Month: May 2021

Celebrating Asian Pacific American heritage this May took on special significance in light of what’s been filling the headlines over the past year.  Asian Americans like most minority immigrants to the United States paid and continue to pay a price for pursuing the American Dream.  Considered a model minority because education and personal accomplishment are …

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Through its production arm Chicago Artists Workshop (CAW), Eighth Blackbird has been providing local artists a platform to showcase their work by hosting live performance events.  Interrupted by the ongoing global pandemic, the ensemble adapted and resumed presenting performances in a live streaming format. Each of the streamed events featured since last Fall has highlighted …

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