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Investigative journalist Ida B. Wells paved the way for the truthtellers of today to affect real change through exploration and deep inquiry. Chromatic Black is continuing that work through their inaugural Ida B. Wells: Disrupting the Master Narrative Fund. They recently announced 10 Black filmmakers and documentarians selected to receive cash awards for their stellar work. …

Essence Filmmaker Malcolm Spellman & Chromatic Black Announce 10 Finalists of Inaugural Ida B. Wells Fund – October 7, 2021 (Abeni Bloodworth & Angela Harmon) Read More »

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier writer-producer Malcolm Spellman has high hopes for Chromatic Black’s newly launched Ida B. Wells: Disrupting the Master Narrative Fund, a historic investment in the future of Black filmmakers whose work reflects a spirit of exploration and deep inquiry. “The hope is that these new voices shake things up and innovate,” Spellman tells ABC …

ABC Audio Malcolm Spellman Hopes the ‘Disrupting the Master Narrative Fund’ Allows Filmmakers to “Shake Things Up” – October 25, 2021 (Malcolm Spellman) Read More »

SCREAM 25th Anniversary Featurette and “Second Screen” Experience: “Starting today and in celebration of the 25th anniversary, Scream, Messenger, Instagram, and Facebook’s Creative Shop are launching MovieMate™, a new scary “second screen” chat experience that will bring a whole new dimension to viewing the film!” To learn more, visit: https://messengernews.fb.com/2021/12/20/immerse-yourself-in-iconic-scream-film-with-messengers-movie-mate-feature/   Chromatic Black and The Luminal Theater …

Daily Dead Horror Highlights: SCREAM, HORROR FOR THE HOLIDAYS, HELP – December 20, 2021 (Firm) Read More »

Chromatic Black hosted a virtual Horror for the Holidays Festival. While none of the movies were about the holidays proper, they were just as stressful as the holiday season is long. The fest featured five short films written and directed by Black filmmakers. I appreciated this fest because shorts do not get enough love even …

Dread Central Chromatic Black Decked the Halls With Nightmare Fuel – December 27, 2021 (Firm) Read More »

Jewell Jackson McCabe, chair of the Keep Love Alive Campaign and founder of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, and Marvin Owens, chief engagement officer of Impact Shares and former senior director of Economic Development at the NAACP, join Cheddar News to reflect on racial issues still prevalent in America.

NEW YORK – Chromatic Black launches a national “Justice in Action” event series with 50-plus events across the United States from Jan. 14-17 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday. As part of the Keep Black Love Alive campaign, the nationwide series of events aims to boost confidence in the safety and effectiveness of …

The Charlotte Weekly Chromatic Black Launches Justice in Action Event Eeries on MLK Day Weekend – 1/11/2022 (Firm) Read More »

Organizations are marking Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday by hosting special COVID-19 vaccination events. Allegheny West Foundation, (AWF) is hosting a free COVID vaccination clinic on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Patriot Pharmacy at 2951 N. 22nd St. The clinic comes as ZIP codes 19132 and 19140 remain areas of the city …

Philadelphia Tribune Area Vaccination Events Held to Mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day – 1/13/22 (Ayana Jones) Read More »

As the nation spends the weekend commemorating civil rights and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Chromatic Black, an organization of artist-activists, technologists, community organizers and journalists dedicated to the power of story, is taking the holiday as an opportunity to reinforce the efficacy and availability of vaccines in communities of color. Fifty …

Brand Innovators Chromatic Black Organizes Public Health Push for MLK Weekend – 1/14/22 (Angela Harmon) Read More »

LOCATION Goshen United Methodist Church 19615 Goshen Road, Gaithersburg, 20879, MD , US COST Free ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Phone: 240-372-6447 Email: kholland@nccf-cares.org Name: Krystal Holland DESCRIPTION On MLK Day Weekend, the National Center For Children and Families, the Black Physicians Health Network and local community leaders are hosting several “Justice in Action” events in the Bethesda area. As part of a nationwide series …

Bethesda Magazine Keep Black Love Alive “Justice in Action” Vaccination Event – 1/14/22 (Firm) Read More »