African-American culture

NATIONAL NETWORK OF BLACK MUSEUMS TO RELEASE THEIR SECOND VIRTUAL JUNETEENTH: LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING

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Monday, June 7, 2021
Creative works, Slavery in the United States, African-American culture, Abolitionism in the United States, Songs, Lift Every Voice, Anthropology, Emancipation Proclamation, Anthem

The annual collaboration has produced a film documenting the national exploration of the deep-rooted anthem Lift Every Voice and Sing through the eyes of historic museums and anthropologists from across the United States.

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  • The annual collaboration has produced a film documenting the national exploration of the deep-rooted anthem Lift Every Voice and Sing through the eyes of historic museums and anthropologists from across the United States.
  • The film will premiere on partnering sites starting June 15, 2021, at 11:00 AM CDT / 12:00 PM EDT.
  • This announcement was more than two and half years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.
  • The virtual event will explore the historical influences on the evolution of being black in America using the context of the national anthem Lift Every Voice and Sing.

Universal Hip Hop Museum Teams Up With Terentia to Celebrate and Preserve the History of Hip Hop

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Monday, June 7, 2021
African-American culture, Culture, African-American music, Hip hop, Music, Hip-hop dance, Draft:Universal Hip Hop Museum

"We're building this organization in the very place Hip Hop started and we need to use the best tools to ensure that we preserve and promote Hip Hop to its fullest," said Rocky Bucano, Executive Director and President, Universal Hip Hop Museum.

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  • "We're building this organization in the very place Hip Hop started and we need to use the best tools to ensure that we preserve and promote Hip Hop to its fullest," said Rocky Bucano, Executive Director and President, Universal Hip Hop Museum.
  • Terentia offers the museum a solution to organize and share the enormous amount of metadata that Hip Hop culture has created and continues to produce," said Adam Silverstein, Director of Archives and Collections at Universal Hip Hop Museum.
  • Anchored in the birthplace of Hip Hop culture, the Universal Hip Hop Museum will break ground in the Bronx in 2021.
  • The UHHM will celebrate and preserve the history of local and global Hip Hop music and culture past, present, and future.

The Juneteenth Foundation Unites Corporate and Nonprofit Organizations to Celebrate Freedom and Black Culture during Inaugural Freedom Festival

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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"In addition to providing paid time off for all employees, we're grateful to take one more actionable step towards racial justice and equity through our partnership with The Juneteenth Foundation."

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  • "In addition to providing paid time off for all employees, we're grateful to take one more actionable step towards racial justice and equity through our partnership with The Juneteenth Foundation."
  • Organizations interested in joining as a partner or participating in one of the Freedom Festival events can contact Alicia Austion at [email protected] to learn more.
  • The Juneteenth Foundation is a 501(C)3 organization dedicated to the national recognition of Juneteenth and the celebration of freedom and black culture.
  • The Foundation organizes initiatives and events that call attention to the historical significance of Juneteenth and supports corporate and citizen engagement surrounding healing and advocacy for Black Americans.

#HIREBLACK will match 500 Black women to executive leaders in celebration of Juneteenth

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Abolitionism in the United States, African-American culture, Emancipation day, Juneteenth, Slavery in the United States, Mentorship, American culture, Human activities, Human behavior

She was aiming to help just 19 Black women on Juneteenth.

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  • She was aiming to help just 19 Black women on Juneteenth.
  • Thirty minute-long matchings are mentee-led (mentees can choose who they'd like to meet with), self-scheduled within their virtual platform.
  • Chief's community of executive-level women will be #HIREBLACK's main source of career coaches for the #HIREBLACK Juneteenth MentorMatch.
  • #HIREBLACK is a black-woman led recruiting events/ marketing organization with a goal of getting 10,000 Black women hired, trained and promoted.

Hip-Hop Legend Kurtis Blow to Release 'The Breaks' Gold Record as a Limited Edition NFT

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Non-fungible token, Kurtis Blow, Hip hop, Musicians, African-American culture

NEW YORK, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Kurtis Blow is proud to announce the minting of Hip-Hop's first-ever certified Gold Record as an NFT.

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  • NEW YORK, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Kurtis Blow is proud to announce the minting of Hip-Hop's first-ever certified Gold Record as an NFT.
  • These extremely limited NFTs were designed by Kurtis' son, Michael Walker, a Stanford graduate and multimedia artist.
  • The release is a collaboration with Godspeed Labs and Launch featuring a near-perfect rendering of the gold record plaque commemorating the 1980 single from Blow's debut album.
  • Fans can own a piece of history in the Kurtis Blow pantheon by bidding on the NFT artwork.

