PROUD to Premier in The Nation's Capital

The National Archives, in cooperation with the Congressional Black Caucus’ Veterans Braintrust and the Foundation for the Advancement of African-American Film, presents the Washington, DC, premiere of Proud on September 21, 2005.

Here's the announcement ...

US Marine Corps Honors Mason Veterans at PROUD Screening


World War II veteran, Petty Officer 1st class Lorenzo A. DuFau, a former signalman of USS Mason poses with Marines of 6th Communication Battalion before being escorted to his seat for the screening of “Proud” at the Apollo Theater. Photo by: Cpl. Lameen Witter, USMC

Read the full story here. And make sure you read Mr. DuFau's quote at the end. It will inspire you!

Source: New York City Public Affairs, United States Marine Corps
Story Identification #: 200584134944
Story by Cpl. Lameen Witter

PROUD at The Apollo Photos


Dr. Hasna Muhammad, daughter of Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis, her husband and sons: ( L to R) Wali Muhammad, Jihaad Muhammad and Muta 'Ali' Muhammad


Congressman Charles Rangel; Johnson Publishing VP Jeff Burns, Jr.; Lorenzo DuFau - PROUD is based on his life. Ossie portrays him; Tommy Hilfiger, film's executive producer and financier.

Source: AFRICAN AMERICAN NEWSWIRE

John H. Johnson: Ebony Founder

It is with sadness we mention the passing of Ebony Magazine's Founder, John H. Johnson, occurring within a few days after the screening of PROUD at "Hollywood in Harlem."

Richard Prince's Journal-isms quotes Howard University School of Communications Dean Jannette Dates, who had just returned from the New York Screening on the legacies of Ossie Davis and Mr. Johnson. You can read John H. Johnson's official biography here.

First Issue of Ebony Image from The Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education

What a Night: PROUD at the Apollo

A tribute to Ossie Davis attended by family members ... Mason veterans along with members of the Tuskegee Airmen in attendance ... not to mention an appearance by THEntertainment's Tommy Hilfiger ...

Here's a link to EURWEB's story. Thanks to writer Marie Moore for saying, "put it on your must see list."

PROUD: Tonight at The Apollo

Hollywood in Harlem Film Festival presents PROUD tonight at the legendary Apollo Theater!

Thanks to Ebony Magazine for making this special presentation of the film possible. To have the film associated with the Apollo is not just a plus for the movie, but another validation for the Mason crew and their accomplishments.

It's Tuesday, it's a hot August day in NYC. Why not get yourself uptown tonight and see a movie?