The Girl Blue Project: A creative self-empowerment program for teenage girls
The Girl Blue Project was founded in June of 2003 as a proactive move to re-educate, motivate and empower teen girls, 14 to 19 years old, in Los Angeles County. This innovative, free intensive was designed by actor and writer Marlow Wyatt to focus on the social and emotional problems of teen girls and how these issues affect their ability to learn and lead productive, fulfilling lives. When volunteering as a tutor in Los Angeles Unified Schools with the Reading by 9 program, Wyatt began to understand that the emotional needs of teenage girls at this delicate age were being overlooked.
The Girl Blue Project is a FREE self-empowerment program for teen girls 14 to 18 years old in Los Angeles County. Our program is designed to build self-esteem and promote discipline and self-acceptance. Our curriculum includes yoga, self-esteem workshops, etiquette, money management, women's health/harm reduction, dance, acting, voice, creative writing and much more!
All girls may apply and we are especially interested in those in Foster Care. Our program dates are July 9th through August 18th. All applications must be received by July 2nd. For detailed information about our program, please visit our website at www.thegirlblueproject.org or via email at info@thegirlblueproject.org . Please feel free to give this information to parents/guardians of girls who may benefit from our program.
Marlow Wyatt
Founder/Director
The Girl Blue Project
432 S. New Hampshire Ave, Ste. 503
Los Angeles, CA 90020
Phone: 213-387-2053
www.thegirlblueproject.org
Email: info@thegirlblueproject.org
Friday, June 15, 2007
Happy Father's Day!
HONOR THY FATHER at Uncle Darrow's on Father's Day - Down Home Crawfish Boil
SUNDAY, JUNE 17TH!
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
JUNE 17th , 1:00PM until 5:00PM
FREE (Except For Food)
Give Dad a day of good food, music, people & love!
WE WELCOME ALL DADS! THERE'S FUN FOR ALL!
NEW DADS - WORKING DADS - SPORTY DADS - DAPPER DADS
Jazz, Blues and Zydeco Band by Uncle Monkey
UNCLE DARROW'S
2560 So Lincoln Blvd., Marina del Rey
North East corner of Washington & Lincoln
www.UncleDarrows.com
SUNDAY, JUNE 17TH!
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
JUNE 17th , 1:00PM until 5:00PM
FREE (Except For Food)
Give Dad a day of good food, music, people & love!
WE WELCOME ALL DADS! THERE'S FUN FOR ALL!
NEW DADS - WORKING DADS - SPORTY DADS - DAPPER DADS
Jazz, Blues and Zydeco Band by Uncle Monkey
UNCLE DARROW'S
2560 So Lincoln Blvd., Marina del Rey
North East corner of Washington & Lincoln
www.UncleDarrows.com
Internships & Scholarships
APPLY NOW!
1. "O" The Oprah Magazine is looking to hire fall interns in the Fashion and Style Departments. Candidates must be highly organized, detail-oriented and be able to juggle multiple tasks at once. Prior internship experience preferred, but not required. This opportunity is available for college students in need of credit hours and recent graduates who are available to start immediately, full-time from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 5 days a week. Send resumes with a cover letter to: Cindy M. Del Rosario, Associate Editor O, The Oprah Magazine 1700 Broadway, 38th floor NY, or call 212-903-5149.
2. Verizon is looking for students who are 2006-2007 graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). If you know of someone graduating from a HBCU this year with a degree in Engineering, Computer Science and Technology, Information Technology, General Business, Finance or Marketing, please have them forward their resume to: melissa.w.langham@verizon.com to be considered for career opportunities within Verizon.
3. Harvard is offering free tuition for students that have a family income below $40,000. If you are a mentor or have nieces and nephews who might be interested, please give them this information. If you know any one/family earning less than $40K with a brilliant child near ready for college, please pass this along. The prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free...no tuition and no student loans! To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $40, 000 a year visit Harvard's financial aid website at: http://adm-is.fas.harvard.edu/FAO/index.htm or call the school's financial aid office at (617) 495-1581.
4. The National Institute of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program The program offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com.
5. Lagrant Foundation Scholarships for Marketing and PR Students. They provide 15 scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students who are attending accredited institutions and are pursuing careers in the fields of advertising, marketing or public relations. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com.
6. Jack and Jill of America Foundation Scholarship available to any African-American high school senior. The applicant must become and maintain full-time status at an accredited, post secondary institution beginning in fall 2007 Semester. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com.
7. AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students This scholarship program provides awards to outstanding minority students to encourage their selection of accounting as a major and their ultimate entry into the profession. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com.
1. "O" The Oprah Magazine is looking to hire fall interns in the Fashion and Style Departments. Candidates must be highly organized, detail-oriented and be able to juggle multiple tasks at once. Prior internship experience preferred, but not required. This opportunity is available for college students in need of credit hours and recent graduates who are available to start immediately, full-time from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 5 days a week. Send resumes with a cover letter to: Cindy M. Del Rosario, Associate Editor O, The Oprah Magazine 1700 Broadway, 38th floor NY, or call 212-903-5149.
2. Verizon is looking for students who are 2006-2007 graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). If you know of someone graduating from a HBCU this year with a degree in Engineering, Computer Science and Technology, Information Technology, General Business, Finance or Marketing, please have them forward their resume to: melissa.w.langham@verizon.com to be considered for career opportunities within Verizon.
3. Harvard is offering free tuition for students that have a family income below $40,000. If you are a mentor or have nieces and nephews who might be interested, please give them this information. If you know any one/family earning less than $40K with a brilliant child near ready for college, please pass this along. The prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free...no tuition and no student loans! To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $40, 000 a year visit Harvard's financial aid website at: http://adm-is.fas.harvard.edu/FAO/index.htm or call the school's financial aid office at (617) 495-1581.
4. The National Institute of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program The program offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com.
5. Lagrant Foundation Scholarships for Marketing and PR Students. They provide 15 scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students who are attending accredited institutions and are pursuing careers in the fields of advertising, marketing or public relations. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com.
6. Jack and Jill of America Foundation Scholarship available to any African-American high school senior. The applicant must become and maintain full-time status at an accredited, post secondary institution beginning in fall 2007 Semester. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com.
7. AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students This scholarship program provides awards to outstanding minority students to encourage their selection of accounting as a major and their ultimate entry into the profession. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com.
Pet Finder
NEW REALITY SHOW “PETFINDER” CASTS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS WHO ARE SEEKING TO ADOPT ANY TYPE OF PET
Casting has begun for a new Animal Planet series called “Petfinder” that aims at placing the right pet with those searching for an addition to their family. Many people yearn to adopt an animal, but are uncertain about finding the right breed, size or kind that will mesh with their lifestyle. “Petfinder” experts will lend their proficiency to make for the perfect blend between humans and new best friends.
“Petfinder” will showcase participants’ pet search from the very beginning. Using their experts in the field, people will be guided throughout the entire process of determining what type of pet is right for them. All factors will be considered in the process; such as daily responsibilities, activity levels of both animals and of the participants, and preparation for the new pet. Dogs and cats placed in new homes will be rescued from local animal shelters and humane organizations. “Petfinder” experts will secure the adoption and cover all pet-related costs.
“Petfinder” is the first show to focus on match-making between humans and pets. Animal Planet strives to educate viewers on the importance of making the right pet match. Hundreds of thousands of unwanted pets end up in animal shelters and facilities across the country every year. Many pet lovers have the best intentions when welcoming a new pet into their home, but have not fully researched their pet’s breed. In the City of Los Angeles, over 30% of animals in shelters are relinquished from the public. The top reasons as to why animals are turned in are related to lifestyle and behavior.
Residents from greater Los Angeles can call the casting hotline at 310-727-3387, or send a story via email to petfindercasting@yahoo.com. The casting department is looking for everyday people who are seeking to adopt an animal of any kind.
Casting has begun for a new Animal Planet series called “Petfinder” that aims at placing the right pet with those searching for an addition to their family. Many people yearn to adopt an animal, but are uncertain about finding the right breed, size or kind that will mesh with their lifestyle. “Petfinder” experts will lend their proficiency to make for the perfect blend between humans and new best friends.
“Petfinder” will showcase participants’ pet search from the very beginning. Using their experts in the field, people will be guided throughout the entire process of determining what type of pet is right for them. All factors will be considered in the process; such as daily responsibilities, activity levels of both animals and of the participants, and preparation for the new pet. Dogs and cats placed in new homes will be rescued from local animal shelters and humane organizations. “Petfinder” experts will secure the adoption and cover all pet-related costs.
