African-American Museums News Monitoring

Texas African American Museum preserves local and national history

By Andrea Valdez Broadcast News Director Photo by Andrea Valdez The Texas African American Museum is a new attraction in Tyler that started to educate and inform visitors about African American history and culture, both on the regional and national level. …

International African American Museum construction underway in Charleston

The museum is meant to honor the untold stories of the African American journey. It will feature the African Ancestors Memorial Garden, exhibits and more. CHARLESTON, S.C. — Construction is underway to build the International African American Museum in …

5 lessons from Colorado Springs' African American museum

Brandon Bornes remembers his first reaction to his hometown’s museum dedicated to Black residents who came before him. “Just the way it was laid out, and how it’s just like this raw history,” he says. “A lot of museums have barriers, and you can’t touch …

Zydeco musician's accordions donated to Rural African American museum

African American museums, historical resources around Tampa Bay

As another Black History Month comes to a close, people can continue to learn about the history and accomplishments of African American people in the Bay area. TAMPA, Fla. — Every February for the last 95 years, the United States has celebrated Black …

River Road African American Museum receives grant for garden, edible landscaping project

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area recently announce the 13 grant recipients from the fall 2020 ANHA Grant cycle. The ANHA Grant Program, funded through the National Park Service, is distributing $122,515.44 in grant funds …

California African American Museum names Cameron Shaw as executive director

The California African American Museum board of directors unanimously voted Monday to name Cameron Shaw as the institution’s new executive director. Since September 2019, Shaw has served as CAAM’s deputy director and chief curator, overseeing curatorial …

Michelin partners with African American museum in Charleston

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - The International African American Museum will not just have a building in Charleston but also a traveling exhibition thanks to financial help from an international tire maker with a huge South Carolina presence. Michelin North …

Three Rivers Festival celebrating community

This year's Three Rivers Festival parade on July 10 celebrates the value of community – "Coming Together: Fort Wayne's Past, Present, & Future," festival officials announced this week. Jaylon Smith of the Dallas Cowboys will be one of …

A sea change is happening in Charleston arts. What will the next phase look like?

On the other side of the pandemic, the Charleston arts scene will look markedly different. It’s not just the lingering wariness of packed lobbies. It is not just the downsizing and reconfiguring of many organizations as a result of the shutdown. The …

Things to do in the San Fernando Valley and LA area, March 4-11

Ken Nwadiogbu’s “Syncytium,” part of the Nigerian-born artist’s “UBUNTU, I Am Because We Are” exhibit through March 27 at Thinkspace in Los Angeles. (Photo courtesy of Thinkspace)     Here is a sampling of upcoming arts and cultural events in the San …

Community Briefs: Civil Rights Photos, Yiddish Forverts Editor Talk

A protest in Philadelphia in the 1960s photographed by Jack T. Franklin Photo by Jack T. Franklin Einstein’s ‘Capturing Hope’ Exhibit Opens “Capturing Hope,” a photography exhibit depicting the civil rights movement, is on display at Einstein Medical …

Breonna Taylor shooting: A one-year timeline shows how her death changed Louisville

Bianca Austin, Breonna Taylor's auntThey took a big part of our life away from us. She was a good girl. She did not deserve what she went through. ... Because of incompetent police work, they went in her house, in the comfort of her own home, and just …

Kevin Pennington

By Kevin Pennington for The Island Eye News My wife Caroline and I moved here over a decade ago and had been coming to my wife’s sisters’ home the 10 years prior. Recently, I retired from my position as a senior executive in a Fortune 500 company and now …

Art & Theater News March 2021

Art News by Caron Schwartz FMOPA wants you! The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (FMOPA) is committed to continuing to offer the best possible experience for its visitors.  What actions can be taken to provide a more meaningful experience in a safe …

MARCH Virtual and In-Library Programs and Activities @ the Downtown Central Library Inbox

Monday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Thursday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday: Closed B is for Book: Children’s Stories Through the Centuries. Collections Gallery, 2nd floor …

New hope surfaces for Historic Westside in Las Vegas

For decades, the Historic Westside has felt the effects of disinvestment. In this predominantly Black neighborhood near downtown Las Vegas, households earn less than half of the citywide median income, the vast majority of its roughly 3,700 residents rent …

Slavery's legacy is written all over North Jersey, if you know where to look

New Jersey residents might like to think that, as Northerners, we don't share the South's brutal slave history. We would be wrong.  "New Jersey was known as the 'slave state of the North,' " said Elaine Buck, who co-founded the  …

Art Auction Benefits Black Scholars

February 28, 2021 by Abby Baker Jane Bunker and Lauryn Latimer, one of the first recipients of the scholarship, at a Black Lives Matter rally. “I struggled when I got the scholarship originally because I felt like people around me were doing more,” Latimer …

Marianne's Consignment Confessions, The Interior Design and Lifestyle Blog That’s Loaded with Creative Design Ideas

Marianne is here with interior design ideas to improve your home. She gives great decorating suggestions to create a beautiful home or office interior. WAKEFIELD, RHODE ISLAND, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Marianne's …

