TODAY! Learn About Civil Rights and Black History in South Jersey

The African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey (AAHMSNJ) is bringing their exhibition to the United Methodist Communities at The Shores. 

Tanya Dixon of T. Wakes Soul Food in Egg Harbor Township will provide samples of BBQ Soul Food.

From the AAHMSNJ website:
http://www.aahmsnj.org/event/a-time-for-change-2/

Thinking of the civil rights movement does not typically conjure images of South Jersey. But our region touched – and was touched by – the national struggle for African-American equality.

Explore South Jersey’s role in the civil rights movement, from local desegregation and anti-discrimination movements, to iconic national events such as the 1964 Democratic National Convention protests in Atlantic City. “A Time for Change: Civil Rights in South Jersey” highlights these and more.

From South Jerseyans’ pilgrimage to the historic March on Washington in 1963 to Freedom Summer’s arrival on the Boardwalk in the summer of 1964. From the first Miss Black America pageant in 1968, to the origins of Martin Luther King Day that same year. From local desegregation efforts to the Camden riots.

Find out more about these historic events by visiting “A Time for Change: Civil Rights in South Jersey,” sponsored by Stockton University and the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.

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#OscarsSoTrump

First let me congratulate the film makers that made MOONLIGHT!

However, if a film about people of color were to win this year I would have preferred HIDDEN FIGURES by a lot and Moonlight not win at all.

I am not going to lie. If Hidden Figures HAD won best picture...I would still be complaining about The Great White Hope aspect. Also not a lie, while I have seen every interview about MOONLIGHT I could; I did not see the film MOONLIGHT.

I have seen this film over and over in real life from family to neighbors to kids I have mentored.

The crack mom, the ghetto painted as a dessert of hope and morals with a few kindly people offering OASIS.

In short for all the reasons people list that they don't like GOOD TIMES...(which I do like GOOD TIMES) ...I have a problem with about 75% of TV and films about Black People and Poverty that have been made since (films like Precious.)

So with out going into a longer explanation let me say ...

While the Oscars this year had more diversity.
They offered NO diversity of how they view Black American People.

The Oscar Academy only sees us when we are beholden to some one white to open a door for us...or if we embody the very worse of humanity.

At least with Hidden Figures, the film presents a story that in many ways empowers Black People in general and women of color especially.

Sad to say, that The Oscars have always gotten it WRONG with my people.

The closest to RIGHT they have gotten and most the dignified character they have ever celebrated of color was Sidney Poitier as Homer Smith in 1963's Lillies Of The Field (which I do enjoy.)

I say they got it wrong, however because Mr. Poiter's best role by far was in 1961's A Raisin in The Sun...a film the Oscars ignored all together.

So I am truly happy for the cast and producers of MOONLIGHT. Every artist is FREE to make the film they believe the world wants to see or REALLY they are free to make any film they want for any reason.

So this is not to disrespect Moonlight or the people involved.
However, if the judges and Donald Trump looked at the film choices and decided to send a message to America regarding how Black People are seen and thought...I'm banking both The Oscars and President Trump would have chosen the same film.

#OscarsSoTrump

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OPEN HOUSE ON THE WATER FRONT

Come see The Waterfront Lab Innovation Space at an open house on Monday, February 27th, 5-7pm at the new office at the beautifully renovated National State Bank Building!

Enjoy complimentary food & drinks, and opportunities to network
with businesses and entrepreneurs coming to the Camden waterfront.

FREE RSVP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/waterfront-lab-office-warming-party-open-tour-tickets-32283090593

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Create Arts Tomorrow For A Great Cause

Join Team AC of the Covenant House in Atlantic City to eat, drink, and create art. A percentage of food and drink sales will be donated toward the team's fundraising goal for the Young Professionals Sleep Out on March 24th. The money ensures homeless youths have a safe haven of love, food, and shelter.

Local artists will be leading a free craft event that will be fun for the whole family. Stop out for some amazing food, new friends, and awesome art!!

Please feel free invite all your friends to this event! For questions, please contact Rhiannon Schneider at 609-372-8751.

If you are interested in sleeping out with us or donating toward our cause, please use the link below!

http://covhou.convio.net/site/TR/SO_YoungProfessional/SleepOutYoungProfessionalEdition2017-TRLocations?px=2685023&pg=personal&fr_id=1837

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The Light Family Welcomes Steven L Young

Once upon a time Raymond Tyler did a radio show called Alternative Soul.

