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Bringing Conscious Back

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Conscious Events

Bringing Conscious Back 

is a grassroots movement of artists that collaborate with their talents of spoken word, film & music to inspire communities to have open dialogue for social change.  We invite non-profit organizations every month to bring awareness to issues rarely heard in the media.  Non-Profit please contact filmstressfilmz@gmail.com to speak at our 

future engagements.

February 25th, 2015

5- 7 P.M.

Phillis Wheatley Library

33 Dr. Samuel McCree Way

Rochester, NY 14608

Free film screening, music, spoken word 

and community discussion.

February 28, 2015

6-8 P.M.

The Shrine

2271 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.

New York, NY 10031

Free film screening, music, spoken word 

and community discussion.

March 25, 2015

5- 7 P.M.

Phillis Wheatley Library

33 Dr. Samuel McCree Way

Rochester, NY 14608

Free film screening, music, spoken word 

and community discussion.

National Poetry Month

Erin Johnson

"Dune Pledge"

excerpt

March 28, 2015

6-8 P.M.

The Shrine

2271 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.

New York, NY 10031

Free film screening, music, spoken word 

and community discussion.

April 22, 2015

5- 7 P.M.

Phillis Wheatley Library

Journalist,
 Arthur Ryan Brooks

33 Dr. Samuel McCree Way

Rochester, NY 14608

Free film screening, music, spoken word 

and community discussion.

April 25th, 2015

The Shrine

6-8 P.M.

2271 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.

New York, NY 10031

Free film screening, music, spoken word 

and community discussion.

Sponsored by Filmstress Filmz

Somebody Wake My Brother Up

So today I had a poetry workshop at the jail 

and read from my friend and mentor

Abiodun Oyewole book

Branches of the Tree of Life

The inmates enjoyed a few of the poems I selected.  As I was reading Dune pointed out Black Wall Street in one of his poems and one of the bruthas was curious to find out the name of the book so he can read it.  I am always happy to hear when individuals are excited about learning something new.  Dune has so much embodied in one poem that the inmates had to take time to digest what I read.  We had a good poetry session today hopefully we can get some donations before the holiday so I can print out some poems for them to read.  I go every week and need help with gas and printing so if your able please feel free to donate online.

Poems I read today:

The Cycle

For The Millions

A Picture

Party and Bullshit

When the Revolution Comes

Rain of Terror

*One of the inmates read his poem here it is below*

"Somebody Wake My Brother Up"

By Mike Holloman

"Somebody wake my brother up"

They tried but he just wouldn't go to school

Uneducated with no job, no skills, he played his self like a fool

"Somebody wake my brother up"

See you man sagging on the block with the crew, you told me you were a leader not a follower

Now you on the block with your pants down too.

"Somebody wake my brother up"

Cause you got a little cash in your pocket just like you wished it...

But you got it by pushin, posing on your own people...

Man have you got life twisted.

"Somebody wake my brother up"

Sitting on 20's, carrying quarter pound of weed, ain't seen baby momma, done forgot about your seed.

"Somebody wake my brother up"

Gold all in your mouth,  chains hanging like an Egyptian Pharoah, come time to help another brother out, you got the mentality of that crab in the barrell.

"Somebody wake my brother up"

They told you it was all love, But you've been hoodwinked, flimflamed & bamboozled now your in the county, crushing cheese crackers over a dry ass ramen noodle.

"Somebody wake my brother up"

Gloomy Sunday morning and we've seen these days many to often.. Ma Dukes and baby moms got their head down crying...Cause your ass lying in a coffin.

"Now nobody can wake that brother up"

We had a good day our group and look forward to building more with the woman in lock up when I return in two weeks.  If you have any inspiring poems or suggestions you would like to donate for me to read feel free to email me.

Nicholle La Vann

Blessingz...

Bringing Conscious Back 2 The Jailz

So, we finished up our public engagements and have partnered with Just Us Inc. a non-profit organization in Rochester, NY that has been helping incarcerated individuals in the system and upon release helping them with housing, employment and education.  James Caldwell has a had few people come in and out to help in the jails but from my observance most people who donate time are the church people trying to indoctrine their beliefs on individuals in a compromising position.

I didn't give up my events but I will be writing to get money from investors and online funding to keep doing what I have been doing and that's inspiring audiences artistically with a message.

