tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189696602011-07-07T21:46:18.812-04:00To provide news and information on the film and television industries, local independent artists literary issues, small businesses, entrepreneurs, community news and up and coming eventsThe Lone Child reporterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09455287833387977185noreply@blogger.comBlogger391100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18969660.post-41693679171137962652010-08-03T22:34:00.002-04:002010-08-03T22:37:59.239-04:00

Check out my submission in the Nappy Roots Remix Contest - "Fishbowl" on Indaba MusicVoting starts 8/5/2010, so don't forget to vote.

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Changing the Game - Coming to theaters in 2011“Changing the Game” is a searing universal drama from Philly filmmaker Rel Dowdell that chronicles the life of a young African-American, who spends his childhood on the mean streets of North Philadelphia. Raised by his grandmother, he ends up going to an Ivy League school, shines bright and ends up landing the American dream job on Wall Street. His

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The Actors Lounge interviews film director Rel DowdellThe last I wrote about Rel Dowdell (on my now defunct website, video2edit.com), he was promoting his new film, "Train Ride." This time around he is working on his next film, "Changing The Game," and it should hit the theaters some time next year. Written and directed by Dowdell, the story is about how our antagonist, Darrell Barnes, finds out

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Okay people, it's time. Check out the remix and cast your vote. Warning: Explicit Lyrics. Take some time to check out the other submissions too.

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Independent filmmaker and Mega Award winning filmmaker Tim Greene will be making appearances in Charlotte, Atlanta, Florida, and Tennessess thoughout the month of June for the Free Actors/Filmmaking Workshop And Casting Call as part of his 50 city film director's tour. Bring any photo of yourself for feature film casting consideration.Hailing from Philadelphia, Hip Hop film writer, producer and

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If you are a fan of the 70s blaxploitation films, Black Dynamite is a throwback that should be a treat for you. You can check out the screening at The Los Angeles Film Festival, Thu, Jun 25th 8:00pm at the Ford Amphitheatre. The festival runs from June 18-28.Black Dynamite is an irresistible silky smooth brother who can turn stone-cold, kung fu fighting machine in a hot second. Ghetto godfather,

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The crude, disrespectful and racist overtures toward Michelle Obama by SCGOP activist & former State Senate candidate Rusty DePass displays his inappropriate, humorless and UNAMERICAN view of the Obama family and the institution of The White House. Of course, there will be those that defend the remark as an ancestral reference, but this was not an anthropoid study of the development of the human

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Philadelphia filmmaker Mike Dennis Curator and co-host of Reelblack Presents has had his work screened nationwide: the Starz Denver Pan African Film Festival, the Hip Hop Film Festival, the SE Manly Short Film Festival in Los Angeles and he was awarded the “Emerging Filmmaker award” at the North Carolina Cine Noir Festival. As an African American and an independent filmmaker, Mike Dennis saw the

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Just a thought but I wonder if Bill O'Reilly will go after Jessica Alba for plastering those shark-conservation posters around Oklahoma City? Of course, I think he will tread softly based on the last "rant" he made; but this time he'll have some pretty damn good ammunition.

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This economic "depressing recession" (isn't that the same thing?) hit me hard. Um.., yeah.., it hurt, but I'm okay. I found out a few things about some people that I won't get into here, but... what the hell, let's just say they suck.One thing became apparent though, is that during this down time I realized what I missed the most and have been off-track for a long time: the process of making

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Media coverage of Nadya Suleman, 33, who gave birth to the octuplets has ranged from:1 - a miracle that anyone can have eight children, and that they all survived childbirth.2 - amazement that anyone can have eight children.3 - congratulations and support for the mother, then4 - finding out about the fertilization treatments, also six other children5 - outrage over the fertilization treatments.6

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Michael Steele won the race for RNC Chairman during the sixth vote of the RNC elections with 91 votes. He becomes the first African American to head the Republican National Committee. The Republican Party was born in the early 1850's by anti-slavery activists and individuals who believed that government should grant western lands to settlers free of charge.A self-described Lincoln Republican.

