Freedom & Dreams - Summer 2021

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2021 EDITION

CRY FREEDOM

FIGHT 4 POWER Freedoms, Justice & Civil Rights

DECODING DREAMS

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Contents 4/5 Activism Art Books 6/7 Cry Freedom 8/9 Decoding Your Dreams 10/11 Fight 4 Power 12/13 Puzzle Power 14/15 Free the Mind 16/17 Inspirational Quotes 18/19 Paradise Lost

LRC Opening Times 1st Floor LRC Monday - Thursday Friday

8.30am - 7.00pm 8.30am - 4pm

2nd Floor LRC Monday - Thursday Friday

9am - 7.00pm 9am - 4pm

Arts & Construction Monday - Thursday Friday

8.30am - 4.30pm 8.30am - 4pm

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ACTIVISM ART BOOKS

Available in the 2nd floor LRC Kehinde Wiley: Saint Louis

This book was published in line with the Saint Louis Art Museum’s exhibition Kehinde Wiley: Saint Louis, which showcased eleven new paintings by the distinguished artist. Wiley is a leading figure in contemporary portraiture and American art. Through his process of street casting, Wiley invited individuals he met in neighborhoods in Ferguson and North St. Louise to pose for his paintings. The resulting images represent young African Americans with positive, affirmative energy.

Night Flowers by Damien Frost Damien Frost’s portraits capture the vivid creative expression of the most colourful members of London’s alternative nightlife scene. The ‘Night Flowers’ is an affectionate term that encompasses the loose-knit society of drag kings and queens, club kids, alternative-queer, transgender, goths, fetishists, cabaret and burlesque performers.

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Posters from Paddington Printshop

by John Phillips In the mid-1970s, in a disused taxi-meter factory, a group of artists and designers opened Paddington Printshop.

Specialising in making posters for local campaigns, it quickly became a model of community activism, crystallising a wide range of causes into brilliant and memorable images. Focusing on housing rights, neighbourhood initiatives as well as gigs and festivals, this local community resource used vibrant images to make the voices of underrepresented groups heard in local, national and international campaigns. This book presents 100 posters (1974–1988) which form a remarkable collection: powerful and passionate, with messages that still resonate today.

See Red Womens Workshop: Feminist Posters 1974 - 1990 Founded in 1974, See Red Women’s Workshop grew out of a shared desire to combat sexist images of women. Women from different backgrounds came together to make posters that tackled issues of sexuality, identity and oppression. With humour and bold graphics, they expressed the personal experiences of women as well as their role in wider struggles for change. Written by See Red members, detailing the group’s history, the book features all of their original screen prints, alongside posters commissioned for radical groups and campaigns.

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CRY FREEDOM The Specials Free Nelson Mandela (1984)

By Rachel Webb

This memorable and poignant song was created and performed as a protest against the imprisonment of Nelson Mandela by the apartheid South African government, and is considered a notable anti-apartheid song.

George Michael Freedom! ‘90 (1990) This song refers to Michael’s past success with Wham!, yet also shows a new side of himself as a new man, demanding freedom.

The lyrics suggest a longing to free himself from the constraints of the music business and his portrayed image as ‘every little hungry schoolgirl’s pride and joy’. Michael later came out as a proud gay man, and was well-known for his LGBT rights campaigning and HIV/AIDS charity fundraising.

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Fleetwood Mac Dreams (1977) Stevie Nicks wrote this emotional song in reference to her impending break-up with fellow band mate Lindsay Buckingham. The lyrics suggest a struggle between Lindsay’s longing for freedom and her fear of loneliness, loss and heartbreak.

Beyoncé & Kendrick Lamar Freedom (2016) In this powerful song, Beyoncé fiercely vocalises her wish for freedom and equality in the world.

“Freedom, freedom, I can’t move/ Freedom, cut me loose,” she sings, as if begging to be let loose from the grip of her pain and oppressors.

Nina Simone I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free (1967) This song served as an anthem for the Civil Rights Movement in America in the 1960s. A jazz song written by Billy Taylor and Dick Dallas, Nina Simone’s gospel-inspired piano version is the most well-known version of this song and she famously performed the song live with a powerful and personal rawness.