Black History Month - How Napollo Software Design, A New York tech company honoring the Black Owned Businesses

Digital strategy to developing stunning web & mobile apps, Napollo helped several Black-owned businesses in Pennsylvania to expand their businesses NEW YORK, NY, USA, March 7, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- February serves as a month-long …

Just Eat Great: The New Meal Delivery of New Jersey

Just Eat Great, the new meal delivery in town, offers delicious and comfy meals with numerous combinations delivered at your doorsteps. NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The pandemic may have caused lots of changes …

International Women's Day commemorated by honouring Policewomen across Mumbai

Women’s Day step applauding Mumbai Policewomen's COVID-19 crisis efforts by GIA India, GJNRF & Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care, flagged off by Param Bir Singh MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, March 7, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The occasion …

FUBO SHAREHOLDER FILING DEADLINE: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Reminds Investors of the Deadline to File a Lead Plaintiff ...

NEW YORK, March 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bernstein Liebhard, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds investors of the deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in a securities class action lawsuit that has been filed on behalf of …

IMVT INVESTOR FILING DEADLINE: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Reminds Investors of the Deadline to File a Lead Plaintiff Motion ...

NEW YORK, March 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bernstein Liebhard, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds investors of the deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in a securities class action lawsuit that has been filed on behalf of …

2 WEEKS IN LAGOS - An Inspiring Representation of Africa in a Real-Life Setting - Opens Virtually in the USA March 12

The romantic comedy 2 WEEKS IN LAGOS paints a dynamic canvas of the city and captures the excitement, vibrancy, and complexity of everyday life in Lagos. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ArtMattan Films, the film …

Metro Infusion Center continues to expand its operations nationwide

Metro Infusion Center offers infusion therapy in a comfortable, convenient outpatient setting. BURR RIDGE, IL, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Metro Infusion Center—a leading national provider of infusion therapies—has opened …

Mövenpick Hotel Doha: Small Changes Have Ripple Effects in Communities

“Even small changes can be regarded as important as the ripple effect can be extremely valuable," said Sami Aawar, General Manager. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Green Globe member Mövenpick …

Ladera Resort: A Stunning Saint Lucia Wellness Destination

Green Globe recertified Ladera Resort in December 2020. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ladera Resort takes full advantage of its natural surroundings in Soufrière, offering a unique design in guest …

Why Vegan Certified Claims are Mainstream #BeVeg

Vegan Certified products feed a large market share: allergen sufferers, kosher interested consumers, plant-based eaters, ethical vegans, and more. #Mainstream PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Vegan …

CLOV SHAREHOLDER DEADLINE: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Reminds Investors of the Deadline to File a Lead Plaintiff Motion in a ...

NEW YORK, March 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bernstein Liebhard, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds investors of the deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in a securities class action lawsuit that has been filed on behalf of …

BLUE SHAREHOLDER FILING DEADLINE: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Reminds Investors of the Deadline to File a Lead Plaintiff ...

NEW YORK, March 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bernstein Liebhard, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds investors of the deadline for investors to file a lead plaintiff motion in a securities class action lawsuit that has been filed on …

GPAINNOVA, among the 7 Europe’s fastest-growing companies in the industrial goods sector, according to Financial Times

SPAIN, March 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the overall ranking, it is the 13th company in Spain and the 160th in Europe GPAINNOVA, the global leading company in dry electropolishing technology and specializing in marine robotics, high- …

“Grief Unveiled Who I Am”; Maninder (a.k.a. Nikki) Chawla’s Life-Changing Journey to Understanding the Gift of Each Day

Maninder Chawla is a professor, actor, coach, stand up comic and model, who is here to be of service to the world with her skills and talent. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It is safe to say that everyone …

Land a Sweet Tech Job in LA and Party for Good New Perk from Recruiting for Good

Recruiting for Good launches fun perk for tech professionals that are represented by the staffing agency; earn invites to fun foodie parties in Santa Monica. SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recruiting for …

Pharmacists Group Urges Widespread Use, Equitable Allocation of FDA-Authorized COVID-19 Vaccines

ASHP looks to counter misperceptions about authorized vaccines that may compromise public acceptance. BETHESDA, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) issued …

Brady collection of high-condition antique mechanical banks commands $2M at Morphy’s Feb. 27 auction

Extraordinarily rare ‘Shoot the Chute’ bank soars to $156,000; European tin banks unexpectedly power their way into the top 10 DENVER, PENNSYLVANIA, USA, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The revered Bob and Judy Brady collection of antique …

Website Connects Past and Present Owner of Pets Online for Free

With Covid-19, Many People are Adopting Pets and Many are Having to Surrender Them. This Website Connects Pet Parents for Free. EDGEWATER, MD, U.S.A., March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Connie Bekavac has always adopted adult rescue pets and …

The Color Tones® St. Louis band gets six-figure distribution deal

The Color Tones® St. Louis, MO multi-genre band gets six figure distribution deal. "We have a bit of scheduling to do, this opportunity came fast," says Bell. SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI, USA, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wayne Bell …