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Respect trumps agreements in the world of independent talent agencies. Poaching artists or agents from peers isn’t just bad business; it’s disrespectful. Let’s uphold the integrity of our industry by honoring the relationships and trust we’ve built. [Read More] (https://lnkd.in/eMRqkwvh) #TalentRepresentation #EthicalBusiness #RespectInBusiness

If you triangulate Buckley v Vidal with Buckley v Baldwin and Rep. Paul Gosar of the January 6 majority. you will distill the essence of the John Birch Societ activists who hijacked Barry Goldwater's Conservative brand as a trojan hours in the Nazification of the GOP., Buckley's rebuttal at the Cambridge Union is a pillar of white supremacy and Christian Nationalism, The absolute bedrock principle of the House Freedom Causus is Buckley's rebuttal, James Baldwin is why white supremacist hate Critical Race Theory, You need to make the connection between Buckley's rebuttal and Bull Conner, This iw who the John Birch Society was all over America, Ozzie and Harriet. Leave it to Beaver, "The Graduate" is when tThe Bev grows up and doesn't want to live that way anyomre and agrees with James Baldwin, Buckley saw his role as presenting Fascis as urbane and charming and a reasonable alternative to the neo-liberalism of Eisenhower's 1956 Presidential Platform, which produced Apollo 11. But this wasn't just a fair and open debate in the market place of ideas: this was the tip of the iceberg of the deep state insurgency of the John Birch Society which became the Plumbers of the Nixon White House and the Movement Conservatives of Reaganomics and January 6, Critical Race Theory is anchored squarely on Baldwin's proposition: Buckley's rebuttal demonstratd that the racism exists and history since then has displayed how Buckley's class had benefited from exactly the inequity Jefferson Davis's State's rights theory of property, labor and the means of production, The object of the exercise is to fix the damage that has been done and eliminating the source of the dysfunction. The Harvard MBA business model is based on Buckley's white supremacist economics, as described in George Gilder's Wealth and Poverty, All this inflation. presently, is being generated artifically by the business interests associated with elon Musk and the anti-DEi Fortune 5000 CEOs committed to the Powell memo and their executive compensation, and support Trump's election,

🚨 Reintroducing "March On" – A New Chapter in Our Story 🚨 Our world, as beautiful as it can be, still needs healing. While we all contribute, it often feels like it's never enough. One vital step toward progress is truth—understanding where we come from and what must change. This belief has always driven the March on Washington Film Festival, born from the creativity and passion of many minds. Now, we’re evolving and rebranding as March On to reflect our expanded mission: telling the untold stories of the Civil Rights Movement, honoring those who paved the way, and connecting history to the future. What sets March On apart is how we transcend literal marching by using all forms of visual and performing arts to tell these stories—through singing, dancing, drawing, filming, cooking, and writing. This storytelling legacy, passed down through generations of African-ancestored people, continues to be a catalyst for movements and progress. These are the Stories That Move, and we believe in the power of storytelling to inspire action. As we move forward as March On, our mission remains the same: to honor those who paved the way and to understand how our story connects to the future. Read the full message from Joanne Tull Irby, our Executive Director: https://lnkd.in/eBCcd9WW #MarchOn #NewBeginnings #StoriesThatMove #Culture #CivilRights

This is why white supremacists hate Critical Race Theory: since 1965 It is useful to remember that this debate took place four months after the white supremacist conceits of the Barry Goldwater presidential campaign had gone down in flames to LBJ's renewal of the New Frontier, The final vote in the Cambridge Union pretty well reflected the final tally for LBJ v Goldwater. The problem with Critical Race Theory is that, historically, Baldwin's proposition was metaphysically apparent. Baldwin represented the LBJ side of the vote and Buckley the John Birch Society side of the vote. The John Birch Society hijacked Goldwater's Conservative brand and became the Movement Conservatives leading to January 6. True Believers like NICOLE Wallace didn't realize where the domestic existential threat to the US Constitution, Trump affirms this constantly, I began using Critical Race Theory as a credit analyst in a commercial bank here in DC after I got back from Vietnam in 1971, The thing about Critical Race Theory is that all the damage Buckley's racism has wrought on the American taxpayer is fixable, Buckley's idea of a just society is how Woodrow Wilson's Presbyterian Jim Crow bigotry is costing the tax payers in lost services, Everything about th e neoliberalism of Eisenhower's 1956 Presidential Platform opposed by Buckley's rebuttal, Critical Race Theory asks the question, How do we Fix it and Buckley's rebuttal is that it isn't broken: it's God's Will>

