ROD PATRICK RISBROOK Photographic|Imagery Feat. @ The 2nd Annual BEDSTUY PRIDE 2012 Herbert Von King Park (aka Tompkins Park) Sunday, August 26th, 2012 (12PM - 6PM) Brooklyn, New York City

              

 My Official Website: RodPatrickRisbrook.com

  

Audre Lorde Project‘s

Safe OUTside the System Collective (SOS)

Presents…

The 2nd Annual BEDSTUY PRIDE 2011
Sunday, August 26th, 2012
12PM - 6PM
@
Hebert Von King Park

(formerly/aka Tompkins Park)
(Lafayette Avenue between Marcy & Tompkins Avenues)

Hey Y'all,

I'll be one of the featured vendors at the 2nd Annual Bed-Stuy Pride event where you can meet me in person, chat a bit, and be able to purchase some photographic prints from my varied body of work.

See you out there Sunday... SAY CHEEEEEEEEEEESSSEEE!

ROD

 My Official Website: RodPatrickRisbrook.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Sonia Cheruvillil
Telephone: 718.596.0342 ext. 11
Email: bedstuypridemedia@alp.org
The Audre Lorde Project (www.alp.org)

2nd Annual Bed-Stuy Pride 2012:

Challenging Violence and Building Resilience

Sunday, August 26th at Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn

12PM – 6PM

Bed-Stuy Pride is an annual festival held in the heart of central Brooklyn that cherishes the diversity of our communities and recognizes the importance of creating safer spaces for lesbian, gay, bisexual, two-spirit, trans and gender non-conforming (LGBTSTGNC) people of color. Our communities experience greater violence related to both race and marginalized expressions of gender and/or sexuality including increased stop and frisks by police and stranger based violence. Transgender people of color are 2.38 times as likely to experience police violence and 1.85 as likely to experience discrimination [avp.org]. Organized by the Audre Lorde Project‘s Safe OUTside the System Collective (SOS) --- Bed-Stuy Pride is an opportunity to remind the residents of central Brooklyn of our histories and celebrate our communities.

Traditionally, pride marches all over the world (and especially in New York City) have been in recognition of the historic Stonewall riots. Contributions of transgender women of color like Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Riveria, and Miss Major --who were central to these historical riots are forgotten or ignored completely. Bed-Stuy pride is a chance to center these stories and provide the context of resistance and justice inherent in pride.

Bed-Stuy Pride highlights its commitment to safe neighborhoods and communities. On Sunday August 26th, there will be performances from local artists, interactive art installations, and community leaders. There will be a Freedom Tent [Inspired by 1968 Mississippi Freedom Schools] where skill-based workshops will be held including Navigating Gendered Public Space, Health and Wellness, Erotic Poetry, and much more will be offered throughout the day.

Free childcare, and Interpretation provided.

Want to get inlvoved in Bed-Stuy Pride? Here's how...

• Volunteer! Email us at bedstuypride@gmail.com

• Endorse! Go to www.alp.org to become an endorser

• Spread the word! Join the ALP Facebook group, share on twitter, tumblr and other blogs.

For more information on Bed-Stuy Pride or to schedule an interview please contact Sonia Cheruvillil Telephone: 718.596.0342 ext. 11; Email: bedstuypridemedia[at]alp.org

PICTURES FROM LAST YEAR'S 1ST ANNUAL BED-STUY PRIDE (2011)...

ROD PATRICK RISBROOK Photographic|Imagery Feat. @ The 2nd Annual BEDSTUY PRIDE 2012 Herbert Von King Park (aka Tompkins Park) Sunday, August 26th, 2012 (12PM - 6PM) Brooklyn, New York City

                 

 My Official Website: RodPatrickRisbrook.com

 

Audre Lorde Project‘s

Safe OUTside the System Collective (SOS)

Presents…

The 2nd Annual BEDSTUY PRIDE 2011
Sunday, August 26th, 2012
12PM - 6PM
@
Hebert Von King Park

(formerly/aka Tompkins Park)
(Lafayette Avenue between Marcy & Tompkins Avenues)

Hey Y'all,

I'll be one of the featured vendors at this event where you can meet me in person, chat a bit, and be able to purchase some photographic prints from my varied body of work.

See you out there Sunday... SAY CHEEEEEEEEEEESSSEEE!

