2010 Twestival Galvanizes Twitter Community to Raise Money and Awareness for Education at Synchronized Offline Events Around the World
March 8, 2010
On March 25, 2010, in more than 175 cities around the world, thousands of people will demonstrate social media's power for social good through the second annual Twestival. The global event is a worldwide fundraising initiative that uses social media, particularly Twitter, to focus participants' talent and resources to benefit one cause for one day. All proceeds generated from the 2010 Twestival will support education and be donated to Concern Worldwide, a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization that since 1968 has dedicated itself to reducing suffering and eliminating poverty.
“Organizing online and gathering offline allows Twestival to harness the incredible communication power of Twitter to propel participation in real events around the world,” said Amanda Rose, founder of Twestival. “There is no shortage of people who are passionate and want to help.
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A Kanye Moment at the Oscars? The Drama over Film – Get the Buzz | Elinor Burkett Kanye’d Roger Ross Williams over best documentary
March 8, 2010
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People are already saying you “pulled a Kanye.” What happened?
BURKETT: What happened was the director and I had a bad difference over the direction of the film that resulted in a lawsuit that has settled amicably out of court. But there have been all these events around the Oscars, and I wasn’t invited to any of them. And he’s not speaking to me. So we weren’t even able to discuss ahead of the time who would be the one person allowed to speak if we won. And then, as I’m sure you saw, when we won, he raced up there to accept the award. And his mother took her cane and blocked me. So I couldn’t get up there very fast.
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VideoBuzz: Oscar Winners Celebrate Backstage | Mo’Nique, Kathryn Bigelow, Jeff Bridges, Sandra Bullock, Geoffrey Fletcher
March 8, 2010
And the winner is. . . Performance Not Politics said Mo’Nique in her acceptance speech.
Director Kathryn Bigelow and actors Jeff Bridges, Sandra Bullock, Christoph Waltz and Mo’Nique talk about winning their Oscars backstage at the Academy Awards. (Mar. 2010 )
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February 25, 2010
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AudioBuzz: Tavis Smiley Al Sharpton 2010: The Real State of Black Unity – What’s Up with that Brother Buzz | Watch Radio
February 24, 2010
Monday morning Tavis Smiley appeared on the Tom Joyner morning to announce an upcoming symposium to include Black leaders. For the past ten years during Black History month, Smiley would convene Black leaders in a forum called State of the Black Union (SOBU). He canceled that event for 2010. This new event, as you can tell will now convene on the hills of much controversy over comments made about “Black leaders” during the announcement.
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We Count! The Black Agenda is the American Agenda will take place on Saturday, March 20, 2010, 8am (CT), on the campus of Chicago State University at the Convocation Center. (free and open to public)
Obama meets black leaders on economy | Dorothy Height, Benjamin Jealous, Marc Morial, and Al Sharpton – CSMonitor.com – It has been reported that the honorable Dorothy Height was unable to make the meeting scheduled for one of the coldest days in DC. (Question: non-profit civic organizations to discuss economics?)
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….There is a certain class of race-problem solvers who do not want the patient to get well, because as long as the disease holds out they have not only an easy means of making a living, but also an easy medium through which to make themselves prominent before the public.” …Booker T. Washington
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Political Moment: Republicans are fighting republicans, democrats are fighting democrats, and black agenda is perturbed with black agenda. Perhaps now, the people can get something done.
Twitter Me This: LisaRaye Back 2 Business – Full of Herself For All the Right Reasons | Sistributions
February 21, 2010
What Women Want — There comes a time in a woman’s life when she deserves to be selfish and full of herself. It is a brief and fleeting moment when she’s all about her family, community and business.
When you’re a celebrity, people know your business from the headlines to the punchlines. It takes a women committed to her “sistributions” to rise above and keep it moving. Following the tweets we can take a front row seat as LisaRaye journeys to reclaim her life and the lifestyle that she loves.
LisaRaye has invited fans and friends to come along and get Back 2 Business connecting through a facebook fan page describing the group as a “A positive Movement, A Community A Family A Foundation WE help n Support each other B2B.” Also on the horizon is “an intimate and provocative docu-series that takes a look at her day-to-day world in the new original TV One series, LisaRaye: The Real McCoy.”
