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Daily Maverick
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Maverick
This Art Moved Us – Now We're Moving It
Art isn't just a pretty picture on the wall – it's something that connects, challenges, and changes the way we see the world. When the Travelling Art Gallery approached us to support them in bringing South African art to the world, the answer was simple: Absolutely, how can we help? Bringing together some of South Africa's most remarkable artistic voices, The Travelling Art Gallery setup exhibitions across Germany to connect local artists to a global audience. As the official delivery partner of The Travelling Art Gallery, DPD ensured that these extraordinary pieces not only made it across borders but were safely transported to three major German cities, where they will continue to inspire and ignite conversation. 'From the very beginning we were driven by the shared belief that we can't wait for everyone to come to South Africa to discover its incredible art,' says Barbara Lenhard, Spokesperson and Co-Founder of The Travelling Art Gallery. 'So, let's take the art to the people! We wanted to make South African art more accessible and more visible. We wanted to show the amazing, strong, colourful artworks. We wanted to open doors for artists whose voices deserve to be heard far beyond our borders.' Moving Art, Moving Stories Behind every masterpiece is a story, and behind every successful delivery is a plan. Transporting valuable artwork isn't just about getting from point A to B – it's about precision, care, and trust. This project required: Meticulous packaging and handling to ensure each piece arrived in perfect condition. Seamless international coordination of customs clearance, transportation, and final installation at each exhibition space. A shared commitment to cultural exchange, giving South African artists a global stage to showcase their work. 'DPD South Africa is excited to work with a team like the Traveling Art Gallery. Barbara and her team are doing a great job to drive awareness of South Africa's amazing talented artists in Europe. This initiative supports DPD's business values and aligns to our business's ability to reach Europe for so many of our customers' – Hennie Verster | DPD Laser Chief Commercial Officer The Artful Rhinos: Where Creativity Meets Conservation One of the highlights of this exhibition is the Artful Rhinos collection, where 16 South African artists drew inspiration from the almighty rhino and created bold, meaningful works of art. This initiative not only highlights South African talent but also makes a powerful statement on wildlife conservation and the urgency of protecting our endangered species. As Barbara says, 'We wanted to raise awareness for art and conservation. And what better than to ask and invite artists to paint a beautiful rhino sculpture and these sculptures want to travel, they want to raise awareness, they want to raise awareness for art and also for conservation.' Art in Motion: A Proud Partnership Team DPD ensured that every artwork and sculpture arrived in Germany, on time and in pristine condition, bringing The Travelling Art Gallery to an international audience. We are honoured to be part of this journey, and playing our part in delivering passion, talent, and South African creativity to the world. Barbara and the team were full of praise for DPD – ' The Travelling Art Gallery is incredibly proud and grateful to have DPD South Africa as our logistic partner. We trust you, we know that you take care and for us it's an incredible beautiful experience to work with you as really the most amazing company. Thank you so much for all your help.' A big thank you to Barbara Lenhard, Florian Gast, and the talented artists who brought this vision to life. Be sure to follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram as we continue to share updates from this incredible exhibition – one carefully packed, expertly delivered masterpiece at a time. DM Click link below to watch our exclusive Q&A with Barbara Lenhard from The Travelling Art Gallery. Q&A with The Travelling Art Gallery | Part 1 | DPD Q&A with The Travelling Art Gallery | Part 2 | DPD | Part 3 | DPD
Axios
4 days ago
- Politics
- Axios
How George Floyd protests changed Denver — and where the movement stands now
Five years ago, George Floyd's murder sparked nationwide protests that morphed into a movement condemning police violence and calling for swift reforms. Zoom in: Robert Davis, as co-leader of the reimagining police task force, advocated for reforms to improve Denver's policing practices in the aftermath of Floyd's killing. He was a key figure in a movement calling for increased accountability and transparency for Denver law enforcement. Why it matters: Five years after Floyd's death, Davis and other community members have lost optimism in a movement committed to ensuring a death like Floyd's won't happen again. The global protests and corporate and institutional pledges have largely collapsed since the start of the second Trump administration. In its place is a new political and cultural order backed by the administration rolling back DEI programs, civil rights initiatives and curtailing police reform efforts like consent decrees. State of play: Lisa Calderon, executive director of Women Uprising, worked alongside Davis on the police task force to craft 112 policy recommendations for Denver law enforcement. The recommendations included minimizing unnecessary public interaction with law enforcement and improved funding for alternative response efforts, like STAR. Calderon namechecked what she considered lasting victories: DPD's limiting of low-level traffic stops and City Council voting to decriminalize jaywalking. However, she says more can be done: "We have not seen the transformational changes that we had hoped." Context: DPD has fully or partially implemented 64% of those suggestions, per their own tracking, though Davis says not all were implemented the way the task force recommended. DPD did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday. Flashback: Floyd's 2020 murder brought renewed attention to Elijah McClain's 2019 death in neighboring Aurora, propelling the case to the national spotlight, and prompting Gov. Jared Polis to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate. McClain, who was Black, died after being stopped by police and sedated with Ketamine by paramedics who were later convicted in 2023 for their role in his death. Threat level: Denver has paid out $18.4 million in settlements related to the 2020 protests, per the latest data from the City Attorney's Office — a tangible reminder of how some officers mishandled George Floyd protest response.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
New DPD high-tech space combines tools to solve crime faster
