The National Black Justice Coalition, (NBJC),www.nbjc.org is partnering with GLAAD, www.glaad.org, in order to conduct a series of nationwide Black LGBT media trainings. These trainings will be conducted in every corridor of the country and will provide coaching and other types of training to every day Black LGBT non-activists and gay-affirming clergy alike. The focus of the trainings is to teach individuals on how to tell their own stories and their personal truths through the media as it relates to the intersection of being both African American and LGBT.

These informative, interactive, and friendly trainings will also explore very specific Black LGBT issues and the individual strategies used in forming a media message around them. In addition, the trainings will provide a vast array of information concerning important tips, dos and donts in responding to print, television, radio, and online news media outlets concerning LGBT issues.
The NBJC-GLAAD Black LGBT media trainings are free to the general public.

-Los Angeles:
Wednesday, August 30th from 7pm-9:30pm
Location: Unity Fellowship Church, 5149 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016

PinkMafiaRadioEp55 Noahs Arc 2.3 Desperado


Darian is back from his blog to discuss “Desperado” the third episode of Noah’s Arc season two. Just when I thought they had finally let the more tiresome subplots come to a close with last weeks superb episode they rehash old drama so blatantly in this episode you will feel like you are watching a rerun. While many wonderful new ideas and characters do show up so do several issues and confilcts that are exhausted and or forced. For some insight into the music on the show and glimpses into the mind of Patrik Ian Polk check out his myspace page. Please check out the Tim Gunn on the Project Runway podcast and the Battlestar Galactica podcast for more insight on those shows. Please send feedback questions or comments to Steven at PinkMafiaRadio@yahoo.com or call me 206 202-0296.

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PinkMafiaRadioEp54 Noahs Arc 2.2 Review featuring Raz B


The new season of “Noah’s Arc” keeps setting the bar higher with some hot new guest stars plus a few of the lead characters finding love and letting love find them. DeMario Thornton AKA Raz B shows up for a very emotional cameo in this episode as a young man with some issues to deal with at Alex’s Black AIDS Institute. I have special guest Darian from lolDarian.BlogSpot.com on to review and discuss the second episode of season two. We also hear from Raz himself direct from the recording studio in Detroit. Raz B clues us in on why he felt the need to appear on “Noah’s Arc” and when we can hear his next single “Strawberry Lane”. Please check out clya.org for more info on a very important charity that Raz B works with to help kids in need. Send feedback questions or comments to Steven at PinkMafiaRadio@yahoo.com or call me 206 202-0296.

To jump right to Raz just skip to the 28 min mark on the show.

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PinkMafiaRadioEp53 Wilson Cruz, Profile of an Artist.


I got to sit down with one of my favorite actors recently to discuss his life, his work and find out more about his experience coming out to his family and his audience with his role on “My So Called Life”. Wilson Cruz also talks to us about his groundbreaking role on “Noah’s Arc” as Junito, TV’s first HIV positive Latino doctor. We also hear from Sally Kirkland and Elaine Hendrix co-stars of Wilson in the hilarious and touching new film “Coffee Date”. Please send feedback questions or comments to Steven at PinkMafiaRadio@yahoo.com or call me 206 202-0296.

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Come see the World Premiere of
The DL Chronicles, Episode: Robert
in Oakland. This Sunday, August 20th at 2pm.
Come meet the cast:
Terrell Tilford (CSI, Soul Food),
Kareem Ferguson (Scrubs, Vegas),
Sheilynn Wactor (Stomp, Criminal Minds),
and the filmmakers
Quincy LeNear and Deondray Gossett.

Critics agree,
"It's better than the first, and that's no easy task..."
"The cast is simply breathtaking..."
"A crowd pleaser from the first frame to the last."
"Groundbreaking!"
"Terrell Tilford is mesmerizing"
"Why isn't this on TV yet?"

Featuring music from Grammy-winning Artist, Jody Watley, and the soultry Rahsaan
Patterson, plus Myspace Legend, Steph Jones and newcomer, Michael Anthony.

Where:

Parkway Theater

1834 Park Bl.

Oakland, CA 94606

Cost:

$8

For more information, go to:

http://www.clubrimshot.com/filmfestival.html

www.myspace.com/2centsprods

www.dlchronicles.com

PinkMafiaRadioEp52 Noah’s Arc Returns!


My favorite show has returned with a bang for its second season. I review the season premiere with my friend Darian from loldarian.blogspot.com We also give some info about the anniversary party for DIVA Thursday august 17 at iCandy featuring the new CD from Christina Auguleria. Plus make sure to check out DLchronicles.com for more on the World Premiere at the Oakland International Black GLBT Film Festival of the second episode of Deondray Gosset and Quincy LeNear’s breathtaking and vital work with their film DL Chronicles Episode Robert. Please send feedback questions or comments to Steven at PinkMafiaRadio@yahoo.com or call me 206 202-0296.

Join DIVA for their THIRD YEAR ANNIVERSARY as we go BACK TO BASICS with the much-anticipated double album CD release party for CHRISTINA AGUILERA's new Album!

A special MYXXER Edition- a perfect concoction of Industry boys and girls blend to perfection.
Straight, gays, boys, girls...its all in the mix.

OPEN BAR hosted by SMIRNOFF from 8 to 9 pm.

DJ SCOTTY K spins the best and classic XTINA dance remixes all night long!
(OFFICIAL remixer of AINT NO OTHER MAN maxi-single)

Event will co-benefit our friends at LIFEWORKS MENTORING.

Surprises! Raffles! Giveaways

PinkMafiaRadioEp51 Dirty Laundry at Outfest


A few weeks ago I was able to see several films at the Los Angeles annual GLBT film festival Outfest. One of the gems of that festival was “Dirty Laundry” the second film by Maurice Jamal. The movie deals with the strained relationships in a southern African-American family as the son who escaped the south returns to deal with some deep family secrets. Check out DirtyLaundrythemovie.com for more details on the film and the festival tour. I also talk a bit about “Another Gay Movie” and “Boy Culture” plus more “Noah’s Arc” news. Please send feedback questions or comments to Steven at PinkMafiaRadio@yahoo.com or call me 206 202-0296.

COME CHECK OUT THE NOAH'S ARC SEASON 2
PREMIERE PARTY / VIEWING PARTY
WEDNESDAY AT CLUB METRO- 10pm SHARP!!!

THE ENTIRE CAST AND THE CREATOR WILL BE THERE!!!

"CLUB METRO" @
Ultra Suede
661 N. Robertson Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 9006

Free with guest list submission until 11:00 PM.
$5.00 without guest list and after 11:00
Ivan Daniel Productions

ICE "T-Money" Drink Specials - 10PM -11PM only $4
Hip Hop Music and LA..'s Hottest Go Go Dancers take you ova the Hump!

I am working on some podcasts about the Ball scene here in LA and accross the US. While I was out at the Ovahness Ball I had my camera with me and wanted to share some of the photos with those of you who visit the site. Here are just a few of the pics as a slide show but for more photos from the Ovahness Ball click HERE.



Great event, see you at the next ball.
Steven Blank
PinkMafiaRadio.com