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AP reports Serena Williams wins her 10th Grand Slam title, 20 overall, and a return to the No. 1 ranking.Williams became the fifth woman to win four or more Australian titles. By making the singles and doubles finals, she already had become the all-time leading money winner in women’s sports.It was Williams’ 20th overall Grand Slam title. She won her eighth women’s doubles crown with sister Venus

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Just adding my congrats to President-elect Obama and family and VP-elect Biden and his family to the list of millions of well wishers around the web. I'm actually enjoying the feel good news reports and stories from CNN and MSNBC. Happy Birthday Dr. Martin Luther King!

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Check out my Mariah Carey remix I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time

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The issue of race has swirled it's way to the forefront of this campaign, again. For Senator Obama, in my opinion, it's a distraction that keeps him from expressing his views and to introduce policies on what he hopes would be his presidential duties. The media has pushed race to the forefront and shifted the attention away from political issues to race issues. Analysts, reporters and past

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Reclaiming Our Democracy, Deciding Our FutureTavis Smiley's "State of the Black Union" was held in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. The forum was lively as it was educational. Dick Gregory was in top form as his passionate rhetorical skills utilized humor, sadness, anger and enlightenment to the audience of young and old. The panel of activists, intellectual, religious,

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It was U.S. Congressman and House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC) who was instrumental in bringing an international and political spotlight to not only South Carolina, but to the African American voting potential.“This is our third debate in South Carolina. We opened up this primary season with a historic debate at South Carolina State University, an HBCU (Historically Black College/University

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South Carolina was host to three Democratic debates; the first was at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, SC, the second was at The Citadel in Charleston, SC and the third, here in Myrtle Beach.“A lot of people deserve the credit,” says Brad Dean, President and CEO of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, “and we’re delighted to have The Congressional Black Caucus and The

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina played host to two Presidential debates, and their primaries, in which the power of partnerships played a pivotal role.“We want to make sure, and in the partnership that’s already been developed, that our debate is second to none,” says U.S. Congresswoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. “We want a change, and all of them (the

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The 2008 Presidential campaigns must have taken a chapter or two from Congresswoman Chisholm’s handbook. Recent CNN polls suggest that the 18-28 year old voters are having their say and putting their vote to use by participating heavily in this presidential election. Here in South Carolina, the African American vote was extremely crucial to, “test the Presidential candidates in a state where

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The South Carolina Congressional Black Caucus Institute Democratic Primary Presidential Debate held at The Palace Theatre in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina was no doubt one for the history books.It was the first Presidential Campaign where the two top frontrunners are an African American and a woman.It was held in a state where a vast majority of voters are African American.It was held on January

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Governor Mark Sanford seeks to change the government structure of South Carolina from the plantation model of “we know what’s best for y’all.”Read the speech

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January 19th, 2008. Senator McCain says, "he's running to keep America safe, prosperous and proud," during his victory speech at The Citadel in Charleston, S.C. on this cold and rainy night. McCain, after taking a much needed breather from the campaign trial after his South Carolina GOP Primary win, will head to Florida for three days to build a solid support base heading to the White House.

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Sen. Barack Obama successfully answered tough questions during the Nevada Democratic presidential debate hosted by The Nevada Democratic Party, who partnered with the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, IMPACTO, 100 Black Men of America, and the College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas. It was telecast by MSNBC and held at the Cashman Center on Tuesday, January 15, 2008.But, I’m getting ahead of

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SC GOP Chairman Katon Dawson in the spin room after the Republican's debate in Myrtle Beach, SC. "To have this kind of attention in Myrtle Beach is tremendous. It's a great time for the Republican party and a historic event in the state of South Carolina."

