Israeli banks are planning to end services to Palestinian banks in the West Bank. They are the only means by which Palestinians in the West Bank can receive and transfer money internationally, and they also provide the system through which many Palestinians are paid. This is a disaster in the making.
Israeli banks have informed their Palestinian counterparts that they intend to end critical banking services within weeks, Israeli and Pales
i've been asked where/how to find early-mid 20th century images of black people to reference when drawing/writing/whatever, so i figured i'd link to my own personal resource anyone is welcome to utilize! :)
with over 900 pins and counting, this pinterest board focuses entirely on black style from the 1800s - 1970s. it’s been harder than ever to research historical fashion without running into AI, misinformation, and flat out mislabeling of different eras, so i’ve done my best to represent each period as accurately as i can.
i’ve included sections for non-caricatured art and illustration, print media, music, entertainment, styling tools, and ads. there are also sections for period pieces and more modern takes on vintage style. i did not add the 80s and 90s because there's already a wealth of imagery and information about those decades, but maybe one day :)
*NOTE: i am not a professional archivist or historian! just a black american passionate about my history. as such, this board is heavily centered on black americans and afro-caribbeans, although there are photos from across the diaspora, including africa and the UK.
*additionally: pins on pinterest come from all over and may not always have the correct information, depending on who uploaded it. while i’ve taken great lengths to research undated photos, some categorized pins are educated guesses based on the hair, fashion, or photography style of the photo. uncategorized pins are photos i can’t confidently connect to a specific decade without potentially mislabeling.
with this in mind, this board acts as a handy visual guide, but should be used in addition to your own research. happy researching! 🖤
This unusual 1981 home in Loveland, CO is a faithful interpretation of Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic Jacobs II Solar-Hemicycle, designed by David Eric Calvin. Built into the hillside for passive solar energy, it has 2bds, 5ba, 4,136sqft, $2.75m.
The home's signature "compression and release" entry.
Entrance foyer opens to the main living area.
Look at these stairs. Tiles, rocks, and a waterfall/fountain.
Look at this wall. isn't it interesting? It looks like it was once a fireplace, but it's hard to tell, b/c there's a modern free-standing fireplace on a stone platform. The rocks look like stairs and there's a glass insert in the opening.
What a cozy nook. Love the blue fireplace and the built-in seating.
Along the side there's more living room seating.
The kitchen is next to the living room area.
Very cool kitchen. Love the color of the island, and look at how many chairs fit around it.
Kitchen details. It looks brand new, it's so well-cared for.
Then, along this area beyond the kitchen, there's the formal dining area, and it has doors to the patio. It also has a built-in cabinet and a recessed wall.
Very nice. I don't usually care for beamed ceilings, but these are modern looking.
The chandelier looks kind of medieval.
On the far wall of the dining area, there's this built-in sideboard with a gorgeous gold brick wall.
Look at how the floor boards curve.
This is crazy. There's a hot tub and sitting area, like being at a resort.
And, there's also this round sunroom that opens to a patio. I wasn't happy b/c they don't show the bedrooms, and I looked for other photos but there weren't any. So, I dug deeper and this is what I found: They usually aren't featured in photographs because the sleeping areas, true to Frank Lloyd Wright's original Jacobs II "Solar-Hemicycle" blueprint, are an open loft or mezzanine that overlooks the main ground-floor living space. This creates an open-plan layout lacking traditional closed walls, which impacts privacy and often makes them less photogenic than the dramatic main gathering areas.
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