“Petfinder” is the first show to focus on match-making between humans and pets. Animal Planet strives to educate viewers on the importance of making the right pet match. Hundreds of thousands of unwanted pets end up in animal shelters and facilities across the country every year. Many pet lovers have the best intentions when welcoming a new pet into their home, but have not fully researched their pet’s breed. In the City of Los Angeles, over 30% of animals in shelters are relinquished from the public. The top reasons as to why animals are turned in are related to lifestyle and behavior.
Residents from greater Los Angeles can call the casting hotline at 310-727-3387, or send a story via email to petfindercasting@yahoo.com. The casting department is looking for everyday people who are seeking to adopt an animal of any kind.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Community Intervention
Bridging The Gap
What: Venice 2000 will be hosting in partnership with the city of Los Angeles a Community Intervention Forum. The Community Intervention Forum is being held to create a partnership and bridge the gap between Venice 2000, the community and agencies surrounding the community.
When: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 @ 6pm
Where: Center Pointe Club
6200 Playa Vista, Playa Vista, CA. 90094
Who: Venice 2000, Inc. is a non-profit agency, which has been providing gang prevention and intervention for over seven years. Venice 2000, Inc. was founded on the beliefs that every person with the proper resources and guidance can and will make the transition from negative values and anti-social behaviors to the positive alternative, while overcoming the barriers to juvenile delinquency, economic depravity, and gang-related malfeasance.
Among those invited to join Venice 2000 will be Minister Tony Muhammad, Pastor Marvis Davis of the New Bethel Baptist Church, Mayor Antonio Villiargosa, John Brady (rep), 53rd District Assemblyman Ted Lieu, Former Senator Tom Hayden, 11th District Councilman Bill Rosendahl, LAPD Captain Bill Williams, Dominique Duprima, KJLH Radio Station Amer-I-Can Executive Director, Jim Brown, various grassroots organizations including the CeaseFire Committee, school board officials and many others.
For more info, please contact:
Theresa Smith
(310) 823-6100
What: Venice 2000 will be hosting in partnership with the city of Los Angeles a Community Intervention Forum. The Community Intervention Forum is being held to create a partnership and bridge the gap between Venice 2000, the community and agencies surrounding the community.
When: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 @ 6pm
Where: Center Pointe Club
6200 Playa Vista, Playa Vista, CA. 90094
Who: Venice 2000, Inc. is a non-profit agency, which has been providing gang prevention and intervention for over seven years. Venice 2000, Inc. was founded on the beliefs that every person with the proper resources and guidance can and will make the transition from negative values and anti-social behaviors to the positive alternative, while overcoming the barriers to juvenile delinquency, economic depravity, and gang-related malfeasance.
Among those invited to join Venice 2000 will be Minister Tony Muhammad, Pastor Marvis Davis of the New Bethel Baptist Church, Mayor Antonio Villiargosa, John Brady (rep), 53rd District Assemblyman Ted Lieu, Former Senator Tom Hayden, 11th District Councilman Bill Rosendahl, LAPD Captain Bill Williams, Dominique Duprima, KJLH Radio Station Amer-I-Can Executive Director, Jim Brown, various grassroots organizations including the CeaseFire Committee, school board officials and many others.
For more info, please contact:
Theresa Smith
(310) 823-6100
USGA Grants Initiative
Golf Anyone?
Through its Grants Initiative, the USGA empowers organizations that introduce the game to people who would otherwise not have the opportunity, specifically economically disadvantaged youth and individuals with disabilities. Grant awards are directed to instructional programs, caddie or other work-based curriculums, and the construction of facilities that make the game more affordable and accessible.
Deadline Date: July 6, 2007
Find out more here >> www.usga.org
Through its Grants Initiative, the USGA empowers organizations that introduce the game to people who would otherwise not have the opportunity, specifically economically disadvantaged youth and individuals with disabilities. Grant awards are directed to instructional programs, caddie or other work-based curriculums, and the construction of facilities that make the game more affordable and accessible.
Deadline Date: July 6, 2007
Find out more here >> www.usga.org
Friday, June 8, 2007
Summer Experience @ UC Berkeley
Application for Summer Experience @ UC Berkeley
This intensive program is exclusively for 70 high achieving African American high school juniors (Class of 2008) from across the state.
There will be two separate programs during July 12-14 and August 2-4, including panels with current students, faculty and alumni, personal statement workshops, academic planning and financial aid sessions and much, much more.
