I Love My Block Summer Film Festival

Thank You

noreply@blogger.com (Lorena) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:16:00 +0000

Thank You to all those who came out last night and attended the film festival. We had a great time and we hope you did too.
Special Thanks to:
The Poets
Rebel Diaz (for an amazing performance)
YerbaBuena (for those great tunes that made many dance)
Rooftop Films (the technicians were a great help)
All of the audience
And Last But Not Least
A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO
Assembly Man Ruben Diaz
for all his help, support, and for making an apperance at our festival.

Thank You We Love You All!
We Promise To Continue
Bringing You Great Events

---Lorena Bautista

The Film Festival is THIS WEEK!

noreply@blogger.com (Lorena) — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:22:00 +0000

I LOVE MY BLOCK SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL
IS THIS WEEK!

This Tuesday July 29th is the film festival.
Baretto Point Park
1733E 172nd ST
Between Tiffany and Viele
Transportation- BX6, 2/5/6 Train
Shuttle Bus passes every 30min
7:00pm to 8pm Poetry/Music Hour
8:00pm to 10pm Film Festival
Feel free to bring a blanket and snacks
Come out and celebrate your family and neighborhood.
Films by: DreamYard ACTION Project, EVC, JFK HIGH SCHOOL, TRUCE, & Much More
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Hope To See You All on Tuesday!!!

Summer Film Festival

noreply@blogger.com (Lorena) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:02:00 +0000

IT'S COMING...IT'S COMING!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Lorena) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:03:00 +0000

THATS RIGHT!

TUESDAY JULY 29TH

"I LOVE MY BLOCK"

PRESENTS

THE SECOND ANNUAL

DREAMYARD A.C.T.I.O.N PROJECT

SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL

@ BARRETTO POINT PARK

WHY SHOULD YOU GO?

YOU GET TO

EAT POPCORN,

WATCH GREAT FILMS,

AND ENJOY A BEAUTIFUL DAY

WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS

UHHH...WHY SHOULDN'T YOU GO

WELL I HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE

JULY 29TH @ BARRETTO POINT PARK

FROM 7PM TO 10PM

DONT FORGET TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW

CONTACT COTI.WERUNTHIS@GMAIL.COM

LOVE YOU ALL,

LORENA

Hey

noreply@blogger.com (Supergirl) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:02:00 +0000

Hey Everyone for those of you who don't know me My name is Coti and I'm one of the people who's making the summer film festival happen. I just want to say that the press release that im writing for the film festival is almost done. All I gotta do is rap things up and conclude everything. Also we got Rubin Diaz to pay for everything that we need for the event which is soooo great. Like whats been said in the previous post we're looking for films so if you guys have anything you want to sumit email me at coti.werunthis@gmail.com and i'll give you all the info for sumiting films. Anywayz I hope you all could make it to the event and yupp you could pretty much say I have to get back to working on this dope film festival. Chao!!

Submit Your Work!

noreply@blogger.com (Lorena) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:45:00 +0000

Dreamyard A.C.T.I.O.N Project Presents

I LOVE MY BLOCK FILM FESTIVAL - CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: I Love My Block Summer Film Festival, showcasing poignant short films that celebrate all kinds of families and various communities from New York City and beyond. The festival will feature films with various themes from environmental justice to to the prison industrial complex. Families & Communities are formed when people get together to share, build and collaborate. Every family and neighborhood is different yet we all have underlying connections. What are the issues you care about the most? Who or what makes up your family or community? What would you say to the world if you had a short film to tell it in? Show your love for your Block, submit your film today!

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

- All genres of short-films will be

accepted for review which

includes narratives,

documentaries,

animation and experimental.

-All films must be in English or subtitled in English.

-Films must be appropriate for young audiences

-Maximum length is 12 minutes.

-Filmmakers must own all rights in order to submit

-Submission format: DVD

Please mail film and description to the attention of:

PATTYDUKES/

I Love My Block Film Festival

Dreamyard Action Project

872 Gerard Avenue, #2

Bronx, NY 10452

Yo-Tv Success

noreply@blogger.com (Lorena) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:14:00 +0000

Yo-Tv had their premier of their documentry
and it was a complete hit.
the documentry was amazing.
The style was creative
and the stories added a personal touch.