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Omer, Lucas, Arthur, Nasim, Thomas, and Marie are International students at The North American Institute of Aviation (NAIA), a premiere aviation school located in Conway, South Carolina that offers the very best flight training for your money. The students are far from their homes and families during this holiday season and were invited to enjoy a Christmas dinner at the Smith's home in Conway.

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Laying Down My Burdens - A Memoir"It is truly my pleasure to introduce my long awaited memoir, Laying Down My Burdens. Sharing this very personal story of domestic violence allows me to shed the layers of my past. While revealing the truth of my journey has been cathartic for me, I also hope to inspire women and or men who may have experienced or are still living in these difficult circumstances.

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Check out the NOTORIOUS B.I.G audition videos submitted for the feature film of NOTORIOUS B.I.G! Rate performance, ability and talent. Discuss styles, mannerisms, swagger and techniques to help locate that person who will be cast as Christopher Wallace aka The Notorious B.I.G.Learn more about the feature film NOTORIOUS at www.foxsearchlight.com/notorious/

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Author Nicole Seitz made an appearance at the Conway Library to discuss her first novel, The Spirit of Sweetgrass. She grew up on Hilton Head Island, a small town off the coast of South Carolina. As an author and artist, Seitz's work is deeply influenced by the mystique and charm of the area she grew up in. Seitz began writing fiction when she was expecting her first child, Olivia. An artist at

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This year Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson teamed with Redline Powersports and Colonial Mall to manage their vendor lots during the bikefest. To be honest, I'm surprised it didn't happen sooner. The first thought that comes to mind is the spending and buying power of the bikers and guests that come to the Atlantic Beach bikefest. I wondered how long it would take for Harley to realize that this was a

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Talk To MeRelease: July 2007Synopsis: The bond of friendship is explored between radio personality Ralph Waldo "Petey" Greene, an unsung hero and original gangsta of the Civil Rights Movement and his manager Dewey Hughes, the man who took a chance to hire him.A film by Kasi Lemmons. Read more

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Atlantic Beach, South CarolinaTuesday April 17, 2007Mayor Irene Armstrong and City Council held its State of the Town Address and Coffee with Council, followed by the swearing in of their new police chief, Juan Lopez. Chief Lopez was sworn in by Municipal Court Judge Levone Graves. Chief Lopez will take the control of the Atlantic Beach police department that was formerly under the leadership of

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Confessions of a Princess: Q&A with Myrtle Beach Author Candace MckenzieOnce upon a time there was a young princess who dreamed of meeting the perfect knight and ended up writing a book about how to meet him.Candace Mckenzie came home to Myrtle Beach from the "real dating world" to promote her new book, “Be a Dating Dahling” at various locations around the Grand Strand. In her words, "If you have

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Jim Ellis founded the P.D.R. (Philadelphia Department of Recreation) Swim Team, based at the Marcus Foster Recreation Center in the Nicetown section of Philadelphia, in 1971. Today, it is the city's nationally recognized competitive swim team, the nation's best predominately African-American team, and has become a model for urban swim programs around the country. The soon to be released movie

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Caltha Seymour's dream is to go to the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Her event is the Hammer Throw.Read more

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The son of a Gullah chief of Annie Village on Sandy Island off the coast of South Carolina. Thomas Pyatt heeds the call to further document and record the growth, history and the journey of the Gullah People and provides a reflection of life in a small riverfront town. For more info: www.tjpyatt.com

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A musical set in the legendary birthplace of jazz – New Orleans -- "The Frog Princess" will introduce the newest Disney princess, Maddy, a young African-American girl living amid the charming elegance and grandeur of the fabled French Quarter. Read more

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The story of Christopher Gardner is a familiar one; from a humble beginning, Gardner was a hard-working man and his perseverance paid off with his meteoric rise to success. The story of Gardner's life was published as an autobiography by Amistad/Harper Collins on May 23, 2006. It is also a movie with the same title starring Will Smith as Gardner to be released by Columbia Pictures in December

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