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5 & why with Finnie Coleman

Khadijah Jacobs | April 30

The moments that define a generation and genre of music can be as simple as an awards ceremony or as big as a rising star. Finnie Coleman, associate professor of African American studies, taught Introduction to Hip-Hop Culture in fall 2014. The course focused on giving incoming freshmen a historical understanding of the elements of African American cultural production. He said these moments represent the evolution of hip-hop, which has recently culminated in Kendrick Lamar’s recent album “To Pimp a Butterfly.” These are Coleman’s top five moments in the evolution of hip-hop culture.

Renata Yazzie is crowned the new Miss Indian UNM 2015-16 by Melodie Cruz on Friday at Keller Hall. Yazzie serves as an ambassador for the Native american population within the University.

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Student crowned 2015 Miss Indian UNM

Khadijah Jacobs | April 21

Renata Yazzie said Native Americans will always be influenced by the diverse outside cultures in modern day America. It’s important to combine those cultures with traditional Native American cultures in order to keep it alive, she said. Yazzie won the 2015 Miss Indian UNM crown Friday night at Keller Hall. Onawa Lacy-Haynes, a law school alumna and Miss Indian World 2003, hosted the event.

A model walks down the runway during Saturdays Albuquerque Fashion Week Show in Albuquerque Convention Center. The second annual New Mexico Fashion Week Runway Show sought to promote local designers, businesses, manufacturers and other aspects of the fashion industry.

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Fashion Week show boost NM designers

Khadijah Jacobs | March 31

The second annual New Mexico Fashion Week Runway Show, held Saturday at the Albuquerque Convention Center, sought to recognize and promote local designers, businesses, manufacturers and other aspects of the fashion industry. Melissa Beasley, founder and executive director of Albuquerque Apparel Center, said she recognizes that there are a lot of creative people throughout New Mexico and wants to play a role in promoting those in the fashion industry.

Ballet instructor Bianca Juganaru leads a local ballet program that helps victims of traumas through a six-week course at the Maple Street Dance Space on Sunday afternoon. Juganaru is the owner of Bianca Lily Ballet and B Studio.

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Ballet course offered for healthier lifestyle

Khadijah Jacobs | March 25

Recovering from traumatic illnesses and injuries is not always an easy process, and one local ballet program is helping those who have survived such traumas through a six-week course in the artistry. Bianca Juganaru, dance instructor and owner of Bianca Lily Ballet & Studio B,said she teaches Intro to Ballet for Absolute Beginner Adults at Maple Street Dance Studio.

Deborah and Justin Coston watch as Mary Saunders forms a swan out of many intricate folds at the Explora Museum Wednesday Feb. 25, 2015. Saunders and Hollie Lovely, with funding from The Education Plan of New Mexico, put on writing workshops for K-3 children to kick start the students imaginative storytelling abilities.

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PBS puts spotlight on childhood literacy

Khadijah Jacobs | March 5

Getting kids to read can be an obstacle, but New Mexico PBS is tackling the challenge through writing workshops. The PBS Kids writing workshops, offered through the month of March, feature an appearance by a local children’s book author and teach the basic elements of creating and organizing a story. Hollie Lovely, PBS early childhood outreach coordinator, said she organizes the workshops to address literacy and reading proficiency in New Mexico.

5 & why with Finnie Coleman

Student crowned 2015 Miss Indian UNM

Fashion Week show boost NM designers

Ballet course offered for healthier lifestyle

PBS puts spotlight on childhood literacy

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