Black Future Newsstand: How a Powerful Installation in Harlem is Transforming our Notion of News
Black Future Newsstand: An Afrofuturist Media Experience Goes Live in Harlem Throughout Juneteenth Week Harlem — This Juneteenth, the...
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tmanon1
- May 22
- 2 min
Rochester Black Authors Expo Celebrates a Lasting Legacy
The Seventh Annual Expo Will Honor Black Authors Who are Shaping the Future ROCHESTER, N.Y. - The Rochester Black Authors Association is...
nyasiaalmestica
- May 10
- 1 min
[Placement] Roc Native, CaTyra Polland, Marks the First National Black Authors Day with Book Riot
Rochester native and founder of National Black Authors Day, CaTyra Polland, talks about the hurdles Black authors face in a White...
nyasiaalmestica
- May 10
- 1 min
[Placement] "Black in the Newsroom" Featured in EBONY for Mental Health Awareness Month
It's Mental Health Awareness Month, and Media 2070's award-winning film, Black in the Newsroom, is featured in EBONY magazine, examining...
nyasiaalmestica
- May 3
- 1 min
Placement: May 4th Marks First-Ever National Black Authors Day, Created by Roc Native CaTyra Polland
The Black Wall Street Times spotlights National Black Authors Day, a holiday created by Rochester native CaTyra Polland, founder & CEO of...
tmanon1
- Apr 25
- 2 min
CABJ Hosts Screening and Discussion of Award-Winning Film, Black in the Newsroom
Denver, CO - The Colorado Association of Black Journalists (CABJ) is pleased to invite the public to a free screening and discussion of...
tmanon1
- Apr 18
- 1 min
Placement: Non-profit hosts women and girls conference advocating for mental health
Ronieka Burns, organizer of the Mother-Daughter Conference, was featured in News 10 WHEC for the 4th annual conference. Read more about...
nyasiaalmestica
- Apr 18
- 1 min
[Placement] Roc's 4th Annual Mother-Daughter Conference Empowers Girls with Mental Health Resources
You are Beautifully Made LLC, an organization founded by Ronieka Burns, launched the annual conference, offering a safe space for girls...
tmanon1
- Apr 18
- 1 min
Placement: Conference in Rochester provides resources for girls ages 10 to 16
Ronieka Burns, organizer of the Mother-Daughter Conference, was featured in WXXI News for the 4th annual conference. Read more about the...
tmanon1
- Apr 11
- 1 min
Media 2070 Featured in Dr. Andrea Wenzel's Let Gather ZOOM Chat
"Gather’s March 2023 lightning chat invited participants to explore models for 'accountability infrastructure' — systems, structures, or...
![[Placement] The Hollywood Times Magazine Spotlights Samson Tonton & His Love of Artistic Expression](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57a49a_4101d5e9241c4b6d9d01e7d5511f875f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/57a49a_4101d5e9241c4b6d9d01e7d5511f875f~mv2.jpg)
nyasiaalmestica
- Mar 15
- 1 min
[Placement] The Hollywood Times Magazine Spotlights Samson Tonton & His Love of Artistic Expression
Samson Tonton, an artist with a passion and focus on Cubism art, talks about his regret of not majoring in Fine Arts, the challenges of...
nyasiaalmestica
- Mar 10
- 1 min
Placement: Media 2070's Collette Watson is Featured on CUNY TV's "Black America" Series
Collette Watson, Director of the Media 2070 project, and Khristopher J. Brooks, a reporter at CBS MoneyWatch, join host Carol Jenkins to...
![[Placement] Media 2070 Writes Powerful Op-Ed for YES! Magazine, Urges Media to Sign Care Pledge](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cd526_1677dd0f4c64429cbe4bd3eb50611026~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_454,h_276,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/5cd526_1677dd0f4c64429cbe4bd3eb50611026~mv2.png)
nyasiaalmestica
- Feb 28
- 1 min
[Placement] Media 2070 Writes Powerful Op-Ed for YES! Magazine, Urges Media to Sign Care Pledge
Three members of Media 2070, an advocacy project dedicated to realizing media reparations, wrote a compelling op-ed about how the...
![[Placement] Artist Samson Tonton Featured in EBONY, Highlights Cubism's African Roots](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57a49a_96caff41531e443fa8f3052736c79fae~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/57a49a_96caff41531e443fa8f3052736c79fae~mv2.jpg)
nyasiaalmestica
- Feb 28
- 1 min
[Placement] Artist Samson Tonton Featured in EBONY, Highlights Cubism's African Roots
Haitian-American artist, Samson Tonton, speaks to Delaina Dixon of EBONY Magazine about what drives him as an artist, showcasing his...
nyasiaalmestica
- Feb 27
- 1 min
Closure of Spanish-Language News Outlets Limits Accessibility to Spanish-Speaking Residents
As more Spanish-language news outlets shut their doors, Spanish-speaking residents have less access to journalism, diminishing resources...
nyasiaalmestica
- Feb 20
- 2 min
The Rochester Artist Collaborative Launches Fundraiser Supporting Local Black Women Artists
With a fundraising goal of $15,000, the Rochester Artist Collaborative is seeking donations to allow selected applicants the opportunity...
nyasiaalmestica
- Feb 20
- 1 min
Placement: Annette Campbell, Founder & CEO, of The Tax Experience Wants to Close the Racial Wage Gap
Rochester's Annette Campbell is featured in WROC, discussing how she is helping people build generational wealth, especially people of...
nyasiaalmestica
- Feb 8
- 1 min
Placement: CaTyra Polland Profiled in Democrat & Chronicle, Discusses How She Helps Black Authors
Rochester native CaTyra Polland makes waves as CEO and owner of the editing boutique Love for Words and helping Black authors have their...
MMM Staff
- Feb 6
- 2 min
Samson Tonton: Artist to Watch!
Art by diverse creatives has always been uniquely able to capture our experiences. Samson Tonton is one to keep on your radar! By: Inayah...
tmanon1
- Feb 3
- 1 min
Placement: Black Journalism Is the Key to a More Truthful Media Future
Media 2070 was recently featured in the Black Wall Street Times to discuss the power of Black journalists and building a better newscape:...