Message Media Ed

For Black Role Models: A Black History Month Training in Racial Justice - Los Angeles, Ca.

2012-01-22T22:08:00.000-08:00

ATTENTION: Educators, Counselors, Social Workers, Mentors & Parents Message Media Ed Professional Development presents... RISE ABOVE THE NOISE < - ADVANCE THOUGHT (for Black Role Models w/ Black students) Learn to create racially and socially just learning spaces. Important culturally relevant, staff development designed to meet the contemporary needs of educators,

For White Role Models: A Black History Month Training in Racial Justice - Los Angeles, Ca.

2012-01-22T21:44:00.000-08:00

ATTENTION: Educators, Counselors, Social Workers, Mentors & Parents Message Media Ed Professional Development presents... RISE ABOVE THE NOISE < - ADVANCE THOUGHT (for White Role Models w/ Black students) Learn to create racially and socially just learning spaces. Important culturally relevant, staff development designed to meet

Jan & Feb Computer Classes & Tutoring @ Message Media Ed!

2012-01-12T17:32:00.000-08:00

COMPUTER CLASSES! @Message Media Ed 4923 W. Adams Blvd. Los Angeles, Ca 90016 **ADMISSION BY RSVP ONLY** 323-708-2526 or info@messagemediaed.org JANUARY 2012 WED, JAN 18, 10AM-12PM Basic Computer Operation & Internet Navigation, $10 Driven by the needs of the participants, this class covers turning the computer on and off, getting online, basic

19-yr-old Digital Scholars Graduate Releases Autobiography, Raised From Scratch!

2012-01-12T14:21:00.000-08:00

Congratulations Demontae Thompson! The first graduate of Message Media Ed's Digital Scholars (Book Writing & Publishing) Program! Demontae Thompson, a 19 year old student at Cal State University Northridge, entered the Digital Scholars program in the Fall of 2011. After lots of writing, re-writing, guest speakers, training in online marketing, editing, formatting and more, with the support of

Critical Staff Development for Black Educators & Parents w/ Black Students

2012-01-03T09:18:00.000-08:00

Message Media Ed Professional Development presents... RISE ABOVE THE NOISE < - ADVANCE THOUGHT (for Educators/Parents of African Descent) Culturally relevant, staff development designed to, 1) meet the contemporary needs of educators and counselors (K-12 & Higher Ed) in a media saturated society, and 2) to improve the learning experiences for African American youth.

Community Bridge @MME Jan-2012: Jazz Roots PT 2! Hidden Colors Screening! Black Library Development!

2012-01-03T08:57:00.000-08:00

The Community Bridge Initiative is designed to bridge resources from higher ed schools, media institutions and local professionals, organizations and change agents from the community, to address social issues, counter the exclusion of cultural education in schools and reeducate the community to embrace its brilliance. The 3 ways we accomplish these goals are via our Monthly Lecture Series,

Critical Staff Development for White Educators w/ Black Students

2012-01-03T07:56:00.000-08:00

Message Media Ed Professional Development presents... RISE ABOVE THE NOISE < - ADVANCE THOUGHT (for Educators and Counselors of European Descent) Culturally relevant, staff development designed to meet the contemporary needs of educators and counselors (K-12 & Higher Ed) in a media saturated society and to improve the learning experiences for African

BLACKS IN TECHNOLOGY @ Message Media Ed!

2011-12-06T09:22:00.001-08:00

Message Media Ed's Monthly Lecture Series featured... Blacks In Technology! An opportunity to bring African American leaders in technology from Fortune 500 companies and from digital and new media marketing industries to youth, adults and seniors from the African American community of South Los Angeles, to explore careers, share lessons learned, evaluate cultural nuances, and to provide

Community Bridge @MME-DEC 2011: YOUTH BOOK RELEASE! DIGITAL ELDERS SPEAK! BLACK DOLL EXHIBIT! BLACK LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT!

2011-12-01T15:42:00.001-08:00

Thank You Harvard Westlake!

2011-11-22T15:13:00.001-08:00

Thank you Harvard Westlake for donating 70 computers (laptops & desktops) to Message Media Ed's - School of Black Leadership in the Digital Age! The contribution of Harvard Westlake School has and will continue to support Message Media Ed's efforts in distributing used computers to the community of South Los Angeles, and to supporters and participants in Message Media Ed's programs and services

UJAMAA! Featuring... ESSENCE OF LIGHT!

