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Early on in Reed Hastings’ tenure as a board member of the Kipp Foundation, which runs a nationwide network of charter schools designed to help underserved communities thrive, they were faced with a key challenge. In 2011, they received statistics on the college completion rates of their students, and while they were comparable to the national average (33 percent vs. 32 percent, according to Kipp co-founder Dave Levin), they were a bit underwhelming — particularly considering the national debate on whether charters can deliver on their lofty goal of improving kids’ educational futures more than their traditional counterparts.
Within the board, questions arose on whether they should make the information public. Then Hastings gave his input. As Levin recalls, Hastings advised that “whether it’s good or bad news, let’s share with everyone, and share what the changes are that we are going to make.’’ The board did just that,...
Early on in Reed Hastings’ tenure as a board member of the Kipp Foundation, which runs a nationwide network of charter schools designed to help underserved communities thrive, they were faced with a key challenge. In 2011, they received statistics on the college completion rates of their students, and while they were comparable to the national average (33 percent vs. 32 percent, according to Kipp co-founder Dave Levin), they were a bit underwhelming — particularly considering the national debate on whether charters can deliver on their lofty goal of improving kids’ educational futures more than their traditional counterparts.
Within the board, questions arose on whether they should make the information public. Then Hastings gave his input. As Levin recalls, Hastings advised that “whether it’s good or bad news, let’s share with everyone, and share what the changes are that we are going to make.’’ The board did just that,...
- 6/22/2022
- by Nekesa Mumbi Moody
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Oscar-winning filmmaker Travon Free (“Two Distant Strangers”) is among the panelists for the inaugural “Hbcu in LA – Hollywood Summit,” presented by the Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program (Eicop).
The free, four-day virtual program, developed by the Eicop (the non-profit educational arts workforce development program), will bring together talent and executives from across the entertainment industry and students and faculty from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The summit is intended to highlight the impact and relevance of HBCUs and their relationship to Hollywood and to create pipelines for employment as the industry advances its efforts toward wide-spread diversity and inclusion.
“We’re thrilled to have this resounding response in participation from the entertainment industry,” Stacy Milner, Eicop’s founder and CEO says, announcing the program. “It shows the value and importance they place in creating a pipeline of talent from HBCUs to their companies, and their commitment to diversity and inclusion.
The free, four-day virtual program, developed by the Eicop (the non-profit educational arts workforce development program), will bring together talent and executives from across the entertainment industry and students and faculty from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The summit is intended to highlight the impact and relevance of HBCUs and their relationship to Hollywood and to create pipelines for employment as the industry advances its efforts toward wide-spread diversity and inclusion.
“We’re thrilled to have this resounding response in participation from the entertainment industry,” Stacy Milner, Eicop’s founder and CEO says, announcing the program. “It shows the value and importance they place in creating a pipeline of talent from HBCUs to their companies, and their commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- 5/25/2021
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
© 2018 Marvel Studios
Disney announced today that Academy Award®-nominated and SAG® winner “Black Panther” will return to the big screen to celebrate Black History Month for a one-week engagement, February 1-7, at 250 participating AMC Theatres locations. To ensure that the movie is accessible to all, tickets are free for everyone, and there will be two showings per day at each participating theater.
The Walt Disney Company will also give a $1.5 million grant to support Uncf (United Negro College Fund) in furthering its mission to help minority students access and move to and through college. For nearly 75 years, Uncf has been providing scholarships to students in need, and this grant is part of The Walt Disney Company’s longstanding commitment to diverse communities and to expanding the pipeline of talent.
“‘Black Panther’ is groundbreaking for many reasons, including the rich diversity of voices behind its success,” said Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,...
Disney announced today that Academy Award®-nominated and SAG® winner “Black Panther” will return to the big screen to celebrate Black History Month for a one-week engagement, February 1-7, at 250 participating AMC Theatres locations. To ensure that the movie is accessible to all, tickets are free for everyone, and there will be two showings per day at each participating theater.
The Walt Disney Company will also give a $1.5 million grant to support Uncf (United Negro College Fund) in furthering its mission to help minority students access and move to and through college. For nearly 75 years, Uncf has been providing scholarships to students in need, and this grant is part of The Walt Disney Company’s longstanding commitment to diverse communities and to expanding the pipeline of talent.
“‘Black Panther’ is groundbreaking for many reasons, including the rich diversity of voices behind its success,” said Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,...
- 1/28/2019
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Following on his generous $100,000 scholarship gift made in 2015 through Uncf (the United Negro College Fund) to four deserving college students, actor and comedian Kevin Hart has joined forces with Uncf and Kipp (Knowledge Is Power Program) to help 18 more Kipp students earn a college degree.
Through a new Uncf scholarship program launched in partnership with Kevin Hart’s Help From The Hart Charity and Kipp Public Schools, the $600,000 scholarship will provide funding to support Kipp students from eight different cities who are attending 11 historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
Uncf is the largest provider of college scholarships for students of color in the U.S., awarding more than $100 million in college scholarships annually to deserving students. The 18 Help From The Hart Charity Scholarship recipients have been selected based on their academic and personal accomplishments and may receive substantive renewable awards based on need.
“The Help From The Hart Charity Scholarship will not only support students,...
