Wednesday, April 25, 2007

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.

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

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.