2011-11-22T14:44:00.001-08:00

http://EssenceOfLight.org --- Featuring YOU for the Holidays! (November, December & January) Let us feature you, your business, service, product, book release, performance, etc., locally and online, throughout the holidays! EXPAND YOUR WEB PRESENCE and support our vision, mission and programs designed to close the digital divide and increase innovation and leadership in the

Introducing... Afro-Media Literacy Education

2011-11-06T12:05:00.000-08:00

Afro-Media Literacy Education (AMLE) A burgeoning theory and practice designed to mentally liberate, culturally heal and reeducate role models (youth, adults and seniors) of African descent. Founded by Shani Byard, Ed.D. (artist, educator, social justice advocate, product of hip hop and proud native of Leimert Park Los Angeles), Afro-Media Literacy Education humbly blends African-Centered

Community Bridge @MME-NOV 2011: Black Techies, Diaspora Survival & Literacy - Not to miss!

2011-11-06T10:05:00.000-08:00

DIGITAL ELDERS - FRUSTRATION & PROGRESS W/ COMPUTER USE

2011-10-19T21:53:00.000-07:00

Thanks to the California Consumer Protection Foundation, we present to you... ...the new Digital Elder Blog!The purpose of the blog is to document the transition of Digital Elder Grads into the Digital Age after they complete The Digital Elder Project 2-day Empowerment Retreat! Visit the blog to see what our grads have been up to and how they feel about the computer and social media lol...

Community Bridge @MME OCT-2011: Jazz Roots, Protest Muses, Literacy - Not to miss!

2011-10-09T17:40:00.000-07:00

COMMUNITY BRIDGE INITIATIVE < - ADVANCE COMMUNITY Black Leadership in the Digital Age: Rise Above the Noise – Part 1 By, Shani Byard-Ngunjiri, M.S. http://MessageMediaEd.org shani@messagemediaed.org I always say, “American media has replaced the traditional role of the African elder – as village leader, value shaper, educator.” This process of substitution began from the time our ancestors were stolen from Africa,

JOIN ME FOR MY B-DAY & RAISE FUNDS FOR MESSAGE MEDIA ED!

2010-06-10T12:00:00.000-07:00

Yay!!! It's my birthday!I'm so excited for the opportunity to celebrate with you!!! This is a casual event, so come as you are... I just want to see you :). Grab a bite to eat and drink at my favorite restaurant in the whole world, and let's hang! Vegan Village Cafe has an assortment of really, really tasty soul food, soups, salads, juices and everything is vegan and mostly organic! Come on over

The Best Deal in South Los Angeles!

2010-05-29T21:23:00.000-07:00

AFFORDABLE SUMMER COMPUTER TUTORING!

2010-05-28T20:29:00.000-07:00

From June to August 2010 we will provide IN-HOME COMPUTER TUTORING! That's right! We will come to you and bring a computer if you don't have one. 1-on-1 Tutoring covers: computer operation/troubleshooting, internet navigation, social media, word, powerpoint, basic website building, publisher, excel and more!Sessions start at $20/hr, throughout the Los Angeles (South LA) area.Email us for a

RISE ABOVE THE NOISE: The Normalization of Failure & Black Inferiority in the Media

2010-05-25T21:27:00.000-07:00

Message Media Ed presents…RISE ABOVE THE NOISE"The Normalization of Failure & Black Inferiority in the Media"In an effort to create a safe space for cultural healing and shifts in consciousness, we present a Rise Above the Noise. Our purpose is to discuss and critically analyze issues affecting the nationwide black community and the role corporate American media plays in creating those issues.

MESSAGE MEDIA ED FEATURED AT DIGIVENTURE.ORG SYMPOSIUM

2010-05-22T17:40:00.000-07:00

DigiVenture's 'Women of Color in Digital Media' symposium. The panel includes Carmen Dixon from Allaboutrace.com, web tv entrepreneur and founder of Epic Fu, Zadi Diaz and Shani Byard-Ngunjiri, founder of Message Media Ed. For more about this amazing organization, visit http://Digiventure.org

"I am awakened"

2010-05-17T21:11:00.000-07:00

Our vision is to cultivate the capacity in youth, adults and seniors of African descent, to skillfully diversify, lead and innovate in the 21st Century community, classroom and workplace. We are the only organization in the nation working within an African centered framework to utilize critical media literacy and technology education as a leadership development tool.Join us, spread the good news

Our Vision...

