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The 9th annual BronzeLens Film Festival ended triumphantly Sunday with screenings to the very end. Over the course of five days, movie fans, celebrities and personalities converged on the Marriott Marquis and other venues in Atlanta.Filmmakers far and wide came out to show support as well as have their productions screened to live audiences.The films featured a wide array of movies about different cultures, viewpoints and ethnicities, highlighting a widespread diaspora of global filmmakers.BronzeLens Film Festival opens in Atlanta
With hundreds of actors, producers and filmmakers in tow, the film festival’s big winner was “Jinn,” which won the Best Film Award at the event. “Jinn” is a Muslim-centered movie about a teen who rebels against her mother’s newfound faith of Islam.“This is a story that was many years in the making,” “Jinn” filmmaker Nijla Mu’min told the crowd. “I grew up in a very vibrant African-American Muslim community in Oakland. My father and my mother really helped to immerse me in that community and I never saw textured, complicated images of those people in media.”
On the festival’s final night, another film, “United Skates” made its Atlanta premiere to rousing applause and fanfare. The film was produced and directed by Dyana Winkler and Tina Brown. Winkler told the crowd that during the four+ years it took to produce the documentary, she learned the secret sauce of stopping some of the nation’s top roller rinks from closing: Zoning.Winkler said when she originally delved into doing interviews for the documentary she discovered that was culturally important to Americans, but especially to African-Americans. “When I saw what the narrative was, I didn’t want to do the film. I thought it was a great story, a story that needed to be told, but not by me, by an African-American.”She said the skating community pushed her to continue the project, which turned into a labor of love and enamored her to people all around the country.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2ExXMi06coAnother fan favorite was “Canal Street,” which features an all-star cast including Mekhi Phifer, Mykelti Williamson, Lance Reddick and Jon Seda.The film is a modern-day thriller telling the story of a teen, Kholi Styles, trying to get by in an unwelcoming new world. After the mysterious death of a classmate, all eyes fall on Kholi, the new kid at his high school. It’s up to his father, Jackie Styles, an up-and-coming lawyer from the slums of Chicago, to defend his son in court and battle an outraged public before time runs out. Jackie fights to keep his faith and prove his son is not the monster the world has made him out to be.https://vimeo.com/223838829There were several top-notch black films screening at this year’s event.
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The Pitch & SIP Competition is a evening event during Atlanta Black Tech Week, our guest get to network and sip on coctails from our cash bar while select companies pitch their businesses.
The festivities are part of Black Tech Week, which is going down on Wed, Aug 29, 2018, 8:30 AM –Fri, Aug 31, 2018, 10:30 PM EDT. The events will be held at the W Hotel in Midtown Atlanta at 45 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW and & African American Research Library (Auburn Ave) & Center for Civil & Human Rights.
This competition places selected companies in a face-off for good; company pitch and demo their software, hardware product, or service in front of a live audience, and fight to convince a panel of expert judges that their business will help building a better world while making money.
For more info check out AtlantaBlackTechWeek.com.
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ech Divas will learn how to use Unity3D, an industry standard game development platform, to develop a simple Virtual Reality experience. They will use code to bring their experience to life.
All BGC events are geared towards introducing participants to the technological universe and encouraging them to pursue careers as Tech Creators and Entrepreneurs. This event is intended for girls ages 7-17. No prior computing experience is necessary.
Check-in begins at 9:00 AM.
The event starts promptly at 10:00 AM. Participants do not need to bring their laptops. Lunch will be provided.Registration:
IMPORTANT: Once you register for this event please complete the online student profile forms and emergency contact forms which can be found at this link on our website: http://www.blackgirlscode.com/parents.html.
Please bring signed copies of these forms to the event.Scholarships:
Space is limited, so sign up soon to secure your spot! Limited scholarships are available by applying here: http://bit.ly/BGCScholarshipsVolunteer:
Want to help out? We are in need of VOLUNTEERS! Signup for a specific role & time http://blackgirlscode.ivolunteer.com/bgcatlvr_018Make sure you have filled out a Volunteer Registration Form.
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You probably know them from the constant coverage they get on Fox News. They’re down-home opining of President Trump’s successes and putdowns of the Obama administration have raised plenty of eyebrows. Now the Diamond and Silk Chit Chat Live Tour is coming to Marietta, Georgia.
The event is going to be held on Sunday, October 7, 2018 in Cobb County, a Republican stronghold. The area comprising the 6th District has elected GOP leaders such as Newt Gingrich, Tom Price and Karen Handel.
Diamond and Silk Chit Chat Live Tour Heads To Marietta
Lynnette Hardaway (Diamond) and Rochelle Richardson (Silk), rose to fame during the 2016 presidential election by being outspoken live-stream video bloggers and social media personalities who bashed Hillary Clinton. They have met and shared the stage with Trump, their apparent idol and hope to build support for their unique brand of politics.
