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The Power of Storytelling in Art, Film, Music & Spoken Word Was on Full Display at Blackout Festival this Past Saturday. Check Out the Captivating Articles Below on the Festival that Featured 3 Panels, 3 Live Musical Performances, 3 Spoken Word Performances, 2 Film Screenings and a Signature Artist Showcase. Thank You to Everyone Who Came Out on Saturday, Thank You to Our Amazing Partners and Thank You to All the Talent that Took Part in Blackout Music & Film Festival:
- “Whether the discussion was about representation, development or recognition of artistic talent, voices in the black community were front and center on Saturday. And while they were eager to share their own experiences, they were also speaking on behalf of the voices that don’t often make it to the majority of American households.” Continue Reading Steve Green’s Article on Blackout Festival Here: http://bit.ly/1JHmERd via Indiewire
- “Attendees at the first annual Blackout for Human Rights Festival included Chris Rock, Tessa Thompson, Nate Parker, director Justin Simien and many others” Continue Reading Danielle C. Belton’s Article on Blackout Festival Here: http://bit.ly/1O4eiXH via The Root
- “Moderated by ASCAP’s Mir Harris, the panel discussed the history of music and its connection to human rights, especially within the African-American community. The panel begun with the quote: “An artist’s duty is to reflect the times.” Referring back to the civil-rights era, the panel agreed that music was a catalyst to the movement” Continue Reading Mannie Holmes’ Article on Blackout Festival Here: http://bit.ly/1UnXJIr via Variety
- “At the first-ever Blackout Music & Film Festival, held Saturday at the Grammy Museum in downtown Los Angeles, artists, activists, celebrities and everyday citizens convened to highlight and explore the ways in which artists are using their art to address human rights violations and injustices. The daylong festival featured screenings of 3 ½ Minutes, Ten Bullets and Dear White People, a #SayHerName Voices for the Cause music showcase, an artists showcase and three panels that addressed topics ranging from the importance of diversity in media to criminal-justice reform” Continue Reading Akilah Green’s Article on Blackout Festival Here: http://bit.ly/1Q6D0rL via The Root
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EXCITING:Blackout Music & Film Festival is Exactly ONE Week Away! Check Out the Official Schedule for Blackout Festival Featuring 3 Panels, 3 Live Musical Performances, 2 Film Screenings, 1 Signature Artist Showcase and More! #BlackoutFestival Tickets ($10-$18) Are Available Here: http://bit.ly/1NviXBK
- FILM SCREENING #1 (Start Time 12:05 PM): Screening Of ‘3 ½ Minutes, Ten Bullets’
- FEATURED PANEL #1 (Start Time 1:55 PM): Social Justice Panel Includes Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Patrisse Cullors, ACLU Lawyer Peter Bibring, Activist Ashley Yates, Urban Cusp Founder Rahiel Tesfamariam, The Root Associate Editor Danielle C. Belton and Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans David Johns. Presented by ACLU SoCal and Black Lives Matter, the Panel Will Be Moderated by UCLA Professor Dr. Marcus Hunter
- FILM SCREENING #2 (Start Time 4:00 PM): Screening Of ‘Dear White People’
- FEATURED PANEL #2 (Start Time 6:00 PM): Storytelling Panel Includes Actress Tracee Ellis Ross, The Blacklist Founder Franklin Leonard, Actor Mo McRae, Entertainment Tonight Co-Host Kevin Frazier, Fox Casting Manager Cameron Washington, Director Justin Simien and More. Presented by CBMA, the Panel Will be Moderated by Indiewire Editor-In-Chief Dana Harris
- FEATURED PANEL #3 (Start Time 6:00 PM): Music Panel Includes VIBE Magazine’s Editor-In-Chief Datwon Thomas, Digital Underground Producer Jimi “Chopmaster J” Dright, Music Producer Focus, Artist V Bozeman and Artist Damani Nkosi. The panel will be moderated by ASCAP Associate Director Mir Harris.