2010-05-14T09:57:00.001-07:00

"Our vision is to cultivate the capacity in youth, adults and seniors of African descent to skillfully diversify, lead and innovate in the 21st Century community, classroom and workplace." - SBN ... join us :) http://MessageMediaEd.org

Digital Elder Video Messages - Spring 2010

2010-05-07T15:29:00.001-07:00

Tea N Technology by Message Media Ed

2010-04-30T12:22:00.000-07:00

Through a partnership between Black Women for Wellness and Message Media Ed, Tea N Technology provides FREE trainings to the community and for Digital Elder graduates in Internet Navigation, Email, Social Media & Marketing, Software Basics and On-line Advocacy. Tea N Technology is funded through Black Women for Wellness by the California Consumer Protection Foundation. TnT workshops are

WE'VE MOVED RISE ABOVE THE NOISE TO VEGAN VILLAGE CAFE!

2010-04-16T16:14:00.000-07:00

We've moved RISE ABOVE THE NOISE to the VEGAN VILLAGE CAFE (4061 W. Pico Blvd., LA 90019 - just East of Crenshaw) - SEE YOU ON SUNDAY, THE 25TH OF APRIL 3:30-6PM! http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=109758322378033

Come RISE ABOVE THE NOISE with us!

2010-03-31T18:33:00.000-07:00

RISE ABOVE THE NOISE: Family Film Screening & Discussion Series In an effort to bring to light conflict, courage, perseverance and triumph amongst African Americans in the United States of America, we present a family film series, for ages 14 & up, dedicated to the discussion and critical analysis of issues affecting nationwide Black community and the role corporate American media plays

THANK YOU! (and more news from MESSAGE MEDIA ED)

2010-03-24T14:54:00.000-07:00

Greetings!On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of Message Media Ed, we would like to thank you for your continued support for our growing program, The Digital Elder Project.We are so delighted to welcome 16 MORE DIGITAL ELDER GRADUATES into the world to begin mending the global village of the Digital Age! The Digital Elder Project this past weekend was another transformative experience

MESSAGE MEDIA ED & BLACK WOMEN FOR WELLNESS PARTNER TO PRODUCE MORE DIGITAL ELDERS

2010-02-27T16:15:00.000-08:00

Message Media Ed – Innovators Uncovered FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Digital Elder Project Contact Shani Byard at Message Media Ed shani@messagemediaed.org 323 708 2526 MESSAGE MEDIA ED PARTNERS WITH BLACK WOMEN FOR WELLNESS TO PRODUCE MORE DIGITAL ELDERS (LOS ANGELES – February 2010) -- A two-day interactive, leadership workshop, The Digital Elder Project™,

My Mandela Experience...

2010-01-17T08:49:00.000-08:00

In 1990, my mother took me to see Nelson Mandela, South African activist and humanitarian, speak at the Los Angeles Coliseum. Sitting amongst a sea people from all ethnic backgrounds, I was entranced by this legendary leader. He had an uncanny ability to connect with each and every individual and create an environment that empowered everyone there to take action for his cause. I felt as if he was

Happy New Year & Mark Your Calendars!

2010-01-11T18:37:00.000-08:00

1/1/10Greetings Members & Digital Elder Graduates!On this final day of Kwanzaa, Imani (meaning Faith), and as we kick off the New Year of 2010, we extend a heartfelt thank you for all of your support, wisdom and participation in expanding the impact of The Digital Elder Project! We look forward to more growth, on all levels, in 2010!Also, mark your calendars for another opportunity to join our

MESSAGE MEDIA ED ON ARTS EDUCATION FOR INNOVATION

2009-10-31T11:43:00.000-07:00

10/11/09Extracted from...The 4th Annual Shaping Black Culture in the Diaspora: An Ark for the 21st CenturyLeimert Park African Arts Village, Los Angeles, CAFeatured panelist: Shani Byard-Ngunjiri M.S., Founder, Message Media EdPanel: The Role of Performing Arts in Community Economic Development: A ConversationPanel Organizer: M. Wesley Kabaila, Chair, National African American CongressPanel

DIGITAL ELDER YOUTH AFFIRMATION VIDEO MESSAGES

2009-10-29T15:19:00.000-07:00

From The Digital Elder Project - October 2009, our Digital Elders chose an educational presentation w/ movement and a theatrical presentation to affirm and empower our youth. This video will be podcast at DigitalElder.org in the future, but is included in our Digital Elder group for you to share now! Enjoy!

