Drums chased away unhealthy vitality and dancers gracefully moved throughout the stage, marking the beginning of the Chinese New Year on the Chicago Cultural Center Friday. “We want to bring awareness and appreciation to Chinese culture,” Julie Tiao Ma, president of the Chinese Fine Arts Society, stated. “We want to showcase local practitioners of Chinese art and how proud they are to keep their traditions alive in Chicago.”
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Black pharmacists closing cultural hole in well being care
SHILOH, Ill. — After a medical health insurance change pressured Bernard Macon to chop ties together with his black physician, he struggled to seek out one other African American doctor on-line. Then, he realized two well being advocates had been hiding in plain sight. At a close-by drugstore right here within the suburbs exterior of St. Louis, a pair of pharmacists grew to become the surprising allies of Macon and his spouse, Brandy. Much just like the Macons, the pharmacists had been energetic younger mother and father who had been married — and unapologetically black. Vincent and Lekeisha Williams, house owners of LV Health and Wellness Pharmacy, didn’t hesitate to assist when Brandy had a tough
Lyon unveil cultural plan to mark EURO 2016
The spotlight will be firmly on Lyon during UEFA EURO 2016, shining brightest for six matches held betwen 13 June and 6 July. The city is eager to make the most of it, announcing a full cultural programme for this year on Tuesday.As culture and sport are shared values of Lyon's identity, the city is planning a series of events to coincide with the competition. "We want this to not only be a popular sporting event but to give it a cultural dimension too," explained Lyon deputy mayor Georges Kénépékian.By the beginning of UEFA EURO 2016, most of the regular cultural events in Lyon will integrate football features. Three major exhibitions are also planned:1. ...