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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
