.@cedbrownsaid@AfreGlobal co-founded Black Funders Network of the Bay Area (CA). Disproportionate impact of COVID in Black communities outrage at George Floyd's murder mobilized the Network to address twin pandemics: coronavirus & anti-Black racism. #solidarityagainstcovid
Watch at 3:56, an interview with @cedbrownsaid (senior @AfreGlobal Fellow and creator of virtual exhibition,“The Shape of Blackness”, on the black experience in South African and American) and Odysseus Shirindza (one of the exhibition curators).
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Deep condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Randall Kenan. I'm crushed by his passing. I wrote a blog post about him just two weeks ago. This is a major loss to our literary community. 😢
“In this most challenging and uncertain era, we must grasp tightly to reins of hope. I am excited by the possibilities for positive social change that lie ahead.” -@cedbrownsaid- Amen to that 🙌🏾!See more here about a true trailblazer and inspiring leader: bit.ly/39bEamu
I dont tweet often but I will for this: my new flash fiction ebook, "You Are Everything," is out! 10 vignettes celebrate the peace, humor, & beauty of Black folks! Available bit.ly/3dm2bI3 & bit.ly/2YUHiOH
Congratulations to our own Chief Foundation Officer, @cedbrownsaid, on being selected to be a 2019 Atlantic Fellow for Racial Equity! #AtlanticFellows#AFRE
Good times with good friends and social innovators at @kaporcenter. Thanks for all you do to change the game for our young brothers and sisters, @cedbrownsaid and Jose @Oakland! #wearembk