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“Don't hesitate to rescue someone who is about to be executed unjustly. You may say that it is none of your business, but God knows and judges your motives. He keeps watch on you; He knows. And He will reward you according to what you do.” | Proverbs 24:11-12

All over the country people are crying out for justice and certain people are twiddling their thumbs, acting obtuse to what’s going on. But it’s always helpful to have the reminder that one day we will all be judged according to our motives towards those who have been treated unjustly. Here are some great ways that you can get involved and help w/ the injustice & Historic unrepentant sin of hate towards Black America:

1. Educate yourself - Here is a list of 10 black history docs you can watch to educate yourself on race issues. And here is a tweet thread that showcases some of what Black Americans go through on film/tv sets:

   Hannah Beachler @chinchilla1970

   Quick thread: I don’t know if this is even the time, but it’s been in my mind. When I first moved to New Orleans 15 odd years ago, I got a job as a set dresser in this really awful kids movie. We shot the film at Nine Mile Point, an old plantation, the caretaker there, a very

2. Open your purse and donate - At SC we are focusing on the cruelty of mass incarceration. We recently made a donation to Voice of the Ex-Offender/Experienced (VOTE) and encourage you, if you can, to donate there.

3. Open your purse again and buy black - Buying products cannot bring back black lives but it can help to build up black communities that have been brought down by America’s history of inequality. Shop Black

   

4. Pray - At Sisterhood Cinema we believe in the power of prayer and the power of Christ to bring salvation to those whose hearts are hardened towards God. We will be starting a weekly prayer group at SC, if you would like to be apart, you can email us at sisterhoodcinema@gmail.com for more info!

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HELPFUL STUFF: The Criterion Collection is allowing you to watch Daughter of the Dust and other black films for FREE!

>Tweet threads of folk offering to help out Black creatives:

Rozwell® @ROZWELLUNIVERSE

.@warnermusic is looking for Black Female Graphic Designers to hire, let me know if y’all know anybody.

Alison Leiby @AlisonLeiby

I will buy five black writers of any level screenwriting software (Final Draft software or a year of Writer Duet - up to you, we can discuss which is better for you!). If you are or know someone who could use this, reach out. I can only do 5 now, but hope to continue.

Black Screenwriters Initiative @BlackScreenwri1

Calling Black Screenwriters! Want to be seen by industry executives, showrunners, agents, and managers that have expressed an interest in hiring or working with Black screenwriters? If so, fill out the form below to get on the list!

docs.google.comBlack Screenwriters Initiative Submission FormThank you for your interest in the Black Screenwriters Initiative! We are committed to strengthening the community of Black artists in the film and television industry. Your information will be added to an internal list of Black screenwriters who are available for work and want to connect to studios…

Claire Kiechel @clairekiechel

I just got my 1st ever TV residual check. It’s $2300. In honor of Breonna Taylor’s birthday & the work Black women do every day for this ungrateful country, I’d like to offer it to any Black women writers who’d like it, dm me or post your venmo, I’ll transfer $100 til it runs out

Carla Kettner @ckettner

Hey folks! Got lots of replies so DMs are now closed. Because there seems to be significant interest, I'm going to host a Zoom Q + A abt TV writing on June 13th at 4pmPST for one hour. Info below.

Carla Kettner @ckettner

I’m a showrunner who wants to give back in the small way I know how. If you’re an aspiring Black TV writer, my DMs are open—send me your sample script. I’ll read the first 10 (warning: it may take a while). #ReadBlackWriters Any other upper levels want to jump on this train?

Adrienne Erickson @ace_face_14

THREAD (1/4) As a TV exec I am frequently asking agents and managers to send me Black writers to read for staffing our shows and for development. If i’m lucky, they send me one. Two, at most. I’ve been frustrated and annoyed but have let this slide. Not anymore.

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DOPE ONLINE EVENTS: Selah & the Spades screening + Q&A w/ writer/director Tayarisha Poe & producer Lauren McBride

>Diverse Rep. is hosting a Afam Entertainment Exec. Roundtable

>Looking for a writers group? Write Nite is back!

>IFP Event: Binge Hulu’s The Great series + Q&A w/ exec. prod. Marian Macgowan

>GFS Roster will be chatting w/ writer Felicia Pride

>Learn more about the importance of filling out the census by tuning into Envsn’s Small Steps Toward Great Change panel

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OPPS ON OPPS: BuzzFeed + Adobe are partnering to find creators, makers, and storytellers for a 4-week ambassadorship @ BuzzFeed

>Blumhouse is accepting resumes. Info in photo below:

>The deadline is approaching for the 2021 Walt Disney Writing Program

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