by Karen Beach “A great nation deserves great art.” The motto of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) charges the United States with a burden of responsibility, not only to produce masterful works of painting, drama, photography, and music, but also to maintain its own integrity. When the nation falters in its support for the […]
A Nigerian’s Bittersweet Homecoming
by Kehinde Togun This summer, I visited Nigeria for the first time since moving to the United States at 11 years old. On a personal and developmental level, the experience was amazing. I had not seen my sister and most of my relatives since I left. I relished the time spent reacquainting myself with loved […]