Mark Anthony Neal's Blog, page 531

Duke Physicist Dr. Ayana Arce Reflects on Success of 'Hidden Figures'

'Duke physicist Dr. Ayana Arce reflects on the success of the film Hidden Figures and what lessons can be drawn from the movie. Dr. Arce is searching for new matter at the world’s largest particle collider, LHC.' -- +Duke University 

Wood Harris on Working with Denzel Washington and Laurence Fishburne

'Famed actor Wood Harris opened up to VladTV about going back to school after his role in Above the Rim and later starring in Remember the Titans with Denzel Washington. While many people regard Denzel as one of the top actors today, Wood explained that he doesn't put any actor above himself. He then added that Denzel is the most successful actor today, and he revealed that he compares Washington and Laurence Fishburne to Michael Jackson and Prince.' -- +djvlad 
 

#BlackAmerica: Majora Carter Talks Urban Revitalization

'In this episode of #BlackAmerica, host Carol Jenkins sits down with MacArthur Award winner Majora Carter, Urban Strategist, Real estate developer and founder of Sustainable South Bronx and The Majora Carter Group. Her work is characterized by an emphasis on talent-retention on the corporate and community levels. We talk about urban renewal, re-gentrification and her passion and work in her hometown of the South Bronx.' -- +cunytv75  

Susan Kelechi Watson -- "Beth Pearson"-- Talks About the NBC Series 'This Is Us'

'Susan Kelechi Watson takes the BUILD stage to talk all things This Is Us. Watson plays "Beth Pearson" in the hit NBC series that follows the lives of several people who are connected in more ways than they know.' -- +BUILD Series 

Code A Brighter Future with Black Girls Code x Colgate

'Meet the Black Girls Code divas who are the future of tech. With your help, Colgate will donate $1.00 for every like or share of this inspiring video. So please share this video, like it, and let's code a brighter future together!' -- +BlackGirlsCode 

Documentary Crash Course: Truth + Art & O.J. Simpson

'Every great documentary is the result of hundreds, if not thousands, of difficult decisions. Director Ezra Edelman, who just won the Best Documentary Feature Academy Award for O.J. Simpson: Made in America delves into one of the creative challenges he faced during this project, a scene where truth and art had to work together. Telling the truth well is an art. When are violent, graphic images appropriate? How does a director avoid sensationalism without being avoidant of an issue? Here is a small window into the responsibilities and creative process of an Oscar-winning film director. O.J. Simpson: Made in America is available to stream on Hulu, ESPN, or for purchase at Amazon.' -- +Big Think  

TIME: The Kalief Browder Story [Trailer]

'TIME: The Kalief Browder Story is a documentary series about a 16 year-old student from the Bronx who spent three years on Rikers Island without ever being convicted of a crime.'

"Let's Bring a Goddamn Bookstore to the Bronx" -- Noëlle Santos

Join Noëlle Santos -- HR professional + blogger + rebel bookseller from the Bronx, NY. in her efforts to "Bring a Goddamn Bookstore to the Bronx."

When the South STILL Got Something to Say: Kiese Laymon + Regina Bradley Talk Hip Hop in the South

'Kiese Laymon and Regina Bradley talk Hip-Hop and the South in this conversation hosted by the The Southern Documentary Project, an institute of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture, at the University of Mississippi.'
When the South STILL Got Something to Say: A Conversation about Hip Hop in the South. from The Southern Documentary Project on Vimeo.

How We Chase Dopamine: Porn, Social Media, and Alcohol

'What really fuels the economy? It’s not trade, free spending, or good old-fashioned elbow grease – it’s something much smaller and harder to see: dopamine.  Many of us may not be consciously aware of the the neurochemical, altered-state highs we seek on a daily basis.  Steven Kotler runs through three ways we chase dopamine, and questions the ethics of these unchecked habits. “We’re essentially putting highly addictive drugs into the hands of kids before they have any natural defenses against them,” says Kotler. Steven Kotler's and Jamie Wheal's book is Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work.'