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Deadline Extended to Feb 20: Seeking High School Students for Stipended Art, Tech, and Journalism Program!

When: Feb 14 2012 12:00 AM
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People's Production House and Newsmotion present: An Encounter with Simone Weil

When: Nov 15 2011 07:00 PM
Where: New York University, Jerry H. Labowitz Theatre for the Performing Arts 1 Washington Place (at Broadway), NYC

In her short life, Simone Weil (1909-1943) fought in the Spanish Civil War, worked as a machine operator and farm laborer, debated Trotsky, taught high school students and union members, and was part of the French Resistance. Drawing on current news and observational footage, Haslett’s narration draws provocative comparisons between Weil’s insight and the world today. Join us for a special sneak preview of Julia Haslett's award-winning new documentary about the French philosopher, writer and activist Simone Weil followed by a discussion moderated by Newsmotion with contemporary thinkers and activists about the role witness-bearing plays in effecting social change.

Newsmotion is an innovative global news platform that promotes digital media literacy, broadcasts independent voices and produces original multimedia content. Newsmotion is a venture formed in partnership with People’s Production House (PPH), a (nonprofit) journalism training and production institute that teaches students, immigrants, and working families how to produce ground-breaking news critical to a vibrant democracy. Our partnership is based on the shared belief in the importance of a free, independent press and the urgent need for expanding the capacity of under-represented voices. www.newsmotion.org www.peoplesproductionhouse.org

Mobility Shifts: An International Future of Learning Summit

When: Oct 15 2011 10:30 AM
Where: Sheila C. Johnson Design Center Orientation Room, 2 West 13th St., Ground Floor

"Brazil, Mexico and The United States: Media Education for The Underprivileged"

Roberta Purper Brandão (Rio Film Institute/State Secretary of Culture, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

Marisa Jahn (People’s Production House/REV) and Stephanie Rothenberg (State University of New York, Buffalo/REV)

Marcelo Pimenta (Uniaberta, Brazil)

Eugenio Tisselli (University of Applied Arts, Switzerland)

Marisa Jahn and Stephanie Rothenberg's presentation explores pedagogical framework that leverages the expertise of multimedia digital media production when tied to strategic moments within an advocacy campaign. Jahn and Rothenberg will debut a multimedia project produced with Domestic Workers United that gets the word out about the state-wide landmark bill of rights achieved in 2010 for nannies, housekeepers, and elder care givers. This project involves innovation in forms of information exchange, broadcast, and access; it strives towards context-appropriate DIY technology that is sustainable for the groups for whom they are intended (low-wage workers and immigrants).

Mobility Shifts: An International Future of Learning Summit

When: Oct 12 2011 04:00 PM
Where: Hirshon Suite, 55 West 13th St., 2nd floor

Rights, Access, Power: Mobile and Wireless Access for the People and Activism

Seeta Peña Gangadharan (Open Technology Initiative)
Carlos Pareja (People’s Production House)
Chance Williams (Free Press)
Betty Yu (Center for Media Justice)

Of the 37 percent of U.S. adults that don’t have high speed Internet access, the vast majority are people of color, rural, poor, migrants and refugees, and people who speak languages other than English. While some take this piece of technology for granted- for prisoners, low-income communities, immigrants, youth and communities of color—phone calls and mobile access are a privilege, not a right. In particular, Black and Latino communities are more likely than the general population to access the Web via cellular phones and need strong wireless protections. A new "digital divide" has emerged with Latinos and African Americans being the hardest hit by the recent FCC vote on net neutrality. During our interactive panel you can learn about the recent FCC vote and the laws and policies that most affect your community-and how they relate to jobs, housing, healthcare, immigration and education-as well as what tools you will need and what campaigns you can join to create social change.

SAVE THE DATE! PPH 10 year Anniversary Party

When: Sep 22 2011 12:00 AM
Where: TBA

Digital Waves Youth Media Festival

When: Jul 30 2011 12:00 AM
Where: The Greene Space at WNYC The Jerome L. Greene Space 44 Charlton Street between Varick and Sixth Ave. Spring St. (A, C, E lines), Varick (1,2 lines)
Venue: The Greene Space at WNYC
The Jerome L. Greene Space
44 Charlton Street between Varick and Sixth Ave.
Spring St. (A, C, E lines), Varick (1,2 lines)

Hosts: Radio Rootz of People’s Production House, Radio Rookies, RHI Radio and The LAMP

Who’s invited: All youth media groups and individuals interested in youth media—that includes people making video, radio, games, and more, as well as all the people who support youth media.

What: Come join us to celebrate youth media, share ideas, connect, inspire and create! Our aim is to have a festival where youth media makers, educators, and learners build lasting relationships to keep this community innovative and thriving. This year’s festival will focus on audio, in all of its forms and uses.

Check out the youth media entries to the Digital Waves Audio Slam. Come participate in a workshop PPH presents about creativity and youth media. Come meet other young people and media allies such as Johanna (Jones) Franzel is the director of Generation PRX, Tony Schloss is a Program Coordinator at the Red Hook Initiative, Katherine Fry, Co-founder and Education Director of The LAMP, and more!

Checking In On Dropping Out

When: Jun 22 2011 06:30 PM
Where: Hillyer Art Space, 9 Hillyer Ct. NW, Washington, D.C. 20008
Participants: Anurima Bhargava, John Bridgeland, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Kavitha Cardoza, Ingrid Cerón, Leah Clapman, Khalis Marshall, Del McFadden, and Hari Sreenivasan

An exciting screening that features the 5 minute shorts about the drop out crisis produced by D.C. and NYC Radio Rootz young reporters for PBS Newshour. Following the screening, a lively panel discussion will feature youth, local journalists and education leaders on the topic of drop outs and school improvement.

Listening Event: Superheroes of East Harlem

When: Jun 18 2011 03:00 PM
Where: Art for Change: 1699 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10029
Join us for a listening of “Superheroes of East Harlem,” an audio portrait series initiated by People’s Production House. Hear 135 ninth graders from the Renaissance Charter HS for Innovation tell it like it really is through audio tales and silkscreened portraits of East Harlem’s community leaders.

Respondants: Youth reporters along with Marina Ortiz, Founder of East Harlem Preservation Society, Journalist and PPH Founder Deepa Fernandes, Kendrid Smith, Grammy nominated hip hop producer; and Councilmember Melissa Mark-Viverito.

Presented by Radio Rootz of People's Production House in collaboration with The Renaissance Charter High School for Innovation, Art for Change, El Museo del Barrio, and Harlem Biennale. In conjunction with SUPER SABADO! Target © Free Third Saturdays at El Museo del Barrio