So I have been working with the inmates for about a month.  We have had some technical issues as far as my DVD playing for the inmates. I have changed the format 2x and still to no avail they have the oldest DVd players it's not even funny. So we are still moving forward with our discussions and mentoring time. I look forward to the next DVD working this weel,

 

So please help donate if you can as we need to print some materials for the holidays for the inmates. We have raised $70 thusfar and still have a long way to go.

Have a great day and remember to keep a positive mind. Because a positive mind cannot be denied.

Conscious Inmates...

We had our last joyous occasion at "The Shrine" last month it was fabulous. 

We screened "Living Legendz" that featured Dr. Leonard Jeffries, Jamal Joseph and Abiodun Oyewole. We had outrageous girl talent that rock the joint.  Marc Polite did his thing on the mic such a brilliant writer and humble gentleman. 

As we came to a close this year many folks kept asking when is the next event. To be honest it will be in the spring of 2015.  We have to revamp our mission and make it more health conscious.  

I am continuing the campaign through the winter months I have started screening my films at a jail nearby.  Which was my goal to reach individuals in the system so that I can inspire them and in some way stop recidivism.  Always wanted to work in the jails because it's such a depressed atmosphere that needs attention.  I feel that many of the individuals that are in lock up facilites wanted attention and used criminal activity to get that attention, but then again that is my opinion.  Recently I have made some strides with meeting men and women inmates introducing myself and who I am.  The women were a bit harder than the men from what I observed.  One lady who was very masculine came up to me and said "yo, you really touched my heart" that meant a lot to me.  That someone that looked that hard actually could relate to my story.  I shared with the ladies my life and how I came to be here.  I realized that "Bringing Conscious Back" had to keep going for the folks who are going to return back into our society.  The jail is not going to rehabilitate these individuals it's obvious.  That leaves programs from the community or the state which are doing the best they can on a shoe string budget.  Most programs are GED, or religious activity to keep the inmates mind of the mayheim I suppose.  While I was there some of the inmates spoke about wish they could get some college credit while they were sitting in there.  I tend to agree with them, why not let them read and educate their mind it's not like it's going to do any harm.  Most of the felons that return already have that stigma they have a felony record so with that strike agaunst them with no education society is forcing them to make another unconscious decision.  

I will be screening "110 Morningside" this weeks visit to the jail.  I am looking forward to feedback and inspiring individuals for change.  My goal is to make it to 2 prisons this holiday season so the campaign will touch more people.  It is my goal to also have MCC MVP (Mentors in Violence Prevention) program graduates to assist me in this campaign.  My contact for the progam has been sick so looking to link up wth them the end of the month.

We will be putting an online fundraiser for gas and administrative expenses for our jail visits.  So if you would like to help us financially on our journey you will be able to be a part of the solution.

THE BEST 2014 Interns
Shamar & Flix 

I thank all of the artists that came out this year and showed love, you are deeply appreciated.

July 19th

Join us

COMPLIMENTARY TICKET

provided by Filmstress FIlmz

Unity in the Community!

It's coming up on a year since we started our campaign "Bringing Conscious Back" and we are proud to say we are still running and campaigning using media, spoken word and music to inspire communities to have conscious dialogue and spur action for change.
We started on May 19th which happens to be "Malcolm X" birthday and the day the "Last Poets" got started in Marcus Garvey Park. As our one year anniversary comes up we are proud to say that we have gained some reputable artists and speakers.  

 Along the way we lost some but it's okay because everyone that participated was a winner. We welcome any new talent with a conscious message to perform.

For more information how you can participate please email our Admin.  at Filmstressfilmz@gmail.com

Conscious Event coming.

Feel Free to join us as our Bringing Conscious Back motivational speaker Jake Simmons holds a fundraiser for his upcoming autobiographical film he is independently producing.  If your in Rochester please support this campaign on May 9th and 10th.

Suggested Donation $5.00 for a plate 

The essence of work is diligence. A successful life depends on doing the right thing at the right time and obeying the cosmic law. Blessings come in many ways...

Thanks for showing your conscious support.

Consciousness as Power

The state of being conscious  refers to attainment & maintenance of a level of physiological arousal or alertness which permits the conscious being aware of, to remember, to recall both past & contemporary, internal and external events.  The state of being conscious essentially refers to a state of wakefulness & knowingness.  Today a young woman reached out and found what I had posted a while ago  I wanted to share it again today.