Polo Molina Honored as One of Most Influential Music Managers Today Across Pop, Latin & Hip-hop Genres

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
African-American culture, Hip hop music, Musical improvisation, Hip hop, Taboo, Musicians, Music

Molina recently added Universal Music Group Latin's Adriel Favela and Warner Music Group's VICE MENTA to his roster.

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  • Molina recently added Universal Music Group Latin's Adriel Favela and Warner Music Group's VICE MENTA to his roster.
  • Sweet Taboo, a new Latina singer/rapper trio that will certainly take the Los Angeles music scene by storm, has also been scouted by Molina.
  • With their creation came the formation of Grassroots Music, now an enterprise with a multi award-winning roster based in Los Angeles, CA.
  • Grassroots Music has been behind some of the most influential hip-hop and Latin artists of this generation, and continues to impact music by consistently turning out notable industry heavy hitters.

SOUL Church: Norwich Christian initiative delivers two million meals during the pandemic

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Music, African-American culture, African-American music, Musical improvisation, Popular music, Soul music, Norwich, Mass media

b'NORWICH, England, May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SOUL Foundation, the outreach arm of SOUL Church, Norwich, has delivered two million meals to people in need across the area over the past year.\nDuring the pandemic, many people have found themselves without enough food, either because they can\'t get to the shops or because they don\'t have the money.

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  • b'NORWICH, England, May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SOUL Foundation, the outreach arm of SOUL Church, Norwich, has delivered two million meals to people in need across the area over the past year.\nDuring the pandemic, many people have found themselves without enough food, either because they can\'t get to the shops or because they don\'t have the money.
  • "\nSOUL Foundation is part of the \'Love Your Neighbour\' group and the foundation deliver 20% of the group\'s meals.
  • That means the group overall has delivered 10 million meals to date!\nPastor Jon Norman is Senior Pastor of SOUL Church.
  • "\nIf you\'d like to find out more about SOUL Foundation, make a donation or become a corporate partner or sponsor, please visit www.soulfoundation.org.uk .\n'

Los Angeles County Commends FDA's Commitment to Ban Menthol Cigarettes Which Pose Greatest Risks to Black Communities, LGBTQ and Young Adults

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
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As part of the community-wide effort to stop these marketing tactics, faith-based organizations joined together to create "No Menthol Sunday."

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  • As part of the community-wide effort to stop these marketing tactics, faith-based organizations joined together to create "No Menthol Sunday."
  • "\nLos Angeles County Department of Public Health recently launched a media and public education campaign focused on the dangers of menthol cigarettes.
  • Nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health comprises nearly 4,100 employees and has an annual budget of $1 billion.
  • To learn more about Los Angeles County Public Health, visit PublicHealth.LACounty.gov , and follow LA County Public Health on social media at twitter.com/LAPublicHealth , facebook.com/LAPublicHealth , instagram.com/LApublichealth and youtube.com/LAPublicHealth .\nLos Angeles County Department of Public Health works to protect health, prevent disease, and promote health and well-being.\n'

Liberated / Music For The Movement Vol. 3 set For Release June 18

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Friday, May 14, 2021
Abolitionism in the United States, African-American culture, Juneteenth, Slavery in the United States, American culture, United States

b'LOS ANGELES, May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Liberated / Music For The Movement Vol.

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  • b'LOS ANGELES, May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Liberated / Music For The Movement Vol.
  • 3 EP is set for release Friday, June 18, in celebration of Juneteenth.
  • It\'s centered on Black America becoming the author of its own story and adopting an unapologetic Black pride.
  • Common has won multiple Grammys, as well as a Golden Globe and an Oscar for his insightful and poignant music.

Ms. Opal Lee Announces Re-Release of Juneteenth: A Children's Story Book

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Articles, Abolitionism in the United States, African-American culture, Juneteenth, Slavery in the United States, Opal, Opal, Change.org

Opal partnered with multi award-winning children\xe2\x80\x99s book specialists, illustrator Peter Viska and designer Sandra Nobes, to make her vision for the revised edition a reality.

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  • Opal partnered with multi award-winning children\xe2\x80\x99s book specialists, illustrator Peter Viska and designer Sandra Nobes, to make her vision for the revised edition a reality.
  • Opal added: "I want all people, young and old, to know what Juneteenth is and understand its significance.
  • Ms. Opal launched a petition to make Juneteenth a national holiday on Change.org, and in September 2020 delivered the 1.5 million signatures it had received to Congress.
  • Ms. Opal believes that freedom should be celebrated from the 19th of June to the 4th of July.