A Response to “Never Will be Forgotten: Oscar Grant Tribute” I am amazed by the dangerously inadequate level of communication between law enforcement personnel and urban dwellers in our communities. The short film “Never Will be forgotten: Oscar Grant Tribute,” follows the creative process of two Youth Movement Records students as they compose a musical … REPAIRING BONDS
Outside Looking In is a wonderful film by Phil Bertelsen about transracial adoption that is both parts exploration and introspection. Phil shares his personal struggle with racial and cultural identity as a black boy being raised by white parents. Although they are caring, loving and nurturing, his parents are unable to provide Phil with the … IN THE MAKING: Sabrina Gordon on Remix: Outside Looking In
written by Rebecca Cerese The many powerful gender messages sent via peers, the media and popular culture offer a very aggressive, one-sided view of manhood. In my opinion these messages help to perpetuate the violence that pervades our society, and discourages men from allowing themselves to feel real emotion, because they don’t want be perceived … IN THE MAKING: Rebecca Cerese on “February One”
written by Angela Tucker As someone born and raised in New York, I have come in contact with homeless men and women my entire life. My childhood friend, Kim Gittens has worked at various homeless organizations throughout the city. Through her stories, she has revealed to me a clear and real face to an invisible … IN THE MAKING: Angela Tucker on “Invisible Men”
written by Kagendo Murungi One of the things I love about GREGORY (Invisible Men) is how director/editor Angela Tucker presents both the film’s subject, Gregory and the issue of homelessness in a humanizing and visually pleasing way. This was a refreshing change from mainstream news’ once or twice a year profile of ‘the homeless’ as … Gregory’s Rooftop
The nation has spoken. Barack Obama of Honolulu, Hawaii is, will become, our next president in January. He comes to the Commander-in-Chief role facing the most daunting challenge of any U.S. president in 80 years. A war on two fronts (Afghanistan and Iraq), terrorists’ threats and the ubiquitous economic woes await him. He is charged … The Charge: What Barack Obama’s Win Means for Black Men