Arthur Lee Hall
(1934 – 2000)
Pioneering African American dancer and choreographer.
Hall’s innovative infusion of African dance, drumming, and culture
into his productions transformed American modern dance.
The Ile Ife Black Humanitarian Center, which was here,
serverd as his home and studio.
December 27, 2011
Arthur Hall Tribute
December 21, 2011
“The Psychology of Poverty”
Nearly one in two Americans is poor or low-income, a record number according to the latest census numbers. With unemployment high and social services eroding with budgetary constraints, how can people living in poverty be helped? Social scientists are just beginning to unravel the complicated psychological picture of poverty and are learning that it takes an enormous toll on the mind. Princeton professor ELDAR SHAFIR studies the psychology of poverty. He says that poverty compromises an individual’s judgment, decision-making, even their IQ when stressed. Shafir is our guest this hour and talks to Marty about the conspiring factors that make escape from poverty so difficult.
October 12, 2011
Art: “P A I D” Brandon Coley Cox
P A I D
A Solo Exhibition
of New Works by
Brandon Coley Cox
@ University of the Arts – Anderson Hall
333 S. Broad St. 6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA
On View: October 10-27th, 2011
Lecture: October 20, 2011 10:00am, Anderson Hall
*Reception: October 20, 2011 5:30-7:30pm
The word ‘paid’ is American slang, stemming from hip-hop, for success through money-making. ‘Getting paid’ and ‘staying paid’ tend to be essential ingredients of success in terms of Black manhood. Not too long ago in history, however, Blacks in America were being paid for as slaves. Cox references this irony through the use of an accountant’s ‘PAID’ stamp. Imagine .. one mark for every sold slave and their kin. Society has changed due to the struggles carried out by generations of Blacks determined to succeed in a country where the foundations are set against them.
Cox captures and questions this sense of progress and all of its possibilities. By realistically drawing popular notions of Black success and elements around it with just the stamp, he poses many questions to the viewer. How many generations did it take to shape this possibility? When is the image complete? Why?
As apart of an ongoing effort to contemplate the validity of popular imagery of Black men through a metaphorical means of creation, Cox presents a new untitled animation. Years ago, he began taking photographs of young Black men, corrupting (damaging) the image several hundred times via computer software, and collaging them back together to make one digital print. In this animation, Cox has taken 3,833 of these collages and presents them all in an ongoing 2-minute loop.
Cox is also presenting for the first time in Philadelphia what he terms as ‘masocuts’. The prints begin as photographs with models in the studio. He then combines these with scanned drawings and cuts the image into a piece of masonite with both his hand and a laser. When inked as relief prints, the resulting images contain photographic, vector, and handwork with soft brown tones. These more intimate prints reflect on gesture & position as a means of power.
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Brandon Coley Cox (a.k.a. B. COX) is an award-winning emerging artist based in Brooklyn, NY. Cox moved from Baltimore, Maryland to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 2005 to attend The University of the Arts. From there he graduated in 2008 with a BFA in Printmaking, immediately started teaching and one year later was the second person in the school’s history to attend the prestigious Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture.
Since moving to New York City, he has been awarded a fellowship at the Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop in Times Square, served as juror for the BRIO Award on behalf of the Bronx Council on the Arts, and has been in numerous solo & group exhibitions nationwide. Cox also has work in several permanent collections including The International Print Museum in Southern California and the Museum of Paper & Watermark in Fabriano, Italy.
October 4, 2011
African Burial Ground National Monument Oct 4-8, NY
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
African Burial Ground National Monument
Rediscovering the African Burial Ground
Schedule for the 20th Anniversary Commemoration
Oct. 4-8, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
10:30AM: Film Series — Eric V. Tait, Jr., director of the film, “Then I’ll Be Free to Travel Home,” will conduct a screening of the documentary, and provide commentary about the making of the film. Part 2 (56 min.) of the film will be shown. A question and answer period will follow the screening of the film. RSVP required (212) 637-2019
NOON: 60 Seconds of Silence: The African Burial Ground National Monument will honor the lives of the estimated 15,000 enslaved and free Africans and African descendants who are buried in the African Burial Ground cemetery by observing 60 seconds of silence at 12 noon on each day of Youth Week (October 4-8, 2011). During this time frame, everyone is encouraged to stop, think and reflect upon the lives of those who are buried in the African Burial Ground and the horrors of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade.
