Theaster Gates’ Rebuild Foundation Receives $3.5M from Mellon Foundation to Support the Creation of New Collections Infrastructure and Establish Mellon Archive Fellowship Program

Wakanda News Details

Theaster Gates’ Rebuild Foundation Receives $3.5M from Mellon Foundation to Support the Creation of New Collections Infrastructure and Establish Mellon Archive Fellowship Program

The inaugural cohort of the Mellon Archive Fellowship Program includes Corinne Bailey Rae,Yaw Agyeman, Dr. Honey Crawford, and Ben LaMar Gay.

Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent

You may also like

Rep. Jim Clyburn Ignites Call To Rename Edmund Pettus Bridge After John Lewis

"Take his name [Edmund Pettus] off that bridge and replace it with a good man, John Lewis, the personification of the goodness of America," Clyburn said.

fave

Source: MadameNoire

OP-ED: We must protect North Texans’ health care during this pandemic - North Dallas Gazette

By Colin Allred U.S. Representative (TX-32) As a North Texan, born and raised by a single mother who was a Dallas public school teacher, I know how hard things can be for working families and how this crisis has made things worse for many. During this crisis, many North Texans are worried about

fave

Source: North Dallas Gazette

Op-Ed: Kente Cloth On Capitol Hill — I literally Cannot | The Michigan Chronicle

In the words of Drake, “What a time to be alive?”. On Monday, led by House of Representative speaker Nancy Pelosi, the Congressional Democrats kneeled for a moment of silence but… wearing Kente Cloth. In what some are referring to as “political pandering” and an “election year photo-op” the

fave

Source: Michigan Chronicle - Powered by Real Times Media

Field Negro: The virus is still here, and Bounty Gate heats up | Atlanta Daily World

If you thought that we were winning the war against COVID-45 think again. The virus isn’t quite finished with us just yet. There are spikes in new infection rates everywhere, and Houston is looking like New York did a couple of months ago. Remember when the president said that the virus would go

fave

Source: Atlanta Daily World - Powered by Real Times Media

Activist Says He Wants Justice, Not Money, For Unwarranted Assault While a Prison Inmate by Seven Guards - Milwaukee Community Journal

By Thomas E. Mitchell, Jr. (Editor’s Note: This article contains a paragraph of a sensitive, explicit nature in describing what happened to article’s main subject and is only mentioned to give the article context.) David Ali Shabazz, a former inmate at Waupun Correctional Institution with

fave

Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper

Revisiting Emmett Till: 65 Years Later: No Justice and Still No Peace | Afro

By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com A 14-year-old from Chicago was lynched on August 28, 1955, in Mississippi for allegedly flirting with Carolyn Bryant, a White woman. While Emmett Till’s brutalized body and unrecognizable features became the face of the Civil Rights Movement, 65 years

fave

Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

NewsOne One Vote

NewsOne One Vote

fave

Source: NewsOne

John Lewis: Civil Rights Lion Gets into Good Trouble in Dawn Porter Documentary - Black Voice News

As long as I have breath in my body, I will do what I can. – Congressman John Lewis Congressman John Lewis is known and revered worldwide for his social justice activism as a young man during the modern Civil Rights movement which sparked large scale civic and social change in America. Many have

fave

Source: Black Voice News | The Voice of the Black Community in California

Hissing tips off inspector to 5 cobras in water bottles - The Mississippi Link

Five cobras trapped in water bottles were discovered at a Philippine food market after a market inspector heard them hissing from inside their plastic prisons. The discovery happened at the New Arranque Market in the Philippine capital Manila on July 7 when an inspector from the Market

fave

Source: The Mississippi Link

Companies Are Switching to Remote Work- Permanently

By Victor Omondi With the Covid-19 pandemics ravaging effects, working from home is becoming a norm, and our homes might turn into offices in the coming days. What started as four work-day and the three-day weekend is now turning into full-time work-at-home. Its been three months now, and everyone

fave

Source: Your Black World

$35,000 in donations for COVID-19 relief to be awarded by the Mid-Cities (TX) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated - North Dallas Gazette

The Mid-Cities (TX) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, in rapid response to escalating community needs due to the coronavirus, will provide $35,000 in grants and donations to address COVID-19 specific issues. The Chapter is giving 35 for 35, $35,000 in commemoration of the 35th Anniversary of the

fave

Source: North Dallas Gazette

OMAHA MUNICIPAL LAND BANK NO SILVER BULLET : Omaha Star

by Lynn Sanchez After the national housing bubble burst, Omaha was in the same leaky boat as a lot of other cities. Saddled with bad properties no one wanted, the city ended up holding on to them indefinitely. Located in the oldest, poorest parts of town, they were a detriment to neighborhoods and

fave

Source: Omaha Star

Quadruplets die in government-run hospital - The Mississippi Link

YAOUNDE, Cameroon When 21-year-old Anne Christelle Ntsama gave birth to quadruplets, she was over the moon. She believed her children, who had been born prematurely at Yaounde Central Hospital, one of the largest public hospitals in Cameroon, would grow into adulthood. But soon after their

fave

Source: The Mississippi Link

I Tried Energy Healing To Get Rid Of The Toxicity In My Life

I realized I had issues, issues about a year ago when I was on my therapist's couch and she asked me if I was thinking about harming myself. I've been seeing her for the past 10 years, and she's helped me navigate through toxic environments---some I was born into and some I've created myself.

