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process for me to do this project. I was shot before and didn’t know the reason why he shot me. A young man had come up to me as I was driving home from dropping someone off and started shooting at my truck out of nowhere. It’s tough, and this documentary was something near and dear to me. I was hoping to get the whole of New Orleans behind us and supporting the movement. We are trying to get some type of resolutions.
By Beverley Cooper-Chambers Who is Big Freedia? Well, I’m a bounce superstar born and raised here in New Orleans. I represent the culture of bounce music. I’ve been doing it for 20plus years. You were a choir director? I grew up in the Black Baptist church. My Godmother was the head choir director and trained me to be a choir director. I was choir director at my high school, and I sang with many other choirs around New Orleans, Gospel Soul Children, and the Gospel Music Workshop of America. So music has always been a significant influence in my life. Tell us about your documentary? Freedia Got a Gun, my producers and my family at World of Wonder and I decided to do something more profound about my life and the problems we face here in New Orleans. I’ve been a victim of violence. My brother was killed here in New Orleans. So I wanted to try to get the attention of our local leaders and our national leaders on the bigger issue of gun violence in the Black community. We wanted to do something that will get their attention and start a conversation because violence is not the norm, and we are fed up with it here. We face these issues every day. Some of us are just trying to get some closure and some understanding for hurting families. People are losing loved ones, yet they don’t know exactly who and why they did what they did. This documentary just digs a little deeper. It was a hard 4 Transform your viewing...
Does the documentary present any solutions? Well, it does. We have some different organizations that we go and talk to in the documentary, like the Peacemakers. They go to different neighbourhoods and talk to people that maybe have beefs and try to have both sides come and talk to each other and try to come up with a resolution to solve the problem. So yeah, I went to speak at different schools to talk to the kids and figure out how we can help them. I’ve also taken a few kids under my wing and tried to help them in their situations. Is it primarily a situation with Black-against-Black? It is primarily Black-on-Black issues that we’re facing in our neighbourhood. We tried to get the New Orleans police to do interviews. We wanted to get them just to be a part of the film, and they didn’t want to do it. We have Black on Black issues in the UK too. How can we be saying that Black lives matter when, in fact, we are not protecting our own? Yeah. We’ve been screaming that for a long time. Everybody wants to have the Black Lives Matter movement, and it’s Black-on-Black hurting each other. And when are we going to say enough is enough? When will we stop hurting each other and inflicting pain on all of these different Black families and the things that we face? Yeah. It has been a big issue here. We’re facing the same thing that you guys are facing.
Tell us about Devin, the young boy in the trailer. We see our kids not thinking that they have a future, and to see how they view the world is just crazy. We interviewed him, and as we interviewed Devin and other kids and they think there is no hope on the other side of the field. We want to encourage our kids to be kids when it’s time to be kids and assure them that they can go outside in their neighbourhoods and feel safe without feeling that they need to have protection on them. He’s so young, and he was carrying a gun and robbing people. He was dealing with all kinds of issues at home, in his community and at school. The principal and I, Dr Wyatt, who appears in the film, help bring light and resolutions to their lives. It’s just crazy because their mindset thinks that there is no hope, no future. We are here to try to change that and turn things around for them. Why did you call this documentary Freedia Got a Gun? At one point, I used to carry a gun, but after being shot and dealing with all the things that I’ve dealt with and seeing all the trauma and tragedy here, all those things changed me. I wanted people to listen to me, and to support the movement, I wanted something that will get attention. Freedia Got A Gun got the attention of people wanting to know what’s next. Are you engaging with schools? I am always going to different schools, talking to kids, encouraging them, letting them know there is help. And some people support them and have their back in the community. What influence does the media have? The media is a big influence on what’s happening, for sure. All the different social media platforms, the things people see in their neighbourhoods, on TV, on the news, and Instagram, Facebook. The media don’t put enough attention on things that can be done to reverse these situations. They’re consistently reporting all of the bad and not enough good highlights. I feel that the media could help change this situation.
