Friday, October 25, 2013

BAY AREA BLACK JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION - 2013 SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8



BABJA 2013 SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON
Friday, November 8, 2013
11:30 AM – 1 PM
The City Club, 155 Sansome St.
San Francisco

The Bay Area Black Journalists Association and broadcasting legend Belva Davis will be awarding $10,000 in scholarships to deserving college journalism students during BABJA’s 2013 Scholarship Luncheon on Friday, November 8 at the City Club of San Francisco.  The Luncheon is the much-anticipated follow-up to BABJA & Friends successful “A Tribute to Belva” fundraiser in February. Please join us and consider becoming a sponsor at our Scholarship Luncheon as we support the next generation of journalists!

Presenting Sponsor: $10,000
• Present two $2,500 scholarships to students
• Signage and recognition in the program
• Two Tables

Co-Sponsor: $5,000
• Signage and recognition in the program
• Two Tables

Table Sponsor: $1,000
• Signage and program recognition
• One Table

Individual Tickets: $75.00

To purchase tickets, please go to http://babja.org/2013-luncheon

To learn how to partner with BABJA on additional projects that include training and support for students and working journalists, please contact BABJA President Terry Collins at 415-320-3441 or tcollilns@ap.org or terrycollins100@yahoo.com.

If you would like to be a sponsor of this year’s event, please contact BABJA Treasurer John W. Ellis IV at 510-682-4398 or wordsmithcpr@gmail.com

Thanks,

Terry Collins, BABJA President

John W. Ellis IV, BABJA Treasurer

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Baggage Claim - A Cute and Funny Romantic Comedy



Don't listen to the critics.  "Baggage Claim" is worth seeing.

No, this is not an Oscar-worthy film.  But it should at least get an NAACP Image Award nod.

I almost missed it.  Whenever I asked a friend if they'd seen the movie, their answer was either, "No," or "No, and I don't plan to see it."  Thank God, it lasted at least three weeks in the theaters.

There are some very teachable moments in this film.  And I think it's a great film for young women to see.  I plan to encourage my daughter and her friends to see it before it leaves the big screen.  At the very least, I'm going to buy it for her when it comes out on DVD.

The acting is good, the lines are well-delivered, and I laughed a lot.  Every time we make a film, it won't be historical, but it's entertainment.  And I'm happy to see filmmakers like David E. Talbert who are able to pursue their craft.  

We should support our art and applaud our hard working actors.  If we don't support us, who will?    

A delightful romantic comedy.



Monday, October 7, 2013

8TH ANNUAL MOAD GALA - THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12TH AT THE PALACE HOTEL, SAN FRANCISCO

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO
THE 2013 GALA SUPPORTERS


6:00 p.m. - Reception and Silent Auction

7:30 p.m. - Dinner and Awards Program


FOR MORE INFORMATION:

415-358-7200

www.moadsf.org


HONORING:

DANNY GLOVER, Patron of Culture


ALFRE WOODARD, Performing Arts Program Honoree


DR. SANDRA HERNANDEZ,  Legacy of Philanthropy


HENNESY V.S., Corporate Leadership Award



Emcee:  Pam Moore
Award Winning News Anchor, KRON Channel 4



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