fave

Source: MadameNoire

Motorbike mission: Activist delivers sunscreen to Ugandans with albinism | Afro

For street vendor Barbra Anyinge, who normally sells shoes in Lira, a town in northern Uganda, the pandemic has made one essential especially scarce: sunscreen. While usually Anyinges difficulty in obtaining the recommended high-protection sunscreen is its up to $20 cost, the pandemic has made it

fave

Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority-0

Suri holds off Newcomb in playoff to win APGA event at World Golf Village | The Crusader Newspaper Group

St. Augustine, FL - Julian Suri held off Patrick Newcomb in a playoff to capture the Advocates of Professional Golf Association’s (APGA) tournament at the World Golf Village on Friday. Suri shot an opening round 10-under par 62 on Thursday and followed it up with a 5-under 67 in Friday’s second and

fave

Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group

131 apply to fill vacancy after Rep. John Lewis’ death - DefenderNetwork.com

At least 131 people applied to be tapped by party officials to be nominated to defend Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District after the Friday death of Rep. John Lewis, a spokesperson for the Democratic Party of Georgia told Fox News on Sunday. Lewis, 80, a former leading civil rights activist, died

fave

Source: Houston Defender Network - Houston's Leading Black Community News & Information Source

Mobile pantry distributes hundreds of meals, but some leave empty handed : Omaha Star

by Chris Bowling Sarah Comer walked backward across the blacktop, her arms waving the Toyota Camry forward like a plane on a tarmac. “Come on, come come on,” she said as she neared a yellow Penske moving van loaded with 200 bags of food outside Jefferson Elementary Monday afternoon. “Keep

fave

Source: Omaha Star

Happy Birthday Dr. Dorothy Lee

Visit the post for more.

fave

Source: Dallas Post Tribune – Serving the Black community without fear or favor since 1947.

Governments Backtracking As Confirmed Virus Cases Surge | Afro

By EMILY SCHMALL and ELAINE KURTENBACH, Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Governments are stepping up testing and reimposing restrictions as newly confirmed coronavirus infections surge in many countries. India reported 20,000 on Monday, while the caseload in the U.S. is growing by about 40,000

fave

Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

Traders who suffered under Taliban go digital | Afro

Zahra Kazemi started her business Bamyan Weavers nearly 30 years ago, when Afghanistan was under Taliban control. She left the country after the Taliban destroyed her trade, returning after the U.S.-led invasion in 2001 drove the regime from power. Kazemi, like many traders in the country, needed

fave

Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

OP-ED: Past Due Time for American Healthcare System to Protect Black Americans | Afro

By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., President and CEO, National Newspaper Publishers Association Today, Americans are facing unprecedented times. We are in the midst of a global pandemic, our country has fallen into an economic recession, and hundreds of thousands are protesting police brutality and

fave

Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

Spanish archaeologists dig up dozens of mysterious tiny human figures - The Mississippi Link

Dozens of tiny flint figures were found by scientists working in Jordan, thousands of years after they were likely used in funerals and memorial ceremonies. The dozens of tiny human figures were found by Spanish archaeologists surrounding human remains and are believed to have been used in rituals

fave

Source: The Mississippi Link

This exhausting 2020 continues!

We’re getting closer to all of the professional sports leagues starting up again, and for the first time without fans—MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and the NFL. Source

fave

Source: MN Spokesman Recorder

AFRO Exclusive: Black Face Photo Sparks Concern | Afro

By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO A picture snapped nearly eight years ago in Rotterdam, Netherlands led to a resignation letter from the lead contractor in South Baltimore’s Middle Branch waterfront redevelopment. The Baltimore City Board of Estimates announced May 11 that West 8 Urban Design

fave

Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

Space rocks found after Japan fireball | Afro

Two large radiation-emitting space rocks, believed to be part of a meteor captured on video flashing across the Tokyo night sky earlier this month, have been found in a garden in Japan. The phenomenon over Tokyo happened around 2:30 a.m. local time on July 2, and the footage was shared on YouTube

fave

Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority-0

Millions of African Women At Risk Because of COVID | Afro

By RODNEY MUHUMUZA, Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Rebecca Nakamanya rolls her eyes, dismissing a question about school fees. What really worries her is how to feed three children and a jobless partner on a daily wage of less than $3, minus transport to and from her job as a cook. “We have

fave

Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

‘Avoid being bitten’: Virus-carrying Asian tiger mosquitoes likely reach UK | Afro

The Asian tiger mosquito, which has made headlines around the world because it carries dangerous viruses, are likely already in the UK, an expert warned. Dr Anna-Bella Failloux poses for a photo. She is a professor of entomology and is head of the 'Arboviruses and Insect Vectors' branch of the

fave

Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority-0

From smoker to marathon woman: Brazil woman completes six of the world’s biggest races | Afro