On this episode of Arts Engines, Aaron Dworkin speaks with Donna Collins, Executive Director of the Ohio Arts Council and Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA), who reflects on arts advocacy and its profound impact on communities. 🔍 Donna prompts us to question the efficacy of existing formulas and emphasizes the need for meaningful engagement with communities that have been marginalized. Additionally, she highlights the importance of listening to successful practitioners, organizations, and the communities they serve. 💡 Donna champions collaboration as the cornerstone of effective leadership, stressing the power of growing our support networks to navigate challenges and celebrate victories together. 🌟 It's crucial to recognize that advocating for the arts isn't a binary choice, a symptom of White Supremacy Culture, but an essential aspect of our shared humanity. Donna emphasizes the value of cross-sector collaboration, from Arts and Health to Arts and Housing, to foster resilience and unity. ⏳ In challenging times, Donna introduces the "80-10-10" rule, focusing 80% on the mission, 10% on community engagement, and 10% on professional development—a balanced approach for navigating uncertainty while staying true to our goals. However, what would it look like if we gave more effort to our communities and ourselves? #Arts #Culture #ArtsCouncil #Board #Agency #Advocacy #Community #Policy #Ohio #ProfessionalDevelopment #Human #Collaboration

When you sit down to start a project like NOTE OF DEFIANCE, you only can hope that in the end its message connects with your audience in an impactful way. Its such a great feeling to see that message recognized for exactly that, its impact. NOTE OF DEFIANCE has won Silver at the Anthem Awards, a tremendous honor for the team and Vera and Roman’s story. You can stream it on Amazon Prime now! #editor #editing #postproduction #documentary #documentaries #doceditor #documentaryeditor #filmeditor

I speak to the DP IB Theatre curriculum and assessment. It has managed, I believe, to almost strike a balance between requiring the articulation of theory, tradition and practice knowledge and the performance/presentation of examples of their application. However, it is still too difficult to achieve the top band and there are still vagaries in the criteria rubrics that continue to lend themselves to subjective judgement and semantic argument. Likewise, regrettably, with MYP Theatre assessments and criteria. It is an issue that turns away prospective theatre students (and puts off parents) but it is not the most significant issue. The appropriation of Group 6 by leadership to expand second, double-dipping science and humanities subject options is, justified largely by myths about prerequisites, a dearth of informed career counselling regarding the arts and transferable, future readiness skills and the race to the bottom by students driven by tradition to achieve financial security in early career pathways. #Group6Arts #DPSubjectSelection #Prerequisites #TransferableSkills #FutureReadySkills #CareerCounselling #DPAssessment

“But what is the point of Drama? Isn’t it just playing games and telling stories?” I’ve heard this question countless times, though often phrased differently and sometimes more considerate than others. From my years as a teacher to my studies during my BA in Theatre Studies and even when I chose Drama as a GCSE subject 16 years ago, the question has persisted, and I have persisted in justifying it’s existence as a core subject. This year, Foshan EtonHouse International School introduced Drama as a core subject, and once again, I find myself addressing this very question. During the first few week of the school year, i led with the topic; “What is Drama?”. Before discussing it as a class, and possibly influencing their ideas, I asked students to split up into groups and write down any word or phrase they associated with ‘Drama’, be it a skill you might learn, a stereotype or just simply ‘acting’. Honestly, many of them struggled beyond writing a few obvious ones - performance, storytelling, acting, fun. Isn’t it interesting how stereotypes trickle down through generations without them even meaning to? As I moved from group to group, discussing ideas with them, their understanding of how many skills Drama can teach grew. They began realising how Drama could help their learning in other subjects and teach them skills that they would carry with them for the rest of their lives. Yes, Drama is ‘fun’ - it involves playing games (in the professional world they’re known as team building activities!). Drama is storytelling - sharing cultures, stories, opinions and histories that shouldn’t be forgotten. But it’s also inspiring. It develops skills like leadership, teamwork, time management, public speaking, critical thinking, communication, courage, expression, and most importantly confidence. It gets students up and moving, thinking creatively, problem solving, and collaborating. How would any business ever function if its workers didn’t have these skills? Drama is often found near the top of the lists as one of the ‘easiest’ subjects to take for GCSE, but I couldn’t disagree further. I spent hours on recording evidence and collecting research for various performance portfolios for coursework submissions, and hours studying theatre shows and plays and learning how to analyse the show, the writers choices and the directors choices so I would be prepared for the written exams. More hours were spent on rehearsals for the final exam performance. But all of those things gifted me so many lifelong skills that have been incredibly useful to me in not only my professional life, but my personal life too. No subject should ever have to be justified, but it’s disappointing that ‘Arts’ subjects are still not seen for just how wonderful they are.

🎙️ Join the captivating conversation between with Jennifer Stefano, EVP of the Commonwealth Foundation, as they explore freedom, activism, and the unique perspectives that shape Jen's dedication. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gEckMQP7 Don't miss this enriching episode of #NeighborsInTheNetwork!

Finding Common Ground in a Divided Society: Navigating Race, Politics, and Finance On this episode of Kings of the Heart, the Royal Cypher steps up to the plate for part three of our discussion on moving in together, this time focusing on blending families and addressing cultural differences.