Congrats to Yo-Tv & Thanks for inviting us

Great Things Coming Soon!

noreply@blogger.com (Lorena) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:20:00 +0000

Hey Everyone,
Don't think that we have forgotten about you. We have all been a bit busy but we're back and of course we have a few updates.
1. Congratulations to Barack Obama for he is now the Demoratic nominee for the Nov 2008 Presidential Election! (Dont forget to vote on Nov 4th...If you still need to register please do.)

2.The Substainable South Bronx Healthy Living Block Party was a total success! The kids had a great time and everyone left a winner

3. We have begun to plan our summer youth festival. It is going to be amazing so keep checking back for more info. (Any filmakers who are intrested in submitting a film, a blog will be going up in the next few weeks with all the info)

4. Saturday June 14th frm 3:00 to 8:00, Rebels for Justice will be hosting their 1st benefit to raise money for exonerees @ at the Bruckner Bar which is located at 1 Bruckner Boulevard Bronx NY, 10451. There will be a silent auction, the viewing of a documentery, food and refreshments. We hope to see you all there! (the event is free but a donation of $10.00 is suggested)

5. We must thank everyone again for all the support. Thank you for showing up to our events! We hope to continue to see you at future events and definetly hope to see you on the 14th. Thanks for everything!!

The event was awsome

noreply@blogger.com (Supergirl) — Sat, 24 May 2008 16:01:00 +0000

Well there ya go!! Im sure everyone had an awsome time at the event and yeah heres my perspective on the event. Even through the hard times in putting this event together we still made it happen. This was awsome and it really impowered me alot not only with my performance but with everyday life in general. I loved the fact that we wanted to get not only our voices out there but other peoples voices to speack up for whats right and whats ours. I love that were starting to have a voice in society. At first when I started to do this project I wasn't really into it cuz Im not really into politics like that but once I started to get into the project and started to think about it I thought it was pretty cool after all this. So a big thanks to our group Patty, Hector, Lurena, Melody, and Kevin. Also let's not forget about the vollenteers that helped us with setting up for the event. A big thanks to you too!!! And a huge shout out to all the organizations that helped us promote the event. We Love all you guys!! Also a thanks to everyone that came to the event to support and help us make this event happen!! A big thanks to everyone!!! And remember WE RUN THIS!!!!!

We Run This Vote - The Video!!

noreply@blogger.com (The Rebels) — Wed, 21 May 2008 12:55:00 +0000

A big shout out to everyone who came to our event on May 10th!
In case you missed it, check out our video which we premiered at the event.
Hope you enjoy! Please share with folks...
and remember to VOTE !!!

A Great Block Party!

noreply@blogger.com (Lorena) — Sun, 18 May 2008 00:07:00 +0000

Today was the Healthy Living Block Party and it was amazing. There was face painting, arts and craft, bike giveaways, raffles, food and so much more. We have many more events coming up.
June 14th is Rebels for Justice event for more info go to www.exonerproject.blogspot.com
July 2008 is the Youth Film Festival stay tuned for more info.

The We Run This Vote Camaign is not over
We Will Continue to educate the youth
& let you know about other great events!

Continue to spread the word & visit our site!

10 Things you Should Know About John McCain

noreply@blogger.com (Lorena) — Thu, 15 May 2008 22:27:00 +0000

1. John McCain voted against establishing a national holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Now he says his position has "evolved," yet he's continued to oppose key civil rights laws.1

2. According to Bloomberg News, McCain is more hawkish than Bush on Iraq, Russia and China. Conservative columnist Pat Buchanan says McCain "will make Cheney look like Gandhi."23. His reputation is built on his opposition to torture, but McCain voted against a bill to ban waterboarding, and then applauded President Bush for vetoing that ban.3

4. McCain opposes a woman's right to choose. He said, "I do not support Roe versus Wade. It should be overturned."4

5. The Children's Defense Fund rated McCain as the worst senator in Congress for children. He voted against the children's health care bill last year, then defended Bush's veto of the bill.5

6. He's one of the richest people in a Senate filled with millionaires. The Associated Press reports he and his wife own at least eight homes! Yet McCain says the solution to the housing crisis is for people facing foreclosure to get a "second job" and skip their vacations.6

7. Many of McCain's fellow Republican senators say he's too reckless to be commander in chief. One Republican senator said: "The thought of his being president sends a cold chill down my spine. He's erratic. He's hotheaded. He loses his temper and he worries me."7

8. McCain talks a lot about taking on special interests, but his campaign manager and top advisers are actually lobbyists. The government watchdog group Public Citizen says McCain has 59 lobbyists raising money for his campaign, more than any of the other presidential candidates.8

