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Philadelphia 76ers Buy Black Program
POST UPDATE: 5/12/2021 (original post January 11, 2021) Here’s who got the money and exposure! Robinson Garcia appreciated being selected as a Philadelphia 76ers and Firstrust Small Business Spotlight winner and having her skin care brand promoted. Winning businesses received a $2,500 grant from Firstrust Bank and are being featured in videos on the 76ers media platforms and website. “It just helped to get our message out to more people,” Robinson Garcia says of the initiative. “They kind of helped to amplify our voice. It’s kind of difficult to get exposure sometimes, especially where there is so much competition among beauty brands.” DVINITI joins five other Small Business Spotlight winners…
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The Next Step: Black Filmmaking in Philadelphia
I recently attended an event with a whole host of sponsors: The Black Film Advisory Committee, Councilman at-Large David Oh, Reelblack, The Greater Philadelphia Film Office, The City of Philadelphia, Radio One and The Painted Bride Art Center. The event was called The Next Step: Black Filmmaking in Philadelphia. The idea, spearheaded by Kimberley Richards, Special Assistant to Councilman Oh, was to bring together aspiring filmmakers, with those who have experienced success in the business. And also to further examine the on-going challenges of being of color in an industry that is still primarily white. I was surprised at the turn-out. It looked to be over 200 people in attendance.…