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Decoding your DREAMZZZZZZZ

From the dream interpreters of ancient Egypt and Greece, to the psychologists of the late 19th century, people have always believed that dreams are trying to tell us something no matter how weird and random they appear.

To help you understand what’s going on in your sleep, here’s a list of the most popular dreams with their hidden meanings: Being Chased This tends to mean you are hiding from something - most often, it’s a part of yourself, like a bad habit you’d rather ignore Bike Have you been working too hard, or having too much fun?

Riding a bike in your dreams suggests you need more balance in life.

Death Don’t worry if you die in a dream, it’s not a bad omen - it might just mean you’re ready for a fresh start.

Height Standing at a great height is a sign of accomplishing your most important goals.

Falling Have you ever jolted awake after falling in your dream? This indicates you feel like you’re losing control.

Flying Flying expresses a desire to break free of restrictions.

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Old Seeing yourself as an old man or woman means you’ve made wise decisions recently.

Olympics If you’re competing in the Olympics, your subconscious is telling you to go after what you want.

Pregnant Dreaming you are pregnant doesn’t mean you really are! It actually symbolises making progress and growing as a person.

Red Carpet Walking the red carpet in your dreams means you need to celebrate your achievements.

School Dreaming you’re at school implies there is an important lesson about yourself that you have yet to learn.

Wedding This suggests you are transitioning into a new, happy phase in life.

Zombie Apocalypse Feeling stressed? The zombies in your dreams represent the obstacles you need to overcome. Hopefully they’re a bit easier to conquer than the living dead.

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FIGHT 4 POWER

Figures Who Fought for Freedoms, Justice & Civil Rights

Frederick Douglass (c.1818-1895) “I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong.”

Frederick Douglass was born into slavery and became the leader of the abolitionist movement. He is distinguished for being a famous intellectual and often gave lectures on anti-slavery. His most famous work includes his memoir ‘Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.’

Learn about Frederick Douglass and the abolitionist movement here: www.biography.com/activist/frederick-douglass Martin Luther King Jr (1929-1968) “Injustice everywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

Baptist minister Martin Luther King Jr was a social rights activist hailed as the leader of the American civil rights movement during the 1950s and 60s. He is known for leading non-violent protests against segregation and his “I Have a Dream” speech which was a call for equality, freedom and an end to racism in the US. 10

Rosa Parks (1913-2005) “During the Montgomery bus boycott, we came together and remained unified for 381 days. It has never been done again. The Montgomery boycott became the model for human rights throughout the world.”

Rosa Parks was a civil rights activist. Her refusal to give up her seat to a white man on a segregated bus sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott. As a result of this, Rosa helped initiate the civil rights movement in the United States.

Learn about Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott here: www.biography.com/activist/rosa-parks Harriet Tubman (c.1820-1913) “I had reasoned this out in my mind; there was one of two things I had a right to, liberty, or death; if I could not have one, I would have the other; for no man should take me alive; should fight for my liberty as long as my strength lasted, and when the time came for me to go, the Lord would let them take me.”

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Harriet Tubman was born into slavery and escaped to freedom in 1849. She became a leading abolitionist who freed hundreds of enslaved people via the ‘Underground Railroad’.

Learn about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad here: www.biography.com/activist/harriet-tubman

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PUZZLE POWER

Answers on page 13

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13 1 – Lucid

Down

Across

Answers to Crossword

7 – Siesta

4 – Nightmare

6 – Cheese

2 – Dumbledore

3 – Dream

9 – Sheep 10 – Sandman

8 – Fairy Godmother

5 – Jetlag

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FREE the MIND

10th-16th May is Mental Health Awareness week.

To help promote awareness we will be giving away a selection of books on a variety of areas regarding mental health.

All you have to do is follow the LRC on social media and comment on the latest posts telling us why you would like one of the books.

Throughout Mental Health Awareness week the 1st floor library will also be handing out organic herbal teas to students which will help you to relax and destress at the end of the day.

For more information please check out our display in the 2nd floor LRC.

FREE BOOKS FOR STUDENTS Mindfulness - A practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world.

By Mark Williams and Danny Penman.

Can you remember the last time you lay in bed wrestling with your thoughts? This book about mindfulness teaches us different ways to understand our thoughts, boost positivity and enhance our natural happiness.

