Bringing Conscious Back in February

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ROCHESTER, NY

Sponsored by Filmstress Filmz, The Rochester Black Bar Association, The Art Factory, 

The Monroe County Public Library System

March 25th

Today Was A Good Day!

Feel free to make a conscious donation.

This Place Ain't Big Enough 4 Me

Well, last week at my jail workshop I read to the group of about twenty men who Dr. Leonard Jeffries was and why he was a threat to the education system. I had a print out that I handed around for some of them to read. I realized that some of the men may not have knew how to read, so I read some of the material so they can get a gist of who Dr. Jeffries is and why he was so hated. I screened some trailers of mine for the life of me, my feature had no sound. I had a few white brothers in the group and they nodded they head a few times to the knowledge I was kicking.  It was good to go back and have my spoken word/black history workshop as I call it.  The holidays it was cold and this was the first time back.   I feel if ain't nobody gonna pay me I might as well give freely of my time to some people who appreciate my time and films.  At least I can always say I screened my films with a captive audience.  I use to know a person that said to me "Go where your celebrated, not where your tolerated".  Now it's not my desire to be hanging around a jail, but it is my responsibility as an artist to educate and inspire where I can. Perhaps when they do get released they will give back to the community to make it a better place then when they left.  That is what Bringing Conscious Back is all about, bringing awareness to one's self and environment to inspire and educate others in your journey of life.

"This Place Ain't Big Enough For Me"

By Mike Holloman 

This place ain't big enough for me,

I don't really like the company.  The food is lousy...I got places to go and people to see

This place ain't big enough for one of my thoughts,

cause while I'm thinking...

that same thought that I'm thinking needs room to grow.

They can imprison my body, but hey can't touch my mind or soul.

Inside my mind exist a creative essence essential to become a connoisseur of extraordinary expressions lyrics that exist inside my mind idle are spasmodic gravitational pull transcends them to paper.  Effortlessly written out drama or static...

When I feeling the flavor of the swag in my flow... my lyrical rhythm and rhymes start to bubble again.

Exclusively opponents of my art were two crabs one was a Jew the other was a Republican.  But my deepness survives in rhythm of rhymes poetic in nature...

Jewels dropped are captured and retained in consciousness of the true participator...

Realness is hard but understanding is free so I tell you for the second time. 

That this place ain't big enough for me!

They thought I was crazy, so they sent in a shrink. I let him inside, took him on a journey through my mind...

He started to get dizzy then...

Ho got sick, his name was Dr. Nero now he's in a state of comatazation...Hook to a brain scan her...with understanding zero...

Everyday I remain in here these devils prey. I loose a little more...They spike my food with kryptonite yesterday and the  day before.  I feel as if I'm sidelined...In the middle of the game. It's 3rd & 25 and my fam and I can't calla play. Deep down I know it's on me, I know I'm the blame...

Life keeps turning, inside I'm bumming wife is missing me, money is short...Problems quickly rise. I'm sitting here stuck, out of the fight, can;t throw a punch forgive me I apologize.

But in consolation, you don't have to be a genius or understand Einstein's theory of relativity or that Pie = Y times I = 3

Cause the reality that these devils can't hold me for long...and if you were listening when I said 

"This place ain't big enough for me".

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A POEM FROM AN INMATE THIS IS NOT THE BLOGGERS VIEWS OR OPINIONS THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF ART

So next week I am going to cover Nelson Mandela and speak about his journey.  I always need printing for my workshops so if you  donate financially to assist my printing costs, please feel free to donate.

Bringing Conscious Back honoring Dr. Leonard Jeffries

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

Upcoming Events

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.

BCB Seeking Volunteers

Are you a high school student or college student and need some community hours? Are you neither and just tired of the violence in Rochester? Than we want you!

Bringing Conscious Back movement is looking for conscious individulas that don't talk about change but are part of the change. We are looking for volunteers to assist us canvass the Southwest neighborhood to give out flyers for our upcoming event next Thursday.

Our events inspire communities by using the arts such as film, music and spoken word. Your welcome to download our flyer for the event and pass it out of you can't make the canvassing over the weekend.

Thank you we look forward to making a difference with you.

Upcoming Events for BCB

We are so pleased by our new sponsor in Harlem.

Akil Rose with the Harlem Transformation Project has agreed to be our Harlem Sponsor.

It is our goal to do this around the country and then globally.  The New York Public Library system has also been sponsoring us special thanks to Victor Simmons at the Countee Cullen Library for allowing us to educate and inspire audiences in the Harlem community.

Our Holiday 

EVENT SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2013 5:30-6:30 P.M.

Phillis Wheatley Library

33 Dr. Samuel McCree Way

Rochester, NY 14608

Free Film Screening of 

"110 Morningside"

special performances by

Shana King

Matthew Corey

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2013 7:00- 9:00 P.M.

Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence

929 S. Plymouth Ave.

Rochester, NY 14608

Free Film Screening of 

"Millennium Slave"

special performances TBA

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 2014 3:00-5:00 P.M.

Countee Cullen Library

104 W. 136th Street

New York, NY 10030

Free Film Screening of 

"25 Years 2 Freedom" 

The Betty Tyson Story

TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014 6:00 - 10:00 P.M.

 Shrine World Music Venue

2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd

New York, NY 10030

Free Film Screening of 

"Living Legendz"

Special Performance by

LAST POET, Abiodun Oyewole

Featuring the artwork of 

Charly J. Dominguez

Being conscious can really change your perspective on the world.

 But don’t expect the world itself to change without a contribution from you.

Gandhi Institute is Conscious...

Our new sponsor for "Bringing Conscious Back" 

The M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence

The M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence is a nonprofit that works to realize the vision of its historic namesake by helping individuals and communities create public awareness of nonviolence as knowledge critical to human thriving. The M.K. Gandhi Institute collaborates with local organizations, academic institutions, students and committed peacemakers in the following areas: nonviolence education,sustainability and environmental conservation, and the promotion ofrestorative justice. The Institute continuously offers groups and individuals trainings in skills such as nonviolent communication (NVC), self- reflection, meditation and experiential interconnectedness, and fosters sustainability practices in the Rochester area such as community gardening, urban agriculture and restorative approaches to conflict.

We are pleased to announce our next event will be at the 

M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence

December 12, 2013

7 - 9 P.M.

929 South Plymouth Avenue

Rochester, New York 14608

EDUCATE

To create public awareness of nonviolence critical for humans and the planet

EMBODY

training individuals in skills such as non violent communication, self reflection, and meditation.

SERVE

Fostering practices such as community gardening, urban agriculture & restorative justice projects

Bringing Conscious Back 

mission

Our purpose is to engage individuals in the principles and benefits of conscious living, by adding value and meaning to their lives, careers and communities. The arts professionals offer an opportunity to breathe new life into communities and build bridges to improve brotherhood regardless of race, creed or religion.

Being conscious can really change your perspective on the world.

 But don’t expect the world itself to change without a contribution from you.

FREE FILM SCREENING 
of
MILLENNIUM SLAVE!

Bringing Conscious Back in November

The success of consciousness

Matthew Corey

Yesterday was memorable and such a success.  The community came out and showed their support and love.  Enjoy some of the energy from our movement 

"Bringing Conscious Back"