100 years since the birth of Alexander Dubček
100 years since the birth of Alexander DubčekNovember 27, 2021 marks 100 years since the birth of Alexander Dubček. He was a Slovak politician who served as the First Secretary of the…
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Korvas Family Matching Challenge
When I was a child, I loved listening to my parents tell stories about our family. The tales they shared were a bridge between the past and present. I didn’t meet all…
Top 10 most romantic things to do, see, and enjoy this Valentine’s Day with the NCSML
Top 10 most romantic things to do, see, and enjoy this Valentine’s Day with the NCSML.Celebrate your Czech and Slovak heritage with the one you love! 1. Our Custom Charm Collection celebrates…
Interview with Filip Heyduk
Interview with Filip HeydukThe Czech Post recently released a new stamp honoring the Czech Republic’s essential workers for their service during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Filip Heyduk, a graphic artist in Prague,…
Czechs and Collins Aerospace
Czechs and Collins AerospaceWritten and illustrated by NCSML intern Melina Testin. Q: What commonalties do Czechs and Collins Aerospace share besides having a large presence in Cedar Rapids? A: Robots! Open through…
Artists as Activists spotlight: Juanma García
Artists as Activists spotlight: Juanma GarcíaWritten and illustrated by NCSML intern Melina Testin. “…la mayor conexión que tiene mi obra con el arte contemporáneo es que a día de hoy la estoy…
Artists as Activists spotlight: Malik Sajad
Artists as Activists spotlight: Malik SajadWritten and illustrated by NCSML intern Melina Testin. “…the historians were certainly cruel for not adding a few pages of happy ending to Kashmir’s story.” – Malik…
Artists as Activists spotlight: jc lenochan
Artists as Activists spotlight: jc lenochanWritten and illustrated by NCSML intern Melina Testin “Everything we see has the potential to become inexplicably something else in terms of social justice and trans-pedagogy, wherein…