AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoIndigenous Heritage: Indigenous Peoples’ Day brought renewed attention to Native history and living traditions. In Montana, the first Neighboring Nations Indigenous Arts and Culture Festival featured teepees, music and food, while a former New York mayor helped secure the historic Ward House for a future Lenape cultural center. Campus Safety: UNM students, staff and community members marched against campus rape culture after a former Cornell student filed a lawsuit alleging assault by seven fraternity members; speakers also explained confidential reporting options. Art History: Two rare 1835 portraits by pioneering Louisiana artist Julien Hudson are now on free display in New Orleans, offering a glimpse of free people of color before the Civil War. Global Pop: BTS drew about 155,000 fans to three sold-out Lima concerts, its first in Peru, as the city welcomed the group with public celebrations. Food Traditions: A new cookbook marking Blue Plate Mayonnaise’s centennial gathers more than 100 recipes and stories celebrating Gulf South foodways. Arts Access: Oregon awarded more than $1.3 million to 317 arts and culture organizations for local programs.
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