Please join us Wed, 11/9 @ 7pm for #BlackFilmsMatter the inaugural program that Michelle curated for the collaboration btw Creatively Speaking and IRPPE at The New School. For more information and to register for the event see link below. See you there! https://t.co/JNDvd9om04
A cherished member of our community and beloved Professor of Media Studies, her life and legacy are emblematic of @TheNewSchool - focused racial justice action, positive energy, and indefatigable belief in the power of community.
- Mary Watson, Executive Dean, SPE
Join us on Thursday May 12th 2022, in our virtual celebration of Michelle Materre's life and legacy, hosted by The New School, family, friends, and a community of partners. Visit Michelle's Caring Bridge page for updates on memorial events and links: https://t.co/QQGA81i1kh
Michelle Materre has been our guiding light and inspiration; we will miss her dearly. This has been a difficult note to write. We feel your love for Michelle.
Information about Memorial Services will be forthcoming.
This week, Michelle was moved to hospice care at White Plains Hospital. Family and friends have been at her side around the clock. On Friday March 11th, after a courageous battle with cancer, Michelle quietly and peacefully passed away.
We need a raincheck! Due to personal circumstances we have to postpone our event with @RacePowerPolicy. All event registrees have been notified and will receive updates once we reschedule. We apologize for the late notice and hope to have updates soon. Stay tuned on our channels.
"Forward Home: The Power of the Caribbean Diaspora" (Shortened) by Keith Nurse (@keithnurse) reveals the economic impact of 9 Caribbean countries on the U.S and internationally.
Here are our live screenings for #BlackLivesMatter, our upcoming series in collaboration with The New School's Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy (@RacePowerPolicy), in honor of #BlackHistoryMonth. Register now: https://t.co/nIZkgeWMns
"A Girl Like Me" follows Kiri Davis (the filmmaker - @KiriLaurelle), a 17 year old Harlem student, who recreates the famous doll experiment of the 1940's by psychologist Dr. Kenneth Clark.
TRAILER: “Consequences of the Trade”, @mmspeaks’ forthcoming documentary, is a look into an African American family’s ancestry and roots in the slave trade.
Our pre-screening films are now live and available for viewing to all registered attendees of our upcoming screening #BlackLivesMatter, in collaboration with @thenewschool’s Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy (IRPPE). Register now: https://t.co/nIZkgeWMns
"The Evolution of a Criminal" (@evolutiondoc) by Darius Clark Monroe relays a day in the life of a man faced with the economic pressures of being Black in the US, and the dangerous decisions that must be made to survive.
Here's the program for our upcoming #BlackFilmsMatter event in collaboration with @TheNewSchool's Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy.
Registration is free and pre-screened films are available from tomorrow! Sign up now: https://t.co/ekigIroqF2
#BlackHistoryMonth
The intent is to raise awareness around the economic and cultural contributions of African Americans.
The series will include three prescreened films a week in advance, three short films live and a panel discussion with the filmmakers, @mmspeaks and @DarrickHamilton.
#BlackFilmsMatter, presented by Creatively Speaking and @TheNewSchool's Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy (IRPPE), is a virtual film series exploring how the economy of the Black film industry has impacted the US and world economy.