Today’s Headlines – September 11, 2023

Sam Howell Leads Washington Commanders to Season-Opening Win Against Arizona
The Washington Commanders opened the NFL season with a 20-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals thanks to a strong defense and a late touchdown by quarterback Sam Howell.

Armory Week 2023: Exploring Cultural Space-Making and Challenging Eurocentric Systems of Erasure
Armory Week 2023 brought together a diverse range of artworks, reflecting the rich tapestry of voices in the contemporary art scene, with notable exhibitions and projects including โMarking Oneself in Dark Placesโ by Tariku Shiferaw, โIn Light of the Huntโ by Shauntรฉ Gates, Derrick Adamsโ โStyle Variationsโ and โEye Candyโ, [โฆ]

Tim Okamura’s ‘Onna-Bugeisha: Warriors of Light’ Exhibition Shines a Spotlight on Social Justice Warriors
Tim Okamuraโs new exhibition, โOnna-Bugeisha: Warriors of Lightโ, will premiere at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center in October, showcasing his narrative series of large-scale works, paintings and installations, exploring cultural identity and social justice themes.

Kamala Harris Launches ‘Fight for Our Freedoms College Tour’ to Empower Young Americans
Vice President Kamala Harris is embarking on a monthlong college tour to rally young people to champion fundamental freedoms and rights, with stops at a dozen campuses in at least seven states.

Video Falsely Claims 850 People Died of Myocarditis in Mexico
Cases of myocarditis have been reported following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination, but they are rare and usually mild. Yet, a viral video distorts news reports to falsely claim 850 people died in Monterrey, Mexico, in June due to myocarditis.
