This discussion covers stories of the enslaved. Professors Cassandra Newby Alexander and Stephanie Richmond in conjunction with The City of Virginia Beach Cultural Arts Department bring you researchers, guest speakers and subject matter experts who help trace the stories of those who were "Sold Down River." Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/GaYx-wm76Hg
This discussion covers stories of the enslaved. Professors Cassandra Newby Alexander and Stephanie Richmond in conjunction with The City of Virginia Beach Cultural Arts Department bring you researchers, guest speakers and subject matter experts who help trace the stories of those who were "Sold Down River." Watch the video of this episode at https://youtu.be/yGXHp8vJ5Qo
Experienced museum professional skilled in Archival Research, Nonprofit Organizations, Museums, Archives, and Public Speaking. Strong operations professional with a Associate's degree focused in History from Berkeley City College. Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/EKAkOvgQxt4
Yokota is a banking executive with 20 years of combined experience in financial services and has served as a forensic auditor and adjunct professor of Business Ethics, Compliance, and Fraud Prevention . Yokota uses his specialized skills of investigation, forensics, and detailed research, to provide successful resolution in traditional and forensic genealogy cases. Through his own family’s history and heritage, Yokota has developed a passion for assisting with African American and enslaved research. He uses traditional genealogy combined with genetic genealogy to solve cases and break through brick walls. Visit https://strong-gen.comWatch this on YouTube at https://youtu.be/kY3jgUM8Flc
Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander discusses the ever changing landscape in the job-marketplace as African Americans navigate labor challenges Facing in the Anti-DEI Phase with special guests VA Delegate Cliff Hayes, YWCA CEO Michelle Ellis Young and NSU Career Services Director Saranette Williams. Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/kXju5E8KUjM
This discussion between Drs. Stephanie Richmond and Cassandra Newby-Alexander of Norfolk State University, Mrs. Hillary Plate of Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs and our special guests Ms. Kyra Sims and Nastassja Swift.
Holding presence in the past was challenging for Black people. Art ignored the existence of the Black being unless relegated to subservient and dismissive roles. An investigation of that presence of the past and the impact Black art will have on holding presence in the future is discussed in detail by Ms. Judine Somerville and Mr. Clayton Singleton.
The Art of Resistance features Hampton Roads’ own award-winning playwright, performer, filmmaker, and professor of Theatre at Old Dominion University, Brittney S. Harris, in conversation with Grammy-nominated, multi-award winning young composer, violinist and professor at The Juilliard School in NYC, Curtis Stewart. Renowned Historian and Endowed Professor of Virginia Black History and Culture, Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander, will moderate this discussion, exploring each guest’s artistic genre.