MOOZ-Lum (A Film by Q) Premieres This Friday, February 11th, 2011 In 10 Cities - A Must See Film Of The Africana Experience!!

Official Website: moozlumthemovie.com/

UPDATED Wednesday, June 15th, 2011
NOW ON DVD!

Synopsis:
Pulled between his strict Muslim upbringing by his father and the normal social life he's never had, Tariq Mahdi enters college in a state of confusion. New relationships with Muslims and non-Muslims alike challenge his already shaken ideals, and the estrangement with his mother and sister troubles him. With the help of new friends, family and mentors, he begins to find himself and open up to an Islam he hasn't been exposed to. But when the attacks of 9/11 happen without warning, he is forced to face his past and make the biggest decisions of his life.

MOOZ-lum Theatrical Trailer from Qasim Basir on Vimeo.

Last week on Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 I took a friend with me to see an advanced screening of the film MOOZ-Lum at the Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center in the Manhattan. The film stars Evan Ross, Nia Long, Roger Guenveur Smith and Danny Glover.

Both of came away with a most spectacular experience. I can genuinely say that this is one of the best pieces of cinema produced from the Africana experience that I have have seen a long while. It really is that good FAMILY!

And not only we were treated to a great story with great acting (especially Nia Long who played a strong Black woman which was sooooo good to see), but we were treated to a LIVE Q&A session via a Skype computer connection from 30 year old African-American director Qasim "Q" Basir. And then a 5 panel Q&A discussion called Islam and the Black Experience.

And EXTRA EXTRA SPECIAL was a special appearance by actor and activist Ruby Dee who sat in the audience and watched the film with us. When she was mentioned she got a standing ovation from people in the audience INCLUDING ME!!

Ruby Dee Made a Quick Statement On The Stage
Walter Reade Theater At Lincoln Center

Marketing of this film has been done totally on-line with word of mouth and a new marketing campaign which looks to get bigger in the future called DEMAND IT service whereby the people in their respective cities who voted for the film will get the film exhibitioned.

As a result when the film opens THIS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH, 2011 it will be playing in 10 cities!! Below is the info and a link for local listings:

ATLANTA ● CHICAGO ● DALLAS ● DETROIT
HOUSTON ● LOS ANGELES ● NEW YORK
PHILLY ● SAN FRANCISCO ● WASHINGTON, DC

And Now Mooz-Lum Has Opened
In 5 More Cities February 18th, 2011:

COLUMBUS, OH ● ELIZABETH, NJ
MINNEAPOLIS, MN ● PHOENIX, AZ ● SEATTLE, WA

Purchase your tickets now: http://bit.ly/moozlum-tickets

LIVE From Detroit, We Were Treated To A Q&A Session
With Director Qasim "Q" Basir
Via A Skype Computer Connection

Actor Roger Guenveur Smith (pictured right)

Mooz-Lum Starring Evan Ross

Actor Nia Long

THEATER INFO FOR NEW YORKERS:

AMC Empire 25
234 West 42nd Street
(between 7th & 8th Avenues)
New York City 10036

AMC Empire 25 Webpage

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CHECK HERE FOR ALL OTHER CITIES:
- Purchase your tickets now -
http://bit.ly/moozlum-tickets

Official Website: moozlumthemovie.com/

NYC Vigil to Remember SGL Activist David Kato (Thur, Feb. 3rd, 2011) David Kato's New York City Memorial Service (Mon, Feb. 7th, 2011)

On Thursday, February 3rd, the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) and other concerned organizations will hold a peaceful vigil near the Ugandan Mission to the United Nations in New York City to remember and honor David Kato’s life and his struggle for human rights for all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Join us in mourning David and showing the Ugandan government that there must be no more violence and discrimination against LGBT Ugandans.

When: February 3, 2011 4:00 pm
Where: Location to be determined. Vigil will be followed by a procession to Uganda House – 336 E. 45th St.

(New York, February 1, 2011) US religious leaders have a moral responsibility to condemn and combat the murderous spread of homophobic hate in Uganda, said a coalition of thirty-five human rights organizations announcing a vigil in memory of slain Ugandan human rights activist David Kato. The candlelight vigil will be held at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza and followed by a silent procession to Uganda House, the Ugandan mission to the United Nations, on February 3 at 4 pm. (Co-sponsors are listed below.)

