Humanity Helping Sudan: 734 Coffee

Posted on 05/05/2018 by Christie Black

AFRECS Strengthening the Peacemakers: South Sudan and Diaspora Conference supporting Manyang Reath Kher and 734 Coffee’s mission to raise awareness for the refugee crisis in South Sudan while providing education and training scholarships.

Learn more about 734 Coffee and Humanity Helping Sudan here: http://hhsproject.org

8 years ago while serving as Miss Virginia United States I had the honor of hosting the first event held by Humanity Helping Sudan Project. It’s beautiful to see the good works being done including bringing Southern Sudanese coffee to the world! Thank you Manyang for inviting me along the journey.

24th Annual AA Film Marketplace and S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase

Posted on 05/01/2018 by Christie Black

The 24th Annual AA Film Marketplace and S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase.

Thank you to the Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (http://bherc.org/festivals) for selecting, “Lew’s Up First.” Thank you Mr. Andre Campbell for the opportunity to play the super fun role of Abbey in this film.

BHERC Gala and Award’s Ceremony

Posted on 04/27/2018 by Christie Black

Kicking off the African American Film Marketplace and S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase (bherc.org) at the Opening Gala and Award’s Ceremony with the Director of our short, “Lew’s Up First”, Mr. André Campbell.

Many happy and empowered tears were shed as pioneers in the film and television industry were honored. Thankful for this privilege.

Film Festivals for “Lew’s Up First”

Posted on 04/22/2018 by Christie Black

Celebrating the additional Film Festival selections for, “Lew’s Up First.” Looking forward to its 2018 international debut in Croatia and the June debut at the Hyart Film Festival in Wyoming.

Congratulations to our cast and crew:

Director and Producer: André Campbell
Cast: Phillip Walker and Christie Black
Director of Photography: Cricket Peters
Script Supervisor: Tankia Williams
Set PA’s: Cheryl Cordial and Scarlett Berrones

Synopsis of the short film:
Lew is ready to buy his first computer & Abbey the tech specialist has all the right tech answers for him. If he only knew what she was talking about. The film pays homage to Abbott & Costello’s, “Who’s On First”.