Join us on Sunday, June 2 for a journey back in time to honor a significant piece of New York's history! Step into the vibrant tapestry of early 17th-century New York and experience the rich cultural heritage of Pinkster, a festival deeply rooted in the resilience and resistance of enslaved Africans. Come experience Pinkster's sights, sounds, and flavors through musical performances, traditional dances, games, art-making, and delicious food reflecting Black foodways and folkways. Engage with our esteemed partners, Chief Baba Neil Clarke, the Pinkster Players, and friends as they share insights into the history and significance of Pinkster and its enduring legacy. RSVP at https://bit.ly/3Ko73zc And if you can’t join us on Sunday, we will celebrate dual Pinkster programs with our friends at Lefferts Historic House in Prospect Park this year! FREE shuttle buses will run between Lefferts House and Weeksville on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 from 12:30pm - 5:30pm.
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Today, we talked with Haley Morrisette with @pcolasquadd. She is over the Pensacola Division of Dream Defenders and is talking to us about how her organization has influenced the political scene. If you're interested in learning how he can help you, watch this video. If you would like to have your business showcased contact us at [email protected]. https://lnkd.in/gKfwbihm We do not own the rights to the music. #bantucola #blackbusinessstatistics #blackwealth #blackexcellence #blackbusiness #blackowned #blackentrepreneurs #blacklivesmatter #blackentrepreneur #buyblack #blackculture #blackwallstreet #blackownedbusiness #blackwealthmatters #blackeconomics #blacksuccess #blackenterprise
black business showcase with Dream Defenders
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5 Reasons Why People Love Lubbock, TX Lubbock, often referred to as the “Hub City”, is more than just the heart of West Texas; it’s a city that continually captivates residents and visitors alike. Here are 5 reasons why: 1. Rich Musical Heritage: Home to the legendary Buddy Holly, Lubbock’s vibrant music scene resonates through the Buddy Holly Center and numerous live music venues across town. 2. Texas Tech University: Renowned for its academic excellence and vibrant student life, Texas Tech is a cornerstone of Lubbock offering community engagement through NCAA athletic events & excellent fine arts performances. 3. Easy Commuting: With its well-planned infrastructure, getting around Lubbock is a breeze. Residents appreciate the reduced traffic, short commute times, and accessible public transportation. 4. Warm and Welcoming Community: The spirit of West Texas is alive and well in Lubbock’s residents, known for their hospitality, friendliness, and community support. 5. Sunsets Like No Other: The vast Texas sky showcases breathtaking sunsets in Lubbock, offering a daily spectacle of colors that’s hard to rival. Considering a visit or move to Lubbock? Discover for yourself why it’s a beloved gem in the Lone Star State. #LubbockLove #Top5 #TexasTravel
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Check out our first article of the fall semester! #ChicagoTalks
Our first article of the semester is live on ChicagoTalks.org! Sophomore Araceli Ramirez sat down with Columbia College Chicago alum Dan Apodaca ('14) to discuss his journey from being a band drummer to senior talent buyer at Schubas Tavern and Lincoln Hall. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/guD2z8JZ #Chicagoland #ColumbiaCollegeChicago #ChicagoTalks
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Arts & cultural organizations are cultural keynotes that preserve history, inspire creativity, and educate the public, but getting members to come back year after year is a persisting challenge. One of the easiest ways to encourage membership renewals is to offer a loyalty rewards program such as PassPlay. On the blog this month, we talked about how PassPlay fits into the membership renewal strategy of arts & cultural organizations and a few other ways to provide more value to your organization. Read the Blog: https://bit.ly/4c3nyfO
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The other day I posted an article written by Nicquel Terry Ellis from CNN on Diversity Equity and Inclusion. I tagged Nicquel and to my surprise, she commented. Almost as soon as I did I got private messages alluding to 'using my platform wisely.' One of the people who commented was Gillian Marcelle, PhD. (See Dr. Marcelle's post below) The point these individuals were making was that oft times white individuals use platform and privilege to further their own agenda, especially on topics for which they have no lived experience. In this specific case, that would have taken the form of me getting Nicquel's attention and using the platform to make myself look better, to bring attention for selfish purpose, instead of being responsible and ensuring that the story, the voice that Nicquel was hearing was the RIGHT story. (super run on sentence sorry) Now, did I need a reminder to use my platform responsibly? Internally, I know how I operate, most people that know me know how I operate. Yet, when you step back and look at it from a broader perspective, how many times has a white person had opportunities and acted irresponsibly? From that standpoint the reminder is understood and appreciated. Fast Forward... I spoke to Nicquel this morning and yes, I shared my story, but I also made it very clear a LOT of people have a story. The question is, which story needs to be told. After our conversation, I introduced Nicquel to a number of colleagues and friends. I hope Nicquel gets to hear all of their stories, and while it would be incredible to be featured by CNN, what is more important to me is that the RIGHT story gets told. This is my responsibility as an accomplice, a co conspirator, a husband a father, but most importantly, as a human being. So what's your story? #responsibility #columbusing https://lnkd.in/etir4X83
"Has the U.S. moved on from post-floyd racial reckoning?" CNN asks over a panel that has what appears to be NO Black people on it. The Chris Wallace Show on CNN just had a whole discussion about DEI without any Black people on the panel. The topic of anti-DEI, as we all know, is an issue that is mainly targeting the Black community. When Black issues hit the mainstream press, however, our voices are most often forgotten, and we are either spoken for — or to — by voices that fail to grasp the nuances of the issues that impact us. I cannot fathom how, after last week, anyone would still continue with a DEI panel without one Black voice, as if our perspectives are not worth helping shape and craft the narrative that is impacting us.
