Film by Marlon Riggs (Kanopy)
Revelations (Kanopy)
Revelations expresses Ailey’s vivid “blood memories” of the music and hard life of the Southern black during the Depression. Ailey Commentary 1:12:00. Revelations performance 1:16:00
The program also features Divining, The Stack-up and Cry.
The Bush Theatre (UK) short series. Protest: Black Lives Matter
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STEM for Latin@
“SHPE changes lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support and development.
SHPE's vision is a world where Hispanics are highly valued and influential as the leading innovators, scientists, mathematicians and engineers.”
“The purpose of this society is to promote the professional well-being and recognize the accomplishments of Hispanic physicists within the scientific community of the United States and within society at large.
The Society seeks to develop and support efforts to increase opportunities for Hispanics in physics and to increase the number of practicing Hispanic physicists, particularly by encouraging Hispanic students to enter a career in physics.”
MAES's mission is “[t]o promote, cultivate, and honor excellence in education and leadership among Latino engineers and scientists.
MAES is the foremost Latino organization for the development of STEM leaders in the academic, executive, and technical communities.”
"SACNAS is a society of scientists dedicated to fostering the success of Hispanic/Chicano and Native American scientists--from college students to professionals--to attain advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in science."
"SACNAS is a society of scientists dedicated to fostering the success of Hispanic/Chicano and Native American scientists—from college students to professionals—to attain advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in science."
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A selection of temporarily free scholarship from Project MUSE publichers on the history of structural racism in the United States and how the country can realize anti-racist reform.
STEM Organizations for Black Persons
"Founded in 1977 at Morgan State University, the mission of the National Society of Black Physicists is to promote the professional well-being of African American physicists and physics students within the international scientific community and within society at large."
"NSBE’s mission is 'to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.'"
"The mission of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) is to build an eminent cadre of successful diverse global leaders in STEM and advance their professional endeavors by adding value to their academic, development, leadership, and philanthropic endeavors throughout the life-cycle of their careers."
"The American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) is a national association of energy professionals founded and dedicated to ensure the input of African Americans and other minorities into the discussions and developments of energy policies regulations, R&D technologies, and environmental issues."
"The NABGG was organized to: - Inform students of career opportunities that exist in the field of Geosciences - Encourage them to take advantage of scholarship programs, grant, loans, etc., that are established for minority students. - Give financial support to students pursuing degrees in Geology and Geophysics. - Follow the educational careers of the scholarship recipients. - Aid minority students in the search for summer employment and aid corporate members interested in obtaining summer employees for positions that will enhance the students' background
and marketability. - Allow minority geologists and geophysicists to establish professional and inter-company relationships - Assist in the
development of professional standards and practices of members within their geoscience careers and entrepreneurial pursuits."
"The American Association of Blacks in Higher Education (AABHE) is an outgrowth of the Black Caucus, which was a component of the former American Association of Higher Education (AAHE). As such, AABHE has rich history of representing blacks in higher education on a national level. The Black Caucus created the Summit for Blacks in Higher Education."
"We focus on serving the needs of our audience by providing a platform for networking, professional opportunities, educational opportunities and connections with the saavy organizations that are looking to hire from or brand themselves with this tight knit community... We are the best at what we do for several reasons, but mostly because we really CARE about those we serve and the future of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities."
"Our Vision: To increase the number of women of color in the digital space by empowering girls of color ages 7 to 17 to become innovators in STEM fields, leaders in their communities, and builders of their own futures through exposure to computer science and technology. To provide African-American youth with the skills to occupy some of the 1.4 million computing job openings expected to be available in the U.S. by 2020, and to train 1 million girls by 2040."
"Blacks In Technology is a tech focused community and media organization focused on increasing diversity in technology. Blacks In Technology's mission is to increase visibility, participation, and change the perception of people of African descent in technology through community focused activities, events and media. Blacks In Technology (BIT) is "Stomping the Divide" by establishing a blueprint of world class technical excellence and innovation by providing resources, guidance and issuing a challenge to our members to surpass the high mark and establish new standards of global innovation."
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Still from The Talk: Race in America (AVON)
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STEM for Native Americans
"SACNAS is a society of scientists dedicated to fostering the success of Hispanic/Chicano and Native American scientists—from college students to professionals—to attain advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in science."
"The mission of the American Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is to substantially increase the representation of American Indians and Alaskan Natives in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) studies and careers."
STEM for Asian, Pacific Islanders
"The mission of the American Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is to substantially increase the representation of American Indians and Alaskan Natives in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) studies and careers."
"The Asian American Architects and Engineers Association (AAa/e) is committed to providing a platform for empowering professionals working in the built environment in personal and professional growth, business development and networking, and leadership in our community."
"The Asian Pacific American Medical Students Association (APAMSA) is a national organization of medical and pre-medical students committed to addressing the unique health challenges of Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) communities. APAMSA serves as a forum for student leaders to engage these health issues and develop initiatives and projects addressing those needs. The local, regional, and national activities of APAMSA aim to promote the health of the APIA community and help healthcare workers understand how to care for APIA patients in a culturally sensitive manner. Finally, APAMSA provides an important venue for medical students to meet, exchange experiences, and develop personally and professionally through leadership and service."
The mission of KSEA is "To provide, in the areas of science, technology and entrepreneurship, opportunities for: International Cooperation, Career Development, [and] Community Service."
"SIPA brings like-minded professionals together to engage both professionally and at a personal level. There are instances when we need help in our professional role: and SIPA aspires to bring a vast network of professionals who can advise, help, and play a role in resolving such situations. Similarly so in times when we need help at the personal level. Being tied to the cube leaves us with very little time to network and make friends.SIPA provides a common platform for professionals to engage beyond work roles, and create wealth in growing and helping each other grow personally