Atlas of Blackness

A grassroots multimedia artistic research-based organization that mentors Black fosters under the age of thirty in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.

[Atlas of Blackness @AOBMinnesota]

How did lawyers at @ASPCA change how we look at children's rights laws now, and how does that connect to the story of Mary Ellen Wilson?

A THREAD

[Atlas of Blackness @AOBMinnesota]

Our holiday grocery fund is open for Foster youth and Foster connected families. If you identify as a Foster or if you care for a Foster in your home or community, please apply. Funds are limited, but we will distribute with care.

https://t.co/sLr218iUeH

[Atlas of Blackness @AOBMinnesota]

Our film and research program is now accepting applications from Black youth! No prior experience in film, photography, or research is needed—just a passion to learn. The application deadline is July 28th.

https://t.co/tF2LW2pFH1

[Documenting MN @DocumentingMN]

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our dear friend & former Digital & Access Director of the DocMN program, @Ohheyteigh. We thank you for your love & prayers, & we ask that you continue to respect the privacy of all of us at @DocumentingMN Teighlor's immediate family.

[MFE59 – Minneapolis Federation of Educators @MFELocal59]

Mediation Update at of 2:30pm Monday, 3.21.22:
MPS passed three separate proposals to the teacher chapter this afternoon. The proposals and important notes are in this link, in addition to our update and proposals from last night. https://t.co/HxBnjMAF50

[Atlas of Blackness @AOBMinnesota]

Foster children get more time in lockup for not having a home to be placed in than Kim Potter got today for murdering Daunte Wright. Remember that the carceral system only works for itself, and we should never depend on it to save us.

[Ms. K tweets @whatMsKsaid]

serving the students & families of Minneapolis, along side my brilliant & inspiring colleagues, has been the greatest honor of my life. i know i am not alone in this thinking.

plz take a moment today to email, text, or call ur child's teacher. let them know u support a YES vote.

[Ms. K tweets @whatMsKsaid]

DO NOT TELL THE COMMUNITY THERE IS NO MONEY FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS

[Black Cat Worker's Collective @TC_WDA]

1/21 - Stay tuned here for encampment eviction updates and calls to mobilize 📣📣

[Black Disability Collective @BlackDisability]

If you're unable to donate, please point me in the right direction for rental assistance programs in Georgia. She's already tried a few of them, and she's been denied.

[Black Disability Collective @BlackDisability]

I'm currently raising funds for a Black disabled foster girl that has until January 5th to raise $700 for late rent, or else she will be facing an eviction process.

Please share and donate

Venmo: @Lucina-kayee
PayPal: LucinaBKayee https://t.co/gvlsCI8Ohk

[Atlas of Blackness @AOBMinnesota]

Like every system in this country, the most vulnerable people have always been pushed aside, abused, and neglected. In this case, Mary Ellen was not the only victim. Mary Ellen Wilson was stolen from her mother by the system, and her mother's only crime was being poor in America.

[Atlas of Blackness @AOBMinnesota]

How did lawyers at @ASPCA change how we look at children's rights laws now, and how does that connect to the story of Mary Ellen Wilson?

A THREAD

[Atlas of Blackness @AOBMinnesota]

The outrage from Mary's case laid the groundwork for the creation of the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Although it exactly mirrored the @ASPCA, it was one of the only societies that advocated for the welfare of children.