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Monday, June 29, 2009 

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NBPC, ITVS Host Virtual Screenings of Films Showcased in National Multimedia Initiative Exploring Black Masculinity

Tune in online on July 2, 8 p.m. EST, for “Remix: February One,” a vivid snapshot of the Greensboro Four  

(SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK) – On February 1, 1960, Ezell Blair, Jr. (now Jibreel Khazan), David Richmond, Franklin McCain and Joseph McNeil sat down at a Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina.

With that seemingly commonplace act, performed in the era of Jim Crow, the four black men – later dubbed the Greensboro Four – changed the course of American history. 

In “Remix: February One,” Rebecca Cerese, along with Steven Channing and Sabrina Gordon, brings to life this pivotal moment in the American Civil Rights Movement and paints a compelling portrait of the Greensboro Four through historical footage, reenactments and interviews.  “I felt so relieved. I felt so clean,” Franklin McCain says. “And I felt as though I had gained a little bit of my manhood, by that simple act.” 

Through July 30, the National Black Programming Consortium (NBPC) and Independent Television Service (ITVS) are hosting a weekly, web-based viewing series to spotlight shorts, such as “February One,” that comprise the groundbreaking Masculinity Project. 

When: Thursday, July 2, at 8 p.m. EST

Where: http://connectpro35644792.na3.acrobat.com/blackpublicmediavsr/

What:  Virtual screening of “Remix: February One” followed by a Q&A with filmmaker

Rebecca Cerese.

 

For more information on “February One,” please see Cerese’s blog post: http://www.blackpublicmedia.org/BLACKstream/?p=122. Before and during each screening, attendees will have a chance to submit questions for the featured filmmaker, who will chat about the piece and the filmmaking process. Subsequent screenings will be held Thursdays at 8 p.m. EST and will feature Q&As with David Barclay Moore, Anthony Marshall and more. 

Funded by the Ford Foundation and launched in November 2008 by NBPC and ITVS, along with national partners, the Masculinity Project is a groundbreaking interactive multimedia and community engagement initiative. The initiative delves beyond stereotypes to reveal what it means to be a black man in America through an online mix of new and re-released works from emerging and veteran filmmakers, focusing on the areas of community, justice, culture and family. Other featured filmmakers include Byron Hurt, Marco Williams, Angela Tucker and more. For more information about the Masculinity Project, please visit www.masculinityproject.org.

ABOUT NBPC 

The National Black Programming Consortium (NBPC) was founded in 1979 and is dedicated to developing black digital authorship and distributing unique stories of the black experience in the new media age. Since 1991, NBPC has invested over $7 million dollars in iconic documentary productions for public television; trained, mentored, and supported a diverse array of producers who create content about contemporary black experiences; and emerged as a leader in the evolving next-media landscape through its annual New Media Institute and New Media Institute: Africa programs. NBPC also distributes engaging content online through its social media portal Blackpublicmedia.Org, an online home for enlightening black digital content and engagement. For more information visit www.nbpc.tv.

ABOUT ITVS

ITVS funds and presents award-winning documentaries and dramas on public television, innovative new media projects on the Web, and the Emmy® Award–winning weekly series Independent Lens on Tuesday nights at 10 PM on PBS. ITVS is a miracle of public policy created by media activists, citizens and politicians seeking to foster plurality and diversity in public television. ITVS was established by a historic mandate of Congress to champion independently produced programs that take creative risks, spark public dialogue and serve underserved audiences. Since its inception in 1991, ITVS programs have revitalized the relationship between the public and public television, bringing TV audiences face-to-face with the lives and concerns of their fellow Americans. More information about ITVS can be obtained by visiting itvs.org. ITVS is funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people. For more information visit www.itvs.org.

 

 

 

Miss Black U.S.A. Scholarship Pageant Is Coming To DC! 

The Miss Black U.S.A. Scholarship Pageant is coming to DC!  The pageant celebrates scholastic achievement and promotes education and leadership through scholarships to young women of color. The total woman is celebrated, mind, body and spirit. 

Pageant week activities include preliminary competitions, celebrity VIP receptions, The Red Dress Party [promoting awareness of women’s heart disease] and of course the crowning of Miss Black USA 2009.

Also vote for your favorite contestant as the "2009 People's Choice" winner. Click on the 2009 Delegates on the Miss Black USA web site at: http://www.missblackusa.org/index.htm. 

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The Miss Black USA Pageant and Scholarship Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit corporation in the state of Maryland, recognized under the 501(c)3 code of the Internal Revenue Service. The Miss Black USA Pageant and Scholarship Foundation, Inc., was founded in 1986 by Karen Arrington.

