New worlds unfold in stories of tradition and hometown pride. You Can’t Stop Spirit centers the Baby Doll Mardi Gras masking tradition: a group of self-liberated Black women who created an alternative social space where they are encouraged to be free. In Coming Home, Palestinian-American dancers use traditional Dabka to connect with their homeland.
An academic beacon for Black children on Chicago’s South Side battles gentrification.
Three stories about care and connection.
A modern contemplation on the generational divide.
