Ida B. Wells-Barnett (1862-1931) Born in Holly Springs, Mississippi during the US Civil War she was destined to become one of the earliest famous black woman during a life centered on combating prejudice and violence. Her father was the son of his master who allowed him to do a carpenter apprenticeship. There he met Ida’s mother who was the cook. His … [Read more...] about CRUSADER FOR JUSTICE
Response to Garner’s ‘Tough on Crime’
The People’s Protection Plan Coalition Respond to Jason Garnar’s “Tough on Crime” Rhetoric Update: July 29, 2020 (Binghamton, NY) On Friday, July 24th, 2020, representatives of the People’s Protection Plan Coalition, a multi-county partnership spanning the Southern Tier, held a press conference on the Broome County Courthouse steps, denouncing the … [Read more...] about Response to Garner’s ‘Tough on Crime’
DPA to paint Murals at the Zoo
The Dept of Public Art is joining forces with the Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park to paint murals of zoo animals this coming September. Plans are still afoot but DPA is looking for artists to help with the project. There will be stipends. For more information keep an eye on the Dept of Public Art Facebook page, or email deptofpublicart@gmail.com. … [Read more...] about DPA to paint Murals at the Zoo
Before Martin L. King, Jr was Ella Baker
Before Martin L. King, Jr was Ella Baker (1903-1986) She believed that in order to be effective organizers in a community, activists had to form relationships, build trust, and engage in a democratic process of decision making together with community members. The goal was to politicize the community and empower ordinary people. She condemned elitism … [Read more...] about Before Martin L. King, Jr was Ella Baker
Demands for a People’s Protection Plan
(Binghamton, NY) The People’s Protection Plan Coalition (Citizen Action of the Southern Tier, Justice and Unity for the Southern Tier, Progressive Leaders of Tomorrow, Truth Pharm, and representatives from organizations from Tioga, Cortland, Chenango, Delaware, and Tompkins counties) will respond to the dangerous package of legislation proposed by the New … [Read more...] about Demands for a People’s Protection Plan
Save Luma
For 5 years, you helped LUMA create a totally unique kind of festival in Downtown Binghamton. There isn’t anything like it anywhere else in the US. Now, it draws artists and fans from all over the world. And because there’s no general admission ticket, anyone can experience it, regardless of background. But if that’s going to continue, we truly … [Read more...] about Save Luma
Cooperative Opens in August
After a hiatus due to the Corona virus, the Cooperative Gallery is pleased to announce an opening with two of our gallery artists, Carolyn Gilligan and Ken Weir, as well as several paintings of the late Glenda Blake August 7-29, 2020. The gallery is opening with precautions in place following the guidelines of New York State and the Broome Co Arts Council; … [Read more...] about Cooperative Opens in August
What does July 4th mean to Bingham’s town?
by Bill Martin July 4, 2020 On the eve of the declaration of independence in 1776 twenty-four-year-old William Bingham set sail from Delaware Bay. His destination? Martinique, the brightest jewel in the French colonial crown, more valuable to the royal treasury than all of French Canada for which it was exchanged in a settlement with Great Britain. Third … [Read more...] about What does July 4th mean to Bingham’s town?
Art: THE CHALLENGE CIRCLE
When the Cooperative Gallery closed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we needed a way to keep in touch, support, and challenge each to continue to create art but now in isolation. We offered all current and former Gallery Exhibiting Artist a challenge and ten artists took up the offer. The Challenge Circle Artists are: Barbara Bernstein, BetsyJo Williams, … [Read more...] about Art: THE CHALLENGE CIRCLE
How To Mark Juneteenth in the Year 2020
This excellent article may change what you learned about the Civil War, Lincoln, Reconstruction, and what really pushed the Emancipation Proclamation. --ed. By Matt Cunningham-Cook & Ryan Grim Target’s Chair and Chief Executive Brian Cornell released a somber statement. “We recognize the racial trauma the country is experiencing now is not new, but … [Read more...] about How To Mark Juneteenth in the Year 2020
