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Actress Iris Peynado appears in Fred Kuwornu's "Blaxploitation."  PHOTO COURTESY FRED KUWORNU

Documentary explores black representation in Italian film

By Hannah Edelman October 10, 2017

“Blaxploitation” is the assignment of people of color to stereotyped roles, most specifically in cinema. Although it’s a term coined in the early 1970s United States, the issue isn’t exclusive...

Model and entrepreneur Noor Neelofa Mohd Noor speaks Tuesday afternoon at the Impact Stage. PHOTO BY JENNI TODD/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

‘Imagination is key’ when faced with oppression

By Jenni Todd October 5, 2017

Beneath lettering that reads “Liberty and union now and forever,” speakers who presented on the Impact Stage of Forbes Under 30 Summit meditated both on society’s current state and their hopes...

Active Minds at Boston University hosts Send Silence Packing Sept. 28 at the BU Beach to raise awareness of college suicide. PHOTO BY LILLIAN LI/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

‘Send Silence Packing’ exhibit brings suicide awarness to BU

By Julia Maruca October 5, 2017

One thousand colorful school backpacks lay in the grass of the Boston University Beach as students and faculty walked to class. Each backpack symbolized a college life that is cut short every year...

Empowerment League and Voices host their first Empower Hour Monday night at the George Sherman Union to discuss healthcare and human rights. PHOTO COURTESY HAILEY BRANCHFORD

Empower Hour series ignites discussion on human rights, health care

By Diana Leane October 4, 2017

In light of the recent non-renewal of the Children’s Health Insurance Program and failed attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act that would leave up to 32 million more Americans uninsured, three...

Ten films are screened at the College of Communication over a course of three days as part of the 2017 Brazilian Free Spirit Film Festival. PHOTO BY JESSICA RICHARDSON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Festival aims to promote Brazilian films, culture in Boston community

By Hannah Edelman October 4, 2017

In Brazil — a country rich with culture and art — issues of creating and supporting filmmakers have arisen. However, the country's largest film festival is working to change that. Mostra do...

Femmechanics, a cycling group inclusive of cisgender, transgender and non-binary bikers in Boston, hosts a workshop aimed at teaching cyclists basic bike mechanics. PHOTO COURTESY STACEY LANTZ

Local LGBTQ+ cycling group aims for equality, inclusivity

By Rachel Silberman September 27, 2017

Creating a safe space for minority gender populations is as easy as riding a bike — literally. Cycling group Femmechanics gathers femme, transgender, women and non-binary bikers across Boston...

Participators of the Clif Bar and Runstreet Boston Art Run ran past this mural in Chinatown on Sept. 21. PHOTO BY VIOLET GIDDINGS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Art Run merges recreation, importance of local art within cities

By Tyla Pink September 27, 2017

Running and visual arts are seen as being on different playing fields — one valuing endurance and the other valuing creativity. Over the weekend, however, the two came together. The first annual...

Boston Photography Workshops host the opening night for the Student Showcase on Sept. 21 on Newbury Street featuring artwork from over 30 student photographers. PHOTO COURTESY REANNA MARTH

Student photographers share work at first Boston Photography Workshops Student Showcase

By Kiran Kishor Galani September 26, 2017

The Boston Photography Workshops held its first student showcase on Thursday to display the skills the photographers had learned over the course of their time at the studio. The photography group is...

Brittany Bertrand, attendee of Milk Street's cooking class “Less, but Better: Fewer Ingredients, More Impact,” uses a mixer Wednesday night while learning how to prioritize cooking healthy meals on a budget. PHOTO BY JENNA MANTO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Interactive cooking class demonstrates importance of maximizing ingredients

By Rachel Silberman September 20, 2017

In a Milk Street cooking class on Wednesday, those in attendance were taught the importance of maximizing the essential ingredients of a recipe — something most college students who are strapped...

Sara Franks-Allen, Valerie Sacchetti, Elise Sacchetti, and Erin McGrath at LadiesCon 2017 at the Armory in Somerville Sept. 16. PHOTO COURTESY IMBROGNA PHOTO AND DESIGN

Community group Ladies of Comicazi promote, celebrate women’s voice in pop culture

By Sara Frazier September 20, 2017

Human resources representatives and program directors by day, comic book critics by night: The Ladies of Comicazi devote most of their free time to consuming pop culture and promoting women who create. The...

Selina Fillinger’s play “Faceless,” featuring Aina Adler and Ashley Risteen, runs at Boston Center for the Arts from Sept. 15 to Oct. 7. PHOTO COURTESY RICHARD HALL AND SILVERLINE IMAGES

“Faceless” comments on identity politics, Muslim women in age of Trump

By Tyla Pink September 19, 2017

In the wake of recent events that have caused an increase in Islamophobia and this year’s proposed Muslim ban by the Trump administration, artists across mediums have found various ways to express...

Abstract artist Claire Ashley exhibits "(((CRZ.F.4NRS.AAK)))" at Boston University’s 808 Gallery from this Friday to Dec. 3. PHOTO BY SYDNEY MAES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Inflatable art creates larger-than-life presence at BU’s 808 Gallery

By Tyla Pink September 14, 2017

With its columns, polished checkered floors and ornate wall decorations, BU’s 808 Gallery has become a host to a wide diversity of art pieces. A group of colorful, inflatable sculptures have recently...

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