BROTHER J & KUMU OF X-CLAN SPEAK ON THE DIGITAL ELDER PROJECT - VIDEO

2009-10-26T12:52:00.000-07:00

After a 2-day workshop intensive... Digital Elder's Pledge

2009-10-22T22:22:00.000-07:00

PHOTOS:::PHOTOS:::PHOTOS::: :)

2009-09-25T22:40:00.000-07:00

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The Official Flyer: The Digital Elder Project-October 2009 (click on flyers to enlarge)

2009-09-20T22:28:00.000-07:00

SPONSORED BY: http://VillageHealthFoundation.orghttp://ConsciousFlowz.orghttp://TheKeyInsights.comhttp://GenuineHobo.comhttp://TrueBlaq.comhttp://Afrispora.comhttp://PowerofthePeopleCulture.comYouth/Adult Sponsors: Crystal Allen, Khalif Williams, Michael Massenburg

Professional Development: BECOME A CULTURALLY COURAGEOUS LEADER FOR THE DIGITAL AGE!

2009-09-07T14:02:00.000-07:00

ATTENTION: Community Leaders, Law Enforcement Officers, Human Service Workers, Educators, Parents, Seniors, Youth, Friends & Family!BECOME A DIGITAL ELDER IN OCTOBER 2009!Introducing...The DIGITAL ELDER ProjectClosing the Divide & Reconstructing Self-Image for Socioeconomic AdvancementThe Digital Elder Project is a traveling leadership/professional development training, designed specifically for

A CRITICAL JUNCTURE FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS - A Road Map to Solution...

2009-08-23T10:07:00.000-07:00

"The slavery that captures the mind and imprisons the motivation, perception, aspiration and identity in a web of anti-self images, generating a personal and collective self-destruction, is more cruel than the shackles on the wrists and ankles. The slavery that feeds the mind, invading the soul of man, destroying his loyalties to himself and establishing allegiance to forces

The DIGITAL ELDER Project: ONLY 4 INNOVATORS

2009-08-12T22:50:00.000-07:00

Professional Development: INTRO 2 BECOMING A DIGITAL ELDER!

2009-08-09T01:17:00.000-07:00

ATTENTION: Community Leaders, Law Enforcement Officers, Human Service Workers, Educators, Parents, Youth, Friends & Family!Curious about The Digital Elder Project? Questions about the format? Want a discount on the next training's registration fee?Join Shani Byard and The Digital Elder Project Team for an experiential snapshot of the training program!Get a sense of the educational dialog, tech

Media Messages 101 - 21ST CENTURY PARENTS SHARE THEIR WISDOM

2009-07-30T01:57:00.000-07:00

Media Messages 101 - DEPICTING WOMEN IN THE MEDIA

2009-07-24T10:56:00.000-07:00

New DIGITAL ELDERS Recite Their Pledge!

2009-05-22T20:08:00.000-07:00

If you are ages 14-100 and interested in attending our next DIGITAL ELDER training, call Shani at 323-708-2526 or email at digielder@gmail.com You can also visit our temporary website at http://DigitalElder.org !

From the DIGITAL ELDER Workshop Series

2009-05-02T21:31:00.000-07:00

Media Messages 101: YOUR HEALTH & GLOBAL WARMING

2009-03-19T22:34:00.000-07:00

Message Media Ed presents...RISE ABOVE THE NOISE: Your Health & Global WarmingA Sunday Family Film Screening & Discussion SeriesSUNDAY, APRIL 26TH, 3:30-6:00PM$5 Donation - Ages 14 & Up - Refreshments Served - Raffle & Prizes as always :)Location: Private (please call for location info and to reserve your seat @ 323-708-2526) YOUR HEALTH & GLOBAL WARMING - We will screen portions of the film, "

Media Messages 101: HOW TO BECOME A DIGITAL ELDER!

2009-03-15T15:14:00.000-07:00

CLOSING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE within the African American community of Los Angeles. A Multi-Media, Computer Workshop Series for Parents, Grand Parents and Community Elders!4 Saturdays - April 18th - May 9th - $40 Donation (Click on the flyer to enlarge for all details)

WELCOME TO THE 21ST CENTURY!

2008-12-31T19:21:00.001-08:00

FOR EDUCATORS & COMMUNITY LEADERS: Transformed by Media & Technology

2008-12-10T20:58:00.000-08:00

SUNDAY FAMILY FILM SERIES - 12/21, 12/28 & 1/4, (Click on photo to enlarge)

2008-11-29T13:10:00.000-08:00

COMMUNITY INTERVENTION: Multi-Media Literacy?

2008-10-27T13:40:00.000-07:00

In Los Angeles Unified School District, only 48% of African American and Latino students who enter high school in the 9th grade, complete 12th grade four years later (CRP, 2004). The nationwide public educational system as we know it currently operates using an outdated framework (BMGF, 2007) and has failed to properly engage and prepare minority youth (CRP, 2005), specifically Black male youth,

Media Messages 101: AN OVERVIEW OF OUR SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

2008-10-21T22:55:00.000-07:00