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East Coast Dates Added in March

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

Click the links to purchase tickets: March 10 – 7pm Philadelphia, PA Tower Theatre March 23 – 8pm Buffalo, NY Shea’s Performing Arts Center As dates are added, check this page  

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Dark Girls wins Audience Choice Award for PAFF

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

Dark Girls is excited to win the Audience Choice Award for the Pan African Film Festival. Thank you to all the fans and supporters that made this happen!

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Additional Screening added to PAFF – Los Angeles

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

Due to popular demand, an additional screening has been added for Monday, Monday 2/20 at 5:25. Early arrival is strongly suggested, as the screenings have reached capacity. (click links to buy individual tickets – Child $5.25, Adult $11.50, Senior $9.50) Saturday … Continue reading →

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Dark Girls will be at the Pan African Film Festival

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

We are excited to announce that the Dark Girls film will be showing in Los Angeles at the 2012 Pan African Film Festival.  (click links to buy individual tickets – Child $5.25, Adult $11.50, Senior $9.50) Sunday 2/12 at 5:45pm Saturday … Continue reading →

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Rise Women Rise: Victoria

Posted on September 4, 2011 by

Guest Story by Victoria After reading Dr. Boyce Watkins blog that mentions the Dark Girls documentary film I was inspired to write a poem entitled “Black Rainbow”. Although there are only 255 words in the poem, I suspect that your 750 word limit … Continue reading →

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Rise Women Rise: Cynthia

Posted on September 4, 2011 by

Guest Story by Cynthia From the moment this historical event entered my world, I have been thinking about what the impact of this means me and how it will continue to affect my life. You see, I am not only … Continue reading →

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Rise Women Rise: Milka

Posted on September 4, 2011 by

Guest Story by Milka I have just watched the preview of the movie and that took me back to the comments I heard from close friends and relatives because of my iskin tone. I am a kenyan lady who has … Continue reading →

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Rise Women Rise: Karilyn

Posted on September 3, 2011 by

Guest Story by Karilyn In every woman’s journey come challenges to finding a life of self-worth. But for “dark girls,” women and girls of deep color, prejudice cuts to the core of the woman’s heart. Rise with us, women and … Continue reading →

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Rise Women Rise: Barbara

Posted on August 20, 2011 by

Guest Story by Barbara As a 58 year old dark skinned African American woman, I have always felt the discrimination, dislike, distane, humiliation, rejection and isolation in all of my 58 years. Although I have achieved a level of success … Continue reading →

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Rise Women Rise: Darlene

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

Guest Story by Darlene The following is an original poem i wrote inspired by my childhood, entitled Society’s Unwanted: the poem. As a baby who could I know that my future color would be one I could hate the skin … Continue reading →

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