The nonprofit a/perture cinema announced the inaugural recipient of the a/ward is Jeffrey “Smitty” Smith. The a/ward honors persons who are making or have made significant contributions to both Downtown and the arts.
The iconic words of Maya Angelou blared through the speakers at Bailey Park last Sunday afternoon as dozens of people came together to celebrate Angelou’s birthday and legacy.
Tuesday, March 15, was National Equal Pay Day. As President Biden rightfully noted in a White House proclamation, “Equal pay is a matter of justice, fairness, and dignity – it is about living up to our values and who we are as a Nation.”