ROD

 My Official Website: RodPatrickRisbrook.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Sonia Cheruvillil
Telephone: 718.596.0342 ext. 11
Email: bedstuypridemedia@alp.org
The Audre Lorde Project (www.alp.org)

2nd Annual Bed-Stuy Pride 2012:

Challenging Violence and Building Resilience

Sunday, August 26th at Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn

12PM – 6PM

Bed-Stuy Pride is an annual festival held in the heart of central Brooklyn that cherishes the diversity of our communities and recognizes the importance of creating safer spaces for lesbian, gay, bisexual, two-spirit, trans and gender non-conforming (LGBTSTGNC) people of color. Our communities experience greater violence related to both race and marginalized expressions of gender and/or sexuality including increased stop and frisks by police and stranger based violence. Transgender people of color are 2.38 times as likely to experience police violence and 1.85 as likely to experience discrimination [avp.org]. Organized by the Audre Lorde Project‘s Safe OUTside the System Collective (SOS) --- Bed-Stuy Pride is an opportunity to remind the residents of central Brooklyn of our histories and celebrate our communities.

Traditionally, pride marches all over the world (and especially in New York City) have been in recognition of the historic Stonewall riots. Contributions of transgender women of color like Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Riveria, and Miss Major --who were central to these historical riots are forgotten or ignored completely. Bed-Stuy pride is a chance to center these stories and provide the context of resistance and justice inherent in pride.

Bed-Stuy Pride highlights its commitment to safe neighborhoods and communities. On Sunday August 26th, there will be performances from local artists, interactive art installations, and community leaders. There will be a Freedom Tent [Inspired by 1968 Mississippi Freedom Schools] where skill-based workshops will be held including Navigating Gendered Public Space, Health and Wellness, Erotic Poetry, and much more will be offered throughout the day.

Free childcare, and Interpretation provided.

Want to get inlvoved in Bed-Stuy Pride? Here's how...

• Volunteer! Email us at bedstuypride@gmail.com

• Endorse! Go to www.alp.org to become an endorser

• Spread the word! Join the ALP Facebook group, share on twitter, tumblr and other blogs.

For more information on Bed-Stuy Pride or to schedule an interview please contact Sonia Cheruvillil Telephone: 718.596.0342 ext. 11; Email: bedstuypridemedia[at]alp.org

PICTURES FROM LAST YEAR'S 1ST ANNUAL BED-STUY PRIDE (2011)...

Nhojj Offers New "My Brother" Music Video As A Gift of Gratitude

                     

Official Website: Nhojj Café - nhojj.com

Nhojj Offers New "My Brother" Music Video as A Gift of Gratitude

With a little help from friends, Nhojj releases "My Brother" - a simple heart felt music video that reaches toward the joy of true friendship - offering thanks to those who helped shape and mold him.

In contrast to his controversial gay marriage "Amazing Grace" video, Nhojj turns his focus to the simple value of friendship with his collaborative "My Brother" released 8/12/12 on YouTube.  At the heart of both music videos lies the gift of affirmation and the celebration of love.

Taken from Nhojj's critically acclaimed 2008 "Soul Comfort" album, "My Brother" features a diverse array of male artists:  poets sean360x and Baron, his classical trained brother Sam Martinborough, Gospel vocals from ButtaFlySoul and Jesse O's R&B stylings.   "My Brother" was released as a single with 2 additional Soul House remixes in August 2011 and is now Nhojj's 3rd music video.

Nhojj writes in his liner notes, "With this song I strive to go beyond the contradictions and disappointments and reach for the good times, the fond memories, the moments of strength and courage. With this song I offer thanks to the fathers... friends... brothers... lovers... sons who helped me be the man I am today."  In this fast paced and highly competitive world where simple values are often ignored or forgotten, "My Brother" seeks to be a reminder of the meaning of brotherhood and friendship.  It shows 5 black males supporting and affirming one another, with special emphasis on the good times and happiness that can result from positive male relationships. 

"The goal of this music video is to show the possibilities that can exist in the realms of friendship between men, and to remind viewers to cherish these special moments.  I hope it provides a warm feeling and sends waves of love to the viewer because love is healing," Nhojj explains.

Performing in the "My Brother" video is writer, director and #1 Reverbnation artist sean360x.  Recipient of the Jacob A. Wieser Writing Award, his work has been featured in the International Fringe Festival - the largest multi-cultural arts festival in North America.  The Voice of Harlem (WHCR 90.3FM) says "His eccentric style, energetic live performances, and conceptual music dazzle critics and audiences alike." Nhojj says  "I'm always in awe of the energy and creative spirit of sean360x.  In the beginning, his company uni aum Entertainment really provided a home for me to grow and develop artistically.  I know I wouldn't be the artist I am without sean360x."

Another member of the "My Brother" ensemble is Def Jam Poet ButtaFlySoul.  "Before I started writing 'Soul Comfort' ButtaFlySoul sat me down and shared some wisdom - he spoke to my mission here on earth and challenged me to reach deeper into my Spirit.  I will never forget that night - he really awakened something special within me." ButtaFlySoul is a writer, director, actor, recording artist, emcee and activist.  He has opened for Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, and Ledisi and toured with Grammy nominated poet Nikki Giovanni in the BET sponsored "Totally You Tour."

