Janet Dickerson

Come Behind The Scenes of “MLK Now 2017!”

Yesterday (MLK Day) more than 3,000 people gathered at The Riverside Church in Harlem, New York for the 2nd Annual “MLK Now” hosted by Blackout for Human Rights and the Campaign for Black Male Achievement (CBMA), with presenting partners Sankofa.org and PICO National Network. The special program, which was live broadcast online, celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., exploring through speeches, musical performances, and a panel discussion how his message and vision continue to resonate in today’s racial, social and political landscape. Read more →

January 17, 2017/by jdickerson

Activism, Events

Backstage At The Kennedy Center For “Black Male Re-Imagined”

With less than 100 days remaining in the office of the first Black male president of the United States, the Campaign for Black Male Achievement hosted a special gathering called “Black Male Re-Imagined (BMR) III” on Tuesday, October 11th at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in the nation’s capitol. The third […]

October 12, 2016/by jdickerson

Activism, Events, Music

Go Backstage At The “Many Rivers To Cross” Festival in Atlanta!

[avia_codeblock_placeholder uid=”8″] For the thousands who attended the “Many Rivers to Cross Festival” this past weekend, just outside of Atlanta, it was a historic musical event. Entertainment Icon and activist Harry Belafonte sang for the first time in 12 years. The performance was part of the grand finale musical presentation called “Stir it Up,” which he curated […]

October 3, 2016/by jdickerson