by kitchensisters | Jan 15, 2020 | The Keepers
The Archive House, The Listening House, The Stony Island Arts Bank, The Dorchester Projects… Theaster Gates is a keeper of Greater Grand Crossing, his neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. He first encountered creativity in the music of Black churches on...
by kitchensisters | Jan 13, 2020 | The Keepers
#KeeperoftheDay Trump’s threats to Iranian cultural sites disrespect our human heritage. Culture is what makes lives meaningful, and protecting it is one of the acknowledged limits to armed conflict. -William D Adams, in the Portland Press...
by kitchensisters | Jan 8, 2020 | The Keepers
Strong stories are ahead in 2020, full of humanity, heart and vision as we launch a new series — stories of youth activists and visionaries from around the world. We thank you for helping us turn our microphone in their direction. The Keepers also continues into 2020....
by kitchensisters | Dec 10, 2019 | Podcast, The Keepers
“Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain’t goin’ away.” — Elvis Presley Dear Friends, Greetings as the year turns. We write to wish you well and to ask for your support for a new year of strong stories — stories full of heart,...
by kitchensisters | Dec 9, 2019 | The Keepers
The films of Martin Scorsese are astounding. As are his efforts to preserve and save the history and heritage of American cinema through The Film Foundation, a nonprofit he founded in 1990 along with Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and half a...
by kitchensisters | Dec 3, 2019 | The Keepers
Dear All, Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, Goodfellas… to name but a few. The films of Martin Scorsese are astounding. As are his efforts to preserve the history and heritage of American cinema and through his trailblazing Film Foundation, nearing its 30th year. Martin...
