Atlantic City
17 00001 What’s Next for Black Lives Matter Atlantic City? test
2016 has been a transformative year for the Atlantic City Chapter of Black Lives Matter , NJ! Our monthly teach-in forums in Atlantic City empowered us, brought mutual understanding, and strengthened our bonds, allowing us to set and pursue meaningful priorities. BLM-NJ: Atlantic City brings people together in a powerful way, providing the infrastructure necessary […]
16 00020 Black Lives Matter AC on Controlling Images and the Media test
On Saturday, August 20th, the Black Lives Matter Atlantic City chapter had their 10th monthly forum. The forum’s theme was Perceptions of African Americans in the Media, with guests Dr. Donnetrice Allison, Associate Professor of Communications at Stockton University and Glynnis Reed, Atlantic City based visual artist. We discussed how mainstream media views African Americans […]
16 00018 Black Lives Matter AC on the Fallacy of Black on Black Violence test
“The same hands that drew red lines around Prince Jones drew red lines around the ghetto.” , Ta-Nehisi Coates in Between the World and Me On July 16th, 2016 the Black Lives Matter Atlantic City group hosted our monthly forum, this one focused on the issue of black […]
16 00017 No Contract No Peace: One month into the Trump Taj Mahal strike test
One month ago today, 1,000 UNITE HERE! Local 54 casino workers at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City took to the picket line to fight for health care, pensions, paid breaks and other benefits. The last time workers walked off the job for this long was 2004, when 10,000 workers went on strike at […]
16 00014 Black Lives Matter AC on Dismantling White Privilege test
In late June, residents gathered with Black Lives Matter AC to gain greater insight on the various factors contributing to White Privilege and the underlying influences aiding its survival. Several questions were considered, including the definition of privilege, why it exists, who it impacts, and how it can be dismantled. Michael Cluff, who has a […]
16 00013 We Sink Or Swim Together test
“I want our city to unite. We sink or swim together. This is about us.” – Betty Lewis of the NAACP on the state takeover of Atlantic City Atlantic City is under threat – but this historic American community has faced threats before. This spring, facing a massive bankruptcy, Governor Chris Christie and State Senator […]
16 00012 Black Lives Matter AC on the Role of Art in Social Change test
“Art by nature is revolutionary.” This powerful statement was introduced by Atlantic County visual artist, Kelley Prevard. Her words encapsulate the mood felt throughout the May meeting of Black Lives Matter AC, highlighting the ways in which art can bring about social change historically and today. On Saturday, May 21st, Atlantic County community members gathered […]
16 00009 A Call to Action from Atlantic City Activist: Taiwa Ukawabutu test
[su_youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZlVrH8TnnE” width=”660″ autoplay=”yes”] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yuLO3Duxfw[/su_youtube] A Call to Action from an Atlantic City Activist As Atlantic City residents face potential cuts to public sector jobs and services due to an impending takeover by the state, local activist Taiwa Ukawabutu reminds us that politicians won’t solve AC’s problems unless regular people stand up and make their […]
16 00005 A City Like a Phoenix: Belinda Manning on the Lifeblood of Atlantic City test
“For years, this city has been like the phoenix… we have not learned from its past resurrections the importance of including residents, and those people who struggle on a day to day basis to keep this city alive, and provide the lifeblood of this city.” – Belinda Manning Belinda Manning is a poet, artist, community […]
15 01321 Video: The aftermath of casino closures in AC test
Building a Sandcastle: A Broken Promise to Atlantic City tells the stories of the casino workers who remain after the wave of casino closures and layoffs in 2014. Now employed by an industry looking to secure its bottom line by cutting pensions, healthcare and work hours, casino employees are getting organized and fighting back. In […]