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Bringing Good Food to the Lunchroom

In October, we are launching an awesome new project called Media That Matters: Good Food. While I am not going to reveal any more details on this project just yet, there is a great article republished on Alternet about incorporating good food in schools- from education on healthy eating to actually growing and enjoying fruits and vegetables from a school garden. Michael Ableman from the Center for Ecoliteracy wrote the essay "Let's Get the Grease out of School Lunches." Here are a for you to chew on while we put the finishing touches on Media That Matters: Good Food. Enjoy!

Published on August 28, 2006

August: 26: Bloomington, Indiana

Media That Matters will be screened TWICE on Bloomington, IN on August 26! Sixth Annual Media That Matters Film Festival August 26, 2006 3 pm The Monroe County Public Library Auditorium 303 E. Kirkwood Ave. Free admission. 7pm Ducks in a Stack 608 S. Washington St. along with musical performances by Disaster, The Agenda, and Friendly. Free admission.

Published on August 26, 2006

August 16: Texas MEP, San Antonio, TX

The Texas Media Empowerment Project is working to empower its community with the knowledge and skills to use media as a tool for social change. They are a co-op of individuals, grass-roots organizations, and volunteers, particularly people of color, women, queer LGBT and low-income people. Texas MEP meets to organize future special events and media empowerment projects at the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center in San Antonio, Texas. Texas MEP is hosting a screening of the Sixth Annual Media That Matters Film Festival that will be followed by a Q&A and discussion. Join them for this media justice event as they talk about the digital divide, community media access, media ownership, media accountability and the future of media. August 16, 2006 7pm Esperanza Peace and Justice Center 922 San Pedro San Antonio, TX 78212 phone: 210-228-0201 Free; Suggested donation Check out the beautiful poster they made for the event!

Published on August 16, 2006

August 13: Zeitgeist Arts Center, New Orleans, LA

Zeitgeist is a multi-disciplinary arts center in New Orleans, LA, celebrating its 20th year! Join us for a screening on August 13th. Sixth annual Media That Matters Film Festival @ Zeitgesit Center 1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. (@ Felicity St.) New Orleans, LA 70113 (504) 525-2767 or (504) 352-1150 www.zeitgeistinc.net zte@bellsouth.net

Published on August 13, 2006

August 27: NYC Gender Equality Festival

Girls for Gender Equity is proud to organize the first New York City Festival for Gender Equality on August 27th 11am – 4pm. Open to all New Yorkers, it will be held at Von King Park in Brooklyn, NY and feature entertainment by musicians, spoken word artists, and theater performers; workshops and other fun activities for children and adults; free food and giveaways; and appearances from local politicians. Over 50 community organizations will participate including Brooklyn Children's Museum, Forest Hills Community House, Global Action Project, Loisaida, New York Police Department, Planned Parenthood, Schomburg Center, Street Harassment Project, and Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls. Arts Engine will be presenting the workshop: Media Literacy and the Image of Teen Girls in Film presented by Wendy Cohen August 27, 2006 11:00-11:30am We will go over the 5 basic principles of media literacy by showing examples from short films on a laptop. Registration for the conference is FREE. Register today! Download a flyer! Learn more about the conference.

Published on August 11, 2006

Women Take Over Television Station in Oaxaca

The San Francisco Gate reports that On August 2 2006, 500 women in Oaxaca, Mexico tool over the local, state-run television station and broadcast a homemade video Wednesday that showed police kicking protesters out of Oaxaca's main square last month. This protest is the latest in a series of clashes by demonstrators accusing Gov. Ulises Ruiz of rigging his 2004 election victory and violently repressing opposition groups. These 500 women decided that the revolution will be televised and their actions reminiscent of festival films where strong women are coming together and organizing the community to spur social change. Watch more: Water Warriors In Transit Novela, Novela

Published on August 7, 2006

New York Daily News Profiles Kiri Davis

Kiri Davis, director of A Girl Like Me was interviewed by the New York Daily News last week. Winner of our Diversity Award, her short film has been making waves at festivals around the country. Read the article, "City Teen's Film Shows Racial Rift" Congratulations Kiri, we are looking forward to seeing your next film!

Published on August 7, 2006

Chris Irrizarry Wins a National Student Emmy

Have you seen Happy Ending from the fifth annual Media That Matters Film Festival? Director Chris Irrizarry just won a National Student Emmy Award for Best Documentary with this courageous short film. Accepting his award on June 9th, Chris said "When I walked on the stage, it was like, wow! I'm actually winning an Emmy! I felt noticed. I felt appreciated for the work that I did. It made me think what other stories I could tell.� Chris is part of the Reel Works Teen Filmmaking new Master Class where he is developing a new documentary about himself and his three brothers, all of whom have dealt with their mother�s addiction differently. Congratulations, Chris! Watch Happy Ending

Published on August 3, 2006

The Superheros of Net Neutrality

Without Net Neutrality, websites like Mediarights.org and the Media That Matters Film Festival may no longer be available. But we can fight the Telcos companies from controling the web and we can do so with the help of some Net Neutrality superheros. Visit We Are The Web to watch the campaign video, take action and learn the latest in the fight to keep the internet fair and free.

Published on August 2, 2006

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