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The very highly anticipated, in-depth film, Pariah , will hit the theaters in select states tomorrow December 28, 2011. The buzz has been stirring around this award winning cinematic story. Pariah has an amazing cast, including Kim Wayans and new starlet Adepero Oduye, along with the heavy hitting crew such as Writer/ Director Dee Rees, Producer Nekisa Cooper, Cinematographer Bradford Young and Executive Producer Spike Lee .It is a riveting coming out story of freedom.  The Los Angeles Times released a review today stating "She makes all of her character's discomfort with life believable, from the pain of rejection to her fumbling, and sometimes funny, attempts at being "the guy."  Support OUR films. Check out the official trailer

Steady, Aim, Shoot – Students Challenged to Tell Their Stories with Photographs in The Art Institutes Storytellers Photography Competition

Fearless Icon Open Doors to Create Stars in the Community Grammy Nominated Hip Hop Legend, Yo Yo Continues to Pay it Forward with School for South L.A. Youth In the heart of one of L.A.'s cultural landmarks, Leimert Park, I walked into the  Fernando Pullum Community Arts Center  (former home of Lucy Florence Cultural Center) and gazed upon so many bright young faces along with their parents who were equally optimistic with pride. I felt the overwhelming positive energy in the room. I was soon approached by a star with the most amazing smile and awesome windows to the soul. She approached me with her arms wide open as she graciously spoke "Hi, are you here to sign up?" I could not believe that it was none other than West Coast Hip Hop Icon/ Business Woman Extraordinaire, Yolanda "Yo Yo" Whitaker . I observed as she smiled, greeted and embraced each parent and young person. You could feel her smile glow brighter as each new person stepped into the room

News Release from the Grammy Foundation THE GRAMMY FOUNDATION ® ANNOUNCES  2012 GRAMMY ®  SIGNATURE SCHOOLS SEMIFINALISTS U.S. High Schools in the Running for Grants for Music Excellence   Supported in part by Best Buy, Campbell's Labels For Education Program, the Ford Motor Company Fund, and Gibson Foundation   SANTA MONICA , Calif.  (Dec. 12, 2011) — The GRAMMY Foundation ® ( www.grammyfoundation.org ) today announced that 125 schools nationwide have been selected as GRAMMY ®  Signature Schools semifinalists ( www.grammyintheschools.com ) for 2012. Created in 1998, the GRAMMY Signature Schools program recognizes top U.S. public high schools that are making an outstanding commitment to music education during an academic school year. GRAMMY Signature Schools are made possible in part through the generous support of Best Buy, Campbell's Labels For Education program, the Ford Motor Company Fund, and Gibson Foundation.  Applications for the 2013 GRAMMY Signature Schools pr

O n December 3, 2011, in honor of World Aids Day,  B.L.A.C. Male Productions  presented a riveting play entitled "Can God's Love Reach You in the Dark." What better place to host such an experience but in the house of God at Grace United Methodist Church in Los Angeles, CA. If I could give it a grade it would definitely be an "E" for exceptional, engaging, exigent, enlightening and embracing. Can God's Love Reach You in Dark touched on very sensitive yet extremely significant topics that still remains suppressed specifically within the African American community. Exploring the connections of religion, family, sexuality, hate, acceptance and ignorance, writers Rodger Washington and Robert Howell brought forth awareness and insight with this unforgettable story of a family that is guided by faith but stricken by fear. In the end, it was God's unconditional love that led them to triumph.  The actors amazingly brought each and every character to l

Lady Gaga Honored With Google Inc. at 'Trevor Live' Presented by Audi of America and ING : www.flickr.com/photos/thetrevorproject/collections/72157628298007547/

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