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Media Advisory: Centerpiece – John Singleton Short Film Competition

ON THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF ACCLAIM FILMMAKER JOHN SINGLETON’S DEATH, A NEW CROP OF SOUTH LA FILMMAKERS PAY TRIBUTE TO THE MAN WHO SHARED SOUTH CENTRAL’S STORY John Singleton Short Film Competition Winners Get Red Carpet for Film Premiere at the Pan African Film & Arts Festival On the third anniversary of acclaimed filmmaker John Singleton’s death, three young filmmakers will premiere their films paying homage to the first Black filmmaker — and youngest person ever — to get an Read more…

By Amy Malone, ago
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WOCU Tackled “The Colorism Issue in Hollywood,” During a Panel at Soho House, West Hollywood

Women of Color Unite (WOCU) Tackled “The Colorism Issue in Hollywood,” During a Panel Discussion at Soho House, West Hollywood HOLLYWOOD, CA – Women of Color Unite (WOCU), hosted a panel discussion on the issue of colorism in Hollywood.  The event was held at Soho House, West Hollywood, on February 13, 2020.  The panelist included Cheryl L. Bedford, founder of WOCU, Fanshen Cox, Pearl St. Films, Zetta Elliot, black feminist writer, Akosua Lesesne, educator, Annie McKnight, comedian, Diana Read more…

By Amy Malone, ago