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Permanent Council Celebrates International Year for People of African Descent (Photo credit: OEA - OAS)
WCN and International Goodwill Ambassador Oscar J. Webb Pay Special Tribute to US Representative Donald Milford Payne “In Memoriam”. By Jay O’Conner
For 25 years International Goodwill Ambassador Oscar J. Webb has worked with Congressmen Donald Payne known as the” God-Father of African Affairs” Donald Payne was the first Congressmen of African Decent to reach Congress in a Northern State. The loss of this great leader will be felt however his legacy will go on. As we look at the accomplishments of this great Civil Rights Leader the cry for us is to continue the work for all people especially those are without voice.
WCN and Ambassador Webb wish the family and constituents Donald Payne served tirelessly the peace that only God can provide during this difficult time. We join you in your sorry and ask that the Comforter provide for every need. We celebrate his life and charge forward to build bridges between Americans of African Descent and our beloved Mother Land Africa and its emerging leaders. As we move the International conversation from Civil Rights to Platinum Rights be assured that the lessons taught and learned from Congressmen Payne will be eternal.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful leader with the world. We are all better that he lived and contributed so much to our people.
International Spokesperson Ambassador Oscar J. Webb
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Payne was born in Newark and was a 1952 graduate of Barringer High School. He did his undergraduate studies at Seton Hall University, graduating in 1957. After graduating he pursued post-graduate studies in Springfield College in Massachusetts. Before being elected to Congress in 1988, Payne was an executive at Prudential Financial, Vice President of Urban Data Systems Inc., and a teacher in the Newark Public Schools.[2] In 1970, Payne became the first black president of the National Council of YMCAs.[3] From 1973 to 1981 he was Chairman of the World Y.M.C.A. Refugee and Rehabilitation Committee.[4]
Payne’s political career began in 1972, when he was elected to the Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, serving three terms. In 1982, he was elected to the Newark Municipal Council and served three terms, resigning in 1988 shortly after his election to Congress.
While in the House of Representatives, Payne was known as a de facto ambassador to Africa. He helped secure $100 million to help prevent and treat AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa.
Darius Mans, president of Africare in Washington, called Payne a committed legislator who cared dearly about the plight of Africans.
“Whenever you needed something done on Africa he did not delegate it, he made sure it happened. Whether it took phone calls to the White House, rallying members of Congress Donald Payne always delivered for Africa.”
U.S. Congressman Donald Payne was elected to the House of Representatives in 1988, the first black congressman elected from New Jersey. In the Capitol, he championed many causes including education and global affairs. As a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee he worked to promote democracy and protect human rights overseas.
Michael Jackson videos were some of the most innovative in music history. More than just promotional clips, they were short films that pushed the limits of the art form, showcasing cutting-edge technology, intricate storylines and unforgettable dance routines. On the second anniversary of the King of Pop‘s untimely passing, Thanks to PopCrush we look back on the top 10 Michael Jackson videos. Click on the King of Pop for Original Blog Posting.
10. IN THE CLOSET
Directed by fashion photographer Herb Ritts, the sepia-tinted clip for Jackson’s 1992 ode to secret lust, ‘In the Closet,’ was the sexiest video the singer ever made. The beautifully-shot film featured Jackson in a tank top and tight jeans, dancing sensually with gorgeous supermodel Naomi Campbell under the hot desert sun.
‘Say Say Say’ wasn’t the most groundbreaking of MJ’s videos, but it may be the one that best captures the fun, childlike side of his personality — the side that often gets lost when people think about his larger-than-life image. So ignore the fact that Michael’s love interest was his sister LaToya — hey, casting was harder in those days — and watch Mike and Mac goof off for five minutes as they play con men and vaudeville performers.
Boyz n the Hood’ director John Singleton was behind the camera for ‘Remember the Time,’ Jackson’s journey to ancient Egypt. The nine-minute film starred Eddie Murphy as a pharaoh and Iman as his queen, with whom Michael was once in love. Murphy sent his servants — who include Magic Johnson — after the singer, who always managed to stay one step ahead.
7. THE WAY YOU MAKE ME FEEL
In ‘The Way You Make Me Feel,’ the King of Pop vigorously pursued a love interest through the streets. She did a great job of playing hard to get, showing Jackson no love for the longest time. Today, we might call his character a creeper, but his persistence paid off when he got the girl in the end.
Michael returned to ‘Thriller’ director John Landis for his 1991 multicultural anthem ‘Black or White,’ the song that declared, “I’m not gonna spend my life being a color.” The singer danced with people of all races and nationalities to make his point. Aside from a Macaulay Culkin cameo, the highlight was an innovative sequence in which the faces of various people were digitally morphed into each other.
5. BEAT IT
Another no-brainer on the list of the Top 10 Michael Jackson videos is ‘Beat It,’ featuring MJ’s zippered red leather jacket and a large group dance scene that would come to be one of his trademarks. For the sake of authenticity, he insisted that actual gang members be featured, a request honored by director Bob Giraldi.