- LIVE MUSIC SHOWCASE (Start Time 7:10 PM): #SayHerName Voices For The Cause Music Showcase Includes GRAMMY Award Winner Lalah Hathaway, PJ and V Bozeman
- ARTIST SPOTLIGHT (Start Time 8:30 PM): Featuring Special Spoken Word Performances by Leo Breckenridge and Amandla Stenberg and Art Installations from Adrian Franks, Damon Davis, Mariella Angela and More
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EXCITING:Blackout Music & Film Festival is Right Around the Corner! Join Us at The GRAMMY Museum on Saturday, August 29 for 2 Film Screenings, 3 Featured Panels, 3 Live Musical Performances and A Signature Artist Showcase! #BlackoutFestival Tickets ($10-$18) Are Available Here: http://bit.ly/1NviXBK
Check Out the #BlackoutFestival Programming Lineup Below and Don’t Miss Out on a Full Day of Film, Music, Panels and Art!
- Movie Screening #1: 3 ½ Minutes, Ten Bullets
- Featured Social Justice Panel: Features Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Patrisse Cullors, ACLU Lawyer Peter Bibring, Activist Ashley Yates, Urban Cusp Founder Rahiel Tesfamariam, The Root Associate Editor Danielle C. Belton and More. Presented by ACLU Southern California and Black Lives Matter, the Panel Will Be Moderated by UCLA Professor Dr. Marcus Hunter
- Movie Screening #2: Dear White People
- Featured Storytelling Panel: Features Actress Tracee Ellis Ross, The Blacklist Founder Franklin Leonard, Actor Mo McRae, Entertainment Tonight Co-Host Kevin Frazier, Fox Casting Manager Cameron Washington, Director Justin Simien and More. Presented by CBMA, the Panel Will be Moderated by Indiewire Editor-In-Chief Dana Harris
- Featured Music Panel: Announcing Next Week
- #SayHerName Voices for the Cause Music Showcase: Includes Live Musical Performances by Lalah Hathaway, V Bozeman, PJ and More
- Signature Artist Showcase: Includes Adrian Franks, Hank Willis Thomas, Synthia Saint James, Bayeté Ross Smith, Damon Davis, Shikeith, Mariella Angela, Nikkolos Mohammad, Viewing of Smithsonian Museum Photography Book Through the African American Lens, Spoken Word Performances and More
For more information, please visit www.blackoutforhumanrights.com and join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Vine, and YouTube.
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EXCITING: Blackout Music & Film Festival’s #SayHerName Voices For The Cause Music Showcase Will Live Musical Performances By Lalah Hathaway, V Bozeman and PJ! Join Us at The GRAMMY Museum on Saturday, August 29 for Live Musical Performances, Movie Screenings, Panels and a Signature Artist Showcase. Tickets Available Here: http://bit.ly/1NviXBK
We’ve Put Together an Exciting Lineup Featuring a Diverse Collection of Art, Music, Film and More:
- Throughout the Day, There Will Be Three Featured Panels Covering Social Justice, Diversity in Storytelling and Music. Panelists for Our Three Featured Panels Include Patrisse Cullors, Mo McRae, Franklin Leonard, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kevin Frazier, Peter Bibring, Ashley Yates, Rahiel Tesfamariam and More!
- The Signature Artist Showcase Will Feature Work From Amazing Artists Such As Adrian Franks, Hank Willis Thomas, Synthia Saint James, Bayeté Ross Smith, Damon Davis, Shikeith, Mariella Angela, Nikkolos Mohammad and More
- We’re Honored to Screen the 2015 Sundance Film Festival Award Winning Documentary 3 ½ Minutes, Ten Bullets. The Second Screening at Blackout Music & Film Festival Will Be Announced Next Week
Our Partners for #BlackoutFestival Include Variety, PICO Network, The Root, Indiewire, Bright Ideas Magazine, Live Free, Black Lives Matter, ACLU, The Blacklist, ForHarriet,com, AllHipHop.com, Urban Cusp, Music Industry Quarterly, AFFRM, Ella Baker Center, The GRAMMY Museum, CBMA, Million Hoodies, ColorOfChange, VIBE Magazine and More
Blackout For Human Rights is a Network of Filmmakers, Artists, Activists, Musicians, Lawyers, Tastemakers and Concerned Citizens Who Commit their Energy and Resources to Immediately Address the Staggering Level of Human Rights Violations and Injustices Against Fellow Americans Throughout the United States: www.BlackoutForHumanRights.com
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