Muslims in Orange County Adjust Eid Traditions to Adapt to the Coronavirus Pandemic
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The coronavirus will not stop Eid al-Adha celebrations in Orange County but it will change how those celebrations take place.
Renaming Historic Sites Continues to Ignite Debate in Orange County
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Two institutions have already dropped or changed their names in the last few weeks, due to controversial namesakes. Who’s next?
Orange County Offers Creative Alternatives to Fourth of July Celebrations Amid Coronavirus
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The pandemic has sparked considerable creativity as many people have been finding new ways to celebrate with drive-throughs and virtual gatherings.
Santa Ana Arts Collective, a New Community for Artists, is Ready for Occupancy
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Advocates for affordable housing in OC see the Santa Ana Arts Collective as an excellent example of addressing the needs of a specific population.
Black Student Union Members from Garden Grove High Find Their Voice and Purpose
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After re-activing the Black Student Union at Garden Grove High, the student founders have transferred their activism to the community.
Celebrating Juneteenth in the Midst of the Black Lives Matter Movement
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Juneteenth has yet to be recognized as a federal holiday, but this day is taking center stage as Black Lives Matter protests continue.
Virtual and In-Person Summer Events Pick Back Up as Orange County Slowly Re-Opens
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This summer will not be typical by any means. But arts and cultural organizations are doing their best to create virtual and in-person experiences to entertain.
Orange County’s Best-Kept Cultural Secret? It’s a Hotbed of Literary Talent
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A mere scratch of the OC skin reveals a teeming literary life underneath. Readings, conferences, panels, workshops and discussion groups take place regularly — or did before the pandemic drove us indoors.
Orange County Open Mics Go Online After Being Unplugged by the Coronavirus
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As of March 18, The Coollab Project’s live sessions have been postponed until further notice and organizers are instead using Instagram live.
OC Music Groups, Fans Acknowledge #blackouttuesday Trend on Instagram
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This trending hashtag is meant to encourage people to participate in a “blackout” for 24 hours, in support of Black Lives Matter.