The duo hope to play an even bigger role in the 2020 election as Trump has often praised them (among others) in helping to bring him African-American support.
General Admission: $50.00 SHOWTIME: (5:00pm – 6:30pm)
Doors Open at 4pm
– Regular Seating to the Chit Chat Live.
VIP Admission: $150.00 VIP TIME: (3:00pm – 400pm)
Doors Open at 2:30pm
– Meet Diamond and Silk
– Take a photo with Diamond and Silk
– RSVP Seating to the Chit Chat Live
– Light Hors d’oeuvreRead more: Grant Park Summer Shade Festival: Everything you need to know
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Pre-Game party for the New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons football game in Atlanta Ga on September 22, 2018.
Falcons owner Arthur Blank has invested heavily in Atlanta’s offense by choosing to give quarterback Matt Ryan largely what he wants in salary negotiations. The team has also shored up defensive and offensive lines, which both struggled at times last season.
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Chick-Fil-A meal kits beginning with five meal options became available Monday, August 27 in metro Atlanta as part of a test market experiment, the chain said. The meals will be available through mid-November.
The meal kits have been designed to make it easy for customers to cook their own meals at home using fresh, pre-measured ingredients they can pick up in the drive-thru, at the front counter, or via the Chick-fil-A One app.
Chick-Fil-A meal kits: What to know
Chick-fil-A Chef and Atlanta Restaurateur Stuart Tracy had a big hand in developing five different kit recipes, which are easy to follow and prepare.
With the move, the Atlanta-based company is signaling its intentions to be the first fast-food restaurant to take on Blue Apron, which is a household name in the meal kit market.The meals include many of the favorites we’ve come to love about Chick-Fil-A, including crispy dijon chicken, but also new items such as chicken flatfread, chicken enchiladas and pan-roasted chicken.New menu options include:
- 30-Count Nuggets – The 30-Count Nuggets are available nationwide and can be ordered at the counter, through the drive-thru and via the Chick-fil-A Mobile App.
- Waffle Potato Chips – Previously only available on the catering menu, the kettle-cooked waffle cut chips are an alternate to our Waffle Fries and are gluten-free. Waffle Potato Chips can now be purchased as a side item to pair with any entrée (or Kid’s Meal) and are still available as side offering on the catering menu.
- Improved Fruit Cup – Based on customer feedback, the fruit mix has been improved to feature fewer apples and more premium fruit options. The Fruit Cup is served chilled with fresh strawberries, blueberries, red and green apple pieces and mandarin oranges.
New catering and online order menu options include:
- Grilled Chicken Bundle – This lighter, grilled chicken option makes it easy to build you own grilled chicken sandwiches. The bundle comes with 10 grilled chicken breasts, multigrain buns, Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce, Green Leaf lettuce, tomatoes, Colby-Jack cheese and Applewood smoked bacon and serves 10.
- Spicy Chilled Grilled Chicken Sub Sandwich – The Spicy Chilled Grilled Chicken Sub Sandwich provides a fresh and unique option for people who love grilled chicken but want an extra spicy kick. The boneless spicy chicken breast is marinated with a special blend of seasonings, grilled, thinly sliced and served chilled on a multigrain baguette with Pepper Jack cheese, baby greens and sliced tomato. It is served with Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce.
Read more: How to order from Chick-Fil-A’s secret menuThe meal kits cost about $16 and serve two people, the company says. They are available at more than 150 metro Atlanta locations.Many experts are confused by the decision to get into the meal kit business by Chick-Fil-A, but they know one thing: Whatever the company tries to do, it usually is successful.Mealtime Kits will be available to customers in Atlanta until November 17, but customers nationwide can express their interest in trying the kits by filling out an online form. -
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z came to Atlanta this past weekend for two dates of their OTRII tour and the most headline-grabbing event was when a fan rushed the stage. Viral video from the incident shows a fan casually jumping on the stage and quickly getting to Beyoncé and Jay-Z concerts are on August, Saturday, 25.The video shows a commotion as dancers run to the singers’ aid and what looks like a beatdown commences. Nobody was reported to be hurt or injured during the incident, which came while the duo were performing their Migos-flavored hit “Ape S–t.”Fan video of the incident circulated on social media, minutes after it occurred and there was immediate uncertainty as to whether either singer was actually contacted by the wayward fan.https://youtu.be/3h8Iq55V1ssThe OTR2 publicity team released the following statement: “At the end of last night’s show we had an intoxicated male fan enter the stage. At this point we had a controlled evacuation of all crew on the stage in order to safely diffuse the situation. We are happy to confirm that nobody was hurt during the incident, and Mr. & Mrs. Carter are choosing not to press charges against the individual.”
