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The stands with all youth in the City of advocating for this summer and beyond. Let today’s rally at City Hall be an indication of the impact and need. The urgency and a cry for help.

Our program began receiving letters this past weekend of the funding cuts, which affects our summer too. Systemic barriers have prevented us from applying to city agencies for youth employment. Which means we can not hire youth this summer.

Budget cuts amongst the most vulnerable populations in this city is shameful. This is a trickle down of poor leadership and an administration that is a failure.

We are proud of our youth leaders exercising their rights and advocating for themselves. we are with you. 💪🏾✊🏾 we call on every in this city who care more about our youth than proximity to power to lead the charge, together. Our young people need all hands on deck. Shame on

BIG CONGRATULATIONS to for your WIN, playing the roles of “Smoke” and “Stack” in the movie SINNERS (Directed by ). 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Our Founder and Executive Director , pictured with Michael B. here, attended in New York City for an exclusive sneak peek of his first major role, “Red Tails” — back then, her thriving online publication Crème was securing major content with top talent, and today’s icons, on their rise up. 🚀

3 years ago, when his film broke the franchise record for a sports movie, we wrote this about him. 👇🏾 still true. Below are a few takeaways to learn from his career.

⭐️ Perseverance — he kept going, after the WIRE.
⭐️ FOCUS — it’s not the QUANTITY of roles, but the QUALITY of roles. You never see him everywhere. Just the right places.
⭐️ Representation Matters — the roles he chooses are BLACK and EMPOWERING. Which leads us to,
⭐️ Authenticity — the power of originality and uncovering your true authentic self resonates
⭐️ A great team. A team with vision will take you far.
⭐️ Don’t give up on your dreams.

At the we teach our students to find their voice which leads to a path of originality and authenticity in film and journalism careers. 💫