Isaiah 40 Films Presents: "The Haps" (it is what it is)

Pac Div: Whiplash / Young Black Male

One of my favorite new rap groups' new joint:


Ahh... music videos are back. Director: Carey Williams Producers

After the jump: a beautifully shot interview of the group as they explain their approach to art.

Labels: black man, inspiration, music, music video, need more of this

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Charles in Charge

hilarious.

Labels: didnt see that comin, funnier than fiction, humor, live tv, need more of this, television

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Will Smith Wisdom

Powerful Stuff.

Thanks, Will. I needed that.

Labels: inspiration, need more of this

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Fisk... Forever

Get geeked... it's Homecoming week... So in celebration, thought I'd throw up a lil' throwback clip from the vaults of Fisk TV!


Directed by Chris Franklin

co-directed by yours truly.

Labels: black man, black woman, college, inspiration, memories, need more of this, old school

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It's Not Easy... Being 40

Sesame Street turns 40 November 10. Below is a clip from my favorite muppet: Kermit the Frog.



As I watch these old clips, I realize that Jim Henson must've really been in touch with his creative side and his heart. Creatives like him seem to possess an uncanny ability to reach into their soul, pull out what's there, unfold it, and craft some deceptively "simple" treat for the world to enjoy.

The characters he developed have not only endured for 40 years, but still manage to strike an emotional chord with even the most cynical adult. I hope to one day be half as talented as he was.

More here.

Labels: creative, inspiration, need more of this, sesame street, television

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Black Men in the Age of Obama

Steve Perry (the brother towards the end) makes an extremely good (though hard to swallow) point in regard to public education.




Steve Perry and his school were featured on Black in America 2. More here and here

Labels: black man, education, manhood, masculinity, need more of this, obama

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A Panther in Africa

While in Tanzania this summer, I got the privilege of meeting Brother Pete O'Neal and his wife, Charlotte. They are wonderful people who are building a wonderful environment for the children of Africa and those who come to visit. Prayerfully I'll make it back soon.

More info on the UACC here.

Labels: africa, black man, black panthers, black woman, community, documentary, education, empowerment, enlightenment, integrity, love, need more of this, politics, prison

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Chimamanda Adichie: The Danger of a Single Story

The words she speaks here are so very true and so very important as we progress in both the realms of storytelling and race relations.



More TED here

Labels: africa, black folk, black woman, global community, integrity, need more of this, storytelling

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ITLP 2009 - First Looks (1)

An actual film clip from me? I know... unheard of.



A first look from the documentary I shot this summer in Tanzania. This particular clip won't appear in its entirety in the finished product.

The doc will premier in its entirety November 14. More here → itlp.org

View last year's doc by the incomparable Rashaad Ernesto Green here: ITLP 2008

Bonus: The upcoming video for Tanzanian Rap Artist Willi MP!

Labels: africa, black folk, documentary, education, film, inspiration, need more of this

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Why Do White People Have Black Spots

Interesting short doc with questions from Ghanaian children.




6:38
Documentary
Directed By Anya Kandel, Produced By Momentus International
Winner of the International Dialogue Award

Labels: africa, documentary, need more of this, short film

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I Am Second: Karen Green

Now this is ministry. My constant prayer is for God to work through me and use my gifts in film for His glory.



More stories after the jump...


See All the Stories Here

Labels: christ, faith, God, honesty, inspiration, love, ministry, need more of this, redemption

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Class.

All this talk about Kanye and how "black" he acted at the awards... which unfortunately overshadowed Beyonce's absolutely beautiful and gracious act. Check it out:

Labels: class, dignity, integrity, need more of this, respect

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President Obama's Speech to the Children

This is what all the fuss was about?

Labels: can't please everybody, need more of this

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How to Tell People They Sound Racist

Labels: black folk, dope, need more of this, politically correct, racism

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