The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation—the nation’s largest funder of the arts, culture and humanities—announced a call for concepts to institutions of higher learning exploring curricular projects or research in three distinct social justice-related categories, including: Civic Engagement and Voting Rights: Projects that explore current and historical challenges to realizing broad participation in the democratic process. […]
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Black-Owned Crowns × Hops Brewing Beer in Honor of Stacy Abrams
This past weekend, Crowns & Hops Brewing Co., the first Black-owned craft beer brand in Inglewood, CA, released “The Blue Peach” – a Blueberry Peach gose that is brewed in collaboration with Barrel & Flow (Black beer festival in Pittsburg, PA) and Black Calder Brewing (first Black-owned brewery in Grand Rapids, MI). The beer was […]
Al B. Sure! and Joe Madison co-MC March on For Voting Rights
The organizers for the March On For Voting Rights announced legendary R&B singer and radio host Al B. Sure! and national radio host and activist Joe Madison will serve as co-MC’s for the August 28 event in Washington, DC. The two hosts will lead a day-long march through Washington, DC and the speaker’s program which […]
South Carolina Protects Voters During Pandemic
In a victory for voting rights, South Carolina took steps today to better protect voters in the November general election during the COVID-19 pandemic. The action follows a federal lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of South Carolina, and NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. The groups challenged a state requirement that […]