The migration of blacks in North America through slavery became united. The population of blacks passed down a tradition of artist through art to native born citizens. The art tradition involved telling stories to each generation in black families. The black culture elevated by tradition created hope to determine their personal freedom to escape…

The work highlighted in this essay focuses on an ethnographic study of a group of African American women, members of Phenomenal Women, Incorporated, who come together not necessarily to read and write, but who, in their "sista space"--their club--often read and write when they come together. In this space, they promote self-help through reading…

The number of farmers in China has been more than 900 million since the mid 1990s. According to the China Villages Statistical Yearbook 2006, by the end of 2005 the number of farmers in China had reached 949.075 million, or 72.6 per cent of China's total population. The "three-dimensional rural issues" concerning agriculture, the…

When the nearest metropolis is hundreds of miles away, cultural enrichment is not always easy to come by. Arts programs have evolved to reflect the needs of such regions, providing a rich diet for culture-starved residents. Some colleges have created choirs or theater groups that welcome local participation, while others have developed elaborate…

Provides six questions for teachers to consider before celebrating holidays with their pupils in order to make each celebration a more meaningful learning experience. (BR)

Discusses the role of the teacher in providing children with the opportunity to celebrate holidays and special events in order to foster respect for differences and similarities in traditions. (BR)

Author discuss reasons for exploring holidays and for including holiday studies in early childhood programs. (NL)

This paper looks at community services in the junior college, particularly cultural affairs. The nature of the community must be defined before an effective program can be organized. The college can then determine the area of services to be offered. Cultural programs are considered to be those offering lectures, films, exhibits, theater, and so…

Describes experiment called Bonjour Seattle designed to build interest in a foreign people through a citywide program of cultural and commercial events. Program built bridges between education, business and government, between an ethnic group and a community, and between the Pacific Northwest and France. (Author/BK)

The cultural institutions of New York City are among the most valuable of the city's many resources. Its museums, libraries, historic sites, environmental centers, zoos, botanic gardens, and cultural centers provide a wealth of educational opportunities. To ensure that the resources and programs of these cultural institutions are made easily…

Neither a revolutionary artist nor a revolutionary work can exist in a vacuum, without far-reaching changes in the system of relations between men and art and without a revolution in cultural action as such. (Author)