'We Can’t Afford To Keep Going To Funerals': The Lumbee Tribe Works To Combat COVID Surgeby Mark Anthony Neal / 22h
'In Robeson County, about a third of residents are fully vaccinated. As of September 16th, 39% of the county has received a single dose. For members of the Lumbee Tribe in the region, that rate is even lower. As COVID continues to inundate Robeson County, health officials and local leaders are working tirelessly to get more tribal members vaccinated.'
Intersectionality Matters!: The Insurgent Origins of Critical Race Theoryby Mark Anthony Neal / 1d
'Over the past year, Critical Race Theory has been increasingly misrepresented by the Right in an organized, widespread effort to stifle racial justice and gender equity, and weaken our multiracial democracy. In response to these attacks, African American Policy Forum held a 5-day Critical Race Theory Summer School in mid-August to educate participants about the origins, principles, and insights
New Young Adult Novel By C.J. Farley Illustrates Kids' Eye View Of The Pandemicby Mark Anthony Neal / 1d
' Here & Now host Tonya Mosley speaks with author and music journalist C.J. Farley about Zero O'Clock, his new book for young adults. The book focuses on a high school senior in New Rochelle, New York, whose preoccupation with college admissions, her father's death and the K-pop group BTS becomes overshadowed by the COVID-19 outbreak.'
Jasmine Crowe: What Can We Do To Tackle Food Waste And Hunger?by Mark Anthony Neal / 1d
' Jasmine Crowe is a social entrepreneur and the founder of Goodr , a startup based in Atlanta, Georgia that is leveraging technology to combat hunger and food waste. Goodr collects surplus food from organizations like Turner Broadcasting Systems, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and others, and redirects that food to nonprofits who distribute the food to people experiencing food
Millennials Are Killing Capitalism: Ben Fletcher –The Life And Times Of A Black Wobbly With Peter Coleby Mark Anthony Neal / 1d
' Ben Fletcher was among the most successful union organizers in the early 20th century, and a Black leader of the Local 8 union - a component of the Industrial Workers of the World - which organized on the docks in South Philadelphia beginning in 1913. Local 8 of the IWW's Marine Transport Workers Industrial Union, was the most powerful interracial union of its era, and the IWW or the Wobblies w
Chicago Humanities Festival: Community Gardens as Neighborhood Resourcesby Mark Anthony Neal / 1d
'In neighborhoods all over Chicago, community gardens bring people together. They offer beauty and respite, preserve foodways, support well-being and social cohesion, and facilitate neighborhood self-sufficiency. As part of our Neighborhood Initiative, Chicago Humanities Festival and community-based partner organizations on the South Side co-create a morning of conversation and exploration in and
'William Evans and Omar Holmon , co-authors of the book, Black Nerd Problems , and co-founders of the website of the sa...by Mark Anthony Neal / 1d
'William Evans and Omar Holmon , co-authors of the book, Black Nerd Problems , and co-founders of the website of the same name, join All Of It to discuss their new book and their favorite items of pop culture to nerd out on.'
The Unwritten Rules of Black TVby Mark Anthony Neal / 1d
'The Atlantic staff writer Hannah Giorgis grew up in the 1990s, watching dozens of Black characters on TV. Living Single , Sister, Sister , Moesha , and Smart Guy were just a few of the shows led by Black casts. But at some point in the 2000s, those story lines and some of the Black writers behind them seemed to disappear. In a cover story for The Atlantic, Giorgis traces the cyclical, uneven his
Colson Whitehead Returns To His Home Turf With 'Harlem Shuffle'by Mark Anthony Neal / 2d
' Colson Whitehead says his latest novel was inspired by his love of heist movies. The story centers on a furniture store owner who has a side hustle trafficking in stolen goods. Whitehead tells Fresh Air "I was just thinking about how much I like heist movies and thinking [about] how much fun the directors and writers must have put it all together," he says. "And asked myself ... can I do that?"
'I Want This Film To Be A Teaching Tool': Kenneth Chamberlain's Son On The Killing Of His Fatherby Mark Anthony Neal / 2d
'The new feature film " The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain " dramatizes the story of Chamberlain Sr., a 68-year-old Black retired Marine who was killed by police who were responding to a medical alert. Here & Now host Scott Tong speaks with Chamberlain's son, Kenneth Chamberlain Jr.'
