The Masculinity Project
What does it mean to be a man? The Masculinity Project will gather multi-generational voices to explore this question, with a focus on the black community in the 21st century. Through a multimedia enabled interface, the project will allow video/audio playback, social networking, and community forums around important topics of justice, family, community and culture.
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The Masculinity Project is a partnership of the National Black Programming Consortium (NBPC) and the Independent Television Service (ITVS) with funding provided by the Ford Foundation.
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Barack & Curtis 10mins
Inciting an interesting conversation about presidential front runner Barack Obama and 50 cent.
Andrew (Invisible Men) 6mins
The Invisible Men series continues as another formerly homeless man, Andrew, shares his life story.
Anthony Morris (My Life, My Hustle) 10mins
Real estate broker Anthony Morris speaks about his work and life.
Gregory (Invisible Men) 6mins
Gregory, a formerly homeless man on his way back to a home, shares his story.
Hip Hop: Beyond Beats & Rhymes 56mins
Filmmaker and self-proclaimed hip hop head Byron Hurt takes us on a journey through the ups and downs of the genre.
Ise Lyfe (My Life, My Hustle) 10mins
Spoken word emcee Ise Lyfe gives the viewer a visitor’s pass to the streets of Oakland, California.
Karl Carter (My Life, My Hustle) 10mins
Karl Carter, an up and coming entrepreneur, spends an afternoon talking about his personal path to success.
Kevin Epps (My Life, My Hustle)
Filmmaker Kevin Epps gives us a look into his urban perspective, crystallizing what it means to live in a city where the black population has shrunken drastically over the last ten years.
Remix: February One 10mins
In one remarkable day, four college freshmen changed the course of American history.
Remix: Outside Looking In 10mins
A black filmmaker looks back on his trans-racial adoption through the eyes of a nephew who walks a similar path.
Remix: The Pact 10mins
A gritty, provocative true-life story of three friends from the the city of Newark.
Shon's Journey 10`
Shon can't decide whether or not to vote in this historic election because he is afraid his vote will not count, this is his search for reassurance and a reason to cast that ballot.
Steven Corbis (My Life, My Hustle) 10mins
Anthony Marshall's series on black men and their work continues here with former hip hop dancer, father and electrician, Steven Corbis.
The D.R.E.A.M Project 10mins
Young black men mentor and support each other on the campus of the historically black Tennesse State University.
Video
Black Filmmakers On Film: Byron Hurt 23mins 34secs
Filmmaker Noland walker interviews fellow contemporary Byron Hurt.
None on Record: Nick 05mins 24secs
After arriving to New York City, Nick entered into Columbia University on fellowship. Transitioning from female to male in his third year of study.
Perceptions Shattered 51' 26
A series of audio stories produced by youth producers in partnership with Public Radio Exchange (PRX) and WBEZ Chicago working with a variety of youth producers.
Single Father 12mins 37secs
According to a 2006 report by the US Census Bureau there are 2.5 million single fathers in America, in 1970 there were 400, 000.
Tales of the Diaspora are many and here a global cross section will be selected to give life to contemporary...
"Africa: Open For Business" probes into the world of successful African businesses and exposes myths...
The popularization of black art and culture is a story with many chapters. In these selections an attempt...
The Open Letter Project is a national collaboration of producers from the third annual New Media Institute,...
An honest perspective of the world would not be near complete without the younger voices of any generation....
We invite you to take a "geo" journey with us around Washington, D.C., a city that has strong liberation and freedom roots in the development of our great country.
The "Fueling Voices" New Media Institute 2008 project is a collage of shared and user generated information.
Created in partnership with PBS' Frontline series, this site is a collection of relevant video content that can be presented to our new government.
The Virtual Harlem Machinima Project synthesizes the debate and dialogue around politics, race and identity in the United States, spanning from the Harlem Renaissance to this past election, advocating for active citizenship.
A Virtual Letter to the President (VLP)
Tothepresident.com enables everyday Americans to share their views directly with the new president, his administration and millions worldwide.
SpeakOUT-- The Kid Open Letter
SPEAK OUT encourages civic engagement among 6 to 12 year olds by prompting them to submit ideas to address prominent citizens' issues as they most relate to kids' lives.
Black Filmmakers On Film: Byron Hurt 23mins 34secs
Filmmaker Noland walker interviews fellow contemporary Byron Hurt.
Perceptions Shattered 51' 26
A series of audio stories produced by youth producers in partnership with Public Radio Exchange (PRX) and WBEZ Chicago working with a variety of youth producers.
Voters’ Rights Seized due to Incarceration
Once behind bars, most prisoners lose the right to vote and even after they are released they don’t...
NMI 2006 ~ The Other Side 3mins 16secs
Ever wondered what would happen if you kept throwing a tennis ball at a wall?
NMI 2006 ~Black Hole 2 mins
A video-textural exploration of the physics of well-being as it relates to blackness.
Made In Lesotho 5mins 36secs
Jennifer Chen runs a socially conscious production factory in Lesotho that ships to global businesses like Footlocker and The Gap.
NMI 2007 ~ Blues People 2mins 07secs
As part of NBPC's 2007 New Media Institute, producers around the nation convened in Jackson Mississippi to document the blues through new media.
NMI 2007 ~ Blues People 2mins 47secs
As part of NBPC's 2007 New Media Institute, producers around the nation convened in Jackson Mississippi to document the blues through new media.
Breaking Silences 10mins
A discussion of the alarming rate of domestic violence against women of color on college campuses.
From Black Power To Black Monday 11mins 51secs
Produced by Howard University students for NBPC's Eyes On The Prize New Media Competition
Ruff N' Tumble In Nigeria 9mins 33secs
Decade-long CNN journalist Carol Pineau profiles a successful entrepreneur in Lagos, Nigeria.