Covered up on the news stand at post time, LisaRaye is on the covers of Today’s Black Woman and Upscale magazines. She will also host her 1st Annual Back to Business Mix Down on Memorial Day Weekend.
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February 21, 2010
Genmaspeaks: The Congressional Black Caucus Parties and Priorities in the Spotlight
February 17, 2010
The Congressional Black Caucus (C.B.C) spending budgets on lavish parties have long been a dirty little secret that many have known but rarely talk until now. The New York Times has pulled back the curtains to allow those who have questioned the C.B.C’s politics and fundraising power, a glimpse into C.B.C’s finances and the cozy relationships with corporations.
According to the New York Times article, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation raised $53 million from 2004-2008. The donations poured in from over 700 corporations and unions.
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All Eyes On Chris Brown at Naomi Campbell’s Fashion For Relief Haiti Fall 2010 Fashion | PhotoBuzz
February 14, 2010
NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 12: (click photo to see more) Singer Chris Brown walks the runway at Naomi Campbell’s Fashion For Relief Haiti Fall 2010 Fashion Show during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2010 – Official Coverage at Bryant Park on February 12, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz) | Content © 2010 Getty Images All rights reserved.
QuickBuzz: Brown coming to the big screen with Idris Elba, Paul Walker, T.I., Chris Brown, Hayden Christensen and Michael Ealy
TAKERS, directed by John Luessenhop, revolves around a notorious group of criminals (Idris Elba, Paul Walker, T.I., Chris Brown, Hayden Christensen and Michael Ealy) who continue to baffle police by pulling off perfectly executed bank robberies. They are in and out like clockwork, leaving no evidence behind and laying low in between heists. But when they attempt to pull off one last job with more money at stake than ever before, the crew may find their plans interrupted by a hardened detective (Matt Dillon) who is hell-bent on solving the case.
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Critically Acclaimed Musician Ken Ford and Musical Friends Host Fundraiser for Haiti | February 26th | myATLevents
February 14, 2010
Center Stage & Buckswel Films Presents “Let The Music Play” Concert for Haiti
Center Stage & Buckswel Films Presents “Let The Music Play”, a benefit concert featuring critically acclaimed electric jazz violinist Ken Ford and special musical friends for a multicultural musical explosion on Friday, February 26th at Center Stage in Atlanta from 8pm – 11pm.
In an effort to continue to help recovery efforts in response to the earthquake that rocked Haiti to its core over three weeks ago, we will be collecting all monetary donations, articles of clothing, water, non- perishable items, and any miscellaneous items to help with Haiti’s disaster relief. All proceeds from “Let The Music Play” concert will benefit Haiti relief funds managed by the Yéle Foundation. General admission will be accepted at 7pm.
Emceed by 107.5 SiMan Baby, this explosive musical event will showcase live musical performances:
Electronic Jazz Violinist Ken Ford
R&B Hip Hop Soul Singer, Phillippia
Alternative R&B artist, HERATIO
Spanish Guitarist, Rouzbeh
Jazz Musician, Joey Sommerville
World Music Artist, Melvin Miller
Rock/Alternative Band, Kink Ador
Advance tickets are $35 for general admission and VIP admittance is $50 and includes entrance to the Patron Party from 6pm – 9pm with an exclusive gift bag from Tourneau for the first 300 guests plus artist meet n’ greet. Tickets can be purchased by visiting Ticket Master, Buckswel Films or by calling 404-885-1365.
Sponsors of the event include: Trumpet Awards 2010 VIP sponsors Jadore Magazine, HeelSkinz, including: McDonald’s, Tourneau, Godiva Chocolate, ATL VJS., LLC., Jimi Flix Photography, ERichard Photography, TWS Marketing Communications, Koffee Magazine, and Robertson Media Group.
Tune into Good Day Atlanta, Fox 5 on February 24, 2010, with Mark Hayes and Suchita as the artists provide a taste of “Let the Music Play” for Haiti.
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