Baron is an OUTMusic Award winning electro/hip-hop recording artist and his music has been featured in films like "Finding Me" and "Blueprint."  He met Nhojj in 2003 during the live video taping of "An Intimate Evening with Nhojj," directed by Emmy nominated Bill Cote and they became quick friends. "Baron inspires me because he is always reaching higher, pushing further, and becoming more of who he is.  I've always admired artists who aren't afraid to explore the musical terrain and evolve - I love his new EP "RadioHeart" and I am indebted to him because he connected me with the music supervisor for "Blueprint" and suggested I submit "Love" to be included in the film's soundtrack and the rest, as they say, is history."  Nhojj's music video for the song "Love" climbed to #1 on MTV Music.

The final "My Brother" cast member is Nhojj's brother Sam Martinborough - founder of Mssng Lnks, a Boston based non-profit organization focused on helping aspiring teenage vocalists pursue their dreams, get into college and stay there.  Mssng Lnks provides the financial, logistical, emotional support they need as they pursue vocal or musical training.  "What can I say about my brother… he was the first family member I came out to and he has always been someone I could talk to and whose support I could depend on.  He personifies everything this song and music video means - he is the inspiration" Nhojj reveals.
 

 
"My Brother" was filmed at Studio 80 and JW Recording studios where Nhojj recorded most of the song's vocals.  Nhojj explains, "The recording booth in the music video is the actual booth where I recorded my vocals for "My Brother" so it was great to be able to capture this moment on film with all these men who I admire and love.  Even my co-producer Jon Evans was there behind the mixing board.  The only person that was missing was Jesse O, because of his hectic study schedule.  He wasn't available to film, but we had his support and love, and it is this same support and love we hope to pass along to everyone who watches "My Brother."

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17% OFF Marcus Garvey Birthday Sale @ ROD PATRICK RISBROOK Photographic|Imagery A 3-Day Sale From Friday, August 17th Thru Midnight Sunday, August 19th, 2012

                           

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ROD PATRICK RISBROOK Photographic|Imagery

www.RODPATRICKRISBROOK.com

          

 
















Hey FAM,

Starting Friday, August 17th and running until midnight on Sunday, August 19th, 2012, I am running a 17% OFF Marcus Garvey Birthday Sale on everything @ ROD PATRICK RISBROOK Photographic|Imagery. The only gallery NOT on sale is the ADODI Summer Retreat (Group) Portraits (2012) fundraiser items (for the ADODI Documentary Film Project I am working on for a summer 2013 release). Those are available separately for $45.00 each in a beautiful 11"x17" size.  

Please use coupon code MARC17 at the time of checkout to receive your 17% discount on anything you buy! 
 
For easy navigation of my website, all my Photographic|Imagery are located in two overall collections:

(1) ROD PATRICK RISBROOK: Cross-Sampling Portfolio (11 Galleries)
http://www.rodpatrickrisbrook.

com/cross-sampling-portfolio

(2) More Photographic|Imagery (13 Galleries)
http://www.rodpatrickrisbrook.




com/more-photographic-imagery

As usual you can purchase PRINTS (I've added more new sizes), while if you wish, you can add and purchase MATS (black or white) and FRAMES (12 different colors in metal or wood varieties ) to your shopping cart, too, before you checkout. Additionally, the wall canvas gallery wrap prints, desk stand and wall mount option prints continue to be available.

I'm really (REALLY) HAPPY to announce that  my website has been significantly expanded:
I now offer my photographic|imagery work on GLASS art prints (2 sizes available), ALUMINUM metal art prints (4 sizes available), as well as everyday functional items we use such as kitchen glass cutting boards, stainless steel water bottles (silver), travel mugs, an iPad Folio, an iPhone case, mouse pads, coasters (a set of 4 with a mahogany wood base) and canvas tote-bags... A little somethin' for everybody.

My website is flexible and accepts a number of different currencies and ships around the United States as well as to Canada, the United Kingdom/England, Australia/New Zealand and other countries.

As always THANK YOU to everyone for their support in me.

P.S.> This Saturday, August 18th, 2012 from 5 to 8PM, I will be attending and you can greet me and the other artists live at the closing reception for our Celebrating Our Sons Through Words and Images photo/art exhibit. This event will be festive with spoken word. jazz, African drumming and other goodies. In conjunction with the photo/art exhibit we're calling it RISING HIGH: Youth Talent and Art Showcase (see flyer attached and embedded below).

P.S.S >> Another announcement to be made next week. Stay tuned y'all!

Ujamaa (oo-JAH-mah-AH): Cooperative Economics
- "To build and maintain our own stores, shops and
other businesses and to profit from them together".       

--
ROD (aka BIG ROD)
ROD PATRICK RISBROOK Photographic|Imagery: www.rodpatrickrisbrook.com

RPR