4. SCREAM
With a price tag of $7 million, ‘Scream’ is still officially the most expensive music video ever made. (Though its director, Mark Romanek, insists there were other videos that cost more.) The 1995 film allowed Michael and sister Janet, alone on a futuristic spaceship, to vent together about the molestation allegations against the singer.
3. SMOOTH CRIMINAL
In ‘Smooth Criminal,’ Michael, looking like an old-time gangster in his white suit and fedora, leaned forward in a gravity-defying maneuver that we eventually learned was possible due to a special shoe attachment bolted to the floor. The full-length version of this 1988 video from ‘Bad’ appears in the ‘Moonwalker’ film.
2. BILLIE JEAN
Considering how the tabloid press dogged Jackson throughout his life, it’s appropriate that one of his best videos featured a photographer following him around. ‘Billie Jean’ is considered one of the videos that legitimized MTV since the network was reluctant to play black artists before tossing this clip into heavy rotation. And even though everything Michael touched lit up, the paparazzo was never able to get his photo.
1. THRILLER
By today’s cinematic standards, ‘Thriller’ might have a few flaws. The acting certainly isn’t that great (sorry, Ola Ray). But the 14-minute short film and its brilliant costumes and choreography transformed the medium, changing people’s minds about what a music video could look like. For these reasons, ‘Thriller’ is the best Michael Jackson video and perhaps the best music video by any artist in history.
What Are Your Picks for the Best Michael Jackson Videos?
What, no ‘Bad,’ ‘Dirty Diana’ or ‘Rock With You’? Not every great video MJ made could fit into our list of the Top 10 Michael Jackson Videos. Let us know which ones we missed in the comments below.
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Inadvertently the box office success or failure of this movie will have long-lasting affects on whether movies about the African American Experience will continue to be relegated to small budgets.
“Jay O’Conner The Father of Transmedia Brandcasting is pulling out all the stops and asking Facebookers Twitter’ers and every Social Network including Google Plus to get behind this movie and this weekend go see it but starting now Flip your Timelines to a RED TAILS MLK Themed Cover Page See the example on his Facebook Timeline.
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As part of The MLK Day.gov Day of Service WCNTV is giving away a few tickets to those who participate in the One Million Soles for Haiti Online Bowling Tournament. at http://www.bowlingforcharity.com The Tournament started Officially on Jan 1, 2012 and will run through the end of the month. On January 10th WCNTV will randomly choose 3 Bowlers who will get 4 Tickets to the Event as guests of the Chairman & CEO of WCNTV Jay O’Conner. Transmedia Brandcasting Executive Producer for the event.
We are using this month to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King‘s day of service by supporting http://www.onemillionsoles.org. With just a $10.00 Donation you can put shoes on the feet of Haiti’s Children. Won’t you help by sharing this post, hitting the like button and challenging your friends to beat you in this incredible skill based game designed to help raise dollars for Charity. If you want to raise money for your non profit. Let us know and we can arrange to have one set up in a matter of hours of any disaster or planned event.
The concert hall at the Syndey Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 32,000 times in 2011. If it were a concert at Sydney Opera House, it would take about 12 sold-out performances for that many people to see it.
MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY NEW YEAR, HAPPY KWANZA HAPPY HANUKKAH
As the year rapidly comes to a close, we want to thank all of our readers and Social Media Friends, Associates those of you just curious to know what in the world are they talking about over there.
On 11/11/11 WCNTV turned the corner as we declared Jubilee over the world. The fruits of our labor will become more and more clear as we do WELL IN 2012.
MAY YOU ALL FIND HAPPINESS AND JOY DURING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Via Scoop.it – Monetizing The Customer Experience
Check out https://www.wcntv.tv! Home Page… Welcome to the launching Pad for something quite unique in Transmedia Brandcasting and the New Revenue opportunities that are and will become available to you at World Colours Network. If you are looking for opportunities to make money check out these three amazing opportunities. WCNTV has been operating a Think Tank in Media and Technology for 10 Years and now we are launching the opportunity for the Public to take advantage of what we have uncovered. Below you will find a Collection of publications including Today‘s Transmedia Women dedicated to making sure Women are not Miss Represented in the Media. We thank you for stopping by and check back ofter for events and opportunities to turn Content into Cash. WCNTV will be casting for a Reality Show called “I WANT TO LAUNCH A GLOBAL BRAND” If you are a Jerry McGuire Super Top Gun Sales Person the first step is wowing us in one of these three businesses where we will choose THE PRESIDENT OF GLOBAL SALES MARKETING & MERCHANDISING for our Global IPTV Channel. Do you have what it takes. Lets Get it ON!!! Via www.wcntv.tv
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WCNTV Commentary: This incredible message from Judge Penny Brown Reynolds is just as important today as it was when delivered at the Women of Color Conference in 2009. Judge Penny is on fire and I dedicate this Keynote to my Mother, Sisters, Aunts and Daughters. Today’s Transmedia Women a publication dedicated to the women in media who make a difference. Today’s Transmedia Woman is Judge Penny Brown Reynolds and we pray that her voice would increase and be heard around thw world. Jay O’Conner Chairman & CEO WCNTV.