Kato, a prominent leader of the same gender loving movement in Uganda, was found murdered in his Kampala home on January 26. His photograph had been published in a Ugandan tabloid that called for hanging homosexual people; he had recently led a successful lawsuit forcing the publication to desist. The groups also voiced concern that homophobia may prevent Ugandan authorities from conducting a full and fair investigation of Kato’s murder.

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Stand In Solidarity with


Sexual Minorities Uganda
&
The Global Justice Institute

Please Join Us For
David Kato's
New York City Memorial Service

Monday, February 7th, 2011 @ 7:00PM
Abyssinian Baptist Church
132 Odell Clark Place
(West 138th Street
between Lenox Avenue & Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd)
Harlem, New York City

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HISTORIC HARLEM CHURCH TO HOLD SERVICE FOR UGANDAN SGL ADVOCATE

As same gender loving and transgender Ugandans and same-gender-loving faith leaders in the United States mourn the death of SGL leader David Kato, the historic Abyssinian Baptist Church in New York City is opening its doors to host a memorial service for Mr. Kato. The Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts III one of the leading African American ministers in the United States will preside over the service in a congregation known as the “cradle of the Black Church.”

Info: http://gaybygod.net/david-kato/


WHO: The Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts III, pastor Abyssinian Baptist Church

Pastor Joseph W. Tolton, pastor of Rehoboth Christ Consciousness

Pastor Michael Walrond Jr., pastor of First Corinthian Baptist Church

Bishop Yvette Flunder, presiding bishop of The Fellowship

Frank Mugisha, president of Sexual Minorities Uganda

Charles Radcliffe, Office of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights


WHAT: Memorial Service and call for solidarity in remembrance of slain Ugandan SGL rights advocate, David Kato.

WHEN: Monday February 7, 2011. 7pm

WHERE: Abyssinian Baptist Church 132 Odell Clark Place, NY, NY (W 138th St)

For Directions: http://www.abyssinian.org/contact/contact/

WHY: On Wednesday January 26, 2011 David Kato, a Ugandan SGL rights advocate, was beaten to death in his home. His death comes just months after his name, picture and home address were published by the Ugandan newspaper, Rolling Stone, where Kato and 99 others were pictured in an article calling for their execution. Uganda came under scrutiny last year as its parliament proposed the death penalty for homosexual people. Many believe American Evangelicals who visited Uganda in 2009 helped create the bill and fomented a climate of fear leading to violence.


The memorial, will remember Kato's work, celebrate his life, and mourn his death while challenging lawmakers, foreign and domestic governments and citizens of this world to respond with action against anti-homosexual movements stoked by religion.

Black SGL Rapper J.R.'s Music Video Will U Marry Me Boy?

A young brutha by the name of J.R. has released a number of same gender loving music videos and I wanted to share one of them called Will U Marry Me Boy?

It's so good to see more and more artists (and people in general) expressing themselves AUTHENTICALLY around the same gender love experience!!!

J.R. also has a YouTube Channel which you can see here:
youtube.com/user/SexyRapSinger

Film Trailer For "Chico & Rita" An Animated Musical Feature Set In 1948 From Havana, Cuba To New York, Paris, Hollywood & Las Vegas

Cuba, 1948. Chico is a young piano player with big dreams. Rita is a beautiful singer with an extraordinary voice. Music and romantic desire unites them, but their journey - in the tradition of the Latin ballad, the bolero - brings heartache and torment. From Havana to New York, Paris, Hollywood and Las Vegas, two passionate individuals battle impossible odds to unite in music and love.

A Message From My Friend Laurence Pinckney, Licensed Broker: Interested In Selling Your Home, Purchasing Your Home or Apartment or Renting?

A real estate broker is necessary today because transactions are more complicated. Identifying the right property to rent or buy is the easy part however, the process of concluding the deal is more difficult. Recently, I have noticed that many customers are going directly to websites to find properties. It is important to note that those brokers advertising the property often represent the seller or landlord and not the buyer or renter. It is extremely important that customers have their own representation who can help them in navigating the real estate waters. In the case of renters often they will be asked to pay the brokers fee although some landlords will pay part or all of the fee. For buyers more often than not the seller will pay the commission.

Finding the right mortgage broker or banker is very important in this current economic environment. Getting a mortgage now is more than just about the rate. The correct terms of the loan can get you the home of your dreams. I often recommend three or four different mortgage reps that can help you arrange financing. Good credit is key. The process of reviewing your credit and addressing any outstanding issues are an important factor in shopping for a home or a rental. It is better to know your credit record in advance rather than when you find the home of your dreams but it is snatched away because you were not prepared. A good broker will assist you in this process.



