Anwar Jamison is a Memphis-based filmmaker, writer and English professor, who established the Digital Media & Film program in 2012 at Arkansas State University Mid-South in West Memphis, Arkansas.
His most recent work, the romantic comedy, “Coming to Africa,” written and directed by him has been named an official selection in the 7th annual Las Vegas Black Film Festival (LVBFF), which took place in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Allegations of unwanted Ice hysterectomies recall grim time in US history
A report claims women in immigration centers are being given unnecessary procedures that can leave them unable to conceive. The story is all too familiar
Immigrants Don’t Just Change Voting Patterns
Of the many questions at stake in this fall’s election, one of the less obvious is this: Will the United States remain a country where someone like Barack Obama or Kamala Harris—a person of color with immigrant parents—is likely to be born? The answer depends, in part, on whether America’s universities retain their global appeal. If Donald Trump wins reelection, they may not.
Does College = Success? Why I Chose Hollywood | Bob Hearts Abishola Actor,Tony Tambi On IMpact
Does College = Success? Why I Chose Hollywood | Bob Hearts Abishola Actor,Tony Tambi On IMpact. How immigrants shape America through entertainment and the Hollywood experience.
A Caribbean Immigrant Is In The Spotlight On A Massachusetts City Billboard
A Massachusetts city is highlighting the work of Black home health aides and their fight against inequities intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic by featuring a Caribbean immigrant on a giant billboard.
A Nation Of Immigrants | Is Hollywood A Representation Of America? Bijan Tehrani Sounds The Alarm
How immigrants shape America through entertainment and the Hollywood experience.
Bijan Tehrani Iranian born- International award-winning film director, film critic writer and editor in chief of Cinema Without Borders. He also teaches Language of Film and Film History at workshops nationwide. He will crown the discussion by giving us some expert analysis on this topic.
French Riviera Film Festival Partners With PlayPlay.TV To Take 2020 Festival Online
“We’re delighted to partner with PlayPlay.tv as we take our festival online this year, due to the pandemic,” comments FRFF co-founder Nicole Goesseringer Muj. “Film lovers from around the world will now be able to enjoy the wonderful array of film submissions virtually via PlayPlay.tv.”
Sen. Anna Kaplan shares immigrant experience on CNN
Growing up, all W. Kamau Bell knew about Iran was “hostages, hijacked planes and Jimmy Carter looking like he wished he had stayed a peanut farmer,” he intoned in the latest episode of “United Shades of America,” which premiered on CNN on Aug. 30. But after traveling to New York City and speaking with Persian-Americans, including State Sen. Anna Kaplan, he learned more about Iranian culture.
A Nation of Immigrants | How did Immigrants Create Hollywood? | IMpact with Pamela Anchang
How immigrants shape America through entertainment and the Hollywood experience.
Fabiana Pierre-Louis, daughter of immigrants, sworn in as 1st Black woman on New Jersey Supreme Court – WABC-TV
The first Black woman ever to serve on the New Jersey Supreme Court has been sworn into office. Fabiana Pierre-Louis took the oath of office Tuesday with her husband and sons by her side. She was confirmed unanimously by the state senate last week after being nominated by Gov. Phil Murphy in June.