9. McCain has sought closer ties to the extreme religious right in recent years. The pastor McCain calls his "spiritual guide," Rod Parsley, believes America's founding mission is to destroy Islam, which he calls a "false religion." McCain sought the political support of right-wing preacher John Hagee, who believes Hurricane Katrina was God's punishment for gay rights and called the Catholic Church "the Antichrist" and a "false cult."9

10. He positions himself as pro-environment, but he scored a 0—yes, zero—from the League of Conservation Voters last year.10John McCain is not who the Washington press corps make him out to be. Please help get the word out

Want the sources:Sources: 1. "The Complicated History of John McCain and MLK Day," ABC News, April 3, 2008http://blogs. abcnews.com /politicalpunch/ 2008/04/the -complicated. html
"McCain Facts," ColorOfChange. org, April 4, 2008 http://colorofchang e.org /mccain_facts/
2. "McCain More Hawkish Than Bush on Russia, China, Iraq," Bloomberg News, March 12, 2008 http://www.bloomber g.com/apps /news?pid=20601103&sid=aF28rSCt k0ZM&refer=us
"Buchanan: John McCain 'Will Make Cheney Look Like Gandhi,'" ThinkProgress, February 6, 2008 http://thinkprogres s.org/2008 /02/06/buchanan- gandhi-mccain/
3. "McCain Sides With Bush On Torture Again, Supports Veto Of Anti-Waterboarding Bill," ThinkProgress, February 20, 2008 http://thinkprogres s.org/2008 /02/20/mccain- torture-veto/
4. "McCain says Roe v. Wade should be overturned," MSNBC, February 18, 2007 http://www.msnbc. msn.com/id /17222147/
5. "2007 Children's Defense Fund Action Council® Nonpartisan Congressional Scorecard," February 2008 http://www.children sdefense .org/site/PageServe r?pagename =act_learn_scorecar d2007
"McCain: Bush right to veto kids health insurance expansion," CNN, October 3, 2007 http://www.cnn. com/2007 /POLITICS/10/ 03/mccain. intervie w/
6. "Beer Executive Could Be Next First Lady," Associated Press, April 3, 2008 http://ap.google. com/article /ALeqM5h-S1sWHm0tch tdMP5LcLywg5 ZtMgD8VQ86M80
"McCain Says Bank Bailout Should End `Systemic Risk,'" Bloomberg News, March 25, 2008 http://www.bloomber g.com/apps /news?pid=20601087&sid=aHMiDVYa XZFM&refer=home
7. "Will McCain's Temper Be a Liability?," Associated Press, February 16, 2008 http://abcnews. go.com/Politics /wireStory?id= 4301022
"Famed McCain temper is tamed," Boston Globe, January 27, 2008 http://www.boston. com/news /nation/articles/ 2008/01/27 /famed_mccain_ temper_is_ tamed/
8. "Black Claims McCain's Campaign Is Above Lobbyist Influence: 'I Don't Know What The Criticism Is,'" ThinkProgress, April 2, 2008http://thinkprogres s.org/2008 /04/02/mccain- black-lobbyist/
"McCain's Lobbyist Friends Rally 'Round Their Man," ABC News, January 29, 2008 http://abcnews. go.com/Blotter /story?id=4210251
9. "McCain's Spiritual Guide: Destroy Islam," Mother Jones Magazine, March 12, 2008 http://www.motherjo nes.com /washington_ dispatch/ 2008/03 /john-mccain- rod-parsley -spiritual-guide. html
"Will McCain Specifically 'Repudiate' Hagee's Anti-Gay Comments?," ThinkProgress, March 12, 2008 http://thinkprogres s.org/2008 /03/12/mccain- hagee-anti- gay/
"McCain 'Very Honored' By Support Of Pastor Preaching 'End-Time Confrontation With Iran,'" ThinkProgress, February 28, 2008 http://thinkprogres s.org/2008 /02/28/hagee- mccain-endorseme nt / 10. "John McCain Gets a Zero Rating for His Environmental Record," Sierra Club, February 28, 2008 http://www.alternet .org/blogs /environment/ 77913/

Absolutley Amazing

noreply@blogger.com (Lorena) — Sun, 11 May 2008 20:57:00 +0000

The show was absolutley amazing. On behalf of all the member of the We Run This Vote Campagin we thank all of those who showed up at our event and helped out. The show was a hit and the performers were great, no they were amazing. The context of their performance was incredible. Our goal was met. We showed young people talking about important topics through art. Congrats to all the performers! You guys are breaking the sterotypes and proving to the world that young people do care an we will be heard! You can see us on ch12 news the bronx!

