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Video: Equity and Diversity in the Great Outdoors
Three local naturalists discuss the joys and challenges of their work in the field.
Video: “We Refuse to Be Enemies: How Muslims and Jews Can Make Peace One Friendship at a Time “
Two American citizens, a Muslim woman and Jewish man, concerned with the rise of intolerance and bigotry in our country along with resurgent white nationalism.
Video: Interview with Freddie Lutz
A lively conversation with the owner and operator of Freddie’s Beach Bar, Arlington’s only LGBTQ+, straight friendly restaurant and bar.
Video: Arlington Reads Signature Author Laila Lalami
Laila Lalami discusses her life, her work, and the question, “What does it mean to be American?”
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Acclaimed fiction writer joins us for a conversation about her latest work, “Weather.”
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