Do you think that that’s the strategy that they’re applying? For our young people to see the negatives, the guns, the hoodies, and stabbings and think that is their life. Yeah. That’s all they see, so that’s what they think is the norm. To change that, we have to change the media. We have to change everything around it, around us, and our surroundings. Do you think that, as Black creatives, we have to be more cautious in what we create? TV, Movies, the music that we put out because that fuels the negative stereotypes. They want to be like the rapper and do what they are talking about in the music. Or they want to be like their big cousin, big brother or uncle. They want to follow what’s popular to carry the gun or sell drugs. They think this is the norm. It’s not. What is your message to the Black community worldwide? The most potent message is, as adults and as a Black community, our biggest effort is to work as a community for these things to change. We have to step it up. We have to take one child at a time, one person at a time, try to make things happen, and try to help these kids. We have to think outside of the box. We have to get with our community leaders and our national leaders and pressure them to do something different, have stricter gun laws, and have better protection in our community. It starts with each person standing up in the community as we used to in the old days. I used to go down the street, and if I did something bad, my neighbour across the street, my neighbour down the street, my neighbour around the corner, they all calling my mama, “I saw Freddy such-and-such, and he shouldn’t be there.” So we have to get back to that kind of old school in the old days where we’re all involving ourselves, because not only does it affect certain families, it affects us all as a whole. Freedia Got A Gun is now available to watch exclusively on WOW Presents Plus. Subscribe via:
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Inspired by Michael D. Coffey’s true story. A bright and determined teen who has mild cerebral palsy strives to be a wrestler on his high school’s team and goes to humorous lengths to win over the heart of a classmate, the girl of his dreams. Credit: Triumph Movie Transform your viewing...
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A fearless, frank and provocative half-hour series exploring the question of sexual consent and where, in the new landscape of dating and relationships, the distinction between liberation and exploitation lies. Set in London, where gratification is only an app away, the story centers on Arabella (Coel), a carefree, self-assured Londoner with a group of great friends, a boyfriend in Italy, and a burgeoning writing career. But when her drink is spiked with a date-rape drug, she must question and rebuild every element of her life. Credit: HBO Transform your viewing...
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He passed for Black to Marry a Black Woman The Story of Clarence King
During America’s Gilded Age, Clarence King was a famous geologist, friend of wealthy, famous, and powerful men. He was a larger-than-life character whose intellect and wanderlust pushed him to survey far-flung regions of the western U.S. and South America and develop an abiding appreciation of non-Western culture and people. What his family and wealthy friends did not know was that for 17 years, King lived secretly as James Todd, a black Pullman porter with a black wife and mixed-race children residing in Brooklyn. Devoted to his mother and half-siblings, restless and constantly in need of money, King relied on the largesse of his wealthy friends to help him support both families, never revealing his secret until he was near death. Martha A.Sandweiss relies on letters, newspaper accounts, and interviews to chronicle the extraordinary story of an influential blue-eyed white man who passed for black at a time when passing generally went the other way. An engaging portrait of a man who defied social conventions but could not face up to the potential ruin of an interracial marriage. Ada Copeland (ca. December 23, 1860 – April 14, 1964) was the common-law wife of the American geologist Clarence King, who was appointed as the first director of the United States Geological Survey. Copeland was presumed born a slave on or around December 23, 1860, in Georgia. As a young woman, she moved to New York in the mid-1880s and worked as a nursemaid. In about 1887, she became involved with Clarence King, an upper-class white man who presented himself to her as a light-
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skinned black Pullman porter under the name of James Todd. (Given the long history of slavery in the United States, many African Americans had European ancestry. Some passed or identified as white, given their majority white ancestry.) They married in September 1888, with King living as Todd with her, but as Clarence King while working in the field. They had five children together, four of whom survived to adulthood. Their two daughters married white men; their two sons served classified as blacks during World War I. Before his death from tuberculosis in 1901, King wrote to Copeland confessing his true identity. After King died, Copeland embarked on a thirtyyear battle to gain control of the trust fund he had promised her. Her representatives included the notable lawyers Everett J. Waring, the first black lawyer to argue a case before the Supreme Court of the United States, and J. Douglas Wetmore, who contested segregation laws in Jacksonville, Florida. Eventually, in 1933, the court determined that King had died penniless, and no money was forthcoming. John Hay, a friend of King’s, provided Ada King with a monthly stipend and, after his death in 1905, Hay’s daughter Helen Hay Whitney continued the support. The stipend eventually stopped, though Copeland until her death continued to live in the house John Hay had bought for her. She died on April 14, 1964, one of the last of the former American slaves. Credit: Peace of Mind
