July 2001
Week of July 13th thru July 21st

THE EDITORS NOTE

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Sean "P-Diddy" Combs can be called a lot of things by anti-puffy's and...
the police, but no one can say the man doesn't understand marketing....

by Shelby J. Jones, Editor

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Articles

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John Singleton and USC Honor their Own
Critically-acclaimed filmmaker John Singleton, writer / director / producer of the much anticipated summer film, “Baby Boy” took time from his demanding soundtrack production schedule to toast student scholars and awardees as Honorary Chairman of the 23rd Annual USC Black Alumni Association (BAA) Scholarship Gala 2001...

by Roslyn J. Bradford

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Specials Section

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HABLAME : The Latin Flow on blackfilm.com
This NEW FEATURE @ blackfilm.com will deliver news and information about Latino films, actors, directors, stage plays and more. . We would like to thank Elaine Del Valle for contributing the first article to a section that we hope will grow with us. Thanks Elaine. DA SPANISH MOB Adds Latino Flava To A New York City Stage.

by Elaine Del Valle

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The Sound Garden

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A Q&A With Branford Marsalis
Branford Marsalis is playing the Sax - Listen up. "My first performance was at a club called the Horse in New Orleans in 1974. We had an R&B band called The Creators. We played on a Monday night for the door, and made 75 cents each. We used it to catch the bus home."

by Shelby J. Jones

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INTERVIEWS

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Keenan Wayans
An Interview with Shawn and Marlon Wayans : “Getting the job done by making us laugh, again”
The Wayans family name has become synonymous with comedy and pushing the envelope on what is in “good taste.” As a family the list of memorable accomplishments include “In Living Color,” and “The Wayans Brothers” to name a few.

by Alberlynne “Abby” Harris

Keenan Wayans
An Interview with Keenen Ivory Wayans : “Working around the clock from the Director’s Chair”
Keenen Ivory Wayans is no stranger to Hollywood or the director’s chair. In his latest family venture, Keenen faced new challenges in orchestrating the “fast track” development of the “Scary Movie” sequel.

by Alberlynne “Abby” Harris

An interview with Angela Bassett
Angela Bassett is one, if not the best, leading African-American actress today. She has played so many well-known historical figures from Betty Shabazz, to Katherine Jackson to her Oscar nominated role as Tina Turner.

by Wilson Morales

Interview with John Singleton
In 1991, John Singleton was nominated for best director for his first feature film, “Boyz in the Hood”. Since then, he has had a string of hits and misses.

by Wilson Morales

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Festivals

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Confessions of an aspiring filmmaker post : 2001 Acapulco Black Film Festival
"LUMUMBA should win an Oscar for something so tell me how it didn't win the award for Best International Film?"

by Brandi Smith

"ONE WEEK" in Acapulco
"In a community where homophobia still plays a major role socially, "One Week" comes direct in it's dealings with an epidemic that is affecting young African-Americans at an alarming rate."

by Neil Hodges

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books for your mind

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Exclusive - "Babies & Fools, The Burning of Superflyville"
The winter moon was a yellow stain across the sky, softly illuminating the countless storefronts lining the sidewalk. Coming outta The Oasis after going to pick-up some loot from mommy, I could still hear Red Jackson talking in his bellowing Little Caesar/James Cagney voice, stirring stardust echoes in my head...

Part I, Part II, Part III, and Part IV

by Michael A. Gonzales

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