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Explorations of the past and present

Published Winter 2020

The seven short stories in "The Office of Historical Corrections," Danielle Evans' latest collection, revolve around characters wrestling with the long shadows of the past. / Johns Hopkins Magazine

Detail of mural depicting Elijah E. Cumming's face and likeness

Tribute to an icon

Published Winter 2020

In October, the late Rep. Elijah Cummings was immortalized in this mural on the grounds of Union Baptist Church in West Baltimore. The project was realized by the church, its surrounding community, Baltimore graffiti writer Adam Stab, and the Johns Hopkins Billie Holiday Project for Liberation Arts. / Johns Hopkins Magazine

An artisan works with a nearly finished Panama hat

The man in the Panama hat

Published Winter 2020

Alum Brent Black brought a passion for nice things to an art form in need of saving. / Johns Hopkins Magazine

A life in dog years

Published Winter 2020

In her new memoir, writer and activist Jennifer Finney Boylan recalls her past through seven beloved canines. / Johns Hopkins Magazine

Untold fight for voting rights

Published Winter 2020

Relearning history is rarely as engrossing as it is in historian Martha S. Jones' book, 'Vanguard' / Johns Hopkins Magazine

Book cover of 'Something Something Morning'

Rhythmical creations

Published Winter 2020

Alum Chris Mason's newest poetry collection 'Something Something Morning' exists in a "realm of profound sincerity," writes reviewer Bret McCabe / Johns Hopkins Magazine

In search of identity

Published Winter 2020

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Greek tragedy helps frontline medical workers cope with COVID-19

Published Nov 16, 2020

Selected works explore feelings of abandonment, personal risk, deferred grief, and helplessness in project organized by Theater of War Productions, Berman Institute of Bioethics, and JHU Program in Arts, Humanities & Health