Kelly Carter

Kelly Carter is a columinist and Enteratinment Writer for The Detroit Free Press. Ms. Carter earned her B.A. degree in Mass Communications/Jouranlism from The University of Illinios, Chicago. Ms. Carter started writing in the 6th grade at her school as a film critic. Ms. Carter earned her first intership with the Flint Journal. While at the Flint Journal, Ms. Carter realized the power of the press/media. Ms. Carter earned her second intership with The St. Petersberg Times, and her third internship with The Minapolois Star Tribune. Ms. Carter often works as a freelancer for Ebony, Jet, Essence, XXL, and Source magazines.

Kelly Carter

Kelly Carter is a columinist and Enteratinment Writer for The Detroit Free Press. Ms. Carter earned her B.A. degree in Mass Communications/Jouranlism from The University of Illinios, Chicago. Ms. Carter started writing in the 6th grade at her school as a film critic. Ms. Carter earned her first intership with the Flint Journal. While at the Flint Journal, Ms. Carter realized the power of the press/media. Ms. Carter earned her second intership with The St. Petersberg Times, and her third internship with The Minapolois Star Tribune. Ms. Carter often works as a freelancer for Ebony, Jet, Essence, XXL, and Source magazines.

Ruben Whitmore II

On wednesday, April 11, 2007 our Mass Media/Society class had special guest Ruben Whitmore II. Mr. Whitmore is a music video/filmmaker. Mr. Whitmore began his career in the entertainment industry after graduating from college. Mr. Whitmore has created a number of music videos for various artist such as MC Breed, Too Short, E-40, and many more. Mr. Whitmore spoke on the influence of the media on all society, particularly the youth. He stated that the television was the deadliest weapon on our youth today. He used the symbolism of tv as a gun and the images that are being projected from it as the bullets that is essentailly currupting the minds of out youth. Mr. Whitmore stated that he does not apoligize for any work he was done in his career, but he stated that he does take responsibility for the work he chooses to make and the message in which are conveyed within the work.

Ruben Whitmore II

On wednesday, April 11, 2007 our Mass Media/Society class had special guest Ruben Whitmore II. Mr. Whitmore is a music video/filmmaker. Mr. Whitmore began his career in the entertainment industry after graduating from college. Mr. Whitmore has created a number of music videos for various artist such as MC Breed, Too Short, E-40, and many more. Mr. Whitmore spoke on the influence of the media on all society, particularly the youth. He stated that the television was the deadliest weapon on our youth today. He used the symbolism of tv as a gun and the images that are being projected from it as the bullets that is essentailly currupting the minds of out youth. Mr. Whitmore stated that he does not apoligize for any work he was done in his career, but he stated that he does take responsibility for the work he chooses to make and the message in which are conveyed within the work.

Sofia Quintero

Carolina Circuit Writers Presents Connecting Communities Through Literature: The Artist In Residence Project featuring Latina Hip-Hop Novelist Sofia Quintero. Sofia Quintero was born into a Dominican Puerto Rican family and raised in the Bronx, New York. She was written four novels entieled: "Explicit Content," Picture Me Rollin'," "Burn," and "Divas Don't Yield." She has also written two screenplays entitled: "Corporate Dawgz" and "Blind Date." The Carolina Circuit Writers program is a statewide literary consortium consisting of academic,community,and cultural center partners that bring engaging writers of color to the state as short-term residents. This years's project includes: Connecting Communites Through Literature, which envisioned to underscore the importance of cultural programs that link communities of color, ease divisions, and blind alliances. Sofia Quintero stated: " My work is informed by hip-hop, its reflection of what is going on, it's a platform a place for me to challenge injustices. It is where I can tell my own story, it's where I tell the story of the people I know and love. I found Ms. Quintero's lecture rather intresting. I enjoyed the audio piece she demostrated with our class. I found it intresting how many students created their own storyline or plot the the film when there was no sound.

UNC Radio Guest

On friday, March 23, 2007, our Mass Media and Society class had UNC Radio special guest speakers, Leoneda Inge and Cori Princell. Leonneda Inge is a reporter at UNC Radio and Cori Princell is a producer at UNC Radio. The two guests speakers spoke about working at UNC Radio. The speakers also played audio productions of their boradcast segments. The two guest were awarded with Oustanding In Boradcoasting Awards. North Carolina Public Radio is a public radio network based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The network consists of three stations: WUNC, broadcasting from Chapel Hill on 91.5 FM;WRQM from Rocky Mount on 90.9; and WUND from Manteo on 88.9. WUNF Radio is owned by the trustees of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The broadcast area for WUNC Radio is the Research Triangle and eastern North Carolina.

Dr. Cornel West Speaks at NCCU

On Monday, March 19, 2007 our Mass Media and Society class watched a clip of the lecture of Dr. Cornel West at North Carolina Central University. Dr. West spoke on many important issues that the African American community is facing. Dr. West spoke on the legacy of North Carolina Central University and the sacrifices that Dr. Shepard had to endure while trying to create this institutuion. Dr. West stated that it is our responsibility to continue to build on Dr. Shepard's legacy for the next generation. Dr. West asked the question, "what kind of legacy will you leave behind?" Dr. West stated that "I'm not suprised to see black success, I expect black sucess!!" Dr. West staed that "the unexamined life is not worth living," and "once a person stops learning, they stop growing and consoquently they stop living." I found Dr. West's lecture was profound and inspiring.