New Jersey
17 00002 The Mayor’s Promise test
Editors Note: We accidentally cut off the camera about 90 seconds before the mayor completed here remarks. In what could be her final annual update, on Wednesday, February 15th, Mayor Dana L. Redd gave remarks as an update on what she describes as “Camden’s resurgence”. She stuck to common phrases and themes related to “moving […]
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 00026 Camden’s Yungest Legend test
Over the weekend, 17 year old Camden, NJ native Yung Poppa released his latest single “I Got the Keys Freestyle”. The song is a banging anthem for the living and lost, youth and entrepreneurs. In the song, he touches onpolitics, community, and fashion. Listen here. The song prominently displays the key and city silhouette logo […]
16 00024 Voters’ Voices: Camden & the Presidential Election test
In October, I went to different neighborhoods in Camden to talk to residents and visitors about the presidential election. I found Trump, Clinton, and Stein supporters as well as people that were still undecided. Every time I went out, I was joined by different people that helped do video and get people to be […]
16 00021 Mexican Heritage Festival 2016 test
On Sunday, September 25th, thousands of people gathered on Federal Street in East Camden for the Mexican Heritage Festival to celebrate the anniversary of Mexican Independence. These are a few pictures from the event. [su_slider source=”media: 612,611,610,609,608,607,606,605,604,603,602″ limit=”49″ link=”lightbox” height=”400″ title=”no” autoplay=”10000″]
16 00022 The Mute Collective: Camden Poets Performance test
They study the art of poetry. They are young, gifted, talented, and fearless. They are individuals that work as a team. They teach 50 middle school students about poetry. They tell stories of pain, trauma, joy, and family. They are The Mute Collective.
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 00011 Camden Voters Discuss the Primaries test
In the last few weeks, Media Organizer Sean M Brown talked to voters in Camden about jobs, new development projects, and voting. Watch the quick video to hear what a few people are saying. On Tuesday, June 7th voters will go to the polls to cast votes for the primary. Please share and comment. After […]
16 00008 Meet Camden’s Next Generation of Underground Artists test
[su_slider source=”media: 383,396,395,394,393,392,391,390,389,388,384,385,386,387″ limit=”49″ link=”lightbox” height=”400″ title=”no” autoplay=”10000″] The arts are alive in Camden. There is a new generation of artists that range from poets and rappers to painters and taggers. They want to have fun in peaceful environments. They are diverse in every way. They have friends from all over the area. They […]
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 00007 PHOTOS: SZA Conscious Music Concert test
[su_slider source=”media: 417,377,376,375,374,372,371,370,362,363,364,365,366,367,368,369,361,373″ limit=”49″ link=”lightbox” height=”400″ title=”no”] On April 30th, hundreds of people gathered to to celebrate the arts. Alternative R&B artists SZA and her friends performed at Wiggins Park in Camden. The crowd was full of local residents, as well aspeople who traveled from the Jersey shore, Willingboro, New York, and other areas to […]