Through a new Uncf scholarship program launched in partnership with Kevin Hart’s Help From The Hart Charity and Kipp Public Schools, the $600,000 scholarship will provide funding to support Kipp students from eight different cities who are attending 11 historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
Uncf is the largest provider of college scholarships for students of color in the U.S., awarding more than $100 million in college scholarships annually to deserving students. The 18 Help From The Hart Charity Scholarship recipients have been selected based on their academic and personal accomplishments and may receive substantive renewable awards based on need.
“The Help From The Hart Charity Scholarship will not only support students,...
- 8/9/2018
- Look to the Stars
An additional 12 locations have joined the growing movement led by African-American business leaders to raise funds for students across the country to see the Academy Award-nominated film “Selma,” expanding the first-of-its-kind campaign to 25 locations nationwide.
Due to the generous contributions by so many of the country’s most prominent African-American business leaders, more than 275,000 middle and high school students across the U.S. will experience the critically acclaimed film for free at participating theaters while supplies last.
The new locations joining the movement are Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Central Florida/Orlando, Connecticut, Detroit, Los Angeles, Memphis, Miami, Montgomery, Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, and St. Louis.
Rev. Starsky Wilson, President & CEO of the Deaconess Foundation, in St. Louis
“It is important that students are aware of this moment in history and make connections between the struggles of earlier generations and the challenges facing today’s youth,” said Rev. Starsky. “We are...
Due to the generous contributions by so many of the country’s most prominent African-American business leaders, more than 275,000 middle and high school students across the U.S. will experience the critically acclaimed film for free at participating theaters while supplies last.
The new locations joining the movement are Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Central Florida/Orlando, Connecticut, Detroit, Los Angeles, Memphis, Miami, Montgomery, Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, and St. Louis.
Rev. Starsky Wilson, President & CEO of the Deaconess Foundation, in St. Louis
“It is important that students are aware of this moment in history and make connections between the struggles of earlier generations and the challenges facing today’s youth,” said Rev. Starsky. “We are...
- 1/16/2015
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Music artist John Legend has joined nonprofit development and training organization Stand for Children to support a movement working toward improved public schools.
The Portland, Ore.-based Stand for Children Leadership Center and New York City-based Education Equality Project have partnered to create a collaboration in education reform efforts and working to close achievement gaps across the country, the two groups announced today.
Legend is a board member on the Education Equality Project and now joins the Stand for Children Leadership Board of Directors. Likewise, board members Michael Lomax and Phil Handy have also joined the Stand for Children, Inc. national Board of Directors.
"Eep is now joining forces with Stand in order to make the greatest impact in communities of color," Lomax said in a statement Tuesday. "Their grassroots structure allows us to connect our leaders and advocates with community-based leaders and advocates, and to work together on policies that will improve graduation rates,...
The Portland, Ore.-based Stand for Children Leadership Center and New York City-based Education Equality Project have partnered to create a collaboration in education reform efforts and working to close achievement gaps across the country, the two groups announced today.
Legend is a board member on the Education Equality Project and now joins the Stand for Children Leadership Board of Directors. Likewise, board members Michael Lomax and Phil Handy have also joined the Stand for Children, Inc. national Board of Directors.
"Eep is now joining forces with Stand in order to make the greatest impact in communities of color," Lomax said in a statement Tuesday. "Their grassroots structure allows us to connect our leaders and advocates with community-based leaders and advocates, and to work together on policies that will improve graduation rates,...
- 11/15/2011
- by Emmeline Zhao
- Huffington Post
Akon attending the 32nd Edition of United Negro College Fund's An Evening of Stars with a Trbute to Chaka Kahn.Photo copyright by Keadrick D. Washington / PR Photos. Tanika Ray attending the 32nd Edition of United Negro College Fund's An Evening of Stars with a Trbute to Chaka Kahn.Photo copyright by Keadrick D. Washington / PR Photos. Michael Lomax and Chaka Khan attending the 32nd Edition of United Negro College Fund's An Evening of Stars with a Trbute to Chaka Kahn.Photo copyright by Keadrick D. Washington / PR Photos. Taraji P. Henson attending the 32nd Edition of United Negro College Fund's An Evening of Stars with a Trbute to Chaka Kahn.Photo copyright by Keadrick D. Washington /...
- 9/28/2010
- by James Wray
- Monsters and Critics
Photographer Timothy Greenfield-Sanders brings his signature portraiture to film with HBO's The Black List: Vol. 3, a compilation of interviews with prominent African Americans including Whoopi Goldberg, United Negro College Fund President Dr. Michael Lomax and Precious Director Lee Daniels. Like Greenfield-Sanders's photography (see his Please Don't Retouch Me), the film is a series of simple, perceptive portraits. Its subjects are positioned in front of a clean, grey backdrop and speak directly to the camera. "It's as if you could look at my portraits and interview the subject," says Greenfield-Sanders, "They're talking portraits." Though he's not seen or heard on camera, NPR correspondent and film critic Elvis Mitchell conducts the interviews, examining the contemporary African American experience. The interviewees' candidness, along with the aesthetic simplicity of the film, achieves something strikingly authentic -- more oral history than celebrity interview. Whoopi Goldberg delivers colorful...
- 2/8/2010
- by Eleanor Moonier
- Huffington Post
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