Posts Tagged ‘Ann Clanton’
RI Black Film Festival rolls on – despite sudden federal funding loss
by Ann Clanton, Clanton Communications, contributing writer Despite a third of their budget lost due to DOGE slashing federal funding to specific arts, the Rhode Island Black Festival rolls on. The Rhode Island Black Film Festival was notified by email that their grant from federal funding was rescinded, says Managing Director Ann Clanton. A momentary decision…
Read MoreART! Reel Lit – Lighting up RI’s film world at the 8th annual RI Black Film Festival
8th annual Rhode Island Black Film Festival Announces Line Up of Films and Presenters When the Trinity Academy for Performing Arts graduated its first class in 2014, among those graduates was aspiring actor Angela Cooper. Following her dream for a career in the movies, the TAPA graduate relocated to Atlanta, Georgia known as Black Hollywood for…
Read MoreA journey from RI’s Trinity Academy for Performing Arts to The Six Triple Eight – Ann Clanton
By Ann Clanton, contributing writer There are a few films that have spotlighted women’s contributions during World War II, the largest and most storied armed conflict in history. The mid-20th century had some notable movies placing women at the center of the chaos, however very few captured Black women in World War II – until…
Read MoreTo Do in RI: DREAMGIRLS film and live jazz under the stars in Providence, RI Black Film Festival
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Read MoreTo Do in RI: Pop-Up Farmers Market fun in Providence from Bami Farms, Johnston
Advocates and constant servers to Rhode Island’s growing African community, the African Alliance of Rhode Island (AARI) are stewards of the six acre Bami Farm in Johnston, RI, and creator of the Pop-Up Farmers Market serving as an oasis in the City of Providence’s fresh produce desert. On a mission to connect community through art,…
Read More7th Annual Rhode Island Black Film Festival gives voice to diverse cultures
The Rhode Island Black Film Festival gives a voice to diverse cultures. We welcome the Black, Afro-Caribbean and Latin both local and worldwide. With a varied lineup of narrative, documentary, feature and films. The Rhode Island Black Film Festival features emerging filmmakers, actors and film industry insiders sharing their passion for the artistry of cinema.…
Read MoreVeterans Honored at Waterfire’s Salute to Veterans – Ann Clanton
by Ann Clanton, contributing writer WaterFire’s Salute to Veterans was held on Saturday in collaboration with the Rhode Island Department of Veterans Affairs. The event was a moving tribute and one of the most popular Waterfires of the season, with ceremonies held at the WaterPlace basin area, with flags all around. A World War…
Read MoreWhat strike? Plenty of stars at RI Comic Con
by Ann Clanton, contributing writer “I am not sure how many people are at RI Comic Con, but I haven’t left my booth since this morning,” says Comic Con Store staffer about the Saturday crowd. The view from the fifth floor of the Convention floor was hordes of fans – and they descended early upon the…
Read MoreBiggest show in smallest state: RIComicCon geeks, Oscar winners, and a Genie – Ann Clanton
by Ann Clanton, contributing writer Photo: Tim Jones, “Sour Grapes” cartoonist, of Rhode Island, busy at work at RI Comic Con The Biggest Show in the smallest state! Comic Con Rhode Island touched down Friday afternoon stretching across the Amica Mutual Pavilion, Rhode Island Convention Center, and the Omni Hotel. Comic Con VIP badge holders…
Read MoreRhode Island Black Film Festival: Invisible Beauty
The Rhode Island Black Film Festival engages with the high schools in the City of Providence, offering community programming and events. The Rhode Island Black Film Festival presents SILVER SCREENS, Wednesday, October 18, 10am-2:30p.m. Light refreshments will be offered. A discussion with Fashion Week Executive Producer and former model, Yemi Sekoni. will take place as she will…
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