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.
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″]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
[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 […]
[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 […]
[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 […]
“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 […]
“ Over 24,000 children live in Camden, New Jersey and most of them are attending or will attend a city public school. Since the state takeover [also known as an “intervention”] of Camden schools in 2013, the way things happen in the school district has changed greatly. There are multiple forces and factors that influence […]
Last week, Mayor Dana Redd of Camden gave her sixth state of the city address. Throughout the speech, the second term mayor list partnerships, projects, and plans for the future of the city. [See Courier Post story here.] Among the list of parnters mentioned throughout the speech: Liberty Property Trust, Holtec, 76ers, Contemporary Graphics, EMR, […]
Here’s five things you should know about the Cooper’s Ferry Annual Meeting Every spring, Cooper’s Ferry Partnership holds its Annual Meeting, a $125-a-ticket event where developers, construction companies, city officials, politicians, as well as architects, lawyers, and a few community leaders mingle in front of the shark tanks at the Camden Aquarium. Cooper’s Ferry is […]
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 […]
