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In honor of #Juneteenth, I wrote about how visitors to Oakley Cabin African American Museum and Park in Olney, Maryland, can get a better understanding of Black American life after emancipation through a new augmented reality experience. Check out the article below! 😊  https://lnkd.in/etdxj7au

An important reminder of why #BlackHistoryMonth matters.🖤🤎 If you haven’t already, be sure to follow our new page Circana Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Black Child Journal, Spring, 2024 Edition Reference book on Restitution: African Cultural Heritage and the Black Child; its past and present and impact on African (continental) and African descendants throughtout the Diaspora---- children and their families. The guest editor for this edition of the Black Child Journal is Fanon Hill. The edition is 133 pages and brings together emancipatory works of art, artist spotlights and articles by visionary contributors dedicated to co-creating generational pipelines that engage, inform and mobilize various levels of the movement for the Restitution of African Cultural Heritage. Equally significant, this edition offers examples of community--based programs and projects that work to disrupt exclusionary mainstream art practices by focusing on the Black community as a site for resistance, subsequently providing a rich setting for the functionality of African art to redeem and restore. Together, the contributors of this edition delve into the complexities of stolen art, stolen people, stolen bones, and the urgent need for the Restitution, Reclamation, "Re-remembrance" and Restoration of African Cultural Heritage, Legacy and Ancestry throughout the Diaspora and continental Africa. blackchildjournal.com

Transform your understanding of the transatlantic slave trade and its impact at The World Reimagined Globes Launch on 4th July. The World Reimagined is a ground-breaking, mass participation art education project to transform how we understand the transatlantic slave trade and its impact. One of the many globes from the project, ‘A Dark Cloud’ by artist Caroline Daly, is now on display outside the Environment and Sustainability Institute, at the Penryn Campus, University of Exeter. As part of the launch event, we’ll be showing the short film "To Whom Does This Belong?", a poignant exploration of Black history in Cornwall's archives. Made by Ashton John with Museum X, UK Activist Museum Award 2024 recipient,  together for Black Voices Cornwall CIO and Cornwall Museums Partnership, the film amplifies the often-overlooked narratives of Black Cornish history.  Through encounters with archival materials and documents, some containing harrowing accounts of violence and trauma,"To Whom Does This Belong?" highlights the care and sensitivity required when engaging with such sensitive historical material. Join us on July 4th at the University of Exeter's Penryn campus to take part in conversations surrounding Black history and representation. Register to attend using the 'reserve a spot’ link on this page by 17:00 on Wednesday 3rd July: https://lnkd.in/eNKUwjeT If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact us via email: [email protected] #WorldReimagined #TransatlanticSlaveTrade #RacialJustice #SocialJustice #BlackHistory #BlackVoices #MuseumCollections #Archives #FilmScreening #Documentary #HistoricalNarratives #UntoldStories #LearningOpportunities #CommunityEngagement #SocialImpact #CornishHistory #CornishBlackHistory #BlackHistory #BritishBlackHistory 

February is Black History Month, and to celebrate this year’s theme of “African Americans and the Arts” the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), is hosting its annual month-long festival. #blackhistorymonth2024 African American art is infused with African, Caribbean, and the Black American lived experiences. In the fields of visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression the African American influence has been paramount. African American artists have used art to preserve history and community memory as well as for empowerment. Artistic and cultural movements such as the New Negro, Black Arts, Black Renaissance, hip-hop, and Afrofuturism, have been led by people of African descent and set the standard for popular trends around the world. In 2024, we examine the varied history and life of African American arts and artisans. Learn more about ASALH and African Americans and the Arts https://nuvi.me/6iihdb

On #Juneteenth, we celebrate the emancipation of enslaved Black people in the United States. Read more about the origins of Juneteenth, its history, and how it became a federal holiday via Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture https://bit.ly/4b7egP5

February is Black History Month, and to celebrate this year’s theme of “African Americans and the Arts” the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), is hosting its annual month-long festival. #blackhistorymonth2024 African American art is infused with African, Caribbean, and the Black American lived experiences. In the fields of visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression the African American influence has been paramount. African American artists have used art to preserve history and community memory as well as for empowerment. Artistic and cultural movements such as the New Negro, Black Arts, Black Renaissance, hip-hop, and Afrofuturism, have been led by people of African descent and set the standard for popular trends around the world. In 2024, we examine the varied history and life of African American arts and artisans. Learn more about ASALH and African Americans and the Arts https://nuvi.me/uh0asd

Today marks the start of Black History Month—an annual commemoration of Black History as well as recognition of the ongoing achievements of African Americans in all realms of society. Originally conceived as a celebratory week by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926, it was expanded to a full month in 1976 by President Gerald Ford. The energy industry has a below-average representation of Black workers; 8% of energy workers are Black or African American compared to a 12% national workforce average. Our sector still has work to do to reach its inclusion goals, but through our partnership with the Ron Brown Scholar Program as well as initiatives like the Clean Energy Crash Course, Apex is working to create specific opportunities for African Americans in the energy transition. For more resources related to Black History Month as well as events and ways to get involved, visit https://lnkd.in/dZ2N4jiC.

The new partnership with @Grow Financial Federal Credit Union and @NCR Atleos improves the #customerexperience, enhances efficiencies and reduces complexity in the branch. Talk about a win-win!

In a fascinating exploration of the role of Black reenactors in preserving and interpreting the rich history of New Netherland, Renata Sago's article sheds light on the importance of diversity in historical representation. Lavada Nahon, a technical theater specialist turned culinary and cultural historian, has been interpreting life in New Netherland for over a decade, offering a unique perspective on the multicultural environment of the 17th century Dutch, English, and French settlement. Nahon's work is part of a growing cohort of Black reenactors who are using their talents to show that the stories of Black people and other people of color are woven throughout the nation's history. From Civil War troops to rebels fighting the British in the Revolutionary War, reenactors offer a glimpse into the lives of the enslaved and free peoples on and off of plantations, bringing a measure of racial healing by walking in the footsteps of their ancestors. However, the lack of Black reenactors in the industry raises questions about the representation of Black history in historical events. Nahon's experience highlights the importance of truthful reenactments to ensure that the roles of Black people in American history are not minimized or "whitewashed." What are your thoughts on the role of Black reenactors in preserving and interpreting history? Do you believe that diversity in historical representation is essential for racial healing? Read the full story Renata Sago from Word In Black at dallasweekly.com #iamdw #blackpress #historicalreenactments #blackhistoryreenactment #racialhealing #culturalhistory #blackhistorymatters