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Hollywood Shocked–This Black-Owned Company Can Write Good Screenplays in 24 Hours!

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Is Hollywood Dead? In an industry known for its grueling development process and countless rewrites, a groundbreaking approach is emerging from an unexpected source. Branch Out Productions, the female and Black-owned production company out of Michigan, has developed a method that can produce a functional rough draft of a screenplay in just 24 hours. Their […]

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Number one movie or number one song?

Movie to Music– How One Writer is Eyeing the #1 Spot on the Charts

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In 2008, I had a moment that forever changed how I view success. Four Christmases, a holiday comedy I co-wrote, had just hit theaters, and it quickly became the number one movie in the country. That alone was surreal. But it wasn’t until a casual conversation with my brother-in-law, Brad, that the magnitude of this

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Opal Lee with creators of Block Party - Lisa Mathis, Krista Suh, and Matt Allen

‘Block Party’ Becoming a Juneteenth Tradition in Fort Worth

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Fort Worth, Texas–The Juneteenth Family Reunion Festival in Fort Worth, Texas, was a vibrant celebration of freedom and African American culture, running from June 14th to June 16th, 2024. This event was organized by Unity Unlimited Inc. and honored the impactful work of Dr. Opal Lee, affectionately known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth.” A significant

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