Stay tuned for more of us. We won't stop here. Next week is the Substanible South Bronx Healthy Living Block Party! Once again thanks for everything!

Working with the 889 Studio!

noreply@blogger.com (The Rebels) — Wed, 07 May 2008 16:36:00 +0000

So the WE RUN THIS VOTE group wanted to create screen-printed posters for our event on Saturday. As you come in they will be displayed. Check out our process, it was a wonderful afternoon and we got to play with paint! what more can you ask for...

First we thought of what we wanted on the poster.....

then we looked at them to make them different & unique.....

we started to draw......

Then we cut out the images.. and layed them down backwards..
we glued them to a base for us to print from, a piece of wood.
then we started to paint...
and brought out a lot of colors.....
Coti loved working on her Superman logo....

Then we were off to printing..
we placed the paper inside, rolled the heavy weight on it.. and this is what came out.
Melody was still painting....
Can you tell she was loving it...

This is what Melody made.

Some of us helping each other out..
The whole crew at the end of the day.... some folks even made shirts.
Thanks to Alejandra and all the folks at 889 studio on hunts point avenue
for a lovely day of making posters. catch them all displayed this Saturday, MAY 10th at the Point. WE RUN THIS VOTE!

Harper Collins visit

noreply@blogger.com (The Rebels) — Wed, 07 May 2008 16:31:00 +0000

Recently Ms. PattyDukes took Lorena , the project manager of We Run This Vote to visit with Paola Soto who works with Harper Collins as an Ad/Promo Associate. They donated a bunch of books for our event! So a big shout to Paola Soto and everyone at Harper Collins for supporting WE RUN THIS VOTE ! which is THIS SATURDAY, MAY 10th 6-8pm at The Point.
See you there!!

The CountDown Begins!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Lorena) — Sun, 04 May 2008 02:35:00 +0000

We are exactly one week away from our event day. We wish to see you all Saturday May 10th

We Run This Vote Campaign_Project of the Day!!

noreply@blogger.com (Lorena) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:27:00 +0000

Guess what We Run This Vote is the project of the day on www.dosomething.org check it out. We are on the home page. more updates to come soon

Sean Bell: 3 Cops Full Acquittal! Justice Yeah Right!!

noreply@blogger.com (Lorena) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:54:00 +0000

Anger, Rage, Sadness, Shock, and Disappointment. Those are the feelings that come up when i review what has just happened. Three NYPD detectives recieve full aquittal on all charges in the case of groom to be Sean Bell. I was so disgusted with Patrick Lynch, new york city police union chief, said that this will show nypd member that they will be backed up no matter what. Now What in the world does that mean? How is it posible that a grand jury and judge come up with this verdict. This is absolutely unacceptable. We must understand what this mean. Citizens are not safe. A member of the NYPD holds way more power than what we thought. Just think if Sean Bell was your brother, son, cousin, or fiance. We can not rely on the justice system. What occur today was not justice, it did not showcase America's tittle of the land of justice and opportuunity. What are we to do now? What will happen now? Is Sean Bell ever going to recieve justice? Is our jucdical system failing us? Take a look at the Nixzmary Brown case. Was justice really served there? Shouldn't there had been a bigger punishment. People Wake Up! Our justice system is failing us!

And the Votes are In

noreply@blogger.com (Hector) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:11:00 +0000

And Hilary Clinton is the winner of the Pennsylvania primary............. So the race isn't over yet but well see whats going to happen next!!!!!!!!

The Pope!!

noreply@blogger.com (Hector) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:05:00 +0000

Hey Everyone,
The pope was in town!!! The Whole New York City shut down... But all i was thinking was that i wish i was the pope!! I wish i was the Pope... I don't think he understands the power he has...... He Literally would've made change....... all he spoke about was hop and the sex abuse in the church which is all great things to address..... but he would've changed a nation by addressing many other things...... What if he would've said not to sign up for the war, or what if he said that all children need to go to school and strive for the best...... or what if he said we needed a better health care system..... what if the pope told us to do something... we would've done it........ we would've gone to school and start new youth opportunities and change our health care system and motivate ourselves for better...... but like i said i wish i was the pope!!!!