This program is privately funded and FREE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS, including transportation, room and board.
For more information, please contact:
Stephanie Ali
510-748-4085
510-467-4940
This intensive program is exclusively for 70 high achieving African American high school juniors (Class of 2008) from across the state.
There will be two separate programs during July 12-14 and August 2-4, including panels with current students, faculty and alumni, personal statement workshops, academic planning and financial aid sessions and much, much more.
This program is privately funded and FREE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS, including transportation, room and board.
For more information, please contact:
Stephanie Ali
510-748-4085
510-467-4940
Summer Opportunity for Boys
Summer Experience @ UC Berkeley for High School Juniors
Do you know any African-American males (friends, family, students, neighbors) who are juniors in high school with a 3.0 GPA or better and interested in attending UC Berkeley for college?
Email: Stephanie Ali at syasmeenali@gmail.com or call (510)748-4085
Do you know any African-American males (friends, family, students, neighbors) who are juniors in high school with a 3.0 GPA or better and interested in attending UC Berkeley for college?
Email: Stephanie Ali at syasmeenali@gmail.com or call (510)748-4085
FIRST LEIMERT PARK BOOK FESTIVAL
TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF AUTHOR BEBE MOORE CAMPBELL
(Authors, Poets, Panelists and Volunteers Needed)
Few authors could touch the spirit the way best selling novelist and journalist Bebe Moore Campbell did. During her short tenure on earth, she was able to weave words into four best selling novels. Offering up hearts, lives and souls in her bestsellers, "Brothers and Sisters," "Singing in the Comeback Choir," "What You Owe Me," and "72 Hour Hold," Ms. Campbell provided the world a poignant, but pleasurable peek at issues impacting African Americans.
Before her passing in November 2006 at age 56 years, Ms. Campbell also contributed her creativity and resources as a member of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, having won their 2003 Outstanding Literature Award and, in helping found the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill chapter locally.
For all that she did as a writer and an activist, Bebe Moore Campbell will be paid homage during the historic first Leimert Park Village Book Festival.
Beginning at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 30, 2007, "Celebrating Our Literary Legacy: Our Heritage, Our Words, Our Stories," will be held in the Leimert Park Village Visions Theatre Parking Lot at Degnan Blvd and 43rd Street, Los Angeles.
Produced by Cynthia E. Exum and Associates, in conjunction with 8th District City Councilmember Bernard C, Parks. Eso Won Books and Helping One Another Progress, Inc., Leimert Park's inaugural literary festival will feature authors, storytellers, spoken word artists, poets, publishers, booksellers, literary vendors, workshops, panel discussions and musical entertainment.
Opportunities still are available for authors, storytellers, spoken word artists, poets, publishers, booksellers, musicians, literary vendors and workshop and panel discussion participants in the first Leimert Park Village Book Festival. For details contact Cynthia Exum at 323.828.7997, forward questions to info@leimertparkbookfair.com, or visit the website at www.leimertparkbookfair.com.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Rae Jones
PH: (323) 294-5280 and FX: (323)294.5258
Email: raediantcommunications@hotmail.com
(Authors, Poets, Panelists and Volunteers Needed)
Few authors could touch the spirit the way best selling novelist and journalist Bebe Moore Campbell did. During her short tenure on earth, she was able to weave words into four best selling novels. Offering up hearts, lives and souls in her bestsellers, "Brothers and Sisters," "Singing in the Comeback Choir," "What You Owe Me," and "72 Hour Hold," Ms. Campbell provided the world a poignant, but pleasurable peek at issues impacting African Americans.
Before her passing in November 2006 at age 56 years, Ms. Campbell also contributed her creativity and resources as a member of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, having won their 2003 Outstanding Literature Award and, in helping found the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill chapter locally.
For all that she did as a writer and an activist, Bebe Moore Campbell will be paid homage during the historic first Leimert Park Village Book Festival.
Beginning at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 30, 2007, "Celebrating Our Literary Legacy: Our Heritage, Our Words, Our Stories," will be held in the Leimert Park Village Visions Theatre Parking Lot at Degnan Blvd and 43rd Street, Los Angeles.
Produced by Cynthia E. Exum and Associates, in conjunction with 8th District City Councilmember Bernard C, Parks. Eso Won Books and Helping One Another Progress, Inc., Leimert Park's inaugural literary festival will feature authors, storytellers, spoken word artists, poets, publishers, booksellers, literary vendors, workshops, panel discussions and musical entertainment.
