Bring Red Carpet Glamour and a Technology Fair to Your Favorite HBCU
by Robin Caldwell
AT&T has launched the “Spirit of UNCF” sweepstakes, an digital competition that enables visitors to either vote from their website Vote Spirit or by texting VOTE to 65579.
Read MoreKen Burns’ “The National Parks” on PBS Online features Buffalo Soldiers at Yosemite
by Robin Caldwell
Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns has consistently produced works that tell as much of the whole story as possible. (See Ken’s list of films here.) In fact, his PBS bio states that he has produced films that are “unafraid of controversy and tragedy.”
Read MoreScholars Anna Everett and Nichole Pinkard Discuss Digital Media, Learning
by Robin Caldwell
The MacArthur Foundation (Digital Media and Learning) took the lead in funding scholarship, research and activities centered on digital media and youth culture. The videos of scholars Anna Everett (Professor, University of California Santa Barbara, Film & Media Studies) and Nichole Pinkard (Chief Technology Officer/Director, University of Chicago, Center for Urban School Improvement) were uploaded in 2006, but in 2009 the conversation continues about Internet use, digital media and the divide across communities and race.
Read MoreThe Economist: Media Convergence Forum Promo
by Robin Caldwell
BlackWeb20.com isn’t sponsoring a “bring a buddy” bus trip to this conference and we’re not endorsing it, but have to admit that it is awfully smart. Huh? Watch the promo and take notes. This is our present and in the information passed in this video is our future.
Read MorePepsi We Inspire Digital Campaign Targets Black Women
by Robin Caldwell
Pepsi has been aggressive lately in creating interesting and engaging digital content. The Will.i.am and L.M.F.A.O. collaboration (Pepsi Taps…Digital Remix Project) is one such effort. However, the brand’s latest project gives a major nod to African American mommies.
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