Then he had an intern.

Then he had a revolving door of hosts.

Last year....Robert Williams and Stella Williams signed on as producers and are growing audiences and developing great segments for The Light and developing business opportunities for themselves!

This year...the family is getting bigger and the latest name to join the family as a producer is activist Steven L Young.

Steve has been a voice of change and justice in Atlantic City for more than 20 years.

Currently he heads the National Action Network as well as The Peace Keepers.

His segment on The Light...NOW with Steven Young airs every 3rd and 4th Sunday as part of The Light on FM 96.1 WTTH.

Young will also be involved with interviews and giving information on The Light's other broadcasts on FM 91.7 WLFR and The Light: Philly on FM 106.5 WPPM.

Young's segment is the first of a new series of additional content that is being developed.

Also be on the look out for The New Media Exchange which will offer classes and other information to people that wish to develop contents and shows for broadcast and internet audiences.

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Bringing The Day Party Experience To SJ!

Today the people that bring you The Light radio shows. Are now bringing you great day party experiences for your holiday weekends!

Look forward to family events on Saturday's of your holiday, and on Sunday...mature, grown, sexy and successful day party experiences!

We are scouting various locations for fun, excitement and great food. While taking into account as much as possible value for your hard earned dollar!

We kick off OUR EXCLUSIVE DAY PARTY SEASON with The I Love The 90's Party!


We have great music!


We have great food from our sponsor T Wakes BBQ.


We are raffling off great gifts from local businesses and popular designers!

And to kick it off we started this one with a price that was a stone bargain!

So Don't Waste The Day Away.

Come on out and enjoy this 70 Degree Weather with us.

And get ready to purchase your tickets this week for our Memorial Day BBQ and Fish Fry at a discounted rate!

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Kelly McGriff Law Offices

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Contact Information

• 1125 Atlantic Ave, Suite 535
  Atlantic City, NJ 08401
• kelly@kellymcgrifflaw.com
• 609-892-8773
• 609-939-0831

Today Sat 2/18 Support The Jersey Shore Children's Museum and Celebrate The Arts!

Today is a great to enjoy an outing with family and friends at The Jersey Shore Children's Museum!

Located on the second floor of The Hamilton Mall, The Jersey Shore Children's Museum is a gem in South Jersey! There is no more fun place to learn as you play!

Children and their families can enjoy inter active exhibits that include banking, building and broadcasting the news. Plus, The Jersey Shore Children's Museum offers a great opportunity for parents to share in play with their kids. Come on by and teach your children how children played before video games, smart phones and tablets.


Today is extra special as The Light and The Little Wellness Arts Programs team up with The Jersey Shore Children's Museum for a celebration of the arts.


Children and families can enjoy life performances of poetry and music in the party room. And if your child would like to share their talent they are welcome to sign up for the open mic!

If your child and you would rather work on a art project for the day Cheryl Sellers from The Little Wellness Arts Center will be doing a crafting class!

And just in case you or the little ones decide the exhibits are the coolest...you can play with the exhibits as well.

The event stage is hosted by the hip hop group The Logan Brothers and the stage is managed by Chi Hitchins.

Today's performers include Barry Aishton, Poet Loschild, The Famer Boyz, Gifted, The Boardwalk Seahawks Drum Corp and more!

Admission is $5 for children and $10 for adults!

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Kelly McGriff Attorney At Law

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• 1125 Atlantic Ave, Suite 535
  Atlantic City, NJ 08401
• kelly@kellymcgrifflaw.com
• 609-892-8773
• 609-939-0831

The Arts At The Museum List For Adults is Closed!

Young People May Still Sign Up Or Perform at The Open Mic!

This Saturday The Light at The Jersey Shore Children's Museum is teaming up for a celebration of arts, music and culture!


As soon as we announced the event taking place on President's Day Weekend, performers started reserving their place to share family friendly art!

The response has been so great that for the first time ever, we have had to close the list...at least for adult performers.


We will start a waiting list and we are looking at some dates for March and April that will include additional youth/family showscases and also adult events.

Children are still welcome to reserve a name or come and sign up to perform during the open mic portion.


For more information please contact Raymond Tyler at RaymondCTyler@gmail.com

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