Crystal R. Emery

Crystal R Emery - award winning producer, director, writer, educator and activist. Founder/CEO URU The Right To Be, Inc. Creator of #ChangingTheFaceOfSTEM

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Today represents new beginnings. Operating from a place of love, joy and gratitude can transform your life and inspire those around you. I pray this Easter has filled your cup to the brim with #hope! 🙏

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"Those we love never truly leaves us. Their love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Over the past month, we have been sharing the #MemoriesOfMichelle, a truly loved soul.
We hope a glimpse of her life served as an inspiration."
#OurHumanity #NonProfit #NewHaven #Connnecticut

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"What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.

Michelle left a legacy that will be treasured forever in our hearts!"
#OurHumanity #NonProfit #NewHaven #Connnecticut #STEMEducator #Filmmaker #BlackWomenInSTEM

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Reposted from @redeyemediagrp We mourn the passing of educator, mentor, curator, and luminary #michellematerre whose indefatigable advocacy on behalf of Black independent filmmakers was a beacon for countless members of that community and beyond.

#BlackStorytellers #BlacksInFilM

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Michelle's series, Creatively Speaking, spanned over two decades. In 2015, The film was co-presented the film series “Tell It Like It Is: Black Independents in NYC 1968-1986” with The Film Society of Lincoln Center, which was awarded the Film Heritage Award by the @NatSocFilmCrix

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#MemoriesOfMichelle In a 2019 interview for the New School, Ms. Materre said she started Creatively Speaking because she saw a lack of opportunity — a theme throughout her career.
#OurHumanity #NonProfit #NewHaven #Connnecticut #STEMEducator #Filmmaker #BlackWomenInSTEM

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Michelle's company, KJM3 Entertainment Group, worked on distribution for major films; one of its first projects was “Daughters of the Dust.” Widely viewed as a masterpiece of Black independent cinema and have been the first feature film by a Black woman to have a wide release.

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#MemoriesofMichelle Reposted from @melinthecity76 #filmmakers #michellematerre #newschool #jamesbaldwinssister

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#MemoriesOfMichelle We miss you. A little too much, a little too often, and a little bit more every day.
#OurHumanity #NonProfit #NewHaven #Connnecticut #STEMEducator #Filmmaker #BlackWomenInSTEM

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#MemoriesOfMichelle She loved life and it loved her right back!!
#OurHumanity #NonProfit #NewHaven #Connnecticut #STEMEducator #Filmmaker #BlackWomenInSTEM

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#MemoriesOfMichelle Gone yet not forgotten!!
#OurHumanity #NonProfit #NewHaven #Connnecticut #STEMEducator #Filmmaker #BlackWomenInSTEM

[Crystal R. Emery @CrystalREmery]

#MemoriesOfMichelle No one spread more love in one lifetime.
#OurHumanity #NonProfit #NewHaven #Connnecticut #STEMEducator #Filmmaker #BlackWomenInSTEM

[Crystal R. Emery @CrystalREmery]

#MemoriesOfMichelle "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal
Love leaves a memory no one can steal"
#OurHumanity #NonProfit #NewHaven #Connnecticut #STEMEducator #Filmmaker #BlackWomenInSTEM

[Crystal R. Emery @CrystalREmery]

Those who touch our lives stay in our hearts forever
#OurHumanity #NonProfit #NewHaven #Connnecticut #STEMEducator #Filmmaker #BlackWomenInSTEM

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#MemoriesOfMichelle For she preserved her memories in the jars of art!
#OurHumanity #NonProfit #NewHaven #Connnecticut #STEMEducator #Filmmaker #BlackWomenInSTEM

[Crystal R. Emery @CrystalREmery]

#MemoriesOfMichelle The song is ended, but memories lingers on!
#OurHumanity #NonProfit #NewHaven #Connnecticut #STEMEducator #Filmmaker #BlackWomenInSTEM

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"#MemoriesOfMichelle
Thousand thoughts,
Million Memories,
One Person!!"
#OurHumanity #NonProfit #NewHaven #Connnecticut #STEMEducator #Filmmaker #BlackWomenInSTEM

[Crystal R. Emery @CrystalREmery]

"Join us in celebrating what would have been Michelle Materre's 68th birthday.

Watch Live stream here: https://t.co/vFq9hd3aIZ"
#OurHumanity #NonProfit #NewHaven #Connnecticut #STEMEducator #Filmmaker #BlackWomenInSTEM

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#MemoriesOfMichelle "As we mourn the passing of Michelle Materre, join family, friends and colleagues from around the globe to celebrate what would have been her 68th birthday.

Watch Live stream here: https://t.co/vFq9hd3aIZ"

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"As we mourn the passing of Michelle Materre, join family, friends and colleagues from around the globe to celebrate what would have been her 68th birthday.
Hosted by The New School, family, friends, and a community of partners.
Watch Live stream here: https://t.co/vFq9hd3aIZ"