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Breaking Free from OCD by Cynthia Turner et al How to recognise if you have OCD, this guide for young people and their families looks at ways in which OCD can affect our lives and the lives of those around us. Detailing different strategies, looking out for symptoms, exercises and coping mechanisms.

Banish Your Body Image Thief

By Kate Collins-Donnelly Based on cognitive behavioural and mindfulness principles and techniques this book is packed with strategies to help you change how you think and act in order to build a positive body image.

A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled

By Ruby Wax. How to de-frazzel for good by making simple changes that give us time to breath, reflect and live in the moment.

The Reason I Jump

By Naoki Higashida A powerful and moving book giving a clear insight and better understanding into life living with autism.

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Inspirational quotes Inspirational people

By Zoe Rothwell

“A man who believes in freedom will do anything under the sun to acquire, or preserve his freedom” – Malcom X “The only real prison is fear, and the only real freedom is freedom from fear” Aung San Suu Kyi “I have a dream” – Martin Luther King

“No one outside ourselves can rule us inwardly. When we know this we become free” – Buddha

“Remember the dignity of your womanhood.

Do not appeal, do not beg, do not grovel, stand beside us, fight with us” Emmeline Pankhurst

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“I raise up my voice – not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard….We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back” Malala Yousafza “Science can flourish only in an atmosphere of free speech” – Albert Einstein “The next time someone asks you why LGBT Pride or why Gay Pride Month is in June tell them ‘A bisexual woman named Brenda Howard thought it should be” Brenda Howard (Mother of Pride) “Tame birds sing of freedom. Wild birds fly” John Lennon “To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity” Nelson Mandela “Better to die fighting for freedom than be a prisoner all the days of your life” – Bob Marley “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent” Eleanor Roosevelt

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PARADISE LOST

By Janette Davies

JAPAN Japan is great for anyone interested in culture. It has a rich history and has become a technological superpower.

Springtime is known as cherry blossom season and tourists from all over the world flock to see the magnificent displays.

journey through to Spain.

Estartit on the Costa Brava has an amazing Eurocamp called Castell Montgri Campsite. Sources tell me that the scenery on your travels will be out of this world and kids will never be short of entertainment once on the camp.

ICELAND Iceland is one of the best places to visit for a view of the Aurora Borealis (also known as the Northern Lights), a truly spectacular light display caused by collisions between Teamlab Museum in Tokyo has electrically charged particles innovative and immersive released from the sun. The artwork you’ve never experibest displays can be seen enced before. between October and March, You can dive into the hot so you have plenty of time to springs at Hakone or gaze plan your visit. in awe at Mount Fuji’s snow topped-peak.

SPAIN If you love to drive, how about driving down to Folkestone, taking the Euro Tunnel to 18

WALES Wales has always been a popular destination for residents of the North West. It’s on our doorstep and you can be there in under two hours.

North Wales has a vast array of attractions to visit. The walled market town of Conwy is famous for its medieval castle built in 1283. Llandudno is the largest seaside resort in Wales. It sits at the bottom of the Great Orme, Llandudno’s mini-mountain which is rich in natural and man-made history.

If you enjoy walking or hiking Snowdonia National Park is the place to go. You can jump on the train or climb on foot to the top of Mount Snowdon.

GREECE My favourite area is Skiathos, part of the Greek Sporades islands in the Aegean Sea. I’ve been there on holiday about eight times. It’s such a beautiful place with lush green pine forests, a clear turquoise sea and picturesque villages. The main coastal road is raised up offering spectacular views of the coastline.

The people are extremely family orientated and most of the

tavernas (restaurants) are family owned and run, offering traditional Greek dishes such as Moussaka, Kleftiko, Souvlaki and my favourite, Beef Stifado.

It’s also home to the Evangelistria Monastery founded in 1794 by a group of monks.

There’s a museum on-site housing ecclesiastical artefacts. It has a vineyard and shop selling their wares.

ALL COUNTRIES Many of us have been unable to visit family and friends who live in different parts of the world. This is the freedom thousands of people up and down the country are most looking forward to. Zoom and Microsoft Teams doesn’t cut the mustard where family is concerned.

Wherever you want the freedom to travel, it will surely be something to look forward to.

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