Legacy: Family of Charleston Mass Shooting Victim Honors Father with Museum Exhibit

MULLINS, SC – The legacy of a man tragically killed in the Charleston mass shooting of 2015 is being honored by his family in a remarkable display of forgiveness and remembrance. Dr. Daniel Simmons Jr. was one of the victims who lost their lives in the devastating incident at Mother Emmanuel AME Church during a Bible study session. The daughter of Daniel Simmons, Rose Simmons, described her father as a significant figure in her life, …

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Gun Violence Memorial Honors Victims in Dedicated Exhibit at ATF Headquarters

Washington, D.C. – Families affected by gun violence gathered at the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) last month for a solemn occasion. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland led the dedication of an exhibit honoring victims of gun violence, including Garnell Whitfield Jr.’s 86-year-old mother, Ruth. Whitfield, a retired fire commissioner from Buffalo, New York, emphasized the importance of empathy and understanding the impact of gun violence, encouraging ATF employees to remember …

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Evolutionary Exhibit at Butterfly Pavilion Showcases Cambrian Explosion’s Impact on Invertebrates and Vertebrates

Broomfield, Colorado – A new exhibit at the Butterfly Pavilion in Broomfield sheds light on the evolution of invertebrates, humans, and other vertebrates. The exhibit, titled “Origins: Building Life,” explores the Cambrian explosion, a pivotal period 450 million years ago that transformed the evolutionary landscape on Earth. Sara Stevens, the Director of Animal Collections at the Butterfly Pavilion, describes this time as a “cool radiation of life” that brought about a significant diversity of animals. …

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Supernova Blast Exhibit: DECam Captures Stunning Vela Remnant in Infrared Vision

Santiago, Chile – Scientists using Chile’s Dark Energy Camera (DECam) have captured a stunning image of a supernova remnant located in the southern constellation of Vela. This supernova exploded approximately 11,000 years ago, making it the most studied remnant in the sky and the closest to Earth at 800 light years away. The DECam recently produced a 1.3 gigapixel image of the remnants of the exploded star. This image is the largest ever taken by …

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Phoenix Art Museum Hosts George Floyd Uprising Exhibit

PHOENIX, Arizona – Following the death of George Floyd in May 2020, a powerful display of protest art and tributes has emerged in Minneapolis. Now, for the first time, hundreds of these poignant artifacts have made their way outside of Minnesota for public viewing at the Arizona State University Art Museum. The exhibit, titled “Twin Flames: The George Floyd Uprising from Minneapolis to Phoenix,” showcases approximately 500 pieces of art and memorials left at the …

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Phoenix Art Museum Hosts George Floyd Uprising Exhibit in Landmark Display of Protest Art

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – The emotional and powerful protest art created in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis is now on display outside of Minnesota for the first time. The exhibit at the Arizona State University Art Museum showcases hundreds of artifacts left at the site of Floyd’s murder, providing an opportunity to engage with the art and honor his memory. Leah Hall of Phoenix shared that the experience of viewing the exhibit …

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