July 21st, 2008 - Queen Godis Album Inspires Project54Tour

On this powerful album, Queen navigates a hip yet humble path through the 'ugly' to guide us back to the beautiful - a journey that millions of people all over the world (regardless of race, class, faith and gender) face everyday. Buy Now: cdbaby.com/cd/queengodis

July 7th, 2008 - Behind The Young Achievers Documentary

Diversity In Media introduced a new program called "Behind The Young Achievers With Hazel N. Dukes" today as a part of a collaborative project with NAACP, The Links, Inc., and the Alpha Gamma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc.

We are seeking in-kind support for future productions and post-production work. Help us continue this work!

July 2nd, 2008 - Lulu Distributes Africa's Moment Book Online

Africa's Moment is "officially" published through US online distributors Lulu.com and Amazon.com. Donate now: africasmoment.org/

Next up...Africa's Moment TV pilot!

*Free book with minimum donation of $20. All donations are tax-deductible.

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June 2nd, 2008 - Africa's Moment With Pete Ondeng

Today, we introduced the Africa's Moment TV show as part of our list of programs dedicated to building sustainable communities in Africa and empowering youth.

Pete Ondeng, a Kenyan entrepreneur and specialist in economic development, challenges popular thinking about Africa and presents a refreshing optimism about the continent's future.

May 19th, 2008 - Project54Tour Presents BOSS Eclectic Resistance

The Project54Tour Youth filmed the Black Organization of Soul Sisters' (BOSS) "Eclectic Resistance" event to illustrate urban art through spoken word, hip-hop, and media arts as tools for social justice and social change.

Thank you Glenda Smiley for allowing Project54Tour to be apart of the Columbia University student experience.

May 5th, 2008 - Project54Tour Launches Disparities: People & Places Project

Today, we "officially" introduced a revolutionary program designed by and for young people, utilizing new media as a vehicle to empower youth and create social change.

It's a collaborative project with our alliance organizations. Together, our programs are geared toward dismantling systemic inequities in low income communities of color-locally and globally. See link: 1L1W.tv/Disparities

May 2nd, 2008 - Home Visits Photographic Collection By Project54Tour

"Home Visits", a photographic collection by Project54Tour Youth, documents Dr. Mehret's personal home visits with community activists and youth to unmask the truths of disparities in New York City's most economically depressed communities.