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I was having a difficult time figuring out how to ‘celebrate’ July 4th this year, given the state of our country and the world, so I decided to go to the Whitney and spend some time with American art, and in particular African-American art. They’re having a large exhibit by Amy Sherald, most well-known for creating Michelle Obama’s portrait that normally hangs at the National Portrait Gallery. In addition, I got a member preview of their new “Untitled” (America) exhibit which is mostly art from their permanent collection but curated along a specific theme. I then took a little walk on the high line, one of my favorite things to do on a beautiful day in my beautiful city of immigrants. <\/p>\n

Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,
\nWith conquering limbs astride from land to land;
\nHere at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand
\nA mighty woman with a torch, whose flame
\nIs the imprisoned lightning, and her name
\nMother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand
\nGlows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command
\nThe air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.
\n“Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!” cries she
\nWith silent lips. “Give me your tired, your poor,
\nYour huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
\nThe wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
\nSend these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,
\nI lift my lamp beside the golden door!”<\/em><\/p>\n

Emma Lazarus
\nNovember 2, 1883<\/p>\n

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