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Ed Dwight’s Passion for Flight and Art

June 5, 2024 btwadmin 0

In 1963, Air Force pilot Ed Dwight hoped to become the first African American in space.  Dwight was not chosen, however, to be one of […]

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The Brazilian Dance Passinho Gains Recongnition

May 23, 2024 btwadmin 0

Passinho is a unique Brazilian dance style. It was created in the 2000s by young people in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas. Favelas are lower income […]

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The Father of Modern Surfing

May 23, 2024 btwadmin 0

As we celebrate the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community during the month of May, btw remembers the father of modern surfing. […]

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Lue Gim Gong: The Citrus Wizard

May 15, 2024 btwadmin 0

The next time you enjoy eating a sweet, juicy Valencia orange, think of Lue Gim Gong. In 1911, Lue Gim Gong created a new type […]

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Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 8, 2024 btwadmin 0

May is a month-long celebration of the cultures and contributions of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community. People from many diverse […]

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Examining Japan’s Population Decline

May 2, 2024 btwadmin 0

After World War II (1939-1945), many countries experienced a “baby boom.” As peace and stability returned to many post-war nations, people returned to work and […]

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Kugali Media Creates African Comics and More

April 10, 2024 btwadmin 0

Whether it’s on a printed page or a digital screen, comics are growing in popularity around the world.  American company Marvel Comics is a well-known […]

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Warmer Weather Brings Cherry Blossoms

April 3, 2024 btwadmin 0

The flowering cherry tree grows throughout the world in mild climates. In Japan, the tree is called sakura. It is planted as an ornamental tree […]

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Stolen Art Returned to Japan

March 28, 2024 btwadmin 0

A surprising discovery was made in 2023 in the attic of a Massachusetts home. While sorting through their late father’s belongings, the children of a […]

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Caitlin Clark Smashes the Records on Court and with the Crowd

March 20, 2024 btwadmin 0

Caitlin Clark, a senior with the University of Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team, has broken numerous records throughout her four-year career at the school. Not […]

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