The Honorable Penny Brown Reynolds Bringing an authentic voice to daytime television, and an inspiring new perspective, the honorable Penny Brown Reynolds presides over the court series, Family Court with Judge Penny, drawing on her legal and personal background to address the conflicts faced by families in America. This Emmy nominated executive producer and television personality, judge, author, entrepreneur, ordained minister, preacher, scholar, and theologian provides a straight forward and relevant message and is America’s newest provocative intellectual on issues including politics, justice, religion, as well as pop culture. Full Bio will appears on the WCNTV WordPress Blog.
The Honorable Penny Brown Reynolds
Bringing an authentic voice to daytime television, and an inspiring new perspective, the honorable Penny Brown Reynolds presides over the court series, Family Court with Judge Penny, drawing on her legal and personal background to address the conflicts faced by families in America. This Emmy nominated executive producer and television personality, judge, author, entrepreneur, ordained minister, preacher, scholar, and theologian provides a straight forward and relevant message and is America’s newest provocative intellectual on issues including politics, justice, religion, as well as pop culture.
Judge Brown Reynolds is the author of Women and the Law: A Guide to Women’s Legal Rights in Georgia, andseveral published articles. She has just released her newest book 7 Steps to Peace of Mind, an engaging and transformative guide on how to live a better life and how to obtain peace of mind.
Judge Brown Reynolds achieved a distinguished position in Georgia’s history as the first African American to hold the position of Executive Counsel, making her the first black to serve as a lawyer for a Governor in the Southeast. Both Ebony and Jet magazines recognized her for this historic accomplishment.
Judge Brown Reynolds is a former prosecutor, state Assistant Attorney General, first African American Chief of Staff and legal counsel to Georgia’s Lieutenant Governor and served for eight years as a trial court judge in Atlanta, Georgia; again making history for never being reversed by an appellant court on any criminal decision.
Judge Penny Brown Reynolds received her Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude, from Georgia State University, after only three years of study, graduating in the top 5% of her class and received her Juris Doctor degree from Georgia State University College of Law. She was awarded the Outstanding Student Award, the University’s highest award. Judge Brown Reynolds graduated first in her class, with highest honors from the Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, Georgia, earning a Master’s degree in Theology.
Judge Brown Reynolds serves as President and CEO of Divine Destiny Productions, LLC and The Judge Penny Brown Reynolds Foundation, Inc., with the mission of restoring families in America. Additionally, the judge serves on the Executive Board of the NAACP, Atlanta Chapter, The International Family Center, Inc. and is President Emeritus of the Georgia Chapter of the International Women’s Forum. Judge Brown Reynolds is the founding chair of the Judicial Section of the Gate City Bar Association, an affiliate of the National Bar Association.
Judge Brown Reynolds was recognized for her strides and contributions as a national outstanding African American by the Allstate Insurance Company. The Woman Looking Ahead Magazine selected Judge Brown Reynolds’ as Georgia’s 2009 Woman of the Year. She has been named to Atlanta’s Top 100 Black Women of Influence. She was honored by sharing the cover of the 2009 publication of Who’s Who in Black Atlanta as one of Atlanta’s distinguished personalities.
The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. awarded Judge Brown Reynolds the “Woman of Wonder Award,” saluting her as the nation’s National Community Leader of the Year. The National Urban League awarded Judge Brown Reynolds the 2009 Woman of Power Award for her accomplishments and distinguished service. Additionally, she was selected as one of America’s leading intellectuals by CNN and Essence Magazine to give voice for the ground breaking series, Reclaiming the Dream, in association with the Black in America CNN special.
Judge Brown Reynolds is admitted to practice law in the state of Georgia. She is a member of the National Bar Association Judicial Council, the American Bar Association, the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers, Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, Gate City Bar Association, Lawyers Club of Atlanta, League of Women’s Voters, and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She received the honor of being recognized at a Barrister in the prestigious Lamar Inn of Court, Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, Georgia and was selected to Who’s Who in American Woman. She has served as a member of the Georgia Commission on Women.
Judge Brown Reynolds received the Pinnacle Leadership Award from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Community Service Award for her work with women by the Women of Multi Ethnicity and Nationality Organization. For the last ten consecutive years, Judge Brown Reynolds has been named to the Atlanta Business League’s 100 Most Influential Women. In addition, the Frank Ski Kids Foundation, Inc. honored Judge Brown Reynolds as a Local Living Legend for her many accomplishments. The Interdenominational Theological Center presented Judge Brown Reynolds with the 2009 James H. Costen Award for Excellence as an Emerging Leader.
Judge Brown Reynolds’ greatest accomplishment is her legacy of service as she provides scholarships to college bound underprivileged high school students and leads workshops for women and the family. Judge Brown Reynolds is a much sought after speaker where her dynamic delivery is rooted in the life that she has lived.
Naturally as a jurist, Judge Brown Reynolds wears a judicial robe on the bench. In addition, she proudly wears a robe representing the clergy as an ordained minister. Judge Brown Reynolds serves as Associate Pastor of the Midway Missionary Baptist Church, College Park, Georgia. She is married to the Reverend Edward S. Reynolds and they are the proud parents of two grown sons, Michael and Fela, and one granddaughter, Pelly Marie.
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