American Black Film Festival

BECAUSE THEY'RE FUNNY COMEDY FESTIVAL RETURNS TO WASHINGTON DC

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Lundi, avril 8, 2024
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Washington, DC, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NICE CROWD, in partnership with Events DC , is thrilled to announce the return of the Because They're Funny (BTF) Comedy Festival , a three-day event dedicated to amplifying BIPOC comedic talent.

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  • Washington, DC, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NICE CROWD, in partnership with Events DC , is thrilled to announce the return of the Because They're Funny (BTF) Comedy Festival , a three-day event dedicated to amplifying BIPOC comedic talent.
  • A spinoff of the American Black Film Festival, BTF aims to propel a new generation of stand-up comedians to stardom and showcase content in the comedy genre that features people of color.
  • In 2023, the BTF festival garnered a tremendous response, drawing more than 5,200 attendees and 1,000 submissions for the showpiece "Breakout Comedian of the Year" competition.
  • BTF partners and sponsors to date are the presenting partner Events DC, DC Improv and programming from LAFF MOBB.

The Allen Lewis Agency Named Ally Supplier Diversity: Supplier of the Year for 2024

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Vendredi, mars 1, 2024
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DETROIT, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ally Financial has recognized The Allen Lewis Agency, a full-service marketing and communications agency, as its Supplier Diversity: Supplier of the Year for 2024. The award was given at the Ally 4th annual Supplier Diversity & Sustainability Symposium, on Feb. 29 in Charlotte, N.C. In 2023, TALA led media outreach and marketing efforts for the fifth anniversary of Moguls in the Making, Ally's HBCU entrepreneurial pitch competition. It also introduced the brand to new opportunities such as the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), where Ally led a panel on financial education for filmmakers, and leveraged professional connections and years of experience in multicultural marketing to amplify Ally's partnership with UnitedMasters.

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  • The Allen Lewis Agency has been named the 2024 Ally Supplier Diversity: Supplier of the Year for their multi-cultural work and impact in the community.
  • DETROIT, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ally Financial has recognized The Allen Lewis Agency, a full-service marketing and communications agency, as its Supplier Diversity: Supplier of the Year for 2024.
  • The award was given at the Ally 4th annual Supplier Diversity & Sustainability Symposium, on Feb. 29 in Charlotte, N.C.
  • "We are honored to work with Ally and its incredible team members," said Jocelyn (Allen) Coley, co-founder and CEO of TALA.

Documentary from John Deere and Al Roker Entertainment Puts the Spotlight on Land Ownership Challenges Facing Black Farmers

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Mardi, juin 13, 2023
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Without a clear title, Black farmers are unable to qualify for government assistance, equipment financing or agricultural programs designed to optimize their land.

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  • Without a clear title, Black farmers are unable to qualify for government assistance, equipment financing or agricultural programs designed to optimize their land.
  • In 2020, John Deere created the LEAP Coalition in partnership with the National Black Growers Council and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to provide resources for farmers and landowners to resolve heirs' property issues.
  • Black land ownership peaked in 1910 at 16 to 19 million acres, which was about 14 percent of total arable land in the United States.
  • The documentary shines a spotlight on the challenges Black farmers and landowners' must navigate to preserve their land for future generations.

Trust for Public Land Raises Urgency to Protect Black History and Black Futures

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Mardi, avril 11, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trust for Public Land (TPL) is taking bold action to identify and accelerate the preservation of nearly 60 public spaces of historical and cultural significance to Black communities across the country.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trust for Public Land (TPL) is taking bold action to identify and accelerate the preservation of nearly 60 public spaces of historical and cultural significance to Black communities across the country.
  • To address this threat, Trust for Public Land is urgently working to ensure the Black American communities that built and cultivated this country are justly honored and remembered through the conservation of stories and places.
  • "We need more public spaces where Americans—specifically Black Americans—can take their families and leave feeling proud."
  • And if we continue with business as usual, these sacred—and joyous—spaces representing the Black experience will be vulnerable and maybe even lost forever," said Diane Regas, president and CEO of Trust for Public Land.

AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL PRODUCERS TO LAUNCH A NEW COMEDY EVENT -- BECAUSE THEY’RE FUNNY COMEDY FESTIVAL HOSTED BY EVENTS DC

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Lundi, février 27, 2023
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ABFF Ventures LLC today announced the launch of Because They’re Funny (BTF) Comedy Festival, a three-day event showcasing comedic talent within BIPOC communities.

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  • ABFF Ventures LLC today announced the launch of Because They’re Funny (BTF) Comedy Festival, a three-day event showcasing comedic talent within BIPOC communities.
  • A spinoff of the American Black Film Festival, BTF will propel a new generation of stand-up comedians to stardom and showcase content in the comedy genre.
  • The festival, programmed for comedy fans and industry professionals alike, will take place October 6-8, 2023, at The Wharf on the Southwest Waterfront in Washington, DC.
  • Events DC, the premier host of conventions, sports, entertainment and cultural events in the nation’s capital, is the festival’s presenting partner.