Opportunities still are available for authors, storytellers, spoken word artists, poets, publishers, booksellers, musicians, literary vendors and workshop and panel discussion participants in the first Leimert Park Village Book Festival. For details contact Cynthia Exum at 323.828.7997, forward questions to info@leimertparkbookfair.com, or visit the website at www.leimertparkbookfair.com.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Rae Jones
PH: (323) 294-5280 and FX: (323)294.5258
Email: raediantcommunications@hotmail.com
Fatherhood Symposium
Supervisor Yvonne B. Burke's 'In The Pursuit of Happiness' Fatherhood Symposium
Rev. Cecil "Chip" Murray will provide the morning keynote address for the June 30 Second District Fatherhood Symposium, sponsored by Supervisor Yvonne B. Burke.
The symposium will kick off at 8 a.m. with a continental breakfast and keynote address by Rev. Murray and conclude at 4:30 p.m. with the event's "Fatherhood Awards." The morning session will also feature a special performance by African American and Latino American Drummers.
Workshops, focusing primarily on helping men to reclaim the leadership roles in their homes, will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Overview of Symposium Workshops
Workshop Titles:
"Where Have All the Fathers Gone"
"Navigating the Legal System"
"Raising Children in a Non-Violent Society"
"Padre con Cara y Corazon"
"How Mental Health and Health Services impact Healthy Foundations for Fathers?"
Resource participants providing collateral on departmental functions: Dept. Human Resources - Dept. of Health Services and Mental Health - Dept. of Child Support Services - Legal Aid - Dept of Public Social Services - Dept. of Children and Families - Crystal Stairs
CONTACT: Ron Fisher (213) 974-1028 or 213-974-2222
Rev. Cecil "Chip" Murray will provide the morning keynote address for the June 30 Second District Fatherhood Symposium, sponsored by Supervisor Yvonne B. Burke.
The symposium will kick off at 8 a.m. with a continental breakfast and keynote address by Rev. Murray and conclude at 4:30 p.m. with the event's "Fatherhood Awards." The morning session will also feature a special performance by African American and Latino American Drummers.
Workshops, focusing primarily on helping men to reclaim the leadership roles in their homes, will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Overview of Symposium Workshops
Workshop Titles:
"Where Have All the Fathers Gone"
"Navigating the Legal System"
"Raising Children in a Non-Violent Society"
"Padre con Cara y Corazon"
"How Mental Health and Health Services impact Healthy Foundations for Fathers?"
Resource participants providing collateral on departmental functions: Dept. Human Resources - Dept. of Health Services and Mental Health - Dept. of Child Support Services - Legal Aid - Dept of Public Social Services - Dept. of Children and Families - Crystal Stairs
CONTACT: Ron Fisher (213) 974-1028 or 213-974-2222
Colors for Unity
Colors For Unity: A Juried Student Art Exhibition
Unifying Cultures Through Art. View Park Prep will host an art show dedicated to cross-cultural awareness and harmony. Colors For Unity will provide African American and Latino students a look into one another's cultures while focusing on their common strengths.
Students from ICEF's Frederick Douglass Academy High School and Garfield High School will display their works alongside those from View Park Prep HS.
Please join us!
Date: June 15 Time: 4:00pm-7:00pm
Location: VPP Elementary, 4-5th Grade Campus in Bain Hall
3855 W. Slauson Avenue, Los Angeles 90043
For more info contact:
Ismael Soto, Assistant Director of Visual Arts & New Media
isoto@viewparkprep.org
(323) 290 6920
Unifying Cultures Through Art. View Park Prep will host an art show dedicated to cross-cultural awareness and harmony. Colors For Unity will provide African American and Latino students a look into one another's cultures while focusing on their common strengths.
Students from ICEF's Frederick Douglass Academy High School and Garfield High School will display their works alongside those from View Park Prep HS.
Please join us!
