Ben Garant ("Reno 911!" and screenwriter for "A Night at the Museum") will be leading a FREE workshop for veterans at the Writers Guild Foundation in Los Angeles in May 2010. He is encouraging people to come out and support a great cause, and this is your opportunity (vets) to get the advice on the screenwriting craft from one of the best in the business! (Yes, this is for veterans.) [picappgallerysingle id="4433892"] Find out more about dates and

For those who read --or stumble upon-- Essence Magazine, it was hit with a fire storm of letters in response to their February 2010 cover featuring Reggie Bush. Stunningly gorgeous, his presence on the cover backfired with Essence readers. Why? Well, Reggie Bush is among a long list of Black male athletes and celebrities who are currently dating non-Black women and showing them off in as many public venues as possible. Normally, no one would care

Momma’s Hip Hop Kitchen (MHHK) is a multifaceted hip hop event designed to showcase women artists, especially women of color. MHHK serves as a social justice community-organizing platform that educates and empowers women of color on issues that impact their lives, including HIV/AIDS and reproductive justice. Our mission is to create a dynamic interactive exchange and safe space for all women of color to express themselves through their art. Invitation From the Event Organizers: MHHK Volume 3,

For all of you fans of Golden Globe-winning actress and comedienne Mo'Nique, she is scheduled to appear at the Oakland Paramount on (my birthday!) April 3, 2010! [picappgallerysingle id="7635814"] Tickets go on sale February 26, 2010, and everyone's buzzing about buying tickets early because she's a favorite for an Oscar(r) at this year's Academy Awards for her caustic role in the Oscar-nominated film "Precious." Stay tuned as more information comes in! [picappgallerysingle id="7787866"]

T'Keyah Crystal Keymah is best known for her role on the ground-breaking sketch series, "In Living Color," with the Wayans Brothers. She's worked in a number of other television, stage and film roles since then. On February 27, 2010, Ms. Keymah will return to the stage in the role of Mother Shaw in "Crowns," at Florida A & M University. [picappgallerysingle id="6283783" align="center"] The Florida A & M University Essential Theatre and the FAMU Lyceum Series Present Crowns

THIS ARTICLE IS REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM THE AUTHOR, ANDRE DUMAS ----------------- Maidie Norman may not seem too familiar to many- but for those with a keen eye will recognize her as the smart and headstrong maid Elvira from Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? She is another figure that I am thrilled beyond belief of gaining new insight about and hope that you will all gain a new appreciation of an actress who remained quite quiet on

About the Organization: www.globalfilm.org Description We seek a Director of Development with experience in nonprofit arts, corporate communications and business strategy and development. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years experience with development of capital campaigns, corporate sponsorships and partnerships, and arts-fundraising; an extensive list of private, foundation and corporate development contacts; and experience with financial planning and general business management. For complete job description, go to: http://globalfilm.org/opportunities.htm#employment

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="280" caption="Celebrity make-up artist Roxanne Floyd"][/caption] Amber Magazine reported that make-up artist to the stars, Roxanne Floyd, passed away from unknown causes on January 28, 2010. Ms. Floyd was well known for her amazing make-up work on African American actresses, singers and models, and helped to usher in the eyebrow-trend, especially among women-of-color. Unlike most make-up artists, Ms. Floyd did not find (and mix) colors to create complimentary shades for the complex hues and shades

INTERNATIONAL BLACK WOMEN'S FILM FESTIVAL 2010 Call for Film Submissions No Submission Fee If Postmarked by May 17, 2010 The festival accepts all categories, including, shorts, features, documentaries, experimental, music video, digital media, online films and animation. All genres are accepted, except for explicit adult film/video. Registration is available online or offline, but we are strongly encouraging online submissions. You can find more information and get registration a application online at: www.ibwff2010.com (*You can also register via Facebook Connect. Download areas require Registration.) Click

Only a very small portion of an actor's time is spent acting. The successful actor spends the majority of his or her time pursuing work. The business of acting is this pursuit. While there exists a dizzying array of acting classes, it is difficult to find a class or workshop that covers the work getting, marketing tips and techniques that are the tools for building a career. Without these tools it is possible to continue acting every now