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HBCU FIRST LOOK FILM FESTIVAL KICKS OFF ITS INAUGURAL YEAR AT HOWARD UNIVERSITY WITH NETFLIX AND HIGHER GROUND'S RUSTIN, DIRECTED BY GEORGE C. WOLFE, AS OPENING NIGHT FILM

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HBCU First LOOK Film Festival (HBCUFLF) kicks off its inaugural year at Howard University also known as 'the Mecca.' The festival will take place the weekend of November 10 – 12, 2023 and showcase a stellar group of leading HBCU alumni joining the (HBCUFLF) initiative with film challenges, internships, college tours and additional festival programming. 

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HBCU First LOOK Film Festival (HBCUFLF) kicks off its inaugural year at Howard University also known as 'the Mecca.'
  • Kicking off "Opening Night at the Movies" on Friday, November 10 is Netflix and Higher Ground's 'Rustin'.
  • Produced by Academy Award winner Bruce Cohen, Higher Ground's Tonia Davis and George C. Wolfe, the film features an all-star cast.
  • Presenting sponsors and media partners include AARP, Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Café Mocha Network, Howard University Television + Film.

Danille Taylor, Professor of African American Studies at Clark Atlanta University, Named New Director of University's Historical Art Museum

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Friday, August 25, 2023
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ATLANTA, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clark Atlanta University recently named Danille Taylor, Ph.D., as the Director of its art museum (CAUAM).

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clark Atlanta University recently named Danille Taylor, Ph.D., as the Director of its art museum (CAUAM).
  • Taylor is a professor of African American Studies at the University and has served as interim museum director since August 2022.
  • "Danille was instrumental in bringing the collective works of Basquiat, one of the museum's most successful exhibitions, to Clark Atlanta University.
  • Dr. Taylor earned her bachelor's degree in English and African American Studies, a Master of Arts degree from Boston University in African American Studies, and a Master of Arts and Ph.D. degrees in American Studies from Brown University.

How the shooting of Ralph Yarl demonstrates the fiction of a colorblind society in America

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Less than a month earlier, on April 13, Yarl had gone to pick up his twin younger brothers from a play date in the Northland section of Kansas City, Kansas.

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  • Less than a month earlier, on April 13, Yarl had gone to pick up his twin younger brothers from a play date in the Northland section of Kansas City, Kansas.
  • Instead of going to NE 115 Terrace, Yarl went a block away to NE 115 Street Place, where he rang the doorbell.
  • Within a few seconds after seeing Yarl at his door, the homeowner, Andrew Lester, an 84-year-old white man, fired his .32-caliber Smith & Wesson revolver and struck Yarl twice, once in his forehead and once in his arm.
  • Weeks after Yarl’s shooting, another incident involving neighbors occurred in Ocala, Florida, on June 3.

A long way from a colorblind society

    • In my book, Bodies out of Place: Theorizing Anti-
      blackness in U.S. Society, I describe how racist attitudes persist in society.
    • One way this happens is through fixed social ideas about where Blacks belong, when, with whom and in what position.
    • It hints at a reality that is both unpleasant and often ignored: Most Black people in American society are forced to navigate increasingly segregated spaces.
    • For Black women, sociologist Patricia Hill Collins calls this consciousness an awareness of our status as “the outsider within.”

“Scared to death”

    • Through his attorney, Lester further said he was scared to death and thought Yarl was a burglar.
    • Because most would-be burglars do not ring doorbells, it’s fair to question on what he based his fear.
    • What is clear is that he is resolved – at least publicly – to not let it steal his joy.

Racism operates on a continuum

    • In its guidebook Race and Racism in the United States, the American Sociological Association describes how racism operates on the structural and individual level.
    • There are often expectations about who belongs in certain spaces.
    • As the
      work of sociologist Nirmal Puwar demonstrates, physical spaces are gendered, raced and classed.
    • Some have called Yarl’s shooting the “wrong door” case.

Juneteenth offers new ways to teach about slavery, Black perseverance and American history

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Saturday, June 17, 2023
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Why, they ask, did I like learning about slavery given that it was so horrible and harsh?

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  • Why, they ask, did I like learning about slavery given that it was so horrible and harsh?
  • How could I value being taught about something that caused so much hurt and harm?
  • Students often tell me that they’re not learning much about slavery beyond the suffering and harsh conditions that it involved.

Start early, but keep it positive

    • But lessons about slavery at that age should avoid the pain and trauma of slavery.
    • This, the authors of the guide say, will better equip children to later hear about, understand and emotionally process the terrible truths about slavery.

Focus on Black resistance

    • As Black history education professor LaGarett King puts it, Black people have always “acted, made their own decisions based on their interests, and fought back against oppressive structures.” Stressing this can help students to see that although Black people were victimized by slavery, they were not just helpless victims.
    • Juneteenth provides opportunities to acknowledge and examine the legacies of Black freedom fighters during the time of slavery.

Connect Juneteenth to current events

    • Juneteenth can also be a way for educators to help students better understand contemporary demands for racial justice.
    • That’s what George Patterson, a former Brooklyn middle school principal, did a few years back at the height of protests that took place under the mantra of Black Lives Matter.
    • “We need to bring it to the forefront.” Educators can make Juneteenth about so much more than the end of slavery.

