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Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit, co-curated by Adam Bradley

The GRAMMY Museum 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles

The GRAMMY Museum celebrates the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit, an exhibit co-curated by a team that includes Adam Bradley, professor of English and founding director of the Laboratory for Race and Popular Culture (the RAP Lab) at UCLA. The 5,000-square foot exhibit delves deep into the multifaceted world of hip-hop through expansive exhibits on hip-hop music, dance, graffiti, fashion, business, activism, and history, providing visitors with an immersive experience that explores the profound impact and influence of hip-hop culture. On display will be an incredible array of artifacts including the Notorious B.I.G.’s iconic red leather pea...

Medieval Texts Reading Group Fall 2024 Meeting

Kaplan 193 415 Portola Plaza, Los Angeles

The UCLA Medieval Texts Reading Group welcomes undergraduate students, graduate students, staff, and faculty interested in medieval literature. On the third Friday of each term, we get together to discuss a text in English translation from across the Global Middle Ages, to think about what it tells us about its cultural and literary context. Each discussion will be led by an expert on the chosen text and its place in the wider medieval world. No preparation or expertise is required – only enthusiasm! Our first meeting this year will be on Friday, Nov. 1, 2:00-4:00pm, where we will read the Old Norse-Icelandic Jökuls þáttr Buásonar (The Tale of...