Do You Mind Online Premiere (members only)
February 28, 2008
Key Crew
Director: M. Asli Dukan
Cinematographer: Olive Demetrius
Writer: Hanifah Walidah
Producers: Hanifah Walidah, Olive Demetrius and M. Asli Dukan
Set Design: Ola Ronke
Makeup: Stacey Compton-Maga
Wardrobe: Vanessa King
Assistant Director: Clarivel Ruiz
Assistant Camera: Rommel Genciana
Second Assistant Camera: C. Sala Hewitt
Still Photographer: Anya Dennis
Grip: Anthony Thomas
Production Assistants: Tera Barnum, Alexis Lambright, Flo Garvey, Marilyn Lee
U People Episode #17: “We Ain’t No Cosby Show”
February 27, 2008
Hanifah and Olive are in Baltimore for a screening of their film U People. While there they visit some old friends Pierre and Jamyla Bennu of exittheapple.com and get lost in Fat Albert lunch boxes, Fisher Price record players, The Wiz and more. We also have a U People story from Reverend Skip!
Below are some of the animation and filmmaking work from Pierre and Jamyla Bennu of Exit The Apple. Look for their cool Oyin Handmade mash up commercials on the U People home page.
LARRY
A beautiful animated tale that will remind you what it is all about.
Sun Moon Child
a celebration & tribute to black dance. edited by pierrre bennu, with music by Imani Uzuri – http://myspace.com/herholywater
Kai Ku Mei
Kai Ku Mei was their first short film about individuality. A political movement of epic proportions takes place in a third grade classroom. B&W, silent.
See more from exit the apple at www.exittheapple.com or youtube.com/exittheapple
U People Episode#16: “Clean Cups, Dives and Gold Stars
February 19, 2008
Hanifah and Olive travel 2 hours to Jersey to visit friend and playwright Zina Camblin as her new play “And Her Hair Went With Her” debuted at the New Jersey Rep. Later that night they sparked a lively conversation about the rarely sighted Black Obsessive Compulsives, dyke dives and gold star lesbians. Also we have a U People story that involves one woman’s struggle with fried chicken.
Note: We had some technical glitches this episode so the picture may be a bit fuzzy, but we still manage to come with the usual good stuff. check us out at www.iloveupeople.com
A clip from Zina Camblin’s Play “And Her Hair Went With Her”
U People Episode #15: “We Love You People”
February 13, 2008
Love is in the air. U People need to reach out and grab it. This episode takes a look at 2 couples and 4 love stories. There’s is always 2 sides to every story especially when it comes to women. WE ARE COMPLEX.
There is also a clip from the video of the single “Do You Mind” off the U People movie soundtrack! A little bit of skin never hurt a soul. Don’t miss the sexiest sneak peak we have ever released! Register now before March 1st to get an exclusive look at the newest music video from the U People camp.
Black Girl In…Stockholm [Episode#1]
February 11, 2008
This is the debut episode of Black Girl In. Taken from the book Black Girl In Paris written by Shay Youngblood, BLack Girl In… the new podcast from iLoveUPeople.com is a travel and tour log of artist Hanifah Walidah. As a member of the massive multi-national neofunk band The Brooklyn Funk Essentials, Hanifah will video tape her and the bands journey across the world as the promote their latest album “Watcha Playin’” due out in March 2008.
In this first episode, Hanifah and the band travel to Stockholm, Sweden for a couple of winter dates where they practice news songs off of the album. Hanifah is jetlagged, Swedish newspapers report on Obama’s grandmama and Lati Kronlund (bass player and band leader) talk about how Swedish folks find it hard to show pride.
Brooklyn Funk Essentials “Wacha Playin’” LP
Opening Music Credit: “Need”, Brooklyn Funk Essentials, Album “Watcha Playin”.Episodes will continue when the band starts their spring tour in March. Touring schedule below:THE BROOKLYN FUNK ESSENTIALS
Spring Tour Schedule
March
18 Nice, Cedeac (France)
19 Torino, (Italy)
20 Arles, Cargo (France)
22 Montpellier, Rockstore (France)
23 Brugge, Cactus Club (Belgium)
25 Lille, Maison Folle (France)
26 Dijon, La Vapeur (France)
28 Paris, New Morning (France)
29 Bordeaux, Krakatoa (France)
30 Sannois (Paris), EMB (France)
April
01 Catania, EtnaFest (Italy)
03 Hospitalet, Salamander (Spain)
04 Matarò, Clap (Spain)
05 Salt, La Mirona (Spain)
06 Lerida, (Spain)
07 Budapest, (Hungary)
U People #14: “Solid as Barack”
February 6, 2008
In the meantime we have some U People stories from the Obama headquarters in Brooklyn on Super Tuesday of all days with our fearless comedian Gloria Bigelow. We are also bringing a word or two from our screening on February 2nd at Solomon’s Porch.Thank you so much to all of you folks that made it out to Solomon’s. Stay tuned for more surprises with a Valentines Day special and a travel video blog called Black Girl In.
All this and more at www.iLoveUPeople.com
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Cuddling 101: How To Avoid Trapped Arm Whilst Cuddling In Bed
February 4, 2008
This is a video I saw on VideoJug.com that is essentially a 101 on cuddling. Though this is a practice that we all know and cherish, at times there can be mishaps in this long standing ritual, like when your arm gets caught under your lover’s body and in the middle of the night your awakened by a surge of pain. This instructional video will help you maneuver your way out of such situations while maintaining peace in the bed.
U People disclaimer: This instructional video uses a heterosexual couple as model so when they refer to the fleshy bits you know what to replace it with. If you are heterosexual then please follow as instructed. 
Enjoy.
How To Avoid Trapped Arm Whilst Cuddling In Bed
And In This Corner! Lacewell vs. Steinem
February 2, 2008
The following is a four part debate with Melissa Harris Lacewell and Gloria Steinem on Democracy Now. Ms. Steinem’s recent op-ed piece in the New York Times,”Women Are Never Front-Runners”, was the catalyst. Princeton Professor, Melissa Harris Lacewell gives a straight-no-chaser reaction to the op-ed article and dishes one of the loudest back hand blows heard around the world. This is hands down one of the best debates around race and gender in politics and where they intersect. This debate is a direct clash between 2nd and 3rd wave feminism; and all discussed within the context of the most thrilling Presidential race this country has ever seen. Please read the op-ed piece and watch all 4 parts and we look forward to your comments.
Gloria Steinem Op-ed article ” Women Are Never Front-Runners”
Democracy Now show audio featuring debate : Listen her (may have to forward through some to debate)
Transcript of debate on Democracy Now site