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Check the end of year message from our Founder & CEO DeShuna Spencer!
Hi Fam! For the past few months, the kweliTV team spent a lot of time on the road. To celebrate the release of our first two kweliORIGINALS, The Matumbila's - Season 2 and Sirius Lee and the Multiverse Mix-up, and the exclusive scripted series, Last Bodega in Brooklyn, we hosted three launch parties—two in NYC and one in Oakland. Then in November, we hosted 'Movies & Mimosas,' a film screening and fireside chat activation featuring seven of our esteemed creators at AfroTech in Austin, where we welcomed more than 600 attendees. In 2024, we will be expanding our Movies & Mimosas event to three additional cities... read more 👇🏾
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Activist/Speaker/ MEFA Changemaker 23/ADweek Future is Female 22/ Media Leader 22 /Campaign 21 Female Frontiers & 'Trailblazer' 2020/ BIMA 2020 Champion / AD Age 2020 'Woman to watch in Europe' **Open to NED roles**
Great article by Yasmin Arrigo on the deprioritisation of #DEI in #ADland - please read and share! At Brixton Finishing School we've experienced this in the last 12 months, alongside many other #changemaking organisations, a #stealth defunding of commitments to #DEI leaving us with a budget deficit last year. We took this #crisis as an opportunity to reflect, reframe and recommit to our mission - to create fair, accessible industry access for all talents and to then support them to thrive, not survive when they arrive. Thank you to all who advocated for us - we really value and appreciate your efforts! #2024 is our year of serenity and we will not deviate from our mission - we will gracefully keep, keeping on, driving change. Talent is distrubuted equally but opportunities are not. To supercharge change long term commitment to impactful change making projects is needed. It’s vital that the industry leans in and support our (and other organisations) efforts. MEFA CEO, Naren Patel, decided to launch the Media For All [MEFA] awards when a recent survey indicated that businesses were experiencing “DEI fatigue” ; they were under so much pressure that diversity and inclusion were taking a back seat. #DEI departments have been disbanded at #tech companies (Source: WordinBlack.com) And by December 2023 open calls for divestment were heard - with Elon Musk declaring on X ‘DEI must Die’. Dear Industry, your busy day job is serving your clients and their consumers - our day job is supporting multiple communities with many intersectionalities to win at the world of work. So please, reach out to third party experts who can make authentic inclusion a reality for you - it’s not going to happen if it’s not a future proofed commitment.
Back in 2020, in the wake of George Floyd’s death, black squares began dropping on social media. After the shock came the promises of allyship. Then came the initiatives, in their droves. The advertising industry would change from Shoreditch to the South Bank to the sun-splashed Croisette in Cannes. Hires would be made with a remit to focus on inclusion. Diversity, equity and inclusion (specifically of black, brown and other minority ethnic talent) was, it seemed, finally top of the agenda. But four years on – how much has tangibly changed, and what do the industry stats reveal? For this two-part feature in Campaign magazine, I interviewed more than 50 people, representing those from entry-level years through to industry veterans, to uncover the prevailing sentiment in 2024. Thank you to everyone that shared their experiences so candidly and Campaign UK's Matt Barker and Gemma Charles. Links to both articles are below and in the comments. https://lnkd.in/e3RpPWJD
The deprioritisation of DE&I in adland: ‘You talk about race and you see people glaze over’
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Are you a fan of Zora Neale Hurston or Pura Belpré? Then you're in luck! For this Talking About Race Matters throwback, we're looking back at Dr. Will Walker's "Zora Neale Hurston and Pura Belpré: Pioneers of Black and Latinx Folk Culture in Upper Manhattan." In this lecture, Dr. Walker explores the monumental work of Hurston and Belpré, exploring how they challenged negative stereotypes and misconceptions about communities of color. Watch the full talk at the link below!
Zora Neale Hurston and Pura Belpré: Pioneers of Black and Latinx Folk Culture in Upper Manhattan
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Toastmasters is a great organization to improve your public speaking and leadership skills, not to mention to network and for interview preparation. If you are interested in joining or learning more about Toastmasters and groups in your area, I would love to share my journey and how it can help you in your career. #toastmasters #networking #leadership #publicspeaking #interviewpreparation #careerdevelopment #hireamom #careercoachingforwomen
We're so excited to celebrate our group's winners (Stephanie Allen and Scott Howard) at the area contest! Join us as we cheer them on to victory.👏😍 Area 14 Table Topics and Humorous Speech Contests https://bit.ly/46geP7s Note that this is at 7-9pm EST #RealTalkers #RealTalkers7306 #ToastmastersInternational
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