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‘Blurring the Color Line’ focuses on Asian, Black relations in Augusta during Jim Crow

The relationships between Blacks and Whites during segregation is often studied, but a new documentary shows race relations as another group of people affected as well.  The film “Blurring the Color Line: Chinese in the Segregated South” highlights race relations between the Whites, Blacks and Chinese Americans in Augusta, Ga., during a pivotal time in […]

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Recording Academy’s new Chief DEI Officer wants to amplify underserved communities in the music industry

Nzinga “Zing” Shaw says that her new position is not just a job but a way of life. By Allison Joyner The organization that brings you the Grammys has hired Nzinga “Zing” Shaw as their new Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Officer.  The Recording Academy, which recognizes achievements in the music industry worldwide, began […]

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