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Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Men II Boys Film and Lecture Tour Coming to Brooklyn & DC this week
Christian Cultural Center 12020 Flatlands Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11207
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
8pm
Congressional Black Caucus
Washington Convention Center
Washington, DC
Friday, September 25, 2009
1:30pm-4:50pm
Men II Boys is the DVD companion to “101 Things Every Boy of Color Should Know,” a set of lessons for young men affected by absentee fathers and imparting “pearls of wisdom” to them as they transition from boys to men.
"Men II Boys is a testament to the men who are willing to roll their sleeves up, pitch in, and fill the gap where this tremendous void is in young boys’ lives."
See below for links to the trailer and an interview with Janks Morton, groundbreaking international and award winning documentarian.
Friday, September 11, 2009
In Rememberance....9/11/01
Today, I weep thinking of all of the families that were forever changed 8 years ago by acts of terrorism. I think of all the children who lost mommies and daddies, wives who became widows, husbands who became widowers, parents who had to bury their children and all the friends and family members left behind to grieve.I remember as if it were yesterday, attending the remembrance service at Christian Cultural Center and witnessing an 8 month pregnant 9/11 widow as she spoke of the husband she lost. My heart ached as I thought of the unborn child that would never get a chance to meet her father.
Today, I think of a 10 year old girl who lost her mother, my classmate, on that dreadful day at the precious young age of 2. I can't help but think of my own children and what it must be like growing up without mommy. I pray a special prayer for the children of 9/11.
Simultaneously I celebrate those who survived and lived to build families of their own.
Wishing all of us God's peace and comfort as we remember...
Dedicated to the families of Calvin J.Gooding and Diarelia Jovannah Mena
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Disney's Princess & the Frog: NY & LA- The Ultimate Disney Experience
I know you must think I'm obsessed with this movie, and you're right I am!!
The Ultimate Disney Experience is coming to the Ziegfield, NYC and The Walt Disney Studios in LA! Get your tickets now for these special showings by clicking on the link below.
What an AWESOME holiday experience for your little princess:)
http://www.disney.go.com/disneypictures/princessfrogtickets/?cmp=dmov_dpic_frog_psg_title_princess%20&%20the%20frog%20disney
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Hey New Yorkers.....The US Open is coming to town starting with Arthur Ashe Kids Day!!
Although I have a particular bias for Venus Williams, it is truly an exciting time in NYC when the US Open comes to town. Festivities for the kiddies begin Saturday August 29, 2009 with Arthur Ashe Kids Day.
From 9:30am-1pm kids enjoy free grounds activities which include tennis clinics and interactive games. See the link for details including a concert featuring Jordin Sparks and others. http://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/aakd.html?promo=topnav
Also this year for the first time the US Open hosts Family Day on Tuesday September 1, 2009 which features numerous family friendly activities. Check out the link below for details including Breakfast at the US Open.
While you're there, check out Venus Williams' exclusive organic cotton graphic tee shirt that supports the environment available at the US Open Shop.
So join me in cheering for Venus and perhaps you'll be encouraging the next big tennis star that's right under your nose.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Happily Ever After: A Positive Image of Black Marriage
Hi Chocolate Chip Fans!
I couldn't think of a more appropriate post to publish from my vacation in Oak Bluffs, a haven for Black families for generations, than this on Black marriage.
According to the US Census, in the early 196o's 81% of African-American children lived in two parent holds. Today those figures have almost been completely reversed 69.7% of African-American children are born out of wedlock! The data is staggering and should put you into a rage! Clearly those of us who love Black families have an uphill battle to fight to preserve our unions. The title of one of Dr. King's book captures it best, "Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?"
The Answer: Community
If you live in the Washington DC area, you are probably familiar with the blog Black and Married with Kids. Founded by Ronnie and Lamar Tyler, this power couple shares Chocolate Chip's passion for celebrating and changing the perceptions of Black families. http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/
The couples newest venture is a documentary, Happily Ever After: A Positive Image of Black Marriage. There is clearly an audience for the subject because I've watched their Facebook fan count almost double from 5000 to 9000 in the 2 weeks since the Washington DC premiere on July 30, 2009 and the release of the documentary on DVD on August 4, 2009. The evidence is clear: People want to see more positive images of Black love (think my all time favorite movie Love Jones), marriages and families. http://www.happilyeverafterthemovie.com/
The documentary interviews Nisa Muhammad, from CNN's Black in America 2 and the founder of Black Marriage Day, Denine Milner, Parenting Columnist, Joe Madison and several couples who share their experiences and insights on the state of Black marriage. Chocolate Chip encourages you to purchase this documentary (see link below to trailer) to support this initiative. Consider the $19.99 plus shipping, a personal investment in Black families.
Happily Ever After also features significant discussion on the role the Obamas will have in shaping the perception of Black families. I wholly agree one of the most important images from election night was the introduction of the next First Family of the United States....The impact was deep and profound. What a powerful image of a strong, powerful Black family to present to the world.
Check this post out brought to you from the vaults of the Chocolate Chip Archives on the Obama effect. http://chocolatechiponline.blogspot.com/2009/01/black-first-family-changes-everything.html
In the words of Nisa Mohammad,
"Wishing you wedded bliss",
Your friends from Chocolate Chip
Be one of the first to see Disney's Princess & the Frog
On May 31, 2009 Chocolate Chip blogged about Disney's newest and first African American Princess Tiana (see link below). You and a guest could be a chosen to attend a screening with your Chocolate Chip friends this Thursday 7/30/09 @ 12:30pm in NYC!To qualify for the drawing send an email to jasminebellamy@gmail.com with "Pick Me" in the subject line by 7/27/09 11:59 EST. The winner will be notified by Tuesday 7/28/09 12pm EST.
The screening is made possible by the Howard University John H Johnson School of Communications Board of Visitors with Woodie King Jr of the New Federal Theater celebrates Harlem Weeks 35th Anniversary.
http://chocolatechiponline.blogspot.com/2009/05/all-hail-princess-tiana.html
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