A Forum on Culture, & Careers in Art, Digital Media, & Creative-Tech Welcome: Jermaine Hampton LAEDC Sr. Director of Workforce Development and Special Projects – Welcome: Linda Ngyuen Collective social impact | CSR, Microsoft Opening Remarks: Stephen Cheung CEO LAEDC  Panel I  50th Anniversary Conversation: Hip Hop Culture as social justice/community engagement: Moderator: Jay Tucker UCLA Anderson Center for Media Entertainment & […]

The most compelling story of the War Years post Executive Order 9981 is the integration of the United States Armed Forces, which led to an increase in African American service members and recognition of their contributions to the success of the military. This executive order ended racial segregation in the military, providing greater civil rights and equality. President Harry S. […]

  Preproduction Checklist for a Production Coordinator on a Scripted Reality Show 1. Script/Schedule: Review the script/schedule of the show, including scene setups, transitions, and B-roll. 2. Production Plan: Confirm how the production will be executed, detailing how the footage will be collected and edited. 3. Shot List: Confirm the shot list of the show, including all the necessary shots […]

Dakar Foundation was invited to participate in thought provoking panel, but decided to bring two of it’s most promising apprentices to cover the event as credentialed media press for PAFF. You’ll see in the capture, crisp and clear HD video shot by JP, and a brief chat between Mariah and and an mentor, Brian. Join us at @PAFFNOW on Saturday […]

I attended a panel entitled ” Coloring Our Sets in Style” and found an amazing collection of uber-talented creatives who gave some astounding statistics on the scarcity of people of color in their guild.  They also tackled the question of AI coming for their jobs.  Please take a look and listen to one of the most compelling segments of the […]

Josiah Jones is the brain behind an LA-based artists collective that’s showcasing  black identity through their creativity. It’s powerful display of free black expression, highlighting diversity and vitality of the black experience in contemporary art. Showcasing a variety work ranging from abstract to figurative and various mediums.  I was invited by a colleague, and was overwhelmed with the complete experience, […]

Crenshaw-February 20 (thank you letter to the world)#PAFFNOW #PAFF31 #PAFFROOTS pic.twitter.com/ZtGPmqjYXk — Pan African Film & Arts Festival (@PAFFNOW) February 21, 2023 As one of the many exciting programs that Dakar witnessed during the PAFF  Film Festival, the PAFF Institute serves as a platform to amplify the voices of industry powerhouses, community influencers, sports figures, cultural icons, thought leaders, and […]

Our Current Project is Building Dakar with mentorship from companies like Flawless, Origyn, and affiliation with the ASWF, we’ve compiled a 30 year chronicle of super service to urban story tellers. We’re currently working on an Interactive Timeline of 2022 through the student lens. Underpinned by the best practices of group and electronic mentorship. We’ll deploy the evolution of internets […]

https://t.co/RB34hRxvk8 is proud of our, apprentice Damone Williams Jr. who shot, edited and delivered the video sizzle reel for our client’s website. https://t.co/5D6UWBzWpD view his work under check out AME 2022https://t.co/YiVrsVSEKU #DigitalPathWayInitiativeApprenticeship https://t.co/3i1fwWvQJ8 — Kevin Clark (@Homageusa) December 15, 2022 Dakar Foundation, and the DIGITAL PATHWAY INITIATIVE, (DPI) is in the discussion phase of partnering with the Digital Media Entertainment Council (DMEC) and several […]

Warner Bros has revealed their 100th anniversary logo. pic.twitter.com/bZa4o7w1nf — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) March 23, 2022 Dakar pays Homage to Black History Month, Through The lens of Warner Bros./HBO films, such as; Citizen Ashe, Say Hey, Joe Louis Betrayed, Sugar Ray Robinson Bright Lights, 42 The Jackie Robinson Story. Other classic to be honored; “Cabin in the Sky,” “Hallelujah” and “The […]