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Michigan Advance's Allison Donahue talks with Cheyna Roth about the status of sex education in the state and what exactly the group opposes.

From film screenings to concerts, theater productions to a jazz festival, February brings a wide range of arts-inspired programs to campus — including a performance by Harlem-based hip hop duo ManKind Music Academy.

An arts and community youth outreach nonprofit released its 2022 report, outlining its successes over the past year and introducing new plans for 2023. 

The Emory community will gather to celebrate holidays in the coming weeks with musical programs, conversations and special religious services. Learn about the festivities.

The money is from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which has been allocated to Kent County.

November is full of arts-related events, including the Atlanta debut of NEA Jazz Master and Grammy Award–winner Maria Schneider leading her 18-member big band orchestra. Students, staff and community members are invited to enjoy all the programs, from plays to concerts to public readings.

With new leadership on board, organizational changes within Emory Libraries and the Michael C. Carlos Museum are intended to enhance and streamline internal work and create more capacity for public programs.

Eleven Atlanta-based artists — choreographers, an archivist, a stand-up comedian and more — are working with Emory faculty this semester to add a creative perspective to addressing social justice issues that surface within class conversations.

The Emory Arts calendar is packed with exciting events in October, including long-awaited performances by Urban Bush Women. Theater Emory and several student musical ensembles also will kick off their 2022-23 seasons throughout the month.

The Decatur Book Festival presented by Emory University returns to downtown Decatur on Saturday, Oct. 1, with in-person sessions and Emory-affiliated authors.