Thursday, July 21, 2011

End of Summer/Back-2-School Events @ Message Media Ed!

Greetings Family!

Please note the following BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS @ Message Media Ed School of Black Leadership in the Digital Age! If you have questions, or would like to schedule an orientation, RSVP, sponsor an event, please call us at 323-708-2526 or email info@messagemediaed.org.

Okay! Here we go!

5 Bucks for Black Beauty!
A Building Repair & Beautification Global Fundraiser
Featuring and exclusive performance by... Brother J of X Clan and Surprise Guests! MAKE A DONATION BEFORE JULY 29TH TO HELP US REACH OUR GOAL! All details here


Summer Mixer for Digital Elder and Diversity Leader Grads (only)
Sunday, July 24, 3-5pm @ MME 


Digital Lyricist XChange (DLX) - Teen voice, open mic style and podcast online
Every Other Friday, Beginning August 5th, 6-11pm @MME
Co-Facilitators: Brother J of X Clan, DJ A-Ski, Mark Anthony Benson, Jason MPRVS Johnson, Sebastien Elkouby & Shani Byard
Ages 13-18, $5 (includes snacks) *Parents need to download and submit permission slip for youth under 18


Walking In Rhythm - creative music and writing workshop!
Two Saturdays, August 6th & 20th, 10am-1pm, @MME
Instructor: DJ A-Ski (yay!)
Ages 13-18, $20 total for two sessions (includes snacks & materials)
Participants, write and create a song or poetry addressing issues in our community, and the 2-day workshop series culminates in presentation for families!
*Call us to sign-up your teen!


MME Monthly Lecture Series: Navigating Predominantly White and Latino K-12 & Higher Ed Schools
Thursday, August 25th, 6-8:30pm, @MME
Guest Panelists include:
Miranda Raoof, Principal, John Muir Middle School
Darin Earley, Founder, Bridge Builders Network
Adriane Peralta, Special Ed Coordinator/Summer School Principal, Green Dot Schools
Jade Smith, Asst. Dean of Students, Loyola Marymount University
Moderator: Shani Byard, Founder/Executive Director, Message Media Ed
All ages! $5 (non-members), Free (members), Light Refreshments served
*Call 323-708-2526 to RSVP


The Digital Elder Project - 2-day Empowerment Retreat! Empower Online & in the African American Community!
Sat., Aug 27th (9am-6pm) & Sun., Aug. 28th (1-7pm) @MME
Enhance your texting, email, facebook & twitter marketing skills! Create a podcast designed to empower the community! Learn the language our young people speak so we can support their growth appropriately!
Ages 13-100, $60 (includes all meals and materials), $45 Early Bird until Aug. 5th
Scholarships Available for those in financial need!
All info here http://deaugust2011.eventbrite.com/ Registration is online and via mail.
**Please share!


SAVE THE DATEMME Grand Opening Village Festival!
Saturday, September 17th, 3-8pm @ MME
*Guest List Only 
***Vendor/Sponsor Deadline: Aug. 5th




ALSO, ASK US ABOUT OUR DIGITAL SCHOLARS TEEN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM (FALL & SPRING), DESIGNED TO PREP OUR YOUTH TO BECOME PUBLISHED AUTHORS!


Peace and much love to you! Hope to see you soon!

In service,
Shani

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