Mahershala Ali’s New Film Green Book Wins Top Award at 2018 Toronto International Film Festival as Black Films and Artists Thrive at TIFF
By Dwight Brown, NNPA News Wire Film Critic Nearly 500,000 film lovers flocked to the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival screening over 250 films from 80 countries. Artistry and diversity, the hallmarks of TIFF, were on view. Black artists, filmmakers and films were a key part of the soiree. Big budget movies, small indie films,…
Read MoreHealth & Wellness Expo To Be Held At Destiny Community Café September 29
The Health & Wellness Expo will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2018, at the Destiny Community Café inside Scotts Grand located at 5060 Dorchester Road, Suite 320, North Charleston. “We have already recurred over a dozen vendors who offer natural health options that help maintain a healthy lifestyle,” said Raine Mertz, co–coordinator of the…
Read MoreCBCF Phoenix Awards Dinner Revives Political Titans of Black America
By Hamil R. Harris (TriceEdneyWire.com) – The Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference concluded with the 48th Annual Phoenix Awards Saturday night. But, before the night ended, the event felt more like a political revival meeting where the titans of Black America challenged to pick up the baton of service and sacrifice. “So this is not…
Read MoreCollege of Charleston Music Industry Series to Explore Art of Composing Music for Film and Television
The College of Charleston’s IN THE MIX speaker series will once again delve into the nuances of the music business with Commercial Licensing and Scoring on Monday, Sept. 24, 2018 at 6:30 p.m at the Simons Center for the Arts, Room 309 (54 Saint Philip St). Composer, producer and adjunct faculty member Nathan Michel will discuss the intricacies of his work as a composer for film and…
Read MoreSouth Carolina African American Heritage Foundation Selected to Attend National Board Training Workshop
Members of the South Carolina African American Heritage Foundation (SCAAHF) board of directors will attend the coveted National Trust Historic Preservation Board Building workshop in Annapolis, Maryland. Jannie Harriot, Executive Director said, “SCAAHF is honored to have been nominated to attend this important conference from a pool of organizations from around the country. Our board…
Read MoreCommunities In Schools Announces the All In Relief Fund to Support Affiliates Impacted by Hurricane Florence
Communities In Schools (CIS), the national organization dedicated to empowering at-risk students to stay in school and on a path to a brighter future, today announced the creation of the All In Relief Fund to support CIS affiliates who have suffered losses as a result of Hurricane Florence. Communities In Schools has 12 affiliates in North and South Carolina that have been impacted by or are still in the path…
Read MoreChildren’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas Highlights the Needs of Families with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month PSA Campaign
Cancer is the #1 disease killer of children in America. Over 600 children are diagnosed each year in the Carolinas, where there are only nine treatment locations for pediatric cancer. Many families struggle to find resources to get their child to lifesaving care. During September’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas…
Read MoreThe Sin, Hypocrisy and Racism of White Privilege
By Austin R. Cooper, Jr., NNPA Newswire Contributor The U.S. Constitution gives three eligibility requirements to be president: one must be 35 years of age, a resident within the United States for fourteen years and a natural born citizen. The term “natural born citizen” is not defined. Based on these criteria, I cannot argue that…
Read MoreThe Mill Celebrates 10 Years of Underground Art
The Mill has been an art venue for underground artists for over 10 years. It was created as an art venue by artist Phillip Hyman to support little-known artists who usually are not asked to be in other shows because of what and how they paint. Many artists received their first break showing at the…
Read MorePFC. Ralph Johnson Scholarship Continues Marine’s Legacy Of Changing Lives
By Barney Blakeney Montray Robinson, a Goose Creek High School graduate, is the first recipient of the PFC Ralph Johnson, USMC, MOH Scholarship. Robinson graduated last May in the top third of his class. While in school, he played soccer and was a member of the school’s band. He reported to The Citadel March 11 where he…
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