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The Commons Crit: The Golden Moment of Poet Johnny Lee Chapman, III
It's clear that Chapman has accepted the charge of the true artist: to create art that makes us hear, makes us feel, and, above all, makes us see. Read more
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The Commons Crit: Eternal the M.C. Dreams of a Humanitarian Revolution
“At age eleven, I was watching Spike Lee’s film 'Malcolm X,'" Eshod Howard says. "I was so entranced that [it] was the only movie I watched every night for a whole summer." Read more
The Commons Crit: How Theater, Singing, and Spoken Word Poetry Allow Ayanna Albertson to Tap into her Black Girl Magic
Personal testimonies based on first-hand experiences inspire the artist. Read more
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The Commons Crit: How Anthony “Ay-Jaye” Nelson Finds Victory and Healing Through Movement
The crux of the matter, as Nelson puts it: “Be where you are in the moment and ground yourself in it.” Read more
Welcome to the Commons 20/21: A Space for Imagined Futures
The Commons Crit is a collaboration between the INDY and Carolina Performing Arts’ residency program and digital performance festival, The Commons. Read more
