Black Women Activists and Stars to Run White Stars’ Instragram Accounts for #ShareTheMicNow Campaign
All day Wednesday, dozens of prominent Black women in Hollywood, fashion, business, literature and political activism will be taking over the Instagram accounts of white women including Julia Roberts and Elizabeth Warren, as part of the #ShareTheMicNow campaign, which aims to amplify the voices and stories of Black women.
Created by Bozoma Saint John, Cmo at Endeavor, fashion designer Stacey Bende, and bestselling writers Luvvie Ajayi Jones and Glennon Doyle, the campaign will see 46 Black women run the accounts of 46 white women. “When the world listens to women, it listens to white women. For far too long, Black women’s voices have gone unheard, even though they’ve been using their voices loudly for centuries to enact change,” #ShareTheMicNow said in a press release. “Today, more than ever, it is Necessary that we create a unifying action to center Black women’s lives, stories, and calls to action. We need to listen to Black women.
Created by Bozoma Saint John, Cmo at Endeavor, fashion designer Stacey Bende, and bestselling writers Luvvie Ajayi Jones and Glennon Doyle, the campaign will see 46 Black women run the accounts of 46 white women. “When the world listens to women, it listens to white women. For far too long, Black women’s voices have gone unheard, even though they’ve been using their voices loudly for centuries to enact change,” #ShareTheMicNow said in a press release. “Today, more than ever, it is Necessary that we create a unifying action to center Black women’s lives, stories, and calls to action. We need to listen to Black women.
- 6/10/2020
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
Image Source: Instagram user @missmoultrie
"When the world listens to women, it listens to white women." This unjust truth is precisely what inspired the creation of the #ShareTheMicNow campaign. The initiative, which is taking over social media on June 10, centers on Black women speaking from the Instagram accounts of white women with large followings in order to share their stories and help foster conversations about racial justice. More than 40 women will be handing over their handles to amplify Black voices, including actresses, athletes, and fashion designers.
The campaign was brought to life by Bozoma Saint John, a businesswoman and the current chief marketing officer of Endeavor; Luvvie Ajayi Jones, a New York Times bestselling author and podcast host; Glennon Doyle, a New York Times bestselling author and the founder of Together Rising; and Stacey Bendet, CEO and creative director of Alice + Olivia. Ahead, get the full scoop on the initiative's goals,...
"When the world listens to women, it listens to white women." This unjust truth is precisely what inspired the creation of the #ShareTheMicNow campaign. The initiative, which is taking over social media on June 10, centers on Black women speaking from the Instagram accounts of white women with large followings in order to share their stories and help foster conversations about racial justice. More than 40 women will be handing over their handles to amplify Black voices, including actresses, athletes, and fashion designers.
The campaign was brought to life by Bozoma Saint John, a businesswoman and the current chief marketing officer of Endeavor; Luvvie Ajayi Jones, a New York Times bestselling author and podcast host; Glennon Doyle, a New York Times bestselling author and the founder of Together Rising; and Stacey Bendet, CEO and creative director of Alice + Olivia. Ahead, get the full scoop on the initiative's goals,...
- 6/9/2020
- by Victoria Messina
- Popsugar.com
A new social media campaign launching Wednesday called #ShareTheMicNow will have Black women speak from the Instagram accounts of white women who have large platforms from Julia Roberts to Gwenyth Paltrow, Hilary Swank, Alex Morgan and Kourtney Kardashian. In the initial broad coalition of women, organizer Bozoma Saint John, Chief Marketing Officer at Endeavor, will take over Kourtney Kardashian’s account; Kahlana Barfield Brown will take over Julia Roberts’ account; Latham Thomas will take over Gwenyth Paltrow’s account; Angelica Ross will take over Hilary Swank’s account; and Ibtihaj Muhammad will take over Alex Morgan’s account.
#ShareTheMicNow wants to magnify “Black women and the important work they’re doing in order to catalyze the change that will only come when we truly hear each other’s voices,” the group said in a statement Tuesday. It “encourages Black and white women in relationship to recreate this action in their own spaces.
#ShareTheMicNow wants to magnify “Black women and the important work they’re doing in order to catalyze the change that will only come when we truly hear each other’s voices,” the group said in a statement Tuesday. It “encourages Black and white women in relationship to recreate this action in their own spaces.
