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Culture Shock Snapshot: An Interview with Paul Bazile, Library Director of the North Miami Public Library

Written by Kerren Dieuveille

Last week was National Library Week! According to the American Library Association, National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. To honor this celebration, I sat down with Paul Bazile, Library Director of the North Miami Public Library, to discuss his career path, the library’s physical and digital resources, and the history of the North Miami Public Library.

Culture Shock Snapshot: A Visit to The Hive

Written by Kerren Dieuveille

Introduction

Back in October 2023 the Culture Shock Miami Crew had the pleasure of paying a visit to The Hive, a co-working space for teens. Join us for a look around their prototype space!

Culture Shock Snapshot: Interview with Jamey Ray, The Founder and Creative Force Behind Voctave

Written by Kerren Dieuveille

Welcome back to Culture Shock's SnapShots! A series of short form articles for viewers to catch up on the visual and performing arts scene in Florida. To announce the return of this series we wanted to feature a piece written by our former Councilor and current Marketing Apprentice, Kerren Dieuveille. First up, we have an interview with Jamey Ray, the founder and creative force behind Voctave.

Ballet Is For Everyone: A Conversation with Monica Stephenson, Director of Community Engagement at Miami City Ballet

Written by Soumia Hammi & Jessica Finol

Exploring the History of Step

Written by Soumia Hammi, Jessica Finol, Kerren Dieuveille, and Imani Woodin

A Journey Through the History of Tap

Written by Soumia Hammi, Jessica Finol, and Imani Woodin

Origins of Tap

Tap dancing is a style created in North America during the 18th and 19th centuries that has its origins in both Irish and West African dance styles.

...Okay, Syncopated Ladies, now let's get in formation!

Written by Kerren Dieuveille and Sarah Currea

Come meet a group of dancers that are Beyoncé approved!

Image Source: Still image taken from Syncopated Ladies Beychella Cover Video

Culture Shock SnapShot: Interview with Dr. Gloria Cook, Piano Performer and Professor

Written by Kerren Dieuveille

Happy World Piano Day! To celebrate, Student Council Member Kerren Dieuveille (Junior at Rollins College) interviewed Professor Dr. Gloria Cook about her journey with the piano.

Pictured: Dr. Gloria Cook and Kerren Dieuveille

“What does it take to be remembered?” – A Chat with Christopher Rivas

Written by Danielle Leon

Shakespeare is a White Supremacist Play Review

Written by Kerren Dieuveille

Before I begin this article I would like to start by telling a bit about myself. I am an African-American young adult woman with Caribbean roots. This play that I will be reviewing focuses on topics of race, sexuality, and age in a market where not fitting a particular role is a detriment to your livelihood. I wish to handle the topics presented with the seriousness with which it was presented to me. To do so I feel it is important for readers to know through what lens I saw the play.