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The New Black Joy: Black History, Continued Juneteenth Event Black History, Continued Event Series
(30 days later)
We are officially back outside!
Join The Times’s Veronica Chambers, Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff and more as we explore moments in nature for the third episode of the yearlong series Black History, Continued. Get inspired to experience the outdoors in new ways through vivid stories of Black Surfers, Farmers, Foragers and more! Including a special live performance.
We celebrated Juneteenth with The Times’s Veronica Chambers and explore Black joy in all its forms — from the energizing power of togetherness to restorative moments of solitude. From the love we show each other to the joy of loving who we are. We celebrated Juneteenth with The Times’s Veronica Chambers, Questlove, Esperanza Spalding, Dr. Shamell Bell and Brooklyn’s The Lay Out, in the second episode of our new series Black History, Continued. and explore Black joy in all its forms — from the energizing power of togetherness to restorative moments of solitude. From the love we show each other to the joy of loving who we are.
This free Juneteenth event is the second episode of our yearlong series Black History, Continued, discovering how dance and rest, mindfulness and music and, yes, even napping invigorate our souls and help us face everyday adversity? How does Black joy and hope exist in proximity to Black pain?This free Juneteenth event is the second episode of our yearlong series Black History, Continued, discovering how dance and rest, mindfulness and music and, yes, even napping invigorate our souls and help us face everyday adversity? How does Black joy and hope exist in proximity to Black pain?
We street danced with artist, community organizer and educator Dr. Shamell Bell, as she shared how movement can unlock the joy within. Recharged with The Lay Out, a group of Brooklyn-based activists and organizers who are helping us reclaim space, time, energy and, most importantly, each other. Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson discussed Summer Of Soul, his powerful new documentary and the energizing power of togetherness with The Times’s Pierre-Antoine Louis. GRAMMY-winning bassist and listener Esperanza Spalding made a joyful noise with an exclusive performance and conversation with The Times’s Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff.We street danced with artist, community organizer and educator Dr. Shamell Bell, as she shared how movement can unlock the joy within. Recharged with The Lay Out, a group of Brooklyn-based activists and organizers who are helping us reclaim space, time, energy and, most importantly, each other. Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson discussed Summer Of Soul, his powerful new documentary and the energizing power of togetherness with The Times’s Pierre-Antoine Louis. GRAMMY-winning bassist and listener Esperanza Spalding made a joyful noise with an exclusive performance and conversation with The Times’s Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff.
View now via YouTube.View now via YouTube.
You can explore more about the Black History, Continued series, including articles, interactive experiences and more here.You can explore more about the Black History, Continued series, including articles, interactive experiences and more here.
In the first episode of our new series Black History, Continued we asked: How do we learn to dream? Our dreams inspire an ever-expanding universe of creation — from comic books and movies to art and poetry. And in the right hands, they can even spark transformational change. What inspires us to dream big? To not only imagine a better world, but work to make it a reality?In the first episode of our new series Black History, Continued we asked: How do we learn to dream? Our dreams inspire an ever-expanding universe of creation — from comic books and movies to art and poetry. And in the right hands, they can even spark transformational change. What inspires us to dream big? To not only imagine a better world, but work to make it a reality?
The Times’s Veronica Chambers investigated the mysterious alchemy of imagination — through conversation, verse, art and song.The Times’s Veronica Chambers investigated the mysterious alchemy of imagination — through conversation, verse, art and song.
We enjoyed a reading from iconic poet and university distinguished professor at Virginia Tech Nikki Giovanni.We enjoyed a reading from iconic poet and university distinguished professor at Virginia Tech Nikki Giovanni.
A performance from singer, actress and radio host Estelle, available on YouTube. And a wide-ranging conversation with the director of “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” Peter Ramsey and the author N. K. Jemisin — all woven together with original animations from Reyna Noriega.A performance from singer, actress and radio host Estelle, available on YouTube. And a wide-ranging conversation with the director of “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” Peter Ramsey and the author N. K. Jemisin — all woven together with original animations from Reyna Noriega.
Then, The Times’s John Eligon spoke with Brandon Dasent, Ashanti Scott and Thandiwe Abdullah — three bold young activists whose dreams of a more just and equitable society have inspired them to action.Then, The Times’s John Eligon spoke with Brandon Dasent, Ashanti Scott and Thandiwe Abdullah — three bold young activists whose dreams of a more just and equitable society have inspired them to action.
We are excited to bring you more dynamic conversations throughout our yearlong series Black History, Continued. You can explore more about the series, including articles, interactive experiences and more here.We are excited to bring you more dynamic conversations throughout our yearlong series Black History, Continued. You can explore more about the series, including articles, interactive experiences and more here.