The Annual Barometer of the Conditions,

Experiences and Opinions of African Americans

THE STATE OF BLACK AMERICA® 2009

Message to the President

With the 2009 Equality Index

At the dawn of Barack Obama’s historic presidency, The State of Black America 2009 examines the critical challenges —such as unemployment, home foreclosures, education and health care reform — his new administration must address.  In this volume, the National Urban League presents the voices of  leading scholars, analysts and practitioners, as well as ordinary citizens asking their government to respond to their concerns – and offers its specific recommendations for effectively tackling these issues. The State of Black America 2009: Message to the President is an invaluable guide, not only for the new President, but for anyone seeking solutions that will empower every American to Thrive, Earn, Own and Prosper.

We welcome the new vision the Obama administration brings to Washington and to America.  But this vision can only become a reality if we make it so.  The State of Black America 2009: Message to the President, is an essential part of the National Urban League’s effort to bring about this vision by working with the new Administration to tackle the nation’s deepening domestic challenges.  I hope that it encourages and inspires each of you to join us in working to help President Obama fulfill the promise he made to us last summer “to build a nation worthy of our children’s future.” 

               ---Marc H. Morial, President and CEO

I hope that The State of Black America 2009: Message to the President will find its way to the desks of decision makers from the White House to both Houses of Congress to every state house and to local governments throughout the nation.  I also hope that it will lead to a national dialogue that spawns an agenda with support from the private sector and its civic counterpart. With this hope we can hasten the realization of my father’s dream so that the narratives of all Americans can be one.

                              ---From the Foreword by Martin Luther King, III

 

THE CAMPAIGN DID NOT END WITH THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

Recording Artist Digit, Rally’s “Campaign for the Arts” Support

(Washington, DC) – April 1. 2009, Seven Hughes -aka- “Digit” and his nationwide initiative “Campaign for the Arts,” continues to gain election like momentum and support from the arts and entertainment industry.  His campaign raises money for schools and not-for-profits, focuses on keeping the arts in schools, provides solutions to issues plaguing kids and promotes all genres of artists.

With the success of television programs like American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance and National Geographic, talented people from around the world have become starsThese popular TV programs focus on everything from music (Musicians-Leaders, Composers, Instrumentalists, Vocalists) and fine arts (Dance, Photography).

“Campaign for the Arts” focuses on the importance of maintaining the art programs in schools, while showcasing the immense talent of youth nationwideThe Programs are in music (Musicians-Leaders, Composers, Instrumentalists, Vocalists) and fine arts (Painting, Sculpture, Dance, Theater, Photography).

The Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes Foundation will host the campaign events and a portion of all proceeds raised will go toward the foundation, while additional proceeds will go toward the charities and schools chosen to participate as a partner. 

Not-for-Profit Organizations and schools are chosen based on their level of commitment, current programs and through the recommendations of sponsors.  With assistance from Music Producers, EP’s will be used to help raise funds. This initiative will allow artists to combine their talent to make chart topping EP’s in support of this campaign.  The unified message is that “protecting the vision and creativity of artists, is not an option.” 

Update: Campaign for the Arts, Digit and the Lisa Lopes Foundation will be recognized at an upcoming event on April 18, 2009 in Atlanta, G.A., hosted by E.A.P. Entertainment and A.H. Entertainment. Independent Recording Artist “Digit” will be performing “Live” at this event.  

About Campaign for the Arts

Founded in 2009, by Independent Recording Artist “Digit,” the mission of Campaign for the Arts is to collectively help save the arts in schools worldwide, bring attention to artists of all genres, raise money for schools and not-for-profits and focus on providing solutions to issues that are plaguing our nation and our kids. Visit www.campaignforthearts.com, for more info.

About Seven Hughes -aka- “Digit”

Born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in South Carolina, Seven Hughes, a.k.a. “Digit” was introduced to the entertainment industry at a young age.  At three years old, he began acting and modeling and as a pre-teen he thrilled locals popping to Michael Jackson on the streets of New York. His musical style can be compared to favorites like Eminem, Jay Z and Nas, topped with a little TI. Digit’s lyrics give listeners a mind workout.  Digit’s EP, “Life of a Number,” is a tribute to hard work; “The Hustle and Grind.”  The EP introduces the world to the dynamic duo; Seven (Business man/mogul) and Digit (Artist/street hustler). The album takes you through the journey of a man who has had and lost it all, only to come back to the one thing that called him first - music.

About Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes Foundation (LLF)

Headquartered in Stone Mountain , GA , the Lisa Lopes Foundation (LLF) was developed in 2003.  The mission of LLF is to transform communities by providing access to Basic Health, Education, Self-Awareness and Recreational Programs for children living in low-income communities within the US and underdeveloped communities within Central America . LLF programs center on developing and reinforcing life skills in Healthy Lifestyles, Financial Literacy, Career Development, Civic and Social Responsibility, and Cultural Arts and Awareness. Visit www.lisalopesfoundation.org, for more info.

Media Contact/Celebrity Requests: Tafia L. Allah-Pringle, TLAPR Agency at tafia@tlapr.com or 973.902.6749, Publicist for Campaign for the Arts, “Digit” and the Lisa Lopes Foundation.

 

 

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