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News Release In April 1957, photographer Jerry Dantzic had an assignment from Decca Records to photograph Billie Holiday during a weeklong run of performances at the Newark, N.J., nightclub, Sugar Hill. What unfolded was an unexpected and intimate journey into her private and public worlds. His photos comprise the largest collection of images from any single Billie Holiday club engagement. “Billie Holiday at Sugar Hill: Photographs by Jerry Dantzic” presents over 50 remarkable images of the jazz icon that challenge the tragic narrative that frequently defines her. The exhibition will be on view at the Woody Guthrie Center beginning Oct. 11, 2023.
Read moreWhen your planned future is no longer your reality, and the fear of your new reality is staring you in the face, what do you do? When plans of growing old together are no longer possible. When plans to bring home that baby in the newly decorated room are no longer a beautiful idea. When plans for that anniversary celebration dinner are no longer a reality. When plans to decorate the new townhome are foolish now. When plans to co-partner the new business are destroyed. When plans for the graduation and college-bound party are dissolved before our eyes. When plans to build the retirement lake home are no longer a smart idea. When plans for the dream vacation are no longer a pleasant thought.
Read moreSocial Security is committed to reducing barriers and ensuring people who are eligible for our benefits receive them. We provide income security for the diverse populations we serve. This includes people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families.
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Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) seeking answers on the coordination between federal law enforcement agencies to stop the flow of deadly drugs coming across the US-Mexico border.
Read moreU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small this week announced that USDA is expanding access to health care for more than 5 million people living in 39 states and Puerto Rico as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
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In response to the demand for engineers, the Gallogly College of Engineering at the University of Oklahoma recently welcomed high school students to grow their interest in engineering. Known as Engineering Days, the college hosted over 200 students during an 11-day event in June.
Read moreAging is an inevitable component of life. Young children often cannot wait until they get older because of the freedoms that seemingly come with being more mature. On the flip side, adults often wish they were young again. Time waits for no person, and with aging comes many changes, many of which manifest physically.
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