Bilal: A New Breed of Hero
1,400 years ago, Bilal, a seven-year-old boy, with a dream of becoming a great warrior, is abducted into slavery with his sister and taken to a land far away from his home and thrown into a world where corruption and injustice rule all. Throughout his life he undergoes many hardships, through which he discovers an inner strength he did not realize he possessed. Through these experiences, Bilal comes to realize that if he is brave enough to raise his voice and choose his own path - everything becomes possible. It is through his courage, that he frees himself and ultimately his community; It is through the power of his voice and faith that his lifelong dream of freedom comes true. Bilal grows into a man who will inspire the world. Credit: MovieManiacsDE
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Peanut Headz: Black History Toonz
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Hero
The story of Trinidad-born Ulric Cross, who became the RAF’s most decorated West Indian airman of WWII. His life took a dramatically different course when he followed the call of history and joined the Pan African independence movements sweeping the world in the ‘50s and ‘60s. Starring Joseph Marcell, Peter Williams, Jimmy Akingbola, Pippa Nixon Credit:Capital Motion
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Jojo’s Bangkra
‘Sow your Passion’ At Jojo’s Bangkra we create the most stylish fabric tote bags and accessories for all life’s adventures … so you can ‘Sow your Passion’. The idea for Jojo’s Bangkra was born out of a desire to see more handcrafted fabric bags in the leisure market that incorporated some of the traditional craft methods used in the past. We are passionate about our craft and lovers of ‘fabric bags’. We love weaving and mixing different fabric colours, textures, sewing methods, painting techniques and fashioning them into wearable works of art. Our designs are influenced by the beauty and complexity of the islands as we explore picturesque countryside and comb craggy shorelines cataloging their unique elements to then represent them in our products. We believe in sustainable practices and support the preservation of traditional craft methods handed down through the ages. We are happy to be able to offer such a product to you our fellow ‘fabric bag’ lovers to express your passion. Life offers endless possibilities, ‘Sow your Passion’ whatever it may be and soar!
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Welcome to the Disruptor
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In love with my sister’s boyfriend Dear Sharon, I am writing you regarding n embarrassing problem that I have. However, please do not judge me as I am feeling bad about the whole thing already. The first time I met my sister’s boyfriend I was hooked. He is handsome, has a good body and just fun to be around. Whenever I see them interacting and how he showers attention on her, I can’t help but feel a bit jealous and wish my very unromantic boyfriend would pay me just half of the attention that my sister’s boyfriend gives her. He has not given me any encouraging signs and you would think a mas as sexy as that would have a wandering eye … not him. I daydream about being with him and this makes me feel so guilty. Please how can I get him out of my system. GH — Trinidad Dear GH, You can start right now by making a resolve to stop daydreaming about your sister’s man and be happy that she has found someone who is attentive and loyal. Obviously, he only has eyes for her so stop imagining on what can never be. Even if he were to look at you, it would still be a no no! If you need to stop being around him so much, then do that until you can get your emotions – or hormones under control. I think part of your fascination with him is the fact that your sister is getting the attention you would love to get form your own man…so you might have to reevaluate what you have there if he is worth keeping or you should just let him go and find a more meaningful relationship – just not your sister’s man! Sharon
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What if I backslide? Dear Sharon, I am thinking about giving my life to the Lord but to tell the truth I am still living with my boyfriend. I ask him what’s his intention and he tells me he loves me but he is not ready to be married. I feel a conviction to surrender to the Lord, but I also love my boyfriend. Sharon if I submit, I will have to move out and I am not sure he will get someone else. I brought up the subject to him, but he is saying I have time and he too will accept Christ later on. What should I do? Confused Dear Confused, You obviously have a decision to make and I would encourage to follow your conviction and give your life to the Lord. The Bible did say ‘seek ye first the Kingdom of God and all its righteousness and all other things shall be added unto you”. If you give God first place in your life, you definitely cannot lose. If your boyfriend moves on then chances are, he would have done the same thing while you are living with him. Never let your decision to serve the Lord be in the hands of someone else. If you and your boyfriend are meant to be together…then he will still be there no matter the decision you make. Sharon
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