Project NIA's Meaning of Chiraq project is collecting 100 word submissions, visual submissions, audio submissions are being collected through September 30th so if any of your students want to contribute they are welcome

 http://chiraqmeanings.tumblr.com/post/91424061384/call-for-submissions

Miriam Kaba is hoping to include selected submissions in a publication that will be released at a special event on November 5 from 6 to 8 pm at the Sullivan Galleries at the School of the Art Institute.

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Donations for Fergusen

Drop off at 4501 N Clarendon c/o Kuumba Lynx

baby wipes

hand sanitizer

 laundry soap

dish soap

electronics ( chords outlets lap tops ipads etc)

wi fi box

cell phones

radios etc