the rest of you, plus this music naturally felt right. enjoy. pic.twitter.com/JDLXtYAq5q
— Alex Kliment (@SaoSasha) February 25, 2022
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