Links of Interest and Friends of AKILA WORKSONGS
This page lists individuals and/or organizations that we work closely with now, or have worked closely with at some point since 1993. They represent a wealth of info, educational resources, cultural connections, networking opportunities, and much more. Be sure to check back, as this section will update bi-monthly. If we've forgotten an important link, let us know at frontdesk@akilaworksongs.com.BETJ.com (formerly BET Jazz)
www.betj.com
Black Rock Coalition
AKILA WORKSONGS is a lifetime member of this organization
www.blackrockcoalition.org
Caktus Tree..?13
Performance Artist and Creative Strategist
www.myspace.com/caktustree13
Crystal McCray Anthony
Award winning Author, Attorney
Co-Host of “My Two Cents” on BETJ
www.crystalmccraryanthony.com
Donna Walker-Kuhne
President, Walker International Communications Group
www.walkercommunicationsgroup.com
Gwendolyn Quinn
Public Relations Expert; Founder/Editorial Director
African American Public Relations Collective (AAPRC)
Global Communicator
gwendolynquinn@aol.com
J Ryan Smith
Owner, J Ryan Smith and Associates, PLLC
Co-Host of “My Two Cents” on BETJ
www.jrslegal.com
Jackie O. Asare
CEO/President
4sight Media Relations, Inc.
www.4sightmedia.com
Jazz in the Valley
c/o TRANSART & Cultural Services
www.transartinc.org
Jerome "J-Square" Jones
Poet, Publisher of "No Good Nigg@ Bluez" (the book)
www.scriptedlingo.com
Keith Boykin
Award Winning Author, Political Lecturer
Co-Host of “My Two Cents” on BETJ
www.keithboykin.com
Kinship Network, The (a Hurricane Katrina/Rita Relief Organization)
kinship.network@sco.org
KLAD Creative
Graphic Designer Company
www.kladcreative.com
Marcia Pendelton
Black theater marketing and audience development expert
www.walktallgirlproductions.com
www.blacktheateronline.com
R.E.A.C.Hip-Hop
R.E.A.C.Hip-Hop (formerly known as the NYC Hip-Hop Coalition) is a diverse coalition of artists, activists, hip-hop historians and writers, educators, students, and parents within, and in alliance with, the greater hip-hop community. Our initial call to action was in late January 2005, when commercially owned Hot 97 aired its now infamous "Tsunami Song." As other communities who were targeted by this incident began to speak out and organize against Hot 97, it became apparent that a crucial voice was missing in this public protest: the voice of the hip-hop community. Thus, with the help of a few hip-hop heads, artists, and community organizers, the Hip-Hop Coalition was born. Though we came together in response to the "Tsunami Song," it is understood that our fight against corporate media includes much more than that. It is a fight to reclaim hip-hop culture from corporate media's co-optation, unbalanced representation, and exploitation of hip-hop, as well as to support and create the balance that is needed on our airwaves and other public media. We assert that our efforts are to not only demand ethical corporate accountability, but also to protect, preserve, and regenerate the great legacy of hip-hop culture by Representing Education, Activism and Community through hip hop.
www.hiphopliveshere.org
Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival and Lecture Series
www.reelsisters.org
Shannone Holt
A VERY gifted singer
www.shannoneholt.com
SheilaNicole
Poet and friend to AKILA WORKSONGS
www.poetuniverse.com
Tachelle Wilkes
Dedicated to female producers, mc’s, and dj’s
www.femmixx.com
Terrie Williams Agency
The Terrie Williams Agency is one of the country's leading public relations and communications firms
www.terriewilliams.com
Malcolm X Grassroots Movement
www.mxgm.org
Michael Scott Jones
Preferred photographer and videographer for AKILA WORKSONGS
www.msjmedia.com
Scott Hayes
Web designer for akilaworksongs.com
www.scotthayes.com
WBAI Radio 99.5 FM
A vital progressive radio station (non-commercial; listener supported)
www.wbai.org
