The Power of Storytelling in Art, Film, Music & SpokenWord Was on Full Display at Blackout Festi
The Power of Storytelling in Art, Film, Music & SpokenWord Was on Full Display at Blackout Festival this Past Saturday. Check Out theCaptivating Articles Below on the Festival that Featured 3 Panels, 3 LiveMusical Performances, 3 Spoken Word Performances, 2 Film Screenings and aSignature 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 TookPart in Blackout Music & Film Festival:“Whether the discussion was about representation,development or recognition of artistic talent, voices in the black communitywere front and center on Saturday. And while they were eager to share their ownexperiences, they were also speaking on behalf of the voices that don’t oftenmake it to the majority of American households.” Continue Reading Steve Green’sArticle on Blackout Festival Here: http://bit.ly/1JHmERd via Indiewire“Attendees at thefirst annual Blackout for Human Rights Festival included Chris Rock, TessaThompson, Nate Parker, director Justin Simien and many others” Continue ReadingDanielle C. Belton’s Article on Blackout Festival Here: http://bit.ly/1O4eiXHvia The Root“Moderated by ASCAP’sMir Harris, the panel discussed the history of music and its connection tohuman rights, especially within the African-American community. The panel begunwith the quote: “An artist’s duty is to reflect the times.” Referring back tothe civil-rights era, the panel agreed that music was a catalyst to themovement” Continue Reading Mannie Holmes’ Article on Blackout Festival Here: http://bit.ly/1UnXJIr via Variety“At the first-ever Blackout Music & Film Festival, heldSaturday at the Grammy Museum in downtown Los Angeles, artists, activists,celebrities and everyday citizens convened to highlight and explore the ways inwhich artists are using their art to address human rights violations andinjustices. The daylong festival featured screenings of 3 ½ Minutes, TenBullets and Dear White People, a #SayHerName Voices for the Cause musicshowcase, an artists showcase and three panels that addressed topics rangingfrom the importance of diversity in media to criminal-justice reform” ContinueReading Akilah Green’s Article on Blackout Festival Here: http://bit.ly/1Q6D0rL via The Root -- source link
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