Carmelo Anthony Gets Personal, Sharing The Story Behind His Journey To The Lakersby Mark Anthony Neal / 2d
'Ten-time NBA All-Star, three-time Olympic gold medalist and top-ten NBA all-time scorer Carmelo Anthony tells Moira Forbes the story behind his legendary NBA career and how he beat the odds on and off the court. He shares why he’s “still a work in progress,” the significance of his upcoming season at the Lakers, and life lessons from his long-time friend LeBron James . Anthony released his memoi
Candice Hoyes - Zora's Moon Natasha Diggs REMIX Music Videoby Mark Anthony Neal / 2d
Natasha Digg s remixes Candice Hoyes ' "Zora Moon".
New Police Abuse Footage Exposes Cover-ups By Louisiana State Troopersby Mark Anthony Neal / 2d
'An investigation has found Louisiana police covered up at least a dozen use-of-force incidents, most of them against Black people. Reporters also discovered multiple body-camera recordings of police beatings that had previously been buried. The cases range from the violent arrest of Aaron Bowman during a routine traffic stop that resulted in broken ribs and a gaping wound to the death of Ronald
Adia Victoria - You Was Born To Die (feat. Kyshona, Margo Price, & Jason Isbell) [Official Video]by Mark Anthony Neal / 2d
Adia Victoria 's "You Was Born To Die" featuring Kyshona , Margo Price , and Jason Isbell from A Southern Gothic (2021).
Helga—The Armory Conversations: Deborah Archerby Mark Anthony Neal / 2d
“It was so important to be apart of community. To find strength in each other. To know that on the days when I can’t move forward, someone is going to take up the baton and move forward for me." 'Professor, Lawyer and ACLU President Deborah Archer sat down to speak with Helga Davis about some of her earliest moments and how they shaped her desire to fight for equality. Archer is a Professor of Cl
Black Homebuyers Are Being Left Out of Pandemic Housing Boomby Mark Anthony Neal / 3d
'During the pandemic, there’s been a massive real estate boom in the U.S., as many people looked to leave crowded cities like New York City for the suburbs. But for Black Americans, the boom has been more like a bust, as they’ve been priced out of this pandemic-fueled housing frenzy. Housing inequity is nothing new in this country; there’s a deep history of discrimination in the housing market ag
'Don’t Go Tellin’ Your Momma' (dir. by Topaz Jones and rubberband)by Mark Anthony Neal / 3d
'The Black ABCs were once taught across the United States. Created in 1970 by two Chicago teachers and the Society for Visual Education, the cards and posters linked the 26 letters of the alphabet with language and imagery that reflected the lives of Black children. Now, 50 years later, artist Topaz Jones offers a new vision of his – and America’s – Black identity through a reimagining of the Bla
American Business Leaders Step Up to Fight Inequities in the South by Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr.by Mark Anthony Neal / 3d
| @DrBenChavis | NewBlackMan (in Exile) ( NNPA NEWSWIRE ) — Even as the pandemic has laid bare societal inequities that have long eroded the foundation of our democracy, political leaders in Washington and in state capitols are mired in a level of rancor and partisanship not seen since the ideological struggles over the Vietnam War. This toxic atmosphere has left them incapable of addressing pre
Colson Whitehead on Writing His First Crime Novel, 'Harlem Shuffle'by Mark Anthony Neal / 3d
'Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead talks with CBS Mornings ' Anthony Mason about his new book, Harlem Shuffle . Whitehead and Mason take a walk through history, touring some of the iconic Harlem spots that inspired the best-selling writer's first crime novel.'
Virginia Voters’ Choice: Forward with Voting Rights Champ for Governor or Backward With Team Trump by Ben Jealousby Mark Anthony Neal / 3d
| @BenJealous | special to NewBlackMan (in Exile) Virginia’s voters will pick the state’s next governor in November. The choice couldn’t be clearer, and neither could the national implications of this race in a bellwether state. Not only is the Virginia election a curtain-raiser for the midterm elections of 2022, it’s also the biggest test so far of whether the Trumpified GOP can win major races
