Black Media Story Summit 2020 Shows Why #BlackStoriesMatter
Black STORIES Matter! This was the subtext of the recent biennial National Black Media Story Summit.Continue reading
40 Year Old Black Public Media Hosts Virtual 2020 National Black Media Story Summit
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Black Public Media (BPM) hosts the second biennial National Black Media Story Summit from Tuesday, June 23 to Thursday, June 25, 2020.Continue reading
Black Lives Matter ‘March For Philando Castile’ From Harlem To Trump Tower
A day after a Minnesota jury acquitted the cop who killed Philando Castile, a 32-year-old black man, several hundred activists marched for more than two hours on Saturday afternoon from Harlem all the way to Trump Tower—blasting the United States for having “lynched another black man.”Continue reading
Harlem Business Community Under Attack By Vandals (Video)
From The Harlem Merchants Association:
On Monday, January 2nd, 2017, People's Monday (#PeoplesMonday) is an activist initiative affiliated with NYC Shut It Down.Continue reading
Conversations in Black Freedom Studies: Black Women And The Criminal Justice System At The Schomburg In Harlem
How do we make sense of the increasing menace of racial terror in America? Is there a pattern to this racial violence? What is the history of this criminalization of black women? Continue reading
Harlem-Based New York Urban League Repondes To Alton Sterling Shooting
Here's the statement from the New York Urban League:
"The New York Urban League is sadden to hear of the terrible tragedy that has befallen the Baton Rouge community. Continue reading
Health Commiss Dr. Mary T. Bassett’s TEDMED Talk Debut On TED.com
Health Commissioner Mary T. Bassett’s TEDMED talk today debuted on TEDMED.com and TED.com. She is the first health commissioner from any U.S. city to give a TEDMED talk. Continue reading
Cocktails, Cinema & Revolution At Raw Space In Harlem
Cocktails, Cinema & Revolution, is a Black History Month celebration of Black excellence, artistry, activism and independent film.Our Revolution Award honorees include Oscar-nominated director of Selma Ava DuVernay, Eclipsed playwright and The Walking Dead actress Danai Gurira, author/actor/activist Hill Harper of Limitless and CSI-NY, MSNBC's Melissa Harris-Perry, and Black Lives Matter. Continue reading
Souleo: Three Crowdfunding Projects For Your Consideration
By Souleo
Got a few extra dollars to spare? Check out three special crowdfunding campaigns worthy of a dollar or $50. Continue reading
Artists And Activists Challenge Social Movement Myths In Harlem
“It is imperative that we continue to destroy and dissect these myths out here…that we do not continue to perpetuate this myth that there’s a disconnection,”
explained Ademola Olugebefola, Visual Artist, cofounder WEUSI Artists Gallery and Academy, Dwyer Cultural Center & NYNCA, the “The Art of Justice: Articulating an Ethos and Aesthetic of the Movement.
Harlem World Magazine Demo Upending Stereotypes
Today, Nielsen released Increasingly Affluent, Educated and Diverse: African-American Consumers – the Untold Story, the fifth installment in its Diverse Intelligence Series, which is the main demographic of Harlem World Magazine. Continue reading
Souleo: ‘Black Panthers’ Doc Presents Rise And Fall Of Activist Organization
By Souleo
To tell the story of the Black Panther Party is to explore race, economic inequality, political corruption, violence, police brutality, the politics of style, betrayal and hope.Continue reading
Reel Sisters Film Festival Opens Fest In Harlem
Exciting news! Reel Sisters is presenting 3 days of films! On Oct 3, 2015, Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival & Lecture Series kicks-off our festival season with a day of activism showcasing a series of films in honor of the civil rights and #blacklivesmatter movements.Continue reading
Souleo: Artist Creates Fictional Television Network To Challenge Mainstream
By Souleo
Change the channel. Better yet, turn off the television. Such is the advice artist, director and producer, Adu has for anyone serious about following and engaging in social justice initiatives.Continue reading
“New Research “Quantifies Hope” For Black Men And Boys”
A new report jointly released by Foundation Center and the Campaign for Black Male Achievement shows a distinct trend toward increased U.S. foundation funding for organizations and programs that are working to improve the life outcomes of Black males. Education historically receives the largest share of this support, but giving in other areas, including human services and public affairs, has grown.Continue reading
