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PRODUCING A REALITY SHOW FEATURING BRILLIANT BLACK TEENS - Ep. 3
PRODUCING A REALITY SHOW FEATURING BRILLIANT BLACK TEENS
with founder of The Urban STEMulus Project, Ateya Ball-Lacy
Episode 003
Meet assistant principal Ateya Ball-Lacy, creator and executive producer of the HoodSmart Urban STEMulus Project reality show. The project shines a light on talented African American students that are excelling in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Using a reality TV format, the show aims to celebrate brilliant Black students, providing a factual basis for positive images and narratives about Black youth. In this episode, Sistah Doc Mwangaza Michael-Bandele speaks with Ateya Ball-Lacy as she explains the idea and purpose behind the HoodSmart project. Listen in to learn why using the media may be a smart way to showcase positive Black stories.
Takeaways
- How to inspire Black youth to achieve better academically
Key Moments
[4:07] Ateya Ball-Lacy describes the HoodSmart Urban STEMulus Project and its intended outcomes.
[7:31] Ateya Ball-Lacy explains how the project offers a way to recognize high achieving Blackstudents by celebrating those who have done exceptionally well
[11:15] Ateya Ball-Lacy tells a story about young Black men who exposed their real desires to achieve highly when they were in a nurturing environment.
[16:18] The importance of having platforms that teach children history that helps them understand present-day occurrences and encourages them in a positive direction
[18:04] An explanation of reality show highlights and why Ball-Lacy chose to use a media platform
[20:13] The process by which the reality show was created and produced is explained, with updates about its current status.
[23:36] Why Ball-Lacy involved elders in the project as a way to teach intergenerational respect and cultural values
[26:25] Ball-Lacy describes the success of the first pop-up event.
References
HoodSmart Urban STEMulus Project Website: http://hoodsmarