Fwd: [SOA~2013] Whites Leading Ferguson Violent Protest

 

My sympathy goes out to the family and friends of the 18 year old African, Michael Brown of Ferguson, Missouri. I feel that justice was not served in Ferguson in not indicting Wilson. However, for those who are perhaps prematurely applauding the violence in Ferguson, consider this. Ask yourselves, why are so many white people, with bull horns, expensive banners, and placards, flags, gas cans, and media equipment, and are non Ferguson residents, at the head of the protest demonstrations in Ferguson? How do you tell the difference between a white activist who doesn’t live in Ferguson and a KKK member who doesn’t live in Ferguson, when they are both wearing mask as they act violently? When whites were burning cars, flags and businesses in Ferguson, was that out of anger over the grand Jury not indicting the police officer Wilson for shooting the unarmed African Michael Brown? Is the idea of this African community being a food desert now that its
reported that twelve (12) businesses were looted and then burned down and scores of Africans losing their jobs planned to fit in with making Africans unemployed leading to the further criminalization of African people, especially our youth? Did the closing of the schools around Ferguson that kept African students out on the block, and moms and some dads off work to watch them a good idea? Since the month of August hundreds of African youth have been arrested and without white philanthropist, and white lawyers to get them out of jail like in the non violent demonstrations of the 1960’s sixties. Many of these young men and women will be charged with felonies, pay lawyers, get loans on the families properties to pay fines, and may serve time which will put the safety of their children in jeopardy, recycling their children through criminalization. Gunshots were heard a mile away from where the protest were, so who were African people or who ever, shooting
at down in their own neighborhoods? Did the two New Black Panther members who are now under arrest for allegedly tried to buy pipe bombs, going to be connected to Attorney Malik Zulu Shabazz or just the white people or agents who promised to sell them the bombs? Have Africans ever recovered from burning down the cities and blocks they lived and worked in?

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Report: Ferguson Grand Jury Reaches Decision, Announcement Planned

 

In this Feb. 11, 2014 image from video released by the City of Ferguson, Mo., officer Darren Wilson attends a city council meeting in Ferguson. Police identified Wilson, 28, as the police officer who shot Michael Brown on Aug. 9, 2014, sparking over a week of protests in the suburban St. Louis town. (City of Ferguson)

After weeks of reviewing evidence and hearing testimony, Yahoo News is reporting that a St. Louis County grand jury has reached a decision on whether to charge Ferguson, Mo., Police Officer Darren Wilson (pictured) in the shooting death of Michael Brown.

The 12-member panel, which convened Aug. 20, was asked to decide if there is probable cause to charge Wilson with a crime and what that charge should be. Options range from second-degree involuntary manslaughter to second-degree murder. Wilson, 28, could face life in prison if convicted of the most serious charge, the report says.

The Aug. 9 shooting sparked ongoing–sometimes violent–protests over police shootings of Blacks, especially unarmed men.

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Street Co-Naming Ceremony

Please join Council Member Inez Dickens, Community Leaders, and the Harlem Historical Society, the National Black Theatre, the Reverend Al Sharpton, Deanna Brown, an d On the Potomac Productions, as well as residents of Harlem, for a Historic Street Co-Naming Ceremony in honor of a giant in Music History, Civil & Human Rights, and Social Justice:  The Godfather of Soul - James Brown.

On Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 1:00PM all will gather on theSouthwest corner of       West 126^th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard to commemorate the Co-Naming of 126^th Street behind the Apollo Theater, as James Brown Way.

This Street Co-Naming honors this distinguished gentleman as a Giant of the 20^th Century who played many critical and pivotal roles of great significance to our nation’s cultural, social, and  music history – for his commitment to Education and Excellence, and also as the “Father of FUNK’, and the “Godfather of Hip Hop”.

What: Co-naming of 126^th Street from Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. to Frederick Douglass Boulevard as James Brown Way.

When: Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 1:00PM

Where: This Historic Co-Naming Ceremony will take place on the Southwest corner of 126^th Street & Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd.

Reception with Beverages & Free Screening of the Documentary“James Brown – The Man, the Music, the Message”  to follow at the National Black Theater – 125^th Street and 5^th Ave. (RSVP)
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Contact: National Black Theater - (212) 722-3800 & Council Member Inez Dickens - (212) 788-7397

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Fwd: Health Department Launches New Texting Campaign to Help New Yorkers Sign Up For Health Insurance

Health E-News November 21, 2014 Health Department Launches New Texting Campaign to Help New Yorkers Sign Up For Health Insurance Text "CoveredNYC" or "SeguroNYC" to 877877 to receive information on how to enroll in a health insurance plan available through the Affordable Care Act Call 311 to find help in multiple languages The Health Department announced the launch of a new texting campaign to make it easier for New Yorkers to sign up for health insurance during the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period. New Yorkers can text "CoveredNYC" to 877877 to get connected with someone who can help them enroll for health insurance in person. To receive help in Spanish, New Yorkers can text "SeguroNYC" to 877877. The Health Department launched a texting campaign to reach uninsured New York City residents, particularly those in our most underserved communities. The open enrollment period began on Saturday, November 15 and will end on February 15, 2015. Learn more Learn more about Health Insurance Marketplace

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Fwd: PR: Harlem Holiday Doll Show Planned For December

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THE HARLEM HOLIDAY DOLL SHOW AND SALE TO BE HELD SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH AND SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7TH

New York, NY (BlackNews.com) -- The Morrisania Doll Society will present The Harlem Holiday Doll Show and Sale, on Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7, 2014, at the LeRoy Nieman Art Center located at 2785 Frederick Douglass Boulevard (147th & 148th Sts.). Show hours are Saturday, 12-6 PM and Sunday, 12-5 PM.

The Morrisania Doll Society was formed to bring together doll collectors and doll artists and to help preserve the history and culture of African-American doll making. It has produced doll events since 2000.

All are invited to come, to look, to learn and... to purchase. There will be handcrafted dolls to fit every budget.

The Leroy Nieman Art Center, founded in 2008 through generous funding by American painter LeRoy Nieman, provides a nurturing environment for a wide variety of creative learning for the community. It is a charming yet energized space with barrier-free access.

Arts Horizons is a not for profit organization that provides arts education through performances and artist-in-residence programs to students and teachers throughout the tri-state region.

For more information on The Harlem Holiday Doll Show and Sale, please visit www.morrisaniadollsociety.com or email: morrisaniadollsociety@gmail.com.

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Cost of Coverage Under Affordable Care Act to Increase in 2015

 

Many Americans with health insurance bought under the Affordable Care Act could face substantial price increases next year — in some cases as much as 20 percent.

Cost of Coverage Under Affordable Care Act to Increase in 2015
By ROBERT PEAR, REED ABELSON and AGUSTIN ARMENDARIZ
Sat, 15 Nov 2014 02:48:38 GMT

Vegetarian Thanksgiving: Rice, Beet and Kale Salad With Cider

 

Rice, beet and kale salad with cider flax dressing Credit Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times. For her Thanksgiving celebration in Canada in October, food blogger Allison Day hosts an entire family of gluten-free eaters.

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Fwd: BCA 2015 Community Arts Grant & Artists for Community Grant

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c BCA’s 2015 Community Arts Grant & Artists for Community Grant ccc ccc ccc BCA’s 2015 Community Arts Grant & Artists for Community Grant Opening Monday, November 17, 2014 Combined "How to Apply" Workshops starting Sunday, November 23rd Guidelines Available at: www.bronxarts.org/cag.asp The Community Arts Grant (CAG) is a local arts funding program supporting projects and activities that enable Bronx communities to experience and engage with the performing, literary, media and visual arts. All projects must benefit Bronx communities and be accessible to all. ccc This program provides support for arts and cultural projects to community-based organizations, groups, collectives or artists. Grants range from $1,000 to $5,000. Individual artists or collectives may apply through a fiscal sponsor or apply directly if working in partnership with a community-based nonprofit organization in the Bronx. Both fiscal and partnering organizations must meet the same eligibility as all nonprofit organizations applying for this grant! The Artists for Community Grant (FKA The Individual Artists Tier) is a competitive arts grant program. The goals of the program are to: 1) provide funding for artists to create new work in 2015; 2) to expand the scope of local arts activity and the participation of professional artists in communities across the Bronx; and 3) Highlight the role of the artist as a community resource. ccc Emphasis is placed on the quality and artistic merit of proposed projects and the depth and authenticity of community experience, participation and engagement. A maximum of four individuals are selected each year to receive a maximum of $2,500. All applicants can submit a total of three requests between the Community Arts Grant and the Artists in Community Grant. However, each submission must be for a different project, and the total amount requested for all submitted projects cannot exceed $5,000. ccc Attendance to at least one "How to Apply" Workshop is mandatory for all applicants. RSVP Here. Information: 718-931-9500 x22 or Sabrina@bronxarts.org.   This e-mail was sent from Bronx Council on the Arts Immediate removal with PatronMail®

Fwd: Fall/Winter Exhibitions Now Open!