It's been said, people can only be as good as their thoughts, as successful as mental patterns, as progressive as their ideas.  In today's society being conscious is to listen to our thoughts, praying for divine guidance and following the intuitive urging.  Globally many unconscious individuals believe education, money, fame & notoriety are instrumental to their success.  If you are aware of the misconceptions of success you realize they are as useful as dirty dishwater without a clear firm, focused mind.   The process is quite simple to be conscious of who you are as individual.  When you develop a strong faith and connection to the Creator.  Demonstrate a healthy love and respect for your ancestors and parents, being committed and dedicated to your family traditions.  And a trusting relationship  to the spirit of your soul.  Trust your conscious and your first thought regardless of what others may say.  You own conscious takes you to the places you need to be...

With that being said let's all work collectively in making our neighborhood and communities more fruitful and inspiring.

Have a terrific day and may the Creator guide your journey to be successful. 

Blessingz

Bringing Conscious Back with Jake Simmons

We are honored to have Rochester native Jake Simmons and SOTA graduate come share his inspirational story before heading out to Italy.  Our movement Bringing Conscious Back is to inspire communities through media, music and spoken word.  It is our goal to inspire communites for change.  

Film screening of "110 Morningside" directed by 

Nicholle La Vann Q & A directly following.  Musical Performance by Matthew Corey, Lyricist Jahzi, Spoken Word by Stephanie Paredes and Goddess Shana King!

Join us 

Saturday, April 19th 12- 2 P.M. 

 Phillis Wheatley Library

33 Dr. Samuel McCree Way

Rochester, NY 14608

Please click link to get your free complimentary ticket

Filmstress Complimentary Admission

We are always looking for volunteers please email us at filmstressfilmz@gmail.com

#BconsciousB #Bconscious #Bconscious2014

Check out the new Blogtalk Radio show "Bringing Conscious Back" 

I will be explaining my message behind the grassroots movement.  Looking forward to inspiring and motivating others about conscious thinking and eating healthy.

March 20th, Thursday morning at 10:00 A.M. (EST)

Join me on air or just listen in.

Namaste

Upcoming Events

Bringing Conscious Back Upcoming EVENTS

Bringing Conscious Back 
Spring Schedule

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Noon- 2 P.M.

The Phillis Wheatley Library

33 Dr. Samuel McCree Way

Rochester, NY 14608

Saturday, March 29, 2014

6 - 8 P.M.

Shrine World Music Venue

2271 Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard

between 133rd & 134th Streets

New York, NY 10027

Saturday, April 19, 2014

Noon - 2 P.M.

The Phillis Wheatley Library
33 Dr. Samuel McCree Way

Rochester, NY 14608

Saturday, May 24, 2014

Noon - 2 P.M.

The Phillis Wheatley Library
33 Dr. Samuel McCree Way

Rochester, NY 14608

TORONTO 
DATES TBA

Please feel free to make a donation online so we can keep our movement going. Thank you!

Bringing Conscious Back Promo

No woman or man can be blessed without...

No woman or man can be blessed without the acceptance of their own head.

Dr. Leonard Jeffries, Filmstress & Abiodun Oyewole (Last Poet)
Bringing Conscious Back @ The Shrine event

It's been said, people can only be as good as their thoughts, as successful as mental patterns, as progressive as their ideas.  In today's society being conscious is to listen to our thoughts, praying for divine guidance and following the intuitive urging.  Globally many unconscious individuals believe education, money, fame & notoriety are instrumental to their success.  If you are aware of the misconceptions of success you realize they are as useful as dirty dishwater without a clear firm, focused mind.   The process is quite simple to be conscious of who you are as individual.  When you develop a strong faith and connection to the Creator.  Demonstrate a healthy love and respect for your ancestors and parents, being committed and dedicated to your family traditions.  And a trusting relationship  to the spirit of your soul.  Trust your conscious and your first thought regardless of what others may say.  You own conscious takes you to the places you need to be...

2014 Ready or Not!

Happy New Year

Blessingz to all we are excited to start a new year with no apologies.

We are excited about our venues and the many folks who will be on stage sharing their talent.

Please be aware that we work off of donations from the public until we can get a grant to assist us.

We are currently looking for a fiscal sponsor so we can apply for funding that will allow us to concentrate on our artistic expression.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday

January 11, 2014

3-5 P.M.

Countee Cullen Library
New York, NY 

FREE TICKET

Tuesday

January 14, 2014

6-9 P.M.

THE SHRINE
New York, NY

FREE TICKET

Saturday

February 22, 2014

3-5 P.M.

Phillis Wheatley Library
Rochester, NY

FREE TICKET

If you can't make any of our events please feel free to support us via internet and make a conscious donation here. Thank you for your support.