Black History Month 2024, we simply wanted to affirm ourselves , where we were, with one another. BHM may have came to an end, but there is always room in every day, to celebrate the WINS and HAPPENINGS of the NOW.
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In the world of using arts for healing, all we truly ever needed was a room.
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“This may not have been a new phenomenon but it damn sure wasn’t mainstream until now. Shaun King saw his purpose as heavy, to seek justice for these families. His struggles with this show us the fork in the road that is the Black Lives Matter Movement. Where does activism and change actually meet? When do the lines unblushing and we can feel relief? Kings answer? Never.“
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The Listening made the decision to shift to a shared management model, a divergence from the hierarchical model that has guided the organization since it’s beginning in 2013. We’re excited to welcome Angelina Randolph and Keaira Reese (she/her) as the new Co-Executive Directors of The Listening!
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The Board of Directors announces Nicholas Steven George’s resignation as Executive Director of The Listening, Inc.. Nick has played a critical role in the founding, growth and development of the organization and it’s programming, and while we will miss him and his inspiring, captivating, and creative leadership, we wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.
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On July 20, 2022, The Listening will join over 150 Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools sites in 75 cities and 26 states across the United States for a National Day of Social Action to spread awareness and contribute to the goal of seeking Climate Justice.
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Check out this new blog post, submitted by our Junior Interns in-Training Kayden & Lamont, where they connect our Moton Museum trip to the Freedom School movement!
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What were you like in middle/high school?
A really chill kid. I loved all types of sports and music. I was also a huge nerd for science.
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Which decade do you actually belong in, and do you agree?
The 1920's - If I was living in Harlem, New York; absolutely! I love art and fashion, and I embrace my culture to the fullest, which happen to be three huge factors that tie into the Renaissance movement that was taking place in that area during the 1920's and 30's.
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