The Studio Museum in Harlem Newsletter | November 13, 2014 View this email in your browser Exhibitions | Target Free Sundays | Calendar | Shop | Become a Member Fall/Winter Exhibitions Now Open!   Join us tonight from 5–9 PM as we welcome visitors to see Speaking of People: Ebony, Jet and Contemporary Art, Kianja Strobert: Of This Day in Time and Titus Kaphar: The Jerome Project, along with this season's installment of Harlem Postcards!    Fall/Winter 2014–15 exhibitions and projects will be on view  November 13, 2014–March 8, 2015.  November Program Highlights To kickoff our slate of programming for the Fall/Winter season, we are excited to announce that the 2014–15 artists in residence, Sadie Barnette, Lauren Halsey and Eric Mack, will be welcoming visitors to their studios on Sunday, November 16, from 1–6 PM. All three artists will be present to answer questions and discuss their unique practices.   Next week, join us for this month's installment of Studio Salon as we celebrate the opening of Speaking of People: Ebony, Jet and Contemporary Art and present a book signing of Vintage Black Glamour by author Nichelle Gainer on Thursday, November 20 from 6–8 PM. Drawing on Gainer's extensive research of black media archives for her illustrious blog, Vintage Black Glamour presents historic photographs and biographies of prolific, early twentieth-century black scholars. This book promises to be an important addition to the black history archives! In addition to our programs during the week, on Target Free Sundays we offer free admission every Sunday thanks to the generous support of Target! Stop by the museum on November 16 for a free tour of Speaking of People at 1 PM and our family program Hands On: Archives and Photocolage with The Laundromat Project at 2 PM. On November 23, be sure to catch a free tour of Under Another Name at 1 PM and then stick around for Hands On: Sculpt and Sketch at 2 PM!  Be sure to check our calendar to stay up-to-date on all upcoming events at the Studio Museum! Museum Highlights and A Look Ahead The Studio Museum is already gearing up for the holiday season! Our annual Trunk Show Series will begin tomorrow, November 14 through November 16 from 12–6 PM in our Museum Store with creations designed by artist Khali Keyi. His unique, handmade bags are made from cow leather and beautifully embellished with an array of natural elements and found objects. Keyi will also be featuring his collection of restored chairs and shadow boxes, along with wall art and paintings.  We are also thrilled to announce that the limited edition MZ Wallace x Glenn Ligon is finally available for purchase! Ligon has lent the silkscreen  print from his iconic piece Untitled (I Am Somebody) to a limited run of MZ Wallace Metro Totes. But what makes this bag even more special is that all proceeds will directly benefit the education programs at the Studio Museum! Don't miss out on this fabulous opportunity to give back and look great too! Shop the tote online and in our Museum Store! Check out our Director and Chief Curator, Thelma Golden and artist Glenn Ligon as they stroll down the streets of Harlem and the stylish Melanie with her tote in the heart of SoHo! One of the education programs that will benefit from the proceeds of the MZ Wallace x Glenn Ligon tote is the Expanding the Walls program. Expanding the Walls: Making Connections Between Photography, History and Community is an eight-month photography-based program for a select group of students enrolled in a high school or GED program. ETW uses the work of renowned Harlem photographer, James VanDerZee, as a catalyst for discussion and art-making. Students participate in a series of art workshops, discussion groups and field excursions while learning the basics of digital photography. Spread the word! The deadline for ETW 2015 applications has been extended to November 25!  Another exciting initiative from our education department is the Museum Education Practicum! This free, 8-week course is an intensive training program designed to provide emerging museum and arts educators with an in-depth look at museum education with the guidance of the Studio Museum's knowledgeable Education department. To learn even more about this program, visit us on November 20, from 5–6:30 PM for an information session lead by the program's talented coordinator!  Last but not least, our curatorial team would like to announce that they are looking for a Curatorial Fellow! The Fellow will be involved in the coordination and organization of artist’s projects; will work directly on exhibition installation and documentation; catalogue production; develop interpretive materials; and develop and mount a curatorial project. The position is a paid, eighteen month-long commitment requiring 30 hours per week in the office (not to include weekends). The deadline for applications is Monday, December 1, so apply today! Want access to all The Studio Museum in Harlem has to give, all of the time? Become a member today and instantly become a part of the Studio Museum community! Members are integral to the life of the Studio Museum. Gain first-hand access and insight into new directions and historical issues in the contemporary art world.   In appreciation of their support, all Members receive the following: Unlimited general admission to the Studio Museum Invitations to exhibition openings Free or discounted tickets to education and public programs One-year subscription to Studio magazine Annual recognition in Studio magazine Discounts at the Museum Store, and at various local businesses Starting November 19th! Members-Only Wednesday evenings Things We Love This Week Chris Ofili: Night and Day is now open at the New Museum until January 25, 2015.    On Sunday, November 16, The School of the Arts at Columbia University is hosting Columbia Harlem Art Sunday! Visit open studios of MFA visual artists, check out Romare Bearden: A Black Odyssey at The Wallach Art Gallery and Environmental Communications: Contact High at The Arthur Ross Architecture Gallery.    Crossing Brooklyn: Art from Bushwick, Bed-Stuy, and Beyond at the Brooklyn Museum. Open now until January 4, 2015.   Want the chance to win a signed Marcus Samuelsson cookbook? Just join the mailing list for Harlem Eat Up!, a new four-day festival in Harlem that will celebrate the food, culture and spirit of East, Central and West Harlem! The festival will be held on May 14–17, 2015, but look out for updates and announcements as the date nears! Images (top to bottom): Hank Willis Thomas, Ebony Life, 2010. Gouache acrylic on canvas, 20 × 40 in. Courtesy the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York. Â© Hank Willis Thomas; Sadie Barnette, Untitled, 2012. Aluminum cans and acrylic spray paint, Dimensions variable. Photo: Adam Reich; Lauren Halsey, Kingdom Splurge (2.4.6.14), 2014. Mixed media, 24 × 40 ft. Photo: Fumikazu Ishino; Eric Mack, Finding Comfort in Easy Distinction, 2014. Acrylic on cotton and polyester moving blankets, thread, newspaper, magazine pages, 80 × 60 × 65 in. Photo: Adam Reich; Image courtesy Khali Keyi; Image of Thelma Golden and Glenn Ligon courtesy MZ Wallace; Image of Melanie courtesy MZ Wallace; Chris Ofili, Night and Day (Installation View) at the New Museum Copyright © 2014 The Studio Museum in Harlem, All rights reserved. You've expressed an interest in The Studio Museum in Harlem. Our mailing address is: The Studio Museum in Harlem 144 West 125th Street New York, NY 10027 Add us to your address book