PLOT (Progressive Leaders of Tomorrow) Organizers are asking for action protesting the assault of a black high school student by security staff. They are asking for letters or emails to be sent to Superintendent Thompson ThompsonTATbinghamtonschools.org. The Letter outlines corrective steps to achieve a supportive environment for students of color: I’m … [Read more...] about Assault of Black HS Student Protested
Arts Council Opens New Artisan Gallery and Office
Artisan Gallery on Court Street Set to Open to Public in November October 12, 2018 (Binghamton, NY)—The Broome Country Arts Council (BCAC), the primary local arts fundraiser, arts advocate and cultural information resource for the arts community, today announces its plan to relocate its offices to 95 Court St., as well as to open a new gallery. … [Read more...] about Arts Council Opens New Artisan Gallery and Office
True Energy Efficiency
True Energy Efficiency LMI Stakeholder Workshop The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) are holding regional forums across the state focused on energy affordability, access to energy efficiency and other clean energy solutions in low-income communities. We are having … [Read more...] about True Energy Efficiency
March for Racial Justice Oct. 13
Saturday, October 13th, join us for Binghamton's 2nd Annual March for Racial Justice—a follow-up to last year's widely attended national #M4RJ racial justice march. This year's theme is "Black Women Lead" and we plan to highlight and expand upon the tangible anti-racism work being done right here in the Southern Tier. We will have speakers from a variety … [Read more...] about March for Racial Justice Oct. 13
Seeing Through the Fog of “Fake” News
by Faith Rogow from her blog Media Literacy Education Maven If you’ve ever found yourself on the road in a dense fog, you know the anxiety of trying to navigate when the cues usually available to you are obscured. It’s easy to get confused. Some days it feels like that’s what has happened with news. One of the new truths of the digital world: … [Read more...] about Seeing Through the Fog of “Fake” News
Vote Smart-Free Tools
Below is a recap of all the free, powerful tools Vote Smart has to offer to give you peace of mind that you're electing the right people to represent you this November. ISPY: Enables every citizen to research the records of over 40,000 politicians in a keyword searchable database: every biography, vote, issue position, rating, speech, and political … [Read more...] about Vote Smart-Free Tools
The Fight to Keep Affordable Care
A bus tour to raise awareness about our need for Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act came to town today--Sept 25th at the American Legion in Binghamton. For more information: protectourcare.org/bus-tour/ … [Read more...] about The Fight to Keep Affordable Care
Endicott Police Tase a Black Man
On Sunday September 16th, Endicott police tased a Black man with a pacemaker—causing him to suffer a heart attack, and subsequently assaulted a Black woman who were witness to a car accident on Odell Ave. The tased man had helped free one of the car crash victims shortly before police arrived. Details of the incident can be found here: Please read! … [Read more...] about Endicott Police Tase a Black Man
Superheroes Painted at Floral Ave. Park
Kareemah Scurry, a Johnson City artist, has completed her vision for the children (including her own) at Floral Ave. Park. She calls her mural "Environmental Superheroes" and represents superheroes of all cultures. "The figure on the left is dreaming about how to take care of the Park," explained Kareemah. "One Superhero controls the weather; the Superboy … [Read more...] about Superheroes Painted at Floral Ave. Park
Mural Mapping at LUMA
A new feature of LUMA is "Mural Mapping" will project still images by local artists onto the Atomic Tom's building on State St. Nineteen images will be projected in a loop on both Friday and Saturday Sept. 7-8th 9 pm to midnight; each will create a temporary mural for about two minutes. The originals will be on display at the Cooperative Gallery 213 State … [Read more...] about Mural Mapping at LUMA