12:15PM: Gallery Talk — “The Slave Revolt of 1741”
1:00PM: Children’s Story Time
2:00PM: An Introduction to Ancient and Early African Writing Systems and the Philosophical Language of Adinkra by Pat Leonard. RSVP required (212) 637-2019
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
11:00AM: Workshop presentation on other rediscovered African Burial Grounds. RSVP required (212) 637-2019
NOON: 60 Seconds of Silence
NOON: Children’s Story Time
1:00PM: Film Series — “George Washington Carver” (29 min.)
2:00PM: Rev. Pat Singletary from the Harlem African Burial Ground Project. RSVP required (212) 637-2019
Thursday, October 6, 2011
11:00AM: A workshop on “Proverbs, Aphorisms and Mother Wits— Learning from the Wisdom of Ancestors and Elders” by Pat Leonard. RSVP required (212) 637-2019
NOON: 60 Seconds of Silence
12:30PM: “For Freedom’s Sake” — A first-person presentation by Nicola and Rufus James about the African presence in New York during the 18th Century. RSVP required (212) 637-2019
1:00PM: Children’s Story Time
2:00PM: Children’s Entertainment: face painting, a magician and animal balloons
3:00PM: Gallery Talk—Burial Practices and Pinkster
3:30PM: Film Series — “The Maggie Walker Story” (12 min.)
Friday, October 7, 2011*
10:45AM: F.R.E.E.D.O.M. Academy performance
11:00AM: Ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the rediscovery of the African Burial Ground
NOON: 60 Seconds of Silence
1:00 PM onward — “Ceremony of Receiving African Names” conducted by Queen Mother Dr. Delois Blakely for the general public.
1:15PM: African Drum and Dance performance by F.R.E.E.D.O.M. Academy
1:30-4PM: Exhibit on slavery in New York in the visitor center. Gene Peters, the exhibit’s curator and an African Burial Ground NM volunteer,
will be on-hand to answer questions.
2:00PM: Film Series — Shawn Utsey will conduct a screening of his documentary, “Meet Me in the Bottom” (45 min.) a film about the Richmond
Burial Ground in Virginia. A question and answer period will follow the screening. RSVP required (212) 637-2019
4:30PM: Carolyn Evans will bring history alive through first-person interpretation of two African-American women who changed the world: Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth. RSVP required (212) 637-2019
6:00PM: Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy (The name Ifetayo comes from the West African Yoruba word meaning, “love is enough for joy”) youth will provide a spirited performance incorporating African dance, drum and song.
6:30PM: Universal Creative Arts Ensemble-Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble — traditional African songs, instruments, dance and stilt walker
7:15PM: Performance by the African Caribbean group Something Positive, Inc. (30 minute performance)
*Memorial and Visitor Center will remain open until 8:00PM
Saturday, October 8, 2011
10:00AM: Libation ceremony with Gregory Carr featuring a drum circle
11:00AM: Family Memory Box Workshop. RSVP required (212) 637-2019
NOON: 60 Seconds of Silence
1:00PM: Poetry Slam, “A Shout Out to the Ancestors”
2:00PM: Red Storm Drum and Dance Troupe — This program offers insight into Native American history, art and music. It also showcases the music and dance traditions of America’s indigenous nations.
6:30PM: Candle lit “A Broader View” walking tour will leave from Federal Hall National Memorial and conclude at African Burial Ground National Monument’s outdoor memorial. RSVP required (212) 637-2019
6:30PM: Candle lit “Abolitionist” walking tour will leave from African Burial National Monument and conclude at the site’s outdoor memorial. RSVP required (212) 637-2019
All events are free. Schedule is subject to change.
