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David Dunlap: Documenting Buildings and Lives

Posted by on Jun 1, 2025 in Home-Slider, Interviews, Literary Arts, Photography, Visual Arts | Comments Off on David Dunlap: Documenting Buildings and Lives

David Dunlap: Documenting Buildings and Lives

DAVID W. DUNLAP is a journalist who worked as a reporter for the New York Times for 40+ years. He wrote a regular column, “Building Blocks,” that looked at the New York metropolitan area through its architecture, infrastructure, spaces, and places. Dunlap has also been documenting the history of Provincetown, Massachusetts, through its architecture, on the website “Building Provincetown,” and in his book on this topic, “Building Provincetown,” (Provincetown Arts Press — 2015, 2021, 2024).

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Celebrating Juneteenth 2025

Posted by on May 30, 2025 in Home-Slider, Interviews, Literary Arts, Performing Arts, Visual Arts | Comments Off on Celebrating Juneteenth 2025

Celebrating Juneteenth 2025

In celebration of JUNETEENTH 2025, we have curated a group of video interviews from the ArtSpeak archives with prominent people in the arts.

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Andrew Meyer: M Is for Mentor

Posted by on May 25, 2025 in Home-Slider, Interviews, Literary Arts, Performing Arts | Comments Off on Andrew Meyer: M Is for Mentor

Andrew Meyer:  M Is for Mentor

ANDREW H. MEYER (b.1948) has served as an entertainment industry executive, film producer, and educator. He has been the President of Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss’ A&M Films, Robert Redford’s Wildwood Productions, and Norman Lear’s Act All Productions. His films include “The Breakfast Club,” Fried Green Tomatoes,” and “Birdy.” Meyer’s memoir, “Walking in the Fast Lane,” was published in 2024.

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Ace Reporter Arnold Markowitz

Posted by on May 11, 2025 in Interviews, Literary Arts | Comments Off on Ace Reporter Arnold Markowitz

Ace Reporter Arnold Markowitz

ARNOLD MARKOWITZ has been a reporter since 1960 — 34 years with the Miami Herald. He retired from the Miami Herald in 2001, and currently writes a fishing column for the Waterfront Times.

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Juliet Romeo: Filmmaker, Journalist, Activist

Posted by on Apr 13, 2025 in Interviews, Literary Arts, Performing Arts | Comments Off on Juliet Romeo: Filmmaker, Journalist, Activist

Juliet Romeo:  Filmmaker, Journalist, Activist

JULIET ROMEO is an award-winning writer and director known for her dedication to bold, authentic storytelling. A Brooklyn-born Trinidadian filmmaker based in South Florida, she brings her lived experiences as a disabled Caribbean woman into her work, creating narratives that explore identity, resilience, and social justice.

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The Kaimiloa Project

Posted by on Apr 12, 2025 in Interviews, Literary Arts | Comments Off on The Kaimiloa Project

The Kaimiloa Project

CESAR A. BECERRA is a South Florida historian who’s taken part in chronicling and sharing the stories of the region for two decades. He is now engaged in writing the epic tale of the 230-foot SS Kaimiloa that plied the South Seas one hundred years ago. BEATRICE A. BRICKELL is engaged with tales of Miami and old Florida learned from her Kellum and Brickell family

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Patrick Kennedy + Stephen Fried: Profiles in Mental Health Courage

Posted by on Mar 30, 2025 in Interviews, Literary Arts | Comments Off on Patrick Kennedy + Stephen Fried: Profiles in Mental Health Courage

Patrick Kennedy + Stephen Fried:  Profiles in Mental Health Courage

PATRICK JOSEPH KENNEDY II (b.1967) is a retired politician and mental health advocate. STEPHEN FRIED is an investigative journalist, non-fiction author, and lecturer who teaches at Columbia University and the University of Pennsylvania.

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David Lawrence Jr. — Always Informed

Posted by on Feb 24, 2025 in Interviews, Literary Arts | Comments Off on David Lawrence Jr. — Always Informed

David Lawrence Jr. — Always Informed

DAVID LAWRENCE JR.  (b. 1942) retired in 1999 as publisher of The Miami Herald to work in the area of early childhood development and readiness. He chairs The Children’s Movement of Florida, aimed at making children the state’s top priority for investment and decision-making.

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Alan Zweibel Knows Funny

Posted by on Feb 10, 2025 in Interviews, Literary Arts, Performing Arts | Comments Off on Alan Zweibel Knows Funny

Alan Zweibel Knows Funny

An original “Saturday Night Live” writer, ALAN ZWEIBEL has won five Emmy Awards for his work in television, which also includes “It’s Garry Shandling’s Show” (which he co-created and produced), “The Late Show with David Letterman” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”

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Maya Wiley: Activist, Author, Academic

Posted by on Jan 19, 2025 in Interviews, Literary Arts, Performing Arts | Comments Off on Maya Wiley: Activist, Author, Academic

Maya Wiley:  Activist, Author, Academic

MAYA WILEY is the author of “Remember You Are A Wiley.”  She is a nationally known civil rights attorney and activist who has dedicated her life to the fights for justice, equality, and fairness.

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