Date: June 15 Time: 4:00pm-7:00pm
Location: VPP Elementary, 4-5th Grade Campus in Bain Hall
3855 W. Slauson Avenue, Los Angeles 90043
For more info contact:
Ismael Soto, Assistant Director of Visual Arts & New Media
isoto@viewparkprep.org
(323) 290 6920
NOW SHOWING: The Hollywood Black Film Festival
The Hollywood Black Film Festival: Now in its 8th Year: June 5-10, 2007: Beverly Hills, California
Advance registration for HBFF 2007 passes is now closed but you can still register on-site during the following hours:
FESTIVAL REGISTRATION HOURS
June 10, 2007: 11 am - 12 noon / Writers Boot Camp / Bergamot Station Arts Center , 2525 Michigan Ave., Bldg. I / Santa Monica, CA
June 5th marks the opening of the 8th Annual Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF). Running a full 6 days, a record-breaking 124 films are scheduled to un-spool at HBFF 2007, June 5-10, 2007 in Beverly Hills, California. The 124 films includes 29 features, 64 shorts, 18 documentaries, 9 student films, 2 animated shorts and 2 music videos, from seven countries including Spain, Cameroon, South Africa, Haiti, Nigeria, the UK, and the United States. From June 5th through June 10th at the Fine Arts Theatre and Laemmle Music Hall 3 in Beverly Hills, HBFF 2007 promises to again bring the best in independent black cinema.
Among the notable talent appearing in this year's line-up of HBFF films are Elise Neal and Wood Harris in RAN$UM GAMES; rapper Coolio in SIDES, Eric Roberts and Tico Wells in SISTER'S KEEPER; Flex Alexander, Tangie Miller, Essence Atkins and Tico Wells in LOVE & OTHER 4 LETTER WORDS; NBA basketball star Doug Christie and his wife Jackie in THE CHRISTIES UN-CUT;
Omar Gooding in THE CANDY SHOP; rapper Chuck D., Ella Joyce and Glynn Turman in CITY TEACHER; Richard Lawson and Johnny "Bookman" Brown in I'M THROUGH W/WHITE GIRLS, Tonya Pinkins in TRUE GRITS, Tamara Tunie in AFTERLIFE; T.C. Carson in IN CONFLICT WITH KISMET; Art Evans in TESTIFY; and DB Woodside and Reiko Aylesworth in FIRST. In addition, the late James Brown's grandson, Jason, pays homage to his grandfather in the animated short, A TRIBUTE TO MY GRANDDADDY. And actress Victoria Rowell wrote, directed and produced the documentary, THE MENTOR.
Check the entire festival schedule and film line-up at www.hbff.org
Advance registration for HBFF 2007 passes is now closed but you can still register on-site during the following hours:
FESTIVAL REGISTRATION HOURS
June 10, 2007: 11 am - 12 noon / Writers Boot Camp / Bergamot Station Arts Center , 2525 Michigan Ave., Bldg. I / Santa Monica, CA
June 5th marks the opening of the 8th Annual Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF). Running a full 6 days, a record-breaking 124 films are scheduled to un-spool at HBFF 2007, June 5-10, 2007 in Beverly Hills, California. The 124 films includes 29 features, 64 shorts, 18 documentaries, 9 student films, 2 animated shorts and 2 music videos, from seven countries including Spain, Cameroon, South Africa, Haiti, Nigeria, the UK, and the United States. From June 5th through June 10th at the Fine Arts Theatre and Laemmle Music Hall 3 in Beverly Hills, HBFF 2007 promises to again bring the best in independent black cinema.
Among the notable talent appearing in this year's line-up of HBFF films are Elise Neal and Wood Harris in RAN$UM GAMES; rapper Coolio in SIDES, Eric Roberts and Tico Wells in SISTER'S KEEPER; Flex Alexander, Tangie Miller, Essence Atkins and Tico Wells in LOVE & OTHER 4 LETTER WORDS; NBA basketball star Doug Christie and his wife Jackie in THE CHRISTIES UN-CUT;
Omar Gooding in THE CANDY SHOP; rapper Chuck D., Ella Joyce and Glynn Turman in CITY TEACHER; Richard Lawson and Johnny "Bookman" Brown in I'M THROUGH W/WHITE GIRLS, Tonya Pinkins in TRUE GRITS, Tamara Tunie in AFTERLIFE; T.C. Carson in IN CONFLICT WITH KISMET; Art Evans in TESTIFY; and DB Woodside and Reiko Aylesworth in FIRST. In addition, the late James Brown's grandson, Jason, pays homage to his grandfather in the animated short, A TRIBUTE TO MY GRANDDADDY. And actress Victoria Rowell wrote, directed and produced the documentary, THE MENTOR.
Check the entire festival schedule and film line-up at www.hbff.org
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