Paul Rusesabagina (Don Cheadle), Hotel Rwanda
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
So, this is the Repurpose of it All
Jennifer’s idea: quotes from movies
Teresa’s idea: the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Our idea: "You Can Say That, Again"
That’s what you get when you combine the Hollywood Walk of Fame with unforgettable moments in African-American film!
"You Can Say That, Again" is a collection of 33 stars that highlight some of the most humorous, poignant, honest and empowering dialogue found in the movies. Each star has a different quote from a film with prominent African-American characters.
Below are a few photos of our piece currently showing in the Black Star exhibit.
-Jennifer and Teresa
Stars outlining the gallery.
Can you guess who?
39th NAACP Image Awards
Live on Fox, February 14, 2008.
8pm ET
Established in 1967, at the height of the civil rights movement, the NAACP Image Awards is the nation's premier event to honor outstanding black actors, actresses, writers, producers and directors.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Black Film Events
Phillips-West invites you to a full week of Black History with black film events.
Please join Phillips-West Public Relations & Communications for our Black History Month event -"A Celebration of Black Film-The Comedies"- a full week of activities beginning on Monday, Feb. 18th with three free classes at UMKC including sessions by creator Shawn Edwards ("Why Black Film Is Dying") and videographer Emiel Cleaver ("Oscar Micheaux: The Most Prolific Independent Filmmaker in American Cinema").
Also, see honorary co-chair Councilman Terry Riley do his stand-up comedy routine at our open mic event ("Late Night Laughter in the City") on Friday night, Feb. 15th along with co-chair Kansas City Chiefs All Pro Running Back Larry Johnson, who we will try to coax on stage too! Plus, Larry will have a few pieces of his phenomenal art work on display at the same time. All of this will take place at the fabulous newly renovated Robert Frazier Gallery of Contemporary Art on 31st and Troost - in the heart of the black community.
Also, on Friday night, Feb. 22nd, as proof that Troost Is coming back, you will be able to tour the Metro's planned new MAX on Troost which will be parked outside the gallery. In addition, KPRS Hot 103 JAMZ! will be broadcasting LIVE!
Finally, on Saturday, Feb. 23rd, end our Black History week with the free premiere of Fox 4 News Film Critic Shawn Edwards' documentary "No Joke-The 50 Funniest Black Comedy Movies (Ever)" at the Gem Theater in the Historic 18th and Vine Jazz District hosted by "Drumline" movie actor and MTV's "Wild 'n Out" star and producer Nick Cannon, who will be welcomed by the Schlage High School Drumline!
For more information call Phillips-West Public Relations at 816.241.1111.
Monday, February 11, 2008
HISTORY MAKERS, part 2
BET is excited to present “History Makers,” a three-part series that highlights the success, faith and courage of well-known as well as unsung African-American history makers.
PART TWO:
History Makers: Faith
The second volume of the “The History Makers” centers on the importance of faith in achieving the impossible. This documentary explores the strength of faith in the African-American community and the role it plays in achieving success. Hear inspirational stories from Susan L. Taylor, the Rev. Al Sharpton, Kim Fields, BB King and others.
Premieres, Sunday, Feb. 17, at 12 p.m. (ET/PT).
Friday, February 8, 2008
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
ABOUT AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES 2
Premieres Wednesday, February 6th 9pm ET
Check your local listings for air dates. There are pleanty repeats!
SHOWS:
1. African American Lives: The Road Home; A Way Out of No Way
The second-season premiere features Tom Joyner.
2. African American Lives: We Come from People; The Past is Another Country
Morgan Freeman's great-grandmother; Peter Gomes's ancestors.
ABOUT
Building on the widespread acclaim of African American Lives (2006) and Oprah's Roots (2007), AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES 2 again journeys deep into ancestry of an all-new group of remarkable individuals, offering an in-depth look at the African-American experience and race relations throughout U.S. history.
Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns as series host, guiding genealogical investigations down through the 20th century, Reconstruction, slavery and early U.S. history, and presenting cutting-edge genetic analysis that locates participants' ancestors in Africa, Europe and America.
Joining Professor Gates in the new broadcast are poet Maya Angelou, author Bliss Broyard, actor Don Cheadle, actor Morgan Freeman, theologian Peter Gomes, publisher Linda Johnson Rice, athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee, radio personality Tom Joyner, comedian Chris Rock, music legend Tina Turner, and college administrator Kathleen Henderson, who was selected from more than 2,000 applicants to have her family history researched and DNA tested alongside the series' well-known guests.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Monday, February 4, 2008
NATIONAL BROADCAST TONIGHT!
Prince Among Slaves, a new documentary by Unity Productions Foundation, will air nationwide on PBS on Monday, February 4, 2008, at 10 PM (check local listings at www.pbs.org).
The one-hour film, narrated by Mos Def, tells the tale of a little known African American hero, who despite enduring unimaginable indignities, managed to survive his long fall from royalty with character and integrity intact. In 1828, Abdul Rahman Ibrahima Sori, an African prince enslaved for forty years in the American South, set out across the country to share his life story in an attempt to secure his family’s freedom from slavery.
Little did he know that nearly two hundred years later, his remarkable journey full of dramatic circumstances and immeasurable odds would be pieced together to become a source of inspiration for millions of people.
By highlighting this amazing historical period, Prince Among Slaves also attempts to create discussion and awareness about slavery, race relations, societies of Africa, and the lessons of American history.
History Makers
BET is excited to present “History Makers,” a three-part series that highlights the success, faith and courage of well-known as well as unsung African-American history makers.
PART ONE:
History Makers: Success
The first of the “History Makers” focuses on the achievement of success in the face of adversity. Through real life stories and experiences, this documentary chronicles the long road to success by African Americans. Terry McMillan, Isaac Hayes, Horace Julian Bond, Ossie Davis and a host of others will be featured and their hard work and perseverance in overcoming racial barriers will be highlighted.
Premieres Sunday, Feb. 10, at 12 p.m. (ET/PT).
Friday, February 1, 2008
Black Heritage Stamp 2008
With the 31st stamp in its Black Heritage series, the U.S. Postal Service honors Charles W. Chesnutt (1858–1932), an African American author and political activist best known for novels and short stories exploring racism and other social themes. He was a pioneering writer recognized today as a major innovator and singular voice among turn–of–the–century literary realists. In novels such as The Marrow of Tradition and short stories such as those collected in The Conjure Woman he probed the color line in American life.
Art director Howard Paine wanted a stamp that emphasized Chesnutt’s intelligence and dignity; the portrait painted by stamp artist Kazuhiko Sano was based on a 1908 photograph from the collection of Fisk University.
Buy your stamp today!
Finding the Repurpose of it All
When we finalized our theme for this year’s Black History Month exhibit, I knew right away what I wanted to center an exhibit piece around, but I wasn’t sure how to display the idea. After hearing my thoughts, Teresa came up with a wonderful way to present the idea and it was just a matter of pulling together the different materials to realize our exhibit piece.
One of the materials we are using for our piece is foam core board that we’re repurposing. The long forgotten 2’ x 2’ squares that I found were perfect for our exhibit piece, but we had to strip the boards of their original purpose; display panels.
So, what will the repurposed foam core boards turn into? You’ll have to wait until next week…but below is a hint.
-Jennifer
Stripping one of the foam core boards.
Just stripping away!
Getting by with a little help from our friend.
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