BLACK BLOGGERS CONNECT &
CODEBLACK FILMS PRESENT THE "FREE ANGELA" BLOGGING CONTEST IN HONOR OF
ANGELA DAVIS WITH $1000 GRAND PRIZE
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Black Bloggers Connect(TM), the
leading social network for Black bloggers, has teamed up with Codeblack
Films to launch The "Free Angela" Blogging Contest. Codeblack Films is a
division of Lionsgate Entertainment, distributor for the highly
anticipated film, "Free Angela And All Political Prisoners". The film
was written and directed by award-winning filmmaker Shola Lynch. "Free
Angela" is produced by Shola Lynch, Carole Lambert, Carine Ruszniewski
and Sidra Smith. The film's executive producers are Jada Pinkett Smith
with Overbrook Entertainment and Shawn "JAY Z" Carter's Roc Nation.
Presented by BET Networks, the film will open in select AMC theatres on
April 5th 2013.
The film focuses on the events that propelled Davis into the national
spotlight after she joins the Communist Party, protests with the Black
Panthers, and becomes a lead spokesperson for the up-and-coming prison
reform movement. Davis was then falsely accused of being involved in the
murder of a judge in 1970. Afraid she will not receive a fair trial,
Davis flees California and is placed on the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted list.
Two months later she was captured in New York City. Consequently, the
"Free Angela" movement ignited. She endured a two-year legal battle that
eventually leads to her acquittal by an all white jury. Angela Davis
has since become a symbol of freedom. Her story of political empowerment
and social change still inspires millions around the world.
BlackBloggersConnect.com and Codeblack Films will award $1000 to the
blogger that best blogs about why the "Free Angela" film is necessary.
The contest runs from March 7th to April 1st. The winner will be
announced on April 5th.
"We are very excited about this contest. The story of Angela Davis is an
inspiration to all of us and we’re happy to give the opportunity for
Black writers, bloggers and journalists to lift their voices in this
dialogue of history," says Jessica Ann Mitchell, founder of Black
Bloggers Connect(TM).
View complete "Free Angela" Blogging Contest rules on BlackBloggersConnect.com or http://blog.blackbloggersconnect.com/2013/03/black-bloggers-connect-presents-free.html
About Black Bloggers Connect (TM)
BlackBloggersConnect.com is the leading social network connecting Black
journalists & bloggers from over 20 different countries. BBC
features articles and news releases from media partners across the US
and internationally. The Black blogosphere has emerged as an important
voice in issues concerning African descended communities. As a result,
Black Bloggers Connect launches national campaigns for events,
businesses and efforts of interest to the Black community.
BlackBloggersConnect.com is owned and operated by Lamzu Media, LLC which
also operates BlackBloggerNetwork.com, NationalBlackPages.com,
BlackAdvertising.net. BlackWebseries.com will be launched in the spring
of 2013. Gemini Communication (http://www.Wireless.Gemcom.biz) &
Renee Rhodd, Lilla Rose Independent Consultant ID # 820833
(www.lillarose.biz/clipartistry) are Junior Sponsors of Black Bloggers
Connect. For sponsorship, marketing and advertising inquiries email
info@BlackBloggersConnect.com. Twitter: @JoinBBC & @NatlBlackPages
About Codeblack Films
Codeblack Films, a division of Lionsgate Entertainment was launched in
2012 by entertainment industry veteran Jeff Clanagan. Codeblack's
mission is to super-serve the global black community through the
development of a diversified portfolio of new media & film content
production and strategic acquisitions. Codeblack provides brand strategy
solutions to globally recognized celebrities, artists, intellectual
property holders and brands operating in the entertainment and sports
industries. Codeblack employs a transmedia approach which involves the
discipline of leveraging brands and products across multiple platforms,
by creating a diversified portfolio of developed content and technology
applications with an overarching brand narrative that is then
distributed through both traditional and new media outlets. By
establishing a single brand narrative that flows from live performance
venues to theatrical exhibition houses to TV to web to mobile devices to
game consoles, brands and content are strategically leveraged and
positioned to benefit from multiple revenue platforms, consumers and
fans enjoy a richer experience and stakeholders realize increased value.
Codeblack's passion is helping its content and brand partners access the
power of the $1-trillion African American consumer market. The African
American population continues to expand both in pure numbers and in
buying power and has a major influence on entertainment, technology and
media trends. Codeblack's analysis and understanding of the social
context of this fast-evolving market - values, attitudes, behavior,
trends and pre-trends- allow us to position our content and brand
partners in the center of influence-and develop the best strategy to
maximize benefit.
Official US or Canadian Film Website - https://www.facebook.com/freeangelafilm
Twitter - @FreeAngelaFilm #FreeAngela
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