Rick Party's Notebook

We’re still riding high from our recent win at the 2025 Essence Festival, where The Ebony Canal, narrated by Academy Award winner Viola Davis, was honored with Best Documentary for ‘Social Impact’. This recognition is a testament to the powerful voices, lived experiences, and community strength that fuel this film.

As we continue to amplify the message of maternal and infant health, we’re thrilled to announce our upcoming festival schedule. We’d love for you to join us in one of the following cities:

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📍 PHILADELPHIA, PA
Presented by CoCoBlack and first steps & beyond
July 29 | 6:00PM – 9:00PM EST
Penn Museum – 3260 South Street

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📍 MARTHA’S VINEYARD, MA
Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (Oscar-Qualifying)
August 2 | 5:00PM – 6:30PM EST
Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center

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📍 HOLLYWOOD, CA
HollyShorts Film Festival (Oscar-Qualifying)
August 13 | 5:00PM PST
TCL Chinese Theatre

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📍 CHICAGO, IL
XL 25 Film Festival – Screening & Panel
August 15 | 5:00PM CST
David Rubenstein Forum, University of Chicago

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📍 NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA
Trillvision Film Festival
August 15 | 7:30PM PST
NOHO Actors Studio – Screening Room

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This journey is for the mamas, the babies, and the legacy of care that continues to echo through our communities. We hope to see you on the road.

With the wave and exponential growth of Ai, there won’t be a lot of conventional jobs in the future. Lots of families are bypassing colleges, and pointing their children in the direction of trade schools for jobs that won’t be quickly affected by AI.

How do you feel about this?

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