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GLAAD, THE ROOT, THE GRIO CONFIRMED AS MEDIA PARTNERS FOR FILMED DRAMATIC READING OF “ALL BOYS AREN’T BLUE”
The media powerhouses join on as partners for the all-star virtual reading event of George M. Johnson’s bestselling memoir
THE BLACK LEADERSHIP AIDS CRISIS COALITION (BLACC) P)WERED BY AHF IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IN-HALE ENTERTAINMENT & ALL TEA, NO SHADE PRODUSCTIONS PRESENT
FILMED DRAMATIC READING FROM AWARD-WINNING BOOK
ALL BOYS AREN’T BLUE - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2021 - 8:00PM EST / 5:00PM PST
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February 2, 2021 - LOS ANGELES -Media powerhouses, GLAAD, The Root and The Grio, will serve as the official media partners for the filmed reading of George Matthew Johnson’s Amazon Best-Book of the Year 2020 and critically-acclaimed novel, All Boys Aren’t Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto. The short film, which is directed, adapted and produced by Nathan Hale Williams is a filmed dramatic reading of three chapters of the book performed by Jenifer Lewis (“Black-ish”), Dyllón Burnside (“Pose”), Bernard David Jones (“The Mayor”) and Thomas Hobson (“Sherman’s Showcase”). The event will be held on Monday, February 8 AT 5:00PM PST / 8:00PM EST.
“Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, Black communities were being decimated by the AIDS/HIV pandemic, and it is important that we come together as global citizens, whether media entities or individuals, to continue to raise awareness of the detrimental effects this disease,” says Writer & Activist George M. Johnson,. “We are delighted to have GLAAD, The Root, and The Grio join us for this powerful event as partnerships such as these continue to bring awareness to the HIV/AIDS pandemic, particularly within the Black community.”
In addition to the reading, the three-part virtual event will feature live performances, a virtual art installation curated by African - American contemporary art dealer/curator, Rodney LoveJones, a roundtable discussion moderated by Tai Beauchamp, and more. The event is being held in observance of the National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on February 7. It is presented by the Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition (BLACC) powered by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation in partnership with iN-Hale Entertainment and All Tea No, Shade Productions.
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All Boys Aren't Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto is the bestselling and award-winning debut book by George Matthew Johnson - an award winning non-binary writer, author and activist living in New York City. Johnson's memoir-manifesto, explores his childhood, adolescence, and college years in New Jersey and Virginia. From the memories of getting his teeth kicked out by bullies at age five, to flea marketing with his loving grandmother, “Nanny” (played by Lewis), to his first sexual relationships, this young-adult memoir weaves together the trials and triumphs faced by Black queer boys. Both a primer for teens eager to be allies as well as a reassuring testimony for young queer men of color, All Boys Aren't Blue covers topics such as gender identity, toxic masculinity, brotherhood, family, structural marginalization, consent, and Black joy. Johnson's emotionally frank style of writing appeals directly to young adults. The book was selected as one of 2020’s best by Kirkus, Amazon and Goodreads. Johnson identified as he/him when the book was written.
ABOUT BLACC / AHF
The Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition (BLACC) powered by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), is a coalition of Black-American cultural influencers and health advocates, that through the use of innovative, culturally relevant messaging and initiatives, are revolutionizing outreach to the Black American community and elevating the education and awareness of sexual health and wellness and bringing greater awareness to the social justice issues disproportionately impacting the health and wellness of Black Americans.
ABOUT iN-HALE ENTERTAINMENT
iN-Hale Entertainment is a content creation and entertainment production company founded by Nathan Hale Williams. We develop and produce films, television, books and events. Our goal is to create content that encourages and inspires our audiences to believe in the possibility of living the life of their dreams. Our singular goal is to uplift audiences through entertainment. We produce television, film, books and events all with our mission at the forefront. We want you to inhale our entertainment and exhale life.
ABOUT ALL TEA, NO SHADE PRODUCTIONS
All Tea, No Shade Productions is committed to redefining stories and creating art that tells often forgotten or overlooked narratives across all mediums through a radical Black feminist, trans including non-binary lens. ATNS strives to reconstitute a fragmented cultural past and correct the whitewashing of historical Black and queer narratives while introducing the world to events, icons, and narratives both present and future in their full truth and totality. Founded by NABJ award-winning writer and author George M. Johnson and Outfest award-winning producer, writer, and choreographer Twiggy Pucci Garçon, All Tea, No Shade Productions collaborates with writers, directors, producers, animators, journalists, actors and podcasters to breathe life into feature and short films, television shows, documentaries and multimedia projects that are centered in authenticity, integrity, and innovation.
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