For more information visit www.nps.gov/afbg or follow us at http://twitter.com/#!/AFBurialGrndNPS
August 31, 2011
THE PHILADELPHIA PREMIERE OF ‘BLACK POWER MIXTAPE’, POST-SCREENING PANEL DISCUSSION
For more information, contact:
Josh Goldbloom or Jared Miller
Josh@theawesomefest.com
Jared@theawesomefest.com
www.theawesomefest.com
For Immediate Release:
THE AWESOME FEST PRESENTS THE PHILADELPHIA PREMIERE OF ‘BLACK POWER
MIXTAPE’, POST-SCREENING PANEL DISCUSSION
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) August 31, 2011 – The Awesome Fest, along with sponsors Zip Car and
FlixFling and partners Scrapple.tv and Weathervane Music & WXPN, and event partners IFC
Films and ReelBlack, continues its 2011 summer series at the Piazza at Schmidt’s next
Thursday, September 8 at 7pm with a screening of the documentary The Black Power Mixtape:
1967-1975. The film, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, is comprised of recently
unearthed footage shot by a Swedish documentary crew between the years 1967-1975, as well
as contemporary perspective provided by artists and individuals who were influenced by the
actions of the movement. Following the film, a panel of intellectuals and professionals will
engage one another, and the audience at large, on the topics and themes addressed within the
film.
The Black Power Mixtape: 1967-1975 is a candid look at one of the most impactful moments in
recent American history- the Black Power movement. Utilizing footage shot by Swedish camera
crews during the height of the movement, which was then left unused in a Swedish TV
basement for nearly thirty years, BPMT presents the movement, and some of its leaders—
Stokely Carmichael, Angela Davies—at their most intimate and candid. With a soundtrack
provided by Om’Mas and Philly’s own ?uestlove, and insights from prominent African-American
artists such as Erykah Badu and Talib Kweli, BPMT simultaneously portrays a moment in
American history while exploring its lasting impact and cultural legacy in our modern times.
**Immediately following the screening there will be a panel discussion on the topics and themes
explored within the film. The panel will be comprised of: Dr. Molefi Asante (Temple University),
Chill Moody (hip-hop artist), Gregory Walker (founder, The Brothers Network), Michael Dennis
(ReelBlack), and will be moderated by Nicole Gilles (Multicultural Director, GPFO).
Please note that, for the remainder of September, The Awesome Fest screenings will occur on
Thursday evenings.
For more information on the summer’s line-up or to view the film’s trailers visit The Awesome
Fest on the web at www.theawesomefest.com.
ABOUT ‘THE BLACK POWER MIXTAPE: 1967-1975’:
The Black Power Mixtape: 1967-1975 mobilizes a treasure trove of 16mm material shot by
Swedish journalists who came to the US drawn by stories of urban unrest and revolution.
Gaining access to many of the leaders of the Black Power Movement—Stokely Carmichael,
Bobby Seale, Angela Davis and Eldridge Cleaver among them—the filmmakers captured them
in intimate moments and remarkably unguarded interviews. Thirty years later, this lush
collection was found languishing in the basement of Swedish Television. Director Göran Olsson
and co-producer Danny Glover bring this footage to light in a mosaic of images, music and
narration chronicling the evolution one of our nation’s most indelible turning points, the Black
Power movement. Music by Questlove and Om’Mas Keith, and commentary from prominent
African- American artists and activists who were influenced by the struggle — including Erykah
Badu, Harry Belafonte, Talib Kweli, and Melvin Van Peebles — give the historical footage a
fresh, contemporary resonance and makes the film an exhilarating, unprecedented account of
an American revolution.
ABOUT THE AWESOME FEST:
The Awesome Fest was created as an outlet to bring the most cutting edge and just plain
awesome titles from both the independent festival circuit, as well as Hollywood’s finest, to play
some of the most unique venues and non-traditional spaces in the city. YEAR ROUND!
We do awesome things with awesome movies. Our Outdoor Summer Series is completely
FREE!
ABOUT ZIP CAR:
Car sharing seems like a simple enough idea, but there’s a reason that ZIPCAR has become
the leader for cars on demand—we took a simple concept to new heights. It’s not just about less
cars, less congestion and less pollution (though we’re not complaining), it’s about understanding
why those things are a problem, and finding sustainable solutions. We’re idea people
acknowledging that this is something bigger than all of us, something that can take over the
world (literally) if we’re smart about it. And it’s not just a theory. We have the industry’s gold
standard service, allowing our members 24/7 access to thousands of cars around the globe.
We’re working daily to take things to the next level, and we’re not slowing down anytime soon.