- 6/9/2020
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
From Anchor Bay Entertainment, director Thomas J. Wright's direct-to-video, 2012 dramatic thriller "Hiding" is now available on DVD, starring Tyler Blackburn, Ana Villafañe, Jeremy Sumpter, Dean Armstrong, Kelcie Stranahan and Candace Marie :
"...New York City teenager 'Jo' (Villafañe) witnesses the killing of her parents and is quickly rushed off to rural Montana as part of the 'Witness Protection Program'. Having no cell phone, email or contact with her past life, Jo must also deal with the drama of being the new kid in the small town's high school.
"Can Jo now survive being caught between a charismatic athlete (Sumpter), a sensitive art student (Blackburn), a jealous group of girls trying to uncover her past, and a cold-blooded killer who may be tracking her location ?..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Hiding"...
"...New York City teenager 'Jo' (Villafañe) witnesses the killing of her parents and is quickly rushed off to rural Montana as part of the 'Witness Protection Program'. Having no cell phone, email or contact with her past life, Jo must also deal with the drama of being the new kid in the small town's high school.
"Can Jo now survive being caught between a charismatic athlete (Sumpter), a sensitive art student (Blackburn), a jealous group of girls trying to uncover her past, and a cold-blooded killer who may be tracking her location ?..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Hiding"...
- 7/14/2012
- by M. Stevens
- SneakPeek
Have you stopped laughing yet from last week's Family Guy?
The episode poked fun at Miley Cyrus, featuring the singer as a Disney-programmed robot that went crazy and blew up the town. These things sometimes happen in Quahog.
Cyrus, of course, didn't voice the character herself. That honor fell to Candace Marie, a rising singer that has landed a recurring role on the hilarious sitcom.
What part will she play? And how does she feel about voicing Miley? We asked Marie these questions in an exclusive interview with the gorgeous star...
TV Fanatic: How did the role on Family Guy come about?
Marie: The producer I was working with for my album (Becoming a Real Girl), John Paterno, told me about the audition opportunity. I went in for it and got a call from the casting director, Linda LeMontane, a month later.
TV Fanatic: Any fear of upsetting Miley Cyrus fans?...
The episode poked fun at Miley Cyrus, featuring the singer as a Disney-programmed robot that went crazy and blew up the town. These things sometimes happen in Quahog.
Cyrus, of course, didn't voice the character herself. That honor fell to Candace Marie, a rising singer that has landed a recurring role on the hilarious sitcom.
What part will she play? And how does she feel about voicing Miley? We asked Marie these questions in an exclusive interview with the gorgeous star...
TV Fanatic: How did the role on Family Guy come about?
Marie: The producer I was working with for my album (Becoming a Real Girl), John Paterno, told me about the audition opportunity. I went in for it and got a call from the casting director, Linda LeMontane, a month later.
TV Fanatic: Any fear of upsetting Miley Cyrus fans?...
- 11/11/2009
- by matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
- TVfanatic
On the second of two new episodes of Family Guy during last night's live action special, Miley Cyrus came to Quahog and Stewie was willing to do whatever it took to see her.
While the episode, "Hannah Banana," didn't actually feature Miley Cyrus doing the voice (it was Candace Marie), they definitely has some fun at the teen star's expense.
Family Guy made Cyrus out to be an android created by the Disney corporation that eventually went on a rampage against the city. Not so different from the real Miley.
Meanwhile, Chris tried to prove to the family once and for all that the evil monkey in his closet was real. Turns out the monkey was real... but not so evil. He actually helped contribute many of the great Family Guy quotes from the half hour. Just check out some of our favorites:
Brian: This is my friend Stewie. He's...
While the episode, "Hannah Banana," didn't actually feature Miley Cyrus doing the voice (it was Candace Marie), they definitely has some fun at the teen star's expense.
Family Guy made Cyrus out to be an android created by the Disney corporation that eventually went on a rampage against the city. Not so different from the real Miley.
Meanwhile, Chris tried to prove to the family once and for all that the evil monkey in his closet was real. Turns out the monkey was real... but not so evil. He actually helped contribute many of the great Family Guy quotes from the half hour. Just check out some of our favorites:
Brian: This is my friend Stewie. He's...
- 11/9/2009
- by eric@iscribelimited.com (The Barnacle)
- TVfanatic
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