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — At the beginning of the year, the Dayton Police Department implemented a new technology to help them crack down on crimes in just hours. The Real Time Crime Center is a recent upgrade for DPD, having already led to dozens of arrests since it began in January. 2 NEWS visited the room to learn more about how the high-tech space is solving crimes. In the first two months, DPD said it was able to make 21 arrests and assist in 25 more by using the Real Time Crime Room. The department says the room even helped them solve one crime in less than an hour. 'So start to finish, from the time the call came in to the time that we had the suspect and gun recovered was about an hour,' said Major Paul Saunders, DPD. The Real Time Crime Room allowed DPD to track down the suspect in a shooting on Rugby Avenue, along with recovering fentanyl within an hour. With situations like this, Dayton police said they are getting a return on their investment. 'It has been wildly successful,' said Saunders. 'And I will say, technology without the people to operate it and effectively leverage it, is just like boxes and computers and screens.' Major Saunders is the push behind the operation, telling 2 NEWS how the room uses several technologies all in one space. This includes over 50 public safety cameras, 911 call records, the FLOCKOS system — which allows community members to live share their video — and over 70 license plate readers from across the city. 'We've had the technology for a long time, but they have not always been able to be accessed in one place,' said Joe Parlette, deputy city manager. Parlette said the room was created with the help of grant funding, general department funds and support from the city. 'In this case, absolute support and trust in Major Saunders to do it right,' said Parlette. Saunders says the help keeps them at the top of their game. 'Political leaders have shown support for the efforts to keep us efficient and at the top of our technology game,' said Saunders. The city of Dayton is looking to receive grant funding to support similar technology to expand the fire department next. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
He Had a Wife — and a Girlfriend Who'd Just Learned She Was Pregnant. Then He Took the 'Coward's Way Out'
Kevin Akins, 37, shot his wife Rebeca Akins, 35, dead and then killed his girlfriend Cindel Rhoden, 33, according to the Dalton Police Department Rhoden was a single mother with two daughters who had just discovered she was pregnant with a son Police say the investigation is still in the early stages and no motive has been releasedA Georgia man murdered his wife and the pregnant, mother-of-two he was dating before taking his own life in what police are calling a double murder-suicide. Kevin Akins, 37, shot his wife Rebeca Akins, 35, dead on the morning of May 21, at her apartment in Dalton, according to a release from the Dalton Police Department. Dalton is a city in the northwest section of the state located approximately 20 miles south of the Tennessee border. Police say Kevin then got in his car and drove to the home of Cindel Rhoden, 33, a mother-of-two he had been dating and who'd just learned she was pregnant with a baby boy, according to family members. Kevin then murdered Rhoden before taking his own life, the DPD said in the release. Rhoden was found dead by her father, who went to her apartment after not hearing from the victim for days, police said. Rebeca's body was found after co-workers requested a welfare check on her when she missed three days of work without notice, according to the release. Officers said they arrived at her apartment on the evening of May 23, and were let in by staff after being unable to get someone to come to the door. Once inside, officers found Rebeca's body with an apparent gunshot wound to the head, according to the release. Detectives said they were then called in to investigate Rebeca's death, and viewed surveillance footage showing Kevin leaving the apartment complex at dawn two days prior. They were then able to track the suspect's vehicle to a nearby apartment complex, which authorities surveilled while awaiting a search warrant. During this time, on May 24, authorities witnessed a man later identified as Rhoden's father coming into the apartment and quickly leaving. According to the release, Rhoden's father was calling 911 to report that his daughter and the suspect were dead. Police say the investigation is still in the preliminary stages and have not released a possible motive. Rhoden's family had started a GoFundMe page in hopes of raising money for her funeral and to help her two daughters. "Cindel was taken from us in a senseless act of violence. She was devoted to her work, and worked hard as a single mother trying to navigate and figure out life," her family wrote. They also say she was killed by a man who then "took the coward's way out" when he took his own life. "Cindel was more than just a victim of this tragedy, she was kind, full of life, and a devoted mom doing her best for her girls,:" her family wrote. If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go to All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Yahoo
Officials identify north GA man who killed wife, girlfriend before turning gun on himself
Police in Dalton have identified three people shot and killed earlier this week. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Dalton police said 37-year-old Kevin Andrew Akins of Dalton shot and killed his wife, 35-year-old Rebeca Nicole Akins, at her apartment on Murray Avenue sometime during the early morning hours on Wednesday. Investigators said that Kevin Akins then went to an apartment on Shadow Lane, where he shot and killed his girlfriend, Cindel Mae Rhoden, 33, and then shot and killed himself. Friday evening, officers conducted a welfare check on Rebeca Akins after coworkers reported that she had not been seen or heard from in several days. TRENDING STORIES: 3 companies own nearly 38,000 metro Atlanta homes Missing man found dead near GA river 2 boating accidents, 12 BUIs so far for Memorial Day weekend 2025 Surveillance video showed Kevin Akins leaving the apartment at 6 a.m. on Wednesday. Investigators were able to track the suspect's vehicle to another apartment complex. While waiting for a search warrant for an apartment unit at the location in the early morning hours on Saturday, police saw a man arrive at the scene and enter the apartment using a key. DPD later learned that he was Rhoden's father and had come to check on Cindel after she had not been heard from for a few days. The man then came back outside and called 911 to report that he'd found his daughter and another man shot to death. No word on a motive. The investigation is ongoing. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
