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On Wednesday, March 8, magical realist author Carmen Tafolla will present a one-woman show, "My Heart Speaks a Different Language," at the College of Southern Idaho's Fine Arts Center. The performance has been seen by audiences throughout the United States and in England, Spain, Germany, Mexico and Canada. According to an article in the Twin Falls, ID Times-News: "In her stage presentation, she appears as bag lady, a first grader, a college student, a retired soldier, an outspoken black janitor and other characters. Each portrayal emphasizes in its own way the strength and beauty of the individual and cultural diversity." The performance begins at 7 pm.

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On Thursday, March 23, Gloria Anzaldua will be the featured subject of an ongoing program on KHSU-FM 90.5 and KHSR-FM 91.9 (broadcast in and around Eureka, CA) entitled "The Mirrors of Metis, a collaboration between KHSU, Humboldt State University and the community. Meant to educate radio listeners about the important contributions of diverse women throughout the world, the program recently trained the spotlight on Toni Morrison. For more info

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And speaking of Toni Morrison, work inspired by her novel, Beloved, is included among a variety of creative efforts from Miami Beach High School students which comprise the "Avant Garden: An African-American Slave Garden." Locally, the Center for Emerging Art provided the art supplies and the research to teach the children about African American slave gardens. The Beloved piece, an acrylic painted by 17-year-old Leila Ali, depicts the love between slaves and their families. Recently, the exhibit was displayed by the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens, which plans to incorporate a slave garden among its themed gardens. For more info