Join the #museumsrespondtoferguson conversation today Dec. 17, 1-2 PM (CST) for a twitter chat hosted by museum bloggers Adrianne Russell and Aleia Brown.
“Black Lives Matter Black Friday”, Photo by The All-Nite Images. Flickr.com.
Since posting the Joint Statement from Museum Bloggers & Colleagues on Ferguson & Related Events, so many threads of amazing conversations have occurred. For me, the discussions have been thought-provoking, challenging, and restorative. So let’s keep it going, shall we?
Save the Date: Dec. 17, 2014, 1-2 PM (CST) for a twitter chat hosted by me and Aleia Brown on social justice, advocacy, and the museum field’s responses to the issues of racism, injustice, and unchecked police brutality. Follow and join the conversation using the tag #museumsrespondtoferguson.
Resources: updated 12/16/14
- American Alliance of Museums Diversity and Inclusion Policy
- Statement from Sam Black, President, Association of African American Museums Board of Directors
- Remarks by Association for the Study of African American Life and History after grand jury decisions in Ferguson, MO and New York City, NY
- Social Justice Alliance…
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