The Abbott World Marathon Majors comprises six of the worlds largest marathons, stretching from Berlin to Tokyo. Its a feat for any runner, let alone one who once deemed herself a sedentary smoker. Brazil native Sara Velloso, an avid smoker for 17 years, is now, at 52, an accomplished competitor in

fave

Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority-0

Driveway drag shows and backyard violins: Business takes off for performers who deliver | Afro

Artists are blazing a new path to battle isolation, boredom and sagging spirits: home delivery. The Driveway Drag Show carries on, even for Richmonds city clients with no driveways. (Courtesy: Andy Jordan)of performances, either to your driveway, balcony, or backyard. Michelle Livigne has been

fave

Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority-0

More from Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent

Don Hardin Spearheads the Construction of the National Museum of African American Music

Ramona Hood, Fedex's First African American CEO

Student Loan Forgiveness Is Not In Biden's Annual Budget

One Person Injured After Shooting at George Floyd Square On One-Year Anniversary of His Death

Transgender Woman Wants to Pursue an Olympic Dream

‘Black Is Beautiful' Beer Brewer Raises Money for Social Justice Causes % %

American Airlines and Southwest Postpone Alcohol Sales Due to Increase in Unruly Passengers

CultureCon to Empower 10,000 Creatives of Color With Virtual Experience

Black Hair Negligence in Hollywood Gets Called Out by Black Actors

Producer Sues Juice WRLD’s Estate Over Claims The Late Rapper Stole Parts Of His Song

Pennsylvania Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Civil Rights Violation After Threatening to 'Make Up a Fake Arrest'

Enjoy Superior Audio And Noise Cancellation With These Headphones On Sale

Sign Posted at a St. Louis Popeyes Denies White People of The Good Chicken Service

Uncle Nearest Whiskey Announces $50 Million Venture Fund

Mary J. Blige Becomes Youngest Living Person Inducted Into Apollo Hall of Fame in Harlem

30-Year-Old Entrepreneur Opens First Black-Owned 7-Eleven in Las Vegas Without Any Investors

Michael Jordan Donates $1 Million to Morehouse College Journalism and Sports Program

White Woman Shot Up Black And Mexican Homes, Endangered Children; Wasn't Charged With Hate Crime

A Black Woman Will Serve on the Missouri Supreme Court for the First Time

George Floyd's Death Made Black People Support Black Lives Matter Even More

A Look at 6 Black Works of Art That Immortalize George Floyd on The One-Year Anniversary of His Death

A Black and Woman-Owned Ice Cream Brand is Now Being Sold at Walmart

Lawmakers Introduce Infrastructural Legislation for HBCUs and It's About Time

Black Americans Looking For Change A Year After Death Of George Floyd

Biden Administration Gives Protected Status To Haitian Immigrants

Halle Berry Says 30-Year Keto Diet Helps Manage Diabetes and Slow Down Aging

Samaria Rice Calls Out Those "Hustling Black Death" for Their Own Personal Gain

Learn What It Takes To Build A Successful Startup With This Course Bundle

This 10-Course Bundle Offers You Business School Knowledge for $30

Chewy Is Your Co-Pet Parent Disguised As An Online Shopping Destination

Make Your Workout Playlist Hit Different With These Noise-Cancelling Earbuds

Jrue Holiday and His Wife Donate $1M to Support More Black-Owned Businesses

Georgia Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock Secure $84 Million in HBCU Funding

Wells Fargo, Other Banks Continue To Take Advantage Of Minorities

Shaq Provides New Shoes to Elementary School Students in Georgia

Football Champion Keena Turner Graduates From Purdue With His Daughter 41 Years After Leaving For The NFL

54% of Small Businesses Blast Additional Unemployment Benefits For Worker Shortages

XXXTentacion's Brother Is Suing His Mother Over Dead Rapper's Estate

LeBron James Violated NBA Health and Safety Protocols, He Won't Be Suspended, Though

Los Angeles Increases LAPD Budget As Crime and Shootings Rise

NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins Denied Entry to Atlanta Restaurant, Says It's Because of His Skin Color

YG And Mozzy Gave Away $20,000 Pairs Of Shoes For 'Kommunity Service'

Keshia Knight Pulliam Named Mielle Organics’ Global Education Ambassador

U.S. Supreme Court Punts Case That Could Hold Municipalities Liable For Civil Rights Violations Committed By Police

Lil Jon Gets His Own Home Improvement Show on HGTV

Chaka Stewart, The Man Who Broke Into Rick Ross' House, Mysteriously Died In Jail

McDonald's Workers Across 15 Cities Go On Strike to Fight for Living Wages

To Celebrate Malcolm X’s 96th Birthday, Scholly and the Shabazz Center Will Award Three Students $10,000 Scholarships

Joe Budden Apologizes to Olivia Dope Three Months After She Quit Due to Sexual Harassment

Billy Porter Reveals He's Had HIV for 14 Years, Was Using 'Pose' Character As A 'Surrogate'

Sports Facts

Blackfacts BETA RELEASE 11.5.3
(Production Environment)