Introducing our nonprofits đź’™ PANEL - MAY 16 - #DarkLab
@governorsisland
3PM- THE ART OF ADMINISTRATION: YOUTH, AFRO-INDIGENOUS FUTURITY COMMUNITY ACTION
@jeremynative , Dyashwa Sylvester, Stephen Tosh,
@taoleighgoffe
part of the Dark Lab 🧪 🌌 opening ceremony - #TheArtOfTheHouseParty
Jeremy Dennis (b. 1990) is a contemporary fine art photographer, an enrolled Tribal Member of the Shinnecock Indian Nation in Southampton, NY, and lead artist and founder of the non-profit
@mashousestudio . In his work, he explores Indigenous identity, culture, and assimilation. Dennis was one of 10 recipients of a 2016 Dreamstarter Grant from the national non-profit organization Running Strong for American Indian Youth. He was awarded $10,000 to pursue his project,
@onthissite , which uses photography and an interactive online map to showcase culturally significant Native American sites on Long Island. Dennis holds an MFA from Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, and a BA in Studio Art from Stony Brook University, NY.
Dyashwa Sylvester plays an essential role in providing resources and support for the Shinnecock youth in order to ease the impacts of adult substance abuse, mental illness, and trauma in the Shinnecock Tribal community. She has been instrumental in drug/alcohol prevention and mental health education, exercise classes, wellness and recreational activities, skill-building, vocational and financial courses, fundraising activities, volunteering, family and community engagement activities.
Stephen Tosh is the Executive Director/CEO of
@boysclubny . He joined BCNY in 2010 and has since led the organization through major milestones. Previously, Stephen served for ten years as Executive Director of the Phipps Community Development Corporation, a multi-site human service agency. He has a MA/ABD in Sociology from New York University and received his B.A. from Dartmouth College.
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Tao Leigh Goffe is a critically-acclaimed writer, theorist, and interdisciplinary artist who was born in London and grew up between the UK and New York. She is the executive director of Dark Lab.
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