Wisconsin Historical Society Offers First Look Inside New History Center

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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MADISON, Wis., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Wisconsin Historical Society is excited to share a first look inside the new state-of-the-art history center that is expected to be completed in late 2026. The history center will sit squarely at the intersection of Madison's vibrant State Street and Wisconsin's Capitol Square, serving as a hub of community engagement and civic activity. The five-story, 100,000-square-foot landmark will provide unprecedented access to the state's venerable collection of nearly 290 million items, while sharing regional stories within the context of American history.

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  • Designed to be a vibrant gathering place and regional learning hub, Wisconsin's new history center will be a leading cultural experience in the Midwest
    MADISON, Wis., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Wisconsin Historical Society is excited to share a first look inside the new state-of-the-art history center that is expected to be completed in late 2026.
  • "This will be a welcoming, vibrant place for the community to gather, engage, reflect and share in our history."
  • The history center replaces the Wisconsin Historical Museum, which was located in the space of a former hardware store and unable to adequately provide access to the state's collections to school groups and residents.
  • "We are grateful for nearly two decades of growing public and private support, and we are thrilled to see Wisconsin's new history center visible on the horizon."

Landmarks Illinois Collaborates with Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History & Culture to secure permanent home for Ebony Test Kitchen

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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The NMAAHC announced the acquisition of the historically significant test kitchen, which Landmarks Illinois saved from demolition in 2018, earlier today.

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  • The NMAAHC announced the acquisition of the historically significant test kitchen, which Landmarks Illinois saved from demolition in 2018, earlier today.
  • The test kitchen also helps tell the story of the Johnson Publishing Company, the country's most influential African American publisher of its time.
  • Following the MOFAD exhibit, NMAAHC approached Landmarks Illinois in the fall of 2022 about its interest in acquiring the Ebony Test Kitchen.
  • Landmarks Illinois produced a short video about the years-long effort to preserve the Ebony Test Kitchen, which can be viewed here .

Dr. Noelle Trent to leave the National Civil Rights Museum

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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Memphis, TN, May 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Civil Rights Museum Director of Interpretation, Collections, and Education, Dr. Noelle Trent, announced she is leaving the museum to assume the role of President and CEO of the Museum of African American History in Boston & Nantucket.

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  • Memphis, TN, May 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Civil Rights Museum Director of Interpretation, Collections, and Education, Dr. Noelle Trent, announced she is leaving the museum to assume the role of President and CEO of the Museum of African American History in Boston & Nantucket.
  • The news comes after eight years of bringing a broader national focus to the museum through world-class exhibitions, thought-provoking programs, impactful events, and the expansion of its archives.
  • Trent came to the museum in 2015 after contracting as an exhibition researcher, curriculum developer, and docent instructor with the National Museum of African American History and Culture and receiving her doctorate in American History, specializing in nineteenth-century history, at Howard University.
  • Trent has been responsible for national collaborations with institutions devoted to Black history and culture and is revered as a leader in this space.

USSFCU President & CEO Timothy L. Anderson Honored at AACUC Hall of Fame Ceremony

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) President and CEO Timothy L. Anderson was among seven credit union leaders honored at the African American Credit Union Coalition's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) President and CEO Timothy L. Anderson was among seven credit union leaders honored at the African American Credit Union Coalition's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
  • The AACUC African American Credit Union Hall of Fame honors credit union leaders for their distinguished contributions to the industry.
  • Anderson joins USSFCU Board Emeritus Herbert Bowman in the Hall of Fame.
  • Anderson has a long history with USSFCU, serving as the EVP and Chief Retail Officer before assuming the role of President and CEO in 2019.

MasterClass Announces Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Rosalind Brewer to Teach Business Innovation

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Thursday, December 22, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Rosalind "Roz" Brewer will teach a class on business innovation and leading with integrity. Brewer's class will trace her journey as a leader—from her early experiences as a research scientist through leading innovation and change across five different industries. MasterClass members will learn Brewer's real-life strategies for making innovative decisions and driving change in uncertain times. Brewer's class is now available exclusively on MasterClass, where subscribers get unlimited access to all 180+ instructors with an annual membership.

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  • Brewer's class is now available exclusively on MasterClass , where subscribers get unlimited access to all 180+ instructors with an annual membership.
  • "With an extensive career leading notable companies like Starbucks, Sam's Club and Walgreens, Roz has developed a remarkable ability to see the big picture," said David Rogier, founder and CEO of MasterClass.
  • Ranked on Forbes' list of "100 Most Powerful Women in the World," Brewer became the CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance in 2021 after leading several other major companies.
  • As CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance, she is, as of 2022, one of only two Black women to lead Fortune 500 companies.

NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast "David Rubenstein on Patriotic Philanthropy"

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today, "David Rubenstein on Patriotic Philanthropy." In the episode, Stewart McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association, speaks with best-selling author David Rubenstein about his new book, How to Invest: Masters on the Craft, and his lasting legacy of patriotic philanthropy.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today, " David Rubenstein on Patriotic Philanthropy ."
  • In the episode, Stewart McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association, speaks with best-selling author David Rubenstein about his new book, How to Invest: Masters on the Craft , and his lasting legacy of patriotic philanthropy.
  • Rubenstein worked in the White House during the Carter Administration and tells McLaurin that he credits much of his success as an investor to having had that experience.
  • Rubenstein's interest in the preservation and restoration of items of national importance inspired his support of the White House Historical Association.