Arts Archives – The Statesman

The Stony Brook Film Festival will begin its virtual programming Sep. 10

Arts MoviesSeptember 4, 2020

In its twenty-fifth year, the Stony Brook University Film Festival will go completely online. The festival begins on Thursday, Sep. 10, and will run until Dec. 15.

Pharrell Williams and Jay-Z support and empower Black business owners with their new song and music video, “Entrepreneur”

Arts Culture MusicAugust 30, 2020August 31, 2020

Pharrell and Jay-Z’s new song “Entrepreneur,” produced by The Neptunes, stresses the importance of supporting Black-owned businesses and encourages aspiring Black entrepreneurs to take risks.

SBU students adjust to campus mask requirements

Arts COVID-19 Special Issue Special IssuesAugust 30, 2020September 2, 2020

As new campus policies insist on face masks to protect against the spread of COVID-19, Stony Brook University students share their thoughts on mandatory face masks.

Black and white selfies on social media bring awareness to violence against women

Culture Top StoryAugust 24, 2020August 24, 2020

The Stony Brook Press’ Falah Jalai and The Statesman’s Rabia Gursoy report on femicide in the countries of Turkey and India, highlighting how the new Instagram trend #ChallengeAccepted aims to increase awareness about violence against women.

Art and trauma meet in new virtual art gallery presented by the Charles B. Wang Center

ArtsAugust 23, 2020August 23, 2020

The Charles B. Wang Center unveils a new virtual exhibit, “Forgotten Faces: Visual Representation of Trauma and Mass Killings in Asia”

New episode of “Beyond the Expected” outlines SBU’s plan for the fall semester

ArtsAugust 23, 2020September 9, 2020

Stony Brook University Podcast, “Beyond the Expected” details the precautions that will be in place for the much anticipated return to campus.

Beyoncé Hands Next Generation the “Keys to the Kingdom” in New Film: Black is King

ArtsAugust 11, 2020

Beyoncé’s latest visual album, “Black is King,” debuted on Disney+ on July 31. The visual album showcases the vibrance and beauty of Black culture, Black identity and common experiences shared by members of the Black diaspora.

Michelle Obama unveils the first full episode of Spotify exclusive podcast

ArtsAugust 4, 2020

On Wednesday, July 29, Michelle Obama released the first full episode of her highly anticipated show, “The Michelle Obama Podcast”. The podcast is part of an exclusive deal between Spotify and the Obamas’ production company, Higher Ground.

Spike Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods” couldn’t have come at a better time

ArtsJune 29, 2020

Black fatherhood, mental health, racism and familial trauma are just a few of the topics discussed in the film. There is no one size fits all mold for the Black experience, but “Da 5 Bloods” is able to speak to the universal fight for freedom.

Digital fashion show from Congolese designer makes history

Arts FashionJune 1, 2020

The collection, inspired by Mvuemba’s African heritage, was presented using a 3D model format and viewed by about 10,000 fans.

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The Stony Brook Film Festival “Corners” Review

The Mulan adaptation is just a lackluster remake

“Artists for Nancy” will present artists and activists in panel discussion