Saturday, October 24, 2009 |
High school students, how would you like to get a jumpstart on your career in the music industry?
The GRAMMY Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2010 GRAMMY Camp, part of the Foundation’s GRAMMY in the Schools programs, which allows high school students from across the country to work, learn and play with a variety of top music industry professionals.
Focusing on all aspects of commercial music, the curriculum engages students in the technical aspects of creating, performing and recording and emphasizes new and emerging music technologies. The program culminates in media projects, CD recordings and/or showcase performances.
Interested in participating? Apply at www.grammyintheschools.com. For those interested in attending, the final deadline is March 31. Needs-based financial aid is available, and the form will be available in January. Over the past three years, approximately 70 percent of campers who applied for financial aid received assistance.
Thursday, October 22, 2009 |
Mary J. Blige and Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now (FFAWN) co-creator Steve Stoute address the public during the opening of the Mary J. Blige Center for Women on Thursday in Yonkers, New York.
The Center is the first of its kind and serves as a pilot program for what FFAWN hopes will be similar centers in communities in need across the country.
( Photos: Getty Images )
Friday, October 16, 2009 |
Stars like Halle Berry, Usher, Iman, Tyler Perry, Mary J. Blige, Estelle and more came out in support of Keep A Child Alive’s 6th Annual Black Ball on Thursday night in NYC.
Hosted by Alicia Keys and T.V Personality Padma Lakshmi, the event raised money for the AIDS charity. Peep more photos below.
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Friday, October 2, 2009 |
Guess who jumped on the bar and performed at the Green the Block launch party recently. Hint: His self-titled album is scheduled for early next year, and he’ll be performing at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert later this year.
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Thursday, October 1, 2009 |
I once read somewhere that “The Death of Violence is the Birth of Hope”. In light of the tragic death of 16 year-old Derrion Albert, here are a few organizations throughout the nation that you can check out to STOP THE VIOLENCE around your community. Stop supporting ignorance, lies and hate and go with something more positive. Our future depends on it.
kidsofftheblock.org - Located in Chicago, Kids Off The Block’s mission is to give at-risk low income youth positive alternatives to gangs, drugs, violence, truancy, and the juvenile justice system. They accomplish this through Tutoring/Mentoring, Music, Drama, Sports, and Local/Out-of-Town Trips.
stophandgunviolence.org - is a non-profit organization committed to the prevention of gun violence through education, public awareness, effective law enforcement and common sense gun laws.
menstoppingviolence.org - Men Stopping Violence is a social change organization dedicated to ending men’s violence against women.
In related news, below is also a video of Derrion’s mother speaking about the tragedy. According to the Chicago Tribune, the family is currently looking for help with funeral expenses. Derrion’s memorial will be held on Saturday in Chicago. Click here for more info.
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Monday, September 28, 2009 |
Actor and AIDS advocate Blair Underwood receives a picture of a D.C. intersection that completes his name during the grand opening of the first AIDS treatment center in Washington, D.C. by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF).
The Blair Underwood Clinic will be run by AHF, which came to D.C. because of its status as the “epicenter” of the disease. The city’s infection rate of 3 percent is the nation’s worst.
EBONY IS FOR SALE
Johnson Publishing Company, the world’s largest African-American owned and operated publishing company, is seeking a buyer or investor for its flagship publication, Ebony, in an effort to secure the survival of the nation’s oldest African-American lifestyle magazine.
Johnson Publishing’s chairman, CEO and daughter of founder John H. Johnson, Linda Johnson Rice, has approached Time Inc., Viacom, and other private investors that include buyout firms.
Time Inc., the world’s largest periodical publisher, already owns Essence, while Viacom owns BET (Black Entertainment Television). No word on whether Jet would be included in the sale.
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Thursday, September 17, 2009 |
Following the release of a video featuring actress Maia Campbell (best known from In the House with LL Cool J and Debbie Allen) shouting obscenities in an incoherent state, the internet began buzzing.
However, much of what was reported was that she was a prostitute with a drug problem, failing to mention her mental state…like many in the black community who suffer in silence when it comes to mental illness.
Maia has a co-occurring disorder after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder/manic depression and a substance abuse problem, which has symptoms similar to schizophrenia. According to a recent statement issued by her stepfather and grandmother, Maia “is in treatment and in a facility” getting the help she needs.
But there are so many in our communities who fail to do so.
We tend to rely on family, religious or social communities for emotional support, rather than turning to health care professionals. Because of this, mental health issues may be perceived as a failure of our faith. But there is no reason we can’t utilize all of our connections to deal with such things.
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