The man was given a citation for disorderly conduct but the Atlanta Police Department later charged him with simple battery. Her is APD’s statement on the incident:
“As the Jay-Z and Beyonce concert was ending late Saturday night, a man later identified as Anthony Charles Thomas Maxwell (age 26) ran onto the stage and approached Jay-Z. He was quickly stopped by people who were with the performer. Atlanta Police arrived and issued the man a citation for disorderly conduct and released him. At the time, there was no evidence Maxwell had made contact with Jay-Z. Upon later investigation, officers were able to gather evidence showing Maxwell had, in fact, made contact with Jay-Z. APD has subsequently secured warrants to add additional charges of simple battery. Maxwell was treated for minor injuries on scene sustained when people around Jay-Z stopped him from further contact with the performer.”
On Sunday, August 26, 2018, doing the same scenario as Bey and Jay walk off the stage, Beyonce playfully does a karate kick, letting Atlanta know that she’s ready this time. LOL.https://twitter.com/JBinAV/status/1033958790826094592The Carters also took the time this weekend to announce a new scholarship program that will award one exceptional senior high school student, with financial needs, 100K to put toward their enrollment in a college or university for the academic year 2018-2019. An Atlanta student has already been chosen to benefit.Before the festivities on each day one restaurant catered to Behive fans. Molly B’s hosted an all-inclusive, pre-concert cocktail party at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.From 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. before each concert, ticket holders took advantage of a high-energy reception where for $80 per person they could nosh on a mouthwatering menu featuring an array of passed appetizers including Pimento Cheese Hushpuppies, Spanakopita and signature Fried Chicken Wings along with food action stations featuring Shrimp Cocktail, Oysters on the Half Shell, Lobster Salad and much more. Specialty cocktails and select wine and beers were also included.What To Do In Atlanta
Atlanta has a lot of cool things to do and places to eat, including some of the top soul food joints and remarkable Thai food spots. Explore the city.
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The Atlanta Dream fought and clawed but fell short Sunday afternoon in game one of their semifinals match-up against the Washington Mystics in the WNBA playoffs. Washington beat Atlanta 87-84 in front of a big crowd at McCamish Pavilion in Midtown Atlanta.
The Mystics, led by Elena Delle Donne down low, pulled away in the second quarter and basically held even against a surging Dream team in the second half. Donne finished with a game-high 32 points and 13 rebound. Teammate Ariel Atkins added 15 points.
”My teammates have trust in me in those situations to attack and try to make the right read,” Delle Donne was quoted as saying. ”I was flowing today, so they kind of just ran the offense through me. I just had to make reads or attack.”
Atlanta was led by Elizabeth Williams, who finished with 15 points and 14 rebounds. Tiffany Hayes only knocked down one of five three-point attempts for Atlanta, whose biggest deficit was 15 points.
The Dream were clearly missing Angel McCoughtry, who is out for the season after sustaining a knee injury earlier this month.
Game 2 of the semifinals resumes Tuesday night at McCamish Pavilion, where the Dream hope a sold-out arena can hype them up for the win.
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The second full day of the BronzeLens Film Festival saw actors, media personalities and film and TV producers share their knowledge with thousands at the Marriott Marquis in downtown Atlanta. Friday’s programming consisted mainly of panels and workshops, but also an all-star luncheon.
The Women SuperStars Luncheon presented by BETHER feted several media stars and industry titans, such as Ayoka Chenzira, film producer who works as a division chair at nearby Spelman College. Chenzira was presented with the Catalyst Superstar Award for being a pioneer in independent film and animation.
BronzeLens Film Festival shines light on women filmmakers
“I’m interested in narrative and color and texture. I’m interested in new camera angles and I’m interested in foregrounding the incredible stories of women of color,” she said on stage.
The music in film workshop elaborated on how the tunes you select for your film oftentimes set the mood of the audience — as well as stakeholders who are asked to financially support it.
Screenings continued as well. “Let My People Vote” was met with a warm reception. “Voter suppression is a real thing in this country,” director Gilda Brasch told an audience.
Let My People Vote! An impactful film exploring voter suppression in Florida! Director Gilda Brasch breaks down the very intentional filming process! #BLFF18 pic.twitter.com/5mRIc3Mysv
— BronzeLens Film Fest (@BronzeLens) August 25, 2018
In the evening, festival-goers got to see an exclusive screening of “The Bobby Brown Story” at the Georgia-Pacific Auditorium.
BounceTV executive Roger Bob also spoke to attendees about being ready when your production gains momentum with viewers and the industry.
See Bronzelens Film Festival 2018 full schedule of events
The day before, festival-goers got to screen “Jinn,” the Muslim-center movie starring Zoe Renee. The film’s creator shed light on what inspired her to make the film, which has been recognized by the Sun Dance Film Festival among other accolades.
“This is a story that was many years in the making,” “Jinn” filmmaker Nijla Mu’min told the crowd. “I grew up in a very vibrant African-American Muslim community in Oakland. My father and my mother really helped to immerse me in that community and I never saw textured, complicated images of those people in media.”
here are several top-notch black films screening at this year’s event. But Atlanta is packed with activities and events this weekend. See some of our top picks here.
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