MEDIA ALERT: Join Issa Rae for a Black History Month Fireside Chat Highlighting the Challenges & Courage of Small Business Owners

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Jeudi, janvier 19, 2023
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Economic and social inequalities continue to challenge Black businesses.

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  • Economic and social inequalities continue to challenge Black businesses.
  • Across the U.S. and Canada, new data from QuickBooks shows that more than 75% of black businesses believe that they are judged more critically than non-Black businesses.
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    WHY: Helping to advocate and empower underserved entrepreneurial communities is central to Intuit’s mission of powering prosperity worldwide.
  • Through this ongoing event series — featuring discussions with real business owners, policy makers and business leaders — QuickBooks is providing an opportunity for business owners to tell their unique stories of courage, learn from one another, connect and gain access to the insights and resources they need to thrive.

Weekly Eastlink series "Black Films that Teach" sets to premiere Season 3 with "The Queen of Basketball"

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Jeudi, octobre 13, 2022
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HALIFAX, NS, Oct. 13, 2022 /CNW/ - Eastlink is proud to present, in partnership with the Black Cultural Centre forNova Scotiaand the Delmore Buddy Daye Learning Institute, Season 3 of the weekly series Black Films that Teach.

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  • HALIFAX, NS, Oct. 13, 2022 /CNW/ - Eastlink is proud to present, in partnership with the Black Cultural Centre forNova Scotiaand the Delmore Buddy Daye Learning Institute, Season 3 of the weekly series Black Films that Teach.
  • "We are so pleased to be premiering a new season of Black Films that Teach," saidJeff Gillham, CEO Eastlink.
  • And there has been no shortage of incredible films and stories to share."
  • Hosted by Eastlink Community TV producerMorgan Jessome, Black Films that Teach showcases curated films from across the country as told through the lens of Black trailblazers, civil rights activists and groups, and youth and elder community leaders.

Vision Films Announces the Release of 'A Family Matters Christmas' Reuniting Kellie Shanygne Williams and JoMarie Payton

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Mardi, octobre 4, 2022
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Williams' parents, Peggy and Ervin Williams, are also the principals behind the film's production company Dream Merchant Media.

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  • Williams' parents, Peggy and Ervin Williams, are also the principals behind the film's production company Dream Merchant Media.
  • A Family Matters Christmaswas written and produced by Peggy Williams, executive produced by Peggy and Ervin Williams, Kellie Shanygne Williams, ShahRon Vaulx, Angelia Messer-Stewart, Ken Rucker, LaVern Whitt, and was directed by LaVern Whitt.
  • Led by Lise Romanoff, Managing Director/CEO Worldwide Distribution, Vision Films releases 2-4 films a month across Theatrical, VOD, DVD, and television platforms.
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    Brainchild of the curated team of Dream Merchant Media, "A Family Matters Christmas" is sure to become a holiday staple.

Sean "Diddy" Combs and CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka Launch Newest #CIROCStands Campaign, Amplifying True Stories of Remarkable Black Chicagoans

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Mercredi, février 16, 2022
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According to NBC News , American Black business owners increased by a staggering 38 percent from February 2020 to August 2021.

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  • According to NBC News , American Black business owners increased by a staggering 38 percent from February 2020 to August 2021.
  • The flavor portfolio includes CROC RED BERRY, CROC COCONUT, CROC PEACH, CROC PINEAPPLE, CROC APPLE, CROC MANGO and CROC SUMMER WATERMELON.
  • Combs Spirits (CS) is a privately owned, premium spirits company created by Sean "Diddy" Combs in 2013.
  • The company co-owns DeLen Tequila and is responsible for all strategic marketing for CROC Ultra-Premium Vodka, both in partnership with Diageo.

THE TEAM BEHIND THE STOCKER STREET CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP OF THE PAN AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL FOR OPENING NIGHT FESTIVITIES

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Mardi, février 15, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Theteam helming the redevelopment of the Stocker Street Creative (SSC) project in Baldwin Hills is excited to announce its platinum sponsorship for the opening night festivities of the 30th annual Pan African Film Festival (PAFF).

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Theteam helming the redevelopment of the Stocker Street Creative (SSC) project in Baldwin Hills is excited to announce its platinum sponsorship for the opening night festivities of the 30th annual Pan African Film Festival (PAFF).
  • The Pan African Film Festival has been plugged into Black culture to showcase work from Hollywood to Nollywood.
  • She added, "Stocker Street Creative will be an inclusive place where members of the local creative community can develop projects that tell their own stories authentically, and without diffusion."
  • Gearing up for its 30th anniversary, the Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF) is America's largest and most prestigious Black film festival.