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Rochester Black Authors Expo Celebrates a Lasting Legacy
The Seventh Annual Expo Will Honor Black Authors Who are Shaping the Future ROCHESTER, N.Y. - The Rochester Black Authors Association is...
tmanon1
May 22, 20232 min read
![[Placement] Roc Native, CaTyra Polland, Marks the First National Black Authors Day with Book Riot](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57a49a_394ea349952a4cc3a89558f3dc314f57~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_927,h_696,al_c,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/57a49a_394ea349952a4cc3a89558f3dc314f57~mv2.webp)
[Placement] Roc Native, CaTyra Polland, Marks the First National Black Authors Day with Book Riot
Rochester native and founder of National Black Authors Day, CaTyra Polland, talks about the hurdles Black authors face in a White...
nyasiaalmestica
May 10, 20231 min read
![[Placement] "Black in the Newsroom" Featured in EBONY for Mental Health Awareness Month](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57a49a_74eb2720d2104789b504064e311a8d15~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_716,h_538,al_c,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/57a49a_74eb2720d2104789b504064e311a8d15~mv2.webp)
[Placement] "Black in the Newsroom" Featured in EBONY for Mental Health Awareness Month
It's Mental Health Awareness Month, and Media 2070's award-winning film, Black in the Newsroom, is featured in EBONY magazine, examining...
nyasiaalmestica
May 10, 20231 min read
Placement: May 4th Marks First-Ever National Black Authors Day, Created by Roc Native CaTyra Polland
The Black Wall Street Times spotlights National Black Authors Day, a holiday created by Rochester native CaTyra Polland, founder & CEO of...
nyasiaalmestica
May 3, 20231 min read
CABJ Hosts Screening and Discussion of Award-Winning Film, Black in the Newsroom
Denver, CO - The Colorado Association of Black Journalists (CABJ) is pleased to invite the public to a free screening and discussion of...
tmanon1
Apr 25, 20232 min read
Placement: Non-profit hosts women and girls conference advocating for mental health
Ronieka Burns, organizer of the Mother-Daughter Conference, was featured in News 10 WHEC for the 4th annual conference. Read more about...
tmanon1
Apr 18, 20231 min read
![[Placement] Roc's 4th Annual Mother-Daughter Conference Empowers Girls with Mental Health Resources](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cd526_c3ce14ee8e3b4e1f814c138a69b80e4ef000.jpg/v1/fill/w_767,h_576,fp_0.50_0.50,lg_1,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/5cd526_c3ce14ee8e3b4e1f814c138a69b80e4ef000.jpg)
[Placement] Roc's 4th Annual Mother-Daughter Conference Empowers Girls with Mental Health Resources
You are Beautifully Made LLC, an organization founded by Ronieka Burns, launched the annual conference, offering a safe space for girls...
nyasiaalmestica
Apr 18, 20231 min read
Placement: Conference in Rochester provides resources for girls ages 10 to 16
Ronieka Burns, organizer of the Mother-Daughter Conference, was featured in WXXI News for the 4th annual conference. Read more about the...
tmanon1
Apr 18, 20231 min read
Media 2070 Featured in Dr. Andrea Wenzel's Let Gather ZOOM Chat
"Gather’s March 2023 lightning chat invited participants to explore models for 'accountability infrastructure' — systems, structures, or...
tmanon1
Apr 11, 20231 min read
![[Placement] The Hollywood Times Magazine Spotlights Samson Tonton & His Love of Artistic Expression](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57a49a_4101d5e9241c4b6d9d01e7d5511f875f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1500,h_1127,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/57a49a_4101d5e9241c4b6d9d01e7d5511f875f~mv2.jpg)
[Placement] The Hollywood Times Magazine Spotlights Samson Tonton & His Love of Artistic Expression
Samson Tonton, an artist with a passion and focus on Cubism art, talks about his regret of not majoring in Fine Arts, the challenges of...
nyasiaalmestica
Mar 15, 20231 min read
Placement: Media 2070's Collette Watson is Featured on CUNY TV's "Black America" Series
Collette Watson, Director of the Media 2070 project, and Khristopher J. Brooks, a reporter at CBS MoneyWatch, join host Carol Jenkins to...
nyasiaalmestica
Mar 10, 20231 min read
![[Placement] Media 2070 Writes Powerful Op-Ed for YES! Magazine, Urges Media to Sign Care Pledge](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cd526_1677dd0f4c64429cbe4bd3eb50611026~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_636,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,lg_1,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/5cd526_1677dd0f4c64429cbe4bd3eb50611026~mv2.png)
[Placement] Media 2070 Writes Powerful Op-Ed for YES! Magazine, Urges Media to Sign Care Pledge
Three members of Media 2070, an advocacy project dedicated to realizing media reparations, wrote a compelling op-ed about how the...
nyasiaalmestica
Feb 28, 20231 min read
![[Placement] Artist Samson Tonton Featured in EBONY, Highlights Cubism's African Roots](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57a49a_96caff41531e443fa8f3052736c79fae~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1440,h_1082,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/57a49a_96caff41531e443fa8f3052736c79fae~mv2.jpg)
[Placement] Artist Samson Tonton Featured in EBONY, Highlights Cubism's African Roots
Haitian-American artist, Samson Tonton, speaks to Delaina Dixon of EBONY Magazine about what drives him as an artist, showcasing his...
nyasiaalmestica
Feb 28, 20231 min read
Closure of Spanish-Language News Outlets Limits Accessibility to Spanish-Speaking Residents
As more Spanish-language news outlets shut their doors, Spanish-speaking residents have less access to journalism, diminishing resources...
nyasiaalmestica
Feb 27, 20231 min read
The Rochester Artist Collaborative Launches Fundraiser Supporting Local Black Women Artists
With a fundraising goal of $15,000, the Rochester Artist Collaborative is seeking donations to allow selected applicants the opportunity...
nyasiaalmestica
Feb 20, 20232 min read
Placement: Annette Campbell, Founder & CEO, of The Tax Experience Wants to Close the Racial Wage Gap
Rochester's Annette Campbell is featured in WROC, discussing how she is helping people build generational wealth, especially people of...
nyasiaalmestica
Feb 20, 20231 min read
Placement: CaTyra Polland Profiled in Democrat & Chronicle, Discusses How She Helps Black Authors
Rochester native CaTyra Polland makes waves as CEO and owner of the editing boutique Love for Words and helping Black authors have their...
nyasiaalmestica
Feb 8, 20231 min read
Samson Tonton: Artist to Watch!
Art by diverse creatives has always been uniquely able to capture our experiences. Samson Tonton is one to keep on your radar! By: Inayah...
MMM Staff
Feb 6, 20232 min read
Placement: Black Journalism Is the Key to a More Truthful Media Future
Media 2070 was recently featured in the Black Wall Street Times to discuss the power of Black journalists and building a better newscape:...
tmanon1
Feb 3, 20231 min read
Using FordMomentum!'s STOLO to Design a Mental Health Journey that Actually Works
While FordMomentum!'s STOLO system can be used for community development, it can also be used for mental health and healing. By: Nyasia...
nyasiaalmestica
Jan 23, 20233 min read
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