Say It Loud Film
Submitted by jcoleman on Sun, 03/01/2009 - 23:31.
Last updated on Thu, 06/11/2009 - 13:44.
Vital Stats
ongoing project
12/01/2007
People Impacted:
25000People Involved: 10
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The Problem
Many African-American boys do not believe education is important. They want to become the next athlete or rapper, but they don't know that education is important no matter what they do. I made a film to show all kids, especially African-American boys that education is the key to a successful life.
Why It's Important
I've always loved school, but I noticed that other African-American boys were not concentrating on school, they were more interested in becoming the next great football player, basketball player or rapper. I made a film called Say It Loud which explores the importance of education for African American boys and to bring the message home, I got a bunch of athletes and rappers, like Kobe Bryant, Michael Strahan, Ben Wallace, Vince Carter, Ludacris, Master P, Jadakiss, Hurricane Chris and others to be in my film.
The Plan Of Action
I used my own money to make the film and now I am traveling across the country showing it. My goal is to show the film to 1 million people before the end of the year.
How Can Others Get Involved?
People can help by hosting movie screenings for my film and making a donation to help provide backpacks filled with school supplies to families hit by the recession.
Project Updates
06/11/09
Update: Jordan has been selected as one of CNN's Young People Who Rock. He will interview tomorrow 6/12 at 3:30PM EST
Click here to leave a comment or ask Jordan a question. 
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I think this is AWESOME...Keep it up!
GREAT WORK!
great idea! congrats!
apply for a grant! this project is so great