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The Illharmonic Orchestra's performances blend hip-hop lyricism with classical instrumentation, and feature all-Black musical ensembles. The group's leaders speak with NPR's Juana Summers about how they build community around their high-energy performances and represent musicians and audiences in spaces where they may have not traditionally felt welcomed.
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Audrey Beloit
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Jay Shanle, DSI - Downtown Springfield Inc. Launching New Beautification (or 'Artification') Initiatives. Tiny art, Mural art, Pop-Up art. Part of Jay's vision and updates for Downtown Springfield.
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Keith French (Fermilab)
Illinois is trying to move the quantum starting line by introducing the subject to students earlier and emphasizing that the field needs workers beyond physics and engineering – although those skills will continue to be highly sought after. That educational effort is backed by an ambitious public investment.
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Julie Grieve
Gracie Abrams, one of today's biggest new singer-songwriters, has polarized critics with her confessional writing and A-list upbringing. Why do people care so much that she is taking up space?
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