Posts Tagged ‘community’
‘Fixing a problem we didn’t cause’: Black Appalachian activists cultivating power
Black activists in Appalachia challenge stereotypes and advocate for social and economic improvements in their communities. Their efforts focus on reshaping the narrative around Black identity in the region while addressing issues such as healthcare, education, and safety.
Read MoreBeloved Black-owned bookstore in Pasadena becomes a safe haven for fire victims
As the fire caused chaos, evacuations, and destruction, one local business has stepped in to help the community.
Read MoreRid Racism Milwaukee’s Book Club presents: “Where Do We Go From Here” by Dr. King Jr.
Lisa Jones leads Rid Racism Milwaukee in examining the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through the writing of his last book, Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community. The online book discussions cover one chapter each week on Tues. evenings through Oct 29th.
Read MoreThe Center for Black Excellence and Culture to hold groundbreaking on Juneteenth
Wednesday was a momentous day in Madison due to the groundbreaking of a future community center that will host events and display art.
Read MoreTruth-Telling As Healing – How We Can Answer Dr. King’s Call?
Nurturing Diversity Partners founder Dr. Fran Kaplan and dialogue facilitator Darrell Ferguson will lead a thought-provoking presentation that delves into Dr. King’s complete dream: To heal the world and create a Beloved Community through nonviolence, truth and reconciliation.
Read MoreABHM Book Club, MIAD & MCHS Proudly Present: All That She Carried By Tiya Miles
On Thursday, January 25th we will discuss All That She Carried by Tiya Miles, in partnership with the Milwaukee County Historical Society (MCHS) and the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD), who will help lead the discussion and connect the book to an exhibition and to museums, more broadly.
Read More2023 ADCOLOR Conference
The ADCOLOR Conference is the premier diversity gathering for professionals at all levels. People come for a conference but leave with a new community.
Read MoreNontombi Tutu Speaks
Nontombi Tutu is known to bring attention to how we can heal as individuals and as a society. She will be speaking from 3-5pm, Saturday September 23rd, at the First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee.
Read MoreABHM Celebrates Juneteenth: A Week Of Events Honoring Family & Community
This Juneteenth, ABHM invites you to join us throughout the week to celebrate freedom, family, art, culture, and community. All of the week’s events and admission to the museum will be free and open to the public thanks to a generous donation from Herb Kohl Philanthropies.
Read MoreCultivating Tulsa’s Equitable Future
Plant Seads project, Tulsa’s Carver Middle School and the Dick Conner Correctional Center have together planted seedlings all throughout Tulsa to acknowledge the past and give people a sense that change and sustaining growth is possible.
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