Soulja Boy Gets Political

noreply@blogger.com (The Rebels) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:09:00 +0000

check out this video that has been traveling through you tube...
funny and so on point!

Intresting!

noreply@blogger.com (Lorena) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:10:00 +0000

Today at our meeting with Yo-Tv a very intresting question came up. Shouldn't political leaders begin to pay close attention to youth at the age of 14 sice they will be voters at the next presidential election? Why haven't the political leaders begin to do this? Is it that we don't show maturity at that age or can it be that they can really care less? I believe it is time for someone to speak up. Why can't school curriculums include a class where young people are taught about the political process? If there was a class that would explain the process to young people don't you think the youth voting percentage would increase. Im very intresed in finding out what people think about this? Please let me know what you think.

Update!!

noreply@blogger.com (Hector) — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:05:00 +0000

Hi Everyone,
Today we have a meeting at the dream yard office with YO T.V at 4p.m we plan on pitching to them our project and hearing what they have to say. Hopefully its going to be a great meeting and everyone will have fun. Also i have alot of more pamphlets for the event and i have to bring those over to the office... thats it for all catch you all later!!!!!

If you plan on attending the walk heres the registrastion form!!

noreply@blogger.com (Hector) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:31:00 +0000

Manhattan Tip to Tip Walk for Guatemala
Sunday, April 20Th, 2008
Registration Form
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE #
ADDRESS
Are you walking Tip to Tip or part of the way? Please briefly describe your plans
How did you learn about this walk?
CONSENT FORM
I,___________________________________ agree that Tip to Tip walk organizer, Jessica Rasp, can not be held liable for any injury, damage, accident, or loss that may occur during the Manhattan Tip to Tip Walk for Guatemala on April 20Th , 2008.

____________________________ _________________
Signature of Participant Date

____________________________
Printed Name

Please mail this registration form and $108 check made out to
“From Houses to Homes”
to Jessica Rasp: 655 East Passaic Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
*Prior to April 20Th if possible or bring on day of walk

Tip-To-Tip from one end of manhattan to the other walk for guatemala

noreply@blogger.com (Hector) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:21:00 +0000

Manhattan Tip to Tip Walk for Guatemala
Have you ever walked the entire length of Manhattan?
13.4 miles, 260 blocks walk all, some or in spirit
When: Sunday, April 20, 2008
All participants (tippers) are asked to raise $108 to go towards supporting a non-profit that builds homes with poor, rural families in Guatemala called
“From Houses to Homes” http://www.fromhousestohomes.org/
From Houses to Homes aims to strengthen community harmony in highland Guatemala by building lasting, healthy homes, improving access to health care and education, and inspiring participation between the poor and civil society.

Old house made from corn stalk
New house made with love & cinder blocks
From Houses to Homes has built 128 houses and still building
To register for the walk or to ask questions, contact:
Jessica Rasp
Tip to Tip Organizer
http://www.jessicarasp.com/ jcuba5@aol.com 973-893-9211

Prayer Vigil for Tibet Sunday Night April 6Th, 7:30 pm in Star seed Studio, Bloomfield NJ 07003"We should only feel compassion toward those who inflict harm upon one's self and others due to being overwhelmed by affective emotion. May they find wisdom. May they learn to live in harmony by loving one another. Through the power of truth and great compassion of awakened ones, may soon the suffering and the stream of tears come to an end ....". - H.H. 14Th Dalia Lama
Please join us for an evening of prayer and meditation in support of Tibet and all suffering people to enable all to awaken from confusion into peace and loving compassion. Mindful meditation and breathing are a powerful practice for our planet in this moment. Khenpo Nyima Gyaltsen Rinpoche, visiting from India, will be giving a public talk followed by the meditation.
Prayer Vigil for Tibet Sunday Night April 6Th, 7:30 pm in Star seed Studio, Bloomfield NJ 07003
"We should only feel compassion toward those who inflict harm upon one's self and others due to being overwhelmed by afflictive emotion. May they find wisdom. May they learn to live in harmony by loving one another. Through the power of truth and great compassion of awakened ones, may soon the suffering and the stream of tears come to an end ....". H.H. 14Th Dalia Lama
Please join us for an evening of prayer and meditation in support of Tibet and all suffering people to enable all to awaken from confusion into peace and loving compassion. Mindful meditation and breathing are a powerful practice for our planet in this moment. Khenpo Nyima Gyaltsen Rinpoche, visiting from India, will be giving a public talk followed by the meditation.