Attorney's can be great advocates. They review all the paperwork that corresponds to the transaction and make sure your interests are protected. They review property & building information, liens, tax documents and order title reports to make sure you are getting what you think you are buying.

I am proud of my reputation for representing both renters, landlords, buyers and sellers. Through our international relocation department I have referred my associates and friends to other competent brokers all over the world and the United States. If you would like more information about selling your home, purchasing your home or apartment or renting, please let me know.

Laurence Pinckney
Associate Broker/Vice President
Halstead Property, LLC
www.halstead.com/lpinckney
917-653-0869




About Laurence Pinckney...

Laurence Pinckney is a Vice President and a Associate Broker for Halstead Property, LLC. A member of Halstead's Platinum Circle and the Real Estate Board of New York, Laurence joined Halstead with a wealth of knowledge of real estate and people. Formerly an entertainment manager and film producer, Laurence understands the art of negotiation, how to market special properties and an expert on working with sellers and buyers alike.

As a Downtown & Harlem specialist, Laurence has sold all types of properties including co-ops, condos and townhouses. He prides himself on dedicated service to his sellers and buyers. This year, Laurence celebrates his 15th year as a Real Estate professional. He has listed and sold a variety of properties from estates to many celebrities and business executives to starter homes and apartments. Although the majority of his business is in sales, occasionally he utilizes his unique marketing approach to list rental properties and to find special rental properties for his customers to rent.

Customers, clients and agents who have worked with him appreciate his knowledge, style and commitment. Laurence has a unique style, which is reflective of his past employment with Mobil Oil, Phillip Morris USA, entertainment firms and his years in the real estate industry in New York and New Jersey.

As a million dollar sales associate producer, Laurence's previous real estate experience includes Friedman Associates of Saddle River, Weichert Realtors of Ft. Lee, NJ, and Benjamin James Associates of Manhattan. Upon joining Halstead, he commented "It is a pleasure to work with such a creative and service oriented firm that is on the cutting edge. Not only is up to date information available to me, the property inventory is substantial.” He is a Harlem resident.

Marsha Ambrosius - Far Away A Black Same Gender Loving Music Video WIth A Crucial And Important Message Regarding Suicide! WOW!!!!!

I AM ABSOLUTELY FLAWED!!!

I MEAN... JUST WATCH THE VIDEO... WOW!!!

Marsha Ambrosius Interview About Far Away

UPDATE (Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011)

Marsha Ambrosius has just released her new CD entitled Marsha Ambrosius: Late Nights & Early Mornings.

As the above videos indicate, she told a story of importance and tragedy about the Black same gender loving community. As an ally for the Black SGL community, she deserves our support. Click the album art cover below to sample the new tunes. If you vibe with the sounds then PLEASE make a purchase in SUPPORT. Aiiight???

Marsha Ambrosius: Late Nights & Early Mornings
Available For MP3 Download Or Compact Disc At

Dr. Maulana Karenga Lecture in Brooklyn, NYC Progressive Issues And Programs For The World African Community

Dr. MAULANA KARENGA
Lectures on Moving into a New Year and Decade
with a Transformative Agenda:
Progressive Issues and Programs
For The World African Community

Because of weather conditions in New York City, Dr. Maulana Karenga was unable to present his yearly Kwanzaa lecture will return to Brooklyn on Friday, January 7th to lecture.

His lecture is entitled "Moving into a New Year and Decade with a Transformative Agenda: Progressive Issues and Programs for the World African Community."

Dr. Karenga is Professor of Africana Studies at California State University at Long Beach. He is also chair of the Organization Us and the National Association of Kawaida Organizatios. He has been an activist scholar since the 60's. The Creator of Kwanzaa, Kawaida Theory and the Nguzo Saba (the Seven Principles). He is the author of numerous books, some including Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Struggle" and "Introduction to Black Studies." Recently a biographical sketch of his intellectual process was written on him by Temple University Professor Molefi Asante, titled "Maulana Karenga: An Intellectual Portrait." Dr. Karenga has earned two Ph.Ds, one in social ethics and the other in political science.

This event will take place at
Restoration Plaza
1368 Fulton Street
(between Marcy and Tompkins Avenues)
Brooklyn, New York 11216
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6:30PM - 8:30PM

Minimum donation requested is $7.00.
For further information call (718) 789-3264
or email nakoinfogroup[at]yahoo.com