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Fight Against Mariner East and PennEast Pipelines Continue as Public Hearing Approaches

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Basement Poetry Presents: “In Case of a BLK PLANET” by kiki nicole

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Reflections on Civic Life and the Pandemic: Joe Lule on the Benefits of Parklets

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“Ebony’s Flaws:” A Poem by Corey Riotz

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New Bethany Ministries Takes on Covid-19

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“The American Dream:” A Poem by Milo Wilson

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Bradbury-Sullivan Queer Poetry Group Discusses Danez Smith’s “Don’t Call Us Dead”

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Black Words, Black Voices, Black Magic, Black Matters

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Hispanic Center of the Lehigh Valley Fights Pandemic: An Interview with Victoria Montero

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Touchstone Theatre Presents Songs of Hope and Resistance

Basement Poetry Presents: “The Freedom Dream” by kiki nicole

Arts & CultureSouthsiderJanuary 14, 20210

Let me compare myself to my black ass self: -Thiahera Nurse “The Freedom Dream” There is a queerness to my survival—I will live a long, Black life—Let me water my feet—In that, I grow storms—My hands reach out to meet me My throat opens in my throat—I wade in the wash of myselves—Compare that to…

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Black Words, Black Voices, Black Magic, Black Matters Live Poetry Event

Arts & CultureHannah ProvostJanuary 6, 20210

PC: Emma Ackermman On October 24th, Basement Poetry hosted a live poetry reading at Touchstone Theatre that Diedre Van Walters, the MC of the event, framed as a form of protest. As Van Walters put it at the start of the event, these artists and poets did not share their thoughts and experiences, their ways…

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Arts & CultureHannah ProvostDecember 30, 20200

Annual “Homecoming” Event, Festival Unbound

On October 2nd, Touchstone Theatre hosted their annual “Homecoming” event as part of Festival Unbound 2020. In some ways celebration, in…
Basement Poetry PresentsSouthsiderDecember 3, 20200

Basement Poetry Presents: “LifeTime” by Darius Foster

“LifeTime” Performance “LifeTime” Lyrics I’ve lived a couple lifetimes within my lifetime  Still surprised I’m in my right mind could wait…
Arts & CultureHannah ProvostNovember 5, 20200

A Brief History of Police Brutality: A Workshop by Linda Wiggins-Chavis

This summer Bethlehem Area Public Library (BAPL) hosted a variety of anti-racist educational programing to bring depth and specificity to Bethlehem’s…
Recreation & EnvironmentHannah ProvostOctober 27, 20200

Bethlehem Seeks Community Response to Climate Action Plan

The City of Bethlehem and consultant WSP are actively constructing the Bethlehem Climate Action Plan (CAP), and currently are seeking community…
Arts & CultureHannah ProvostOctober 22, 20200

Radical Freedom: Poets on the Life and Work of H.D.

H.D. and her poignant poetry continue to have wide resonance with readers around the world as well as a unique influence…
Arts & CultureSouthsiderOctober 20, 20200

Basement Poetry Presents: “Embracing My Melanin” By Nasheera Brown

“Embracing My Melanin” Spoken Word Performance: “Embracing My Melanin” Lyrics The Black beauty my mother created, The melanin that flows through…
Arts & CultureHannah ProvostOctober 14, 20200

Banana Factory Presents the Annual Resident Artists’ Exhibition

*Featured photo: “Darth Vase #1”– Deborah Slahta (ceramic and raku fired vase) Each year, the Banana Factory features an exhibit to…
Local HistoryHannah ProvostSeptember 30, 20200

Women of Bethlehem Steel: Spotlight on Myrna Rivera by Hannah Provost

Myrna Rivera was born in Puerto Rico, but considers herself a native of Bethlehem, PA. At six months old, her mother…

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