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No justice #knowjustice #knowpeace #peace #justice #equality #mctyndall #bumperstickers (at San Francisco, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBBisRJleI4/?igshid=36y7q5fhuuiz

[julesjoyce]

#KNOWJUSTICE: Manifesto by ArtForce Iowa at Polk County Heritage Gallery May 4 - June 1

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week of 5/7

via Yayoi Kusama, All the Eternal Love I Have for the Pumpkins, 2016, Wood.

Polka Dot Party // Des Moines Art Center 

STREET PARTY – 15th Street near the Pappajohn Sculpture Park Dust off your favorite polka dot attire to listen to live music from the The Punching Pandas and admire the newly installed "Pumpkin (L)." Participate in hands-on art activities for guests of all ages, and learn about Kusama's sculpture with on-the-spot tours. Grab a drink at the cash bar and sample some of Des Moines' finest food truck eats. COCKTAIL PARTY – Des Moines Art Center Head to the Art Center for an unexpectedly dotty cocktail party in the lobby and courtyard. Feast on round light bites and enjoy hosted beer and wine, provided by The Tangerine Food Company. Enjoy live music by Courtney Krause, and tour the Yayoi Kusuama exhibition in the Blank One Gallery and wander the museum.

A shuttle will run continuously between the events. This event is free and open to the public.

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tuesday 6 PM Drink and Draw, DG’s Taphouse, 

thursday 5:30 PM #KnowJustice Manifesto Opening Night Reception, Polk County Heritage Gallery

friday 6PM Yayoi Kusama Polka Dot Party, Des Moines Art Center

sunday 4PM Jennifer Drinkwater: 168 Hours, Prairie Lights Cafe

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**Call For Entries - Iowa Exhibited 33, Juried Exhibition Deadline May 18**

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**Request: Leslie Hall Portraits Needed by May 24**

Arts/Industry Residency Deadline May 31

The Film Lounge: Calling Iowa Artists & Filmmakers Deadline June 1

Agriculture Art Exhibition Deadline June 1

2018 IOWA STATE FAIR FINE ART EXHIBITION Deadline June 8

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[misslissaknows]

When will they legalize ‘Being Black’? #RIPStephonClark #kNOwJustice #kNOwPeace #StopKillingUs #BLACKlivesMatter ✊🏿 #TheDailykNews 📰

[misslissaknows]

Soooooooooo we're suppose to REALLY accept this BS bust as an accurate representation of Queen Nefertiti? Get the entire f*ck outta here! The whitewashing of OUR history has to stop 😒 #kNOwJustice #kNOwPeace #BLACKHISTORYisAMERICANHISTORY #TheDailykNews #MissLissaKnows 🌍

[misslissaknows]

Former South Carolina police officer Michael Slager was sentenced to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting Scott, an unarmed black man. Michael Slager shot and killed Walter Scott on April 4, 2015, while Slager was an officer with the North Charleston Police Department. Michael Slager claimed self-defense, but witness cellphone video that surfaced shortly after the encounter showed the officer fatally shooting Walter Scott in the back as he ran away. He was fired from the force after the shooting. Slager’s father, mother, sister and wife also spoke to the judge, begging for a lighter sentence. They talked about how Slager led a life of service and how upset they were after the shooting. Michael Slager's wife, Jamie Slager, told the judge, “He had to make a decision in a split second. I couldn’t imagine having to make a decision that fast.” The judge's decision comes after Michael Slager, who is white, pleaded guilty to a federal civil rights offense. Michael Slager was charged in South Carolina with murder and pleaded not guilty. During the state murder trial, Michael Slager's attorney said his client shot Walter Scott because he was in fear for his life. In 2016, the case ended in a mistrial. The state retrial and federal trial were expected to take place this year, but instead, in May Michael Slager pleaded guilty to violating Walter Scott's civil rights in federal court, ending the federal case against him and also resolving the state charges that were pending after the mistrial. Before hearing his sentence in federal court, Michael Slager called each family member out by name and apologized, thanking them for forgiving him. “I wish this never would have happened," he said. “I wish I could go back to the day and change the events, but I can’t.” At a news conference after the sentencing, Rodney Scott said his family is "pleased." "We got justice," he said. (Courtesy of @bbcnews) ____________________________ #kNOwJustice #kNOwPeace #MissLissaKnows #TheDailykNews 📰

[misslissaknows]

Only in Amerikkka 😒 #kNOwJustice #kNOwPeace #TheDailykNews 📰

[misslissaknows]

Mrs. West is using her platform and lawyers to speak out against the injustices #CyntoiaBrown is facing. Click👉🏾 #kNOwPolitics for backstory #kNOwJustice #kNOwPeace #TheDailykNews 📰