ABOUT FLIXFLING:
With FlixFling, it really doesn’t get any easier. You stream your favorite movies and shows and
fling them from device to device. TV to iPhone. iPhone to computer. Computer to Android. Plus
an interactive Facebook application in which you can access our entire library of films and watch
them right on Facebook! Available anytime, anywhere.
You might be asking yourself, “what’s different about FlixFling?” The great thing about our
service is that you don’t have to pay a monthly fee to enjoy our flix. We provide a pay-as-you-go
option that allows you to rent films for a 3-day period, and you only have to pay a small fee at
the time of rental. Of course if you love flix as much as we do, you might want to become a
subscriber. For a small monthly fee, subscribers can watch an unlimited number of films
whenever they want. FlixFling also offers you the option to purchase a movie and keep it in your
digital locker to enjoy at a moments notice regardless of whether or not you’re a subscriber or a
pay-as-you-go customer.
It’s a fully integrated and exciting way to watching what you want, when you want. Stream from
just about anywhere. Watch and share, all in an instant with any FlixFling-enabled mobile
device.
ABOUT REELBLACK:
Michael J. Dennis is an African-American filmmaker and film promoter. A graduate of
both New York University and The American Film Institute, his short films and
documentaries have won numerous awards and have screened worldwide. In 1999,
Dennis founded Reelblack, a full-service production company based in Philadelphia,
PA. In addition to producing work-for-hire, it is responsible for Reelblack TV, an
entertainment/newsmagazine originally broadcast on PhillyCAM/DUTV. Partnered with
YouTube, it has over 5 million views. Reelblack Presents and Soul Food Cinema are
monthly film screenings designed to showcase classic films and work by up-and-coming
filmmakers that relate to the Black experience. Since 2002, Reelblack has screened
and/or promoted over 900 films. Reelblack has announced plans to expand events to
Los Angeles, CA and Brooklyn, NY in Spring 2011.
For m
For more information, contact:
Josh Goldbloom or Jared Miller
Josh@theawesomefest.com
Jared@theawesomefest.com
www.theawesomefest.com
For Immediate Release:
THE AWESOME FEST PRESENTS THE PHILADELPHIA PREMIERE OF ‘BLACK POWER
MIXTAPE’, POST-SCREENING PANEL DISCUSSION
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) August 31, 2011 – The Awesome Fest, along with sponsors Zip Car and
FlixFling and partners Scrapple.tv and Weathervane Music & WXPN, and event partners IFC
Films and ReelBlack, continues its 2011 summer series at the Piazza at Schmidt’s next
Thursday, September 8 at 7pm with a screening of the documentary The Black Power Mixtape:
1967-1975. The film, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, is comprised of recently
unearthed footage shot by a Swedish documentary crew between the years 1967-1975, as well
as contemporary perspective provided by artists and individuals who were influenced by the
actions of the movement. Following the film, a panel of intellectuals and professionals will
engage one another, and the audience at large, on the topics and themes addressed within the
film.
The Black Power Mixtape: 1967-1975 is a candid look at one of the most impactful moments in
recent American history- the Black Power movement. Utilizing footage shot by Swedish camera
crews during the height of the movement, which was then left unused in a Swedish TV
basement for nearly thirty years, BPMT presents the movement, and some of its leaders—
Stokely Carmichael, Angela Davies—at their most intimate and candid. With a soundtrack
provided by Om’Mas and Philly’s own ?uestlove, and insights from prominent African-American
artists such as Erykah Badu and Talib Kweli, BPMT simultaneously portrays a moment in
American history while exploring its lasting impact and cultural legacy in our modern times.
**Immediately following the screening there will be a panel discussion on the topics and themes
explored within the film. The panel will be comprised of: Dr. Molefi Asante (Temple University),
Chill Moody (hip-hop artist), Gregory Walker (founder, The Brothers Network), Michael Dennis
(ReelBlack), and will be moderated by Nicole Gilles (Multicultural Director, GPFO).
Please note that, for the remainder of September, The Awesome Fest screenings will occur on
Thursday evenings.
For more information on the summer’s line-up or to view the film’s trailers visit The Awesome
Fest on the web at www.theawesomefest.com.
ABOUT ‘THE BLACK POWER MIXTAPE: 1967-1975’:
The Black Power Mixtape: 1967-1975 mobilizes a treasure trove of 16mm material shot by
Swedish journalists who came to the US drawn by stories of urban unrest and revolution.
Gaining access to many of the leaders of the Black Power Movement—Stokely Carmichael,
Bobby Seale, Angela Davis and Eldridge Cleaver among them—the filmmakers captured them
in intimate moments and remarkably unguarded interviews. Thirty years later, this lush
collection was found languishing in the basement of Swedish Television. Director Göran Olsson
and co-producer Danny Glover bring this footage to light in a mosaic of images, music and
narration chronicling the evolution one of our nation’s most indelible turning points, the Black
Power movement. Music by Questlove and Om’Mas Keith, and commentary from prominent
African- American artists and activists who were influenced by the struggle — including Erykah
Badu, Harry Belafonte, Talib Kweli, and Melvin Van Peebles — give the historical footage a
fresh, contemporary resonance and makes the film an exhilarating, unprecedented account of
an American revolution.
ABOUT THE AWESOME FEST:
The Awesome Fest was created as an outlet to bring the most cutting edge and just plain
awesome titles from both the independent festival circuit, as well as Hollywood’s finest, to play
some of the most unique venues and non-traditional spaces in the city. YEAR ROUND!
We do awesome things with awesome movies. Our Outdoor Summer Series is completely
FREE!
ABOUT ZIP CAR:
Car sharing seems like a simple enough idea, but there’s a reason that ZIPCAR has become
the leader for cars on demand—we took a simple concept to new heights. It’s not just about less
cars, less congestion and less pollution (though we’re not complaining), it’s about understanding
why those things are a problem, and finding sustainable solutions. We’re idea people
acknowledging that this is something bigger than all of us, something that can take over the
world (literally) if we’re smart about it. And it’s not just a theory. We have the industry’s gold
standard service, allowing our members 24/7 access to thousands of cars around the globe.
We’re working daily to take things to the next level, and we’re not slowing down anytime soon.
ABOUT FLIXFLING:
With FlixFling, it really doesn’t get any easier. You stream your favorite movies and shows and
fling them from device to device. TV to iPhone. iPhone to computer. Computer to Android. Plus
an interactive Facebook application in which you can access our entire library of films and watch
them right on Facebook! Available anytime, anywhere.
You might be asking yourself, “what’s different about FlixFling?” The great thing about our
service is that you don’t have to pay a monthly fee to enjoy our flix. We provide a pay-as-you-go
option that allows you to rent films for a 3-day period, and you only have to pay a small fee at
the time of rental. Of course if you love flix as much as we do, you might want to become a
subscriber. For a small monthly fee, subscribers can watch an unlimited number of films
whenever they want. FlixFling also offers you the option to purchase a movie and keep it in your
digital locker to enjoy at a moments notice regardless of whether or not you’re a subscriber or a
pay-as-you-go customer.
It’s a fully integrated and exciting way to watching what you want, when you want. Stream from
just about anywhere. Watch and share, all in an instant with any FlixFling-enabled mobile
device.
ABOUT REELBLACK:
Michael J. Dennis is an African-American filmmaker and film promoter. A graduate of
both New York University and The American Film Institute, his short films and
documentaries have won numerous awards and have screened worldwide. In 1999,
Dennis founded Reelblack, a full-service production company based in Philadelphia,
PA. In addition to producing work-for-hire, it is responsible for Reelblack TV, an
entertainment/newsmagazine originally broadcast on PhillyCAM/DUTV. Partnered with
YouTube, it has over 5 million views. Reelblack Presents and Soul Food Cinema are
monthly film screenings designed to showcase classic films and work by up-and-coming
filmmakers that relate to the Black experience. Since 2002, Reelblack has screened
and/or promoted over 900 films. Reelblack has announced plans to expand events to
Los Angeles, CA and Brooklyn, NY in Spring 2011.ore information, contact:
Josh Goldbloom or Jared Miller
Josh@theawesomefest.com
Jared@theawesomefest.com
www.theawesomefest.com
For Immediate Release:
THE AWESOME FEST PRESENTS THE PHILADELPHIA PREMIERE OF ‘BLACK POWER
MIXTAPE’, POST-SCREENING PANEL DISCUSSION
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) August 31, 2011 – The Awesome Fest, along with sponsors Zip Car and
FlixFling and partners Scrapple.tv and Weathervane Music & WXPN, and event partners IFC
Films and ReelBlack, continues its 2011 summer series at the Piazza at Schmidt’s next
Thursday, September 8 at 7pm with a screening of the documentary The Black Power Mixtape:
1967-1975. The film, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, is comprised of recently
unearthed footage shot by a Swedish documentary crew between the years 1967-1975, as well
as contemporary perspective provided by artists and individuals who were influenced by the
actions of the movement. Following the film, a panel of intellectuals and professionals will
engage one another, and the audience at large, on the topics and themes addressed within the
film.
The Black Power Mixtape: 1967-1975 is a candid look at one of the most impactful moments in
recent American history- the Black Power movement. Utilizing footage shot by Swedish camera
crews during the height of the movement, which was then left unused in a Swedish TV
basement for nearly thirty years, BPMT presents the movement, and some of its leaders—
Stokely Carmichael, Angela Davies—at their most intimate and candid. With a soundtrack
provided by Om’Mas and Philly’s own ?uestlove, and insights from prominent African-American
artists such as Erykah Badu and Talib Kweli, BPMT simultaneously portrays a moment in
American history while exploring its lasting impact and cultural legacy in our modern times.
**Immediately following the screening there will be a panel discussion on the topics and themes
explored within the film. The panel will be comprised of: Dr. Molefi Asante (Temple University),
Chill Moody (hip-hop artist), Gregory Walker (founder, The Brothers Network), Michael Dennis
(ReelBlack), and will be moderated by Nicole Gilles (Multicultural Director, GPFO).
Please note that, for the remainder of September, The Awesome Fest screenings will occur on
Thursday evenings.
For more information on the summer’s line-up or to view the film’s trailers visit The Awesome
Fest on the web at www.theawesomefest.com.
ABOUT ‘THE BLACK POWER MIXTAPE: 1967-1975’:
The Black Power Mixtape: 1967-1975 mobilizes a treasure trove of 16mm material shot by
Swedish journalists who came to the US drawn by stories of urban unrest and revolution.
Gaining access to many of the leaders of the Black Power Movement—Stokely Carmichael,
Bobby Seale, Angela Davis and Eldridge Cleaver among them—the filmmakers captured them
in intimate moments and remarkably unguarded interviews. Thirty years later, this lush
collection was found languishing in the basement of Swedish Television. Director Göran Olsson
and co-producer Danny Glover bring this footage to light in a mosaic of images, music and
narration chronicling the evolution one of our nation’s most indelible turning points, the Black
Power movement. Music by Questlove and Om’Mas Keith, and commentary from prominent
African- American artists and activists who were influenced by the struggle — including Erykah
Badu, Harry Belafonte, Talib Kweli, and Melvin Van Peebles — give the historical footage a
fresh, contemporary resonance and makes the film an exhilarating, unprecedented account of
an American revolution.
ABOUT THE AWESOME FEST:
The Awesome Fest was created as an outlet to bring the most cutting edge and just plain
awesome titles from both the independent festival circuit, as well as Hollywood’s finest, to play
some of the most unique venues and non-traditional spaces in the city. YEAR ROUND!
We do awesome things with awesome movies. Our Outdoor Summer Series is completely
FREE!
ABOUT ZIP CAR:
Car sharing seems like a simple enough idea, but there’s a reason that ZIPCAR has become
the leader for cars on demand—we took a simple concept to new heights. It’s not just about less
cars, less congestion and less pollution (though we’re not complaining), it’s about understanding
why those things are a problem, and finding sustainable solutions. We’re idea people
acknowledging that this is something bigger than all of us, something that can take over the
world (literally) if we’re smart about it. And it’s not just a theory. We have the industry’s gold
standard service, allowing our members 24/7 access to thousands of cars around the globe.
We’re working daily to take things to the next level, and we’re not slowing down anytime soon.
ABOUT FLIXFLING:
With FlixFling, it really doesn’t get any easier. You stream your favorite movies and shows and
fling them from device to device. TV to iPhone. iPhone to computer. Computer to Android. Plus
an interactive Facebook application in which you can access our entire library of films and watch
them right on Facebook! Available anytime, anywhere.
You might be asking yourself, “what’s different about FlixFling?” The great thing about our
service is that you don’t have to pay a monthly fee to enjoy our flix. We provide a pay-as-you-go
option that allows you to rent films for a 3-day period, and you only have to pay a small fee at
the time of rental. Of course if you love flix as much as we do, you might want to become a
subscriber. For a small monthly fee, subscribers can watch an unlimited number of films
whenever they want. FlixFling also offers you the option to purchase a movie and keep it in your
digital locker to enjoy at a moments notice regardless of whether or not you’re a subscriber or a
pay-as-you-go customer.
It’s a fully integrated and exciting way to watching what you want, when you want. Stream from
just about anywhere. Watch and share, all in an instant with any FlixFling-enabled mobile
device.
ABOUT REELBLACK:
Michael J. Dennis is an African-American filmmaker and film promoter. A graduate of
both New York University and The American Film Institute, his short films and
documentaries have won numerous awards and have screened worldwide. In 1999,
Dennis founded Reelblack, a full-service production company based in Philadelphia,
PA. In addition to producing work-for-hire, it is responsible for Reelblack TV, an
entertainment/newsmagazine originally broadcast on PhillyCAM/DUTV. Partnered with
YouTube, it has over 5 million views. Reelblack Presents and Soul Food Cinema are
monthly film screenings designed to showcase classic films and work by up-and-coming
filmmakers that relate to the Black experience. Since 2002, Reelblack has screened
and/or promoted over 900 films. Reelblack has announced plans to expand events to
Los Angeles, CA and Brooklyn, NY in Spring 2011.
August 16, 2011
NYTimes Review: The Help
The Maids’ Now Have Their Say
By MANOHLA DARGIS
Published: August 9, 2011
There’s a scene in “The Help,” the new movie based on Kathryn Stockett’s novel, that cracks open the early-’60s world of strained smiles and gentility that rarely leaps out of this big, ole slab of honey-glazed hokum. It’s after hours, and Aibileen, a maid played with determined grace by Viola Davis, is going home. Suddenly the bus stops, and a white man orders the black passengers off, explaining that a black man has been shot — except that he doesn’t say black, Negro or colored. In a pool of dreadful night, Aibileen and a young man trade goodbyes and rush off. And then this sturdy, frightened woman starts running as if her life were in danger, because it’s Mississippi, and it is…
July 11, 2011
University president makes a life of turning challenges into assets
ALBANY, GA — After being born premature at 1 pound, 11 ounces, a 5-year-old Everette Freeman was taken for tests, where he and his mother learned about a challenge Freeman would face his whole life.
“Sure enough: Freeman can’t hear in his right ear and his left ear is severely impaired,” says Dr. Everette Freeman.
But that didn’t stop the now President of Albany State University: It motivated him. His mother also motivated Freeman to reach his full potential without the help of a hearing aid. She wanted him to overcome the challenge on his own.
July 6, 2011
A Page from Our American Story
On July 5, 1852 approximately 3.5 million African Americans were enslaved — roughly 14% of the total population of the United States. That was the state of the nation when Frederick Douglass was asked to deliver a keynote address at an Independence Day celebration.
He accepted and, on a day white Americans celebrated their independence and freedom from the oppression of the British crown, Douglass delivered his now-famous speech What to the Slave is the Fourth of July. In it, Douglass offered one of the most thought provoking and powerful testaments to the hypocrisy, bigotry and inhumanity of slavery ever given.
Madeena Shabazz awarded Bill Gates Scholarship
Some 23,000 students applied for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation funded scholarship for outstanding minority students. Just 1,000 were selected to receive it in 2011. Only two Savannah students were among the winners — Madeena and Kim-Anh Nguyen of Savannah Country Day. In addition to college costs, the scholarship will provide tremendous support and leadership opportunities.
Stephen Wiltshire Honored by Queen Elizabeth
Stephen Wiltshire was born in St. Lucia . You will marvel at this young man’s amazing development and abilities. He was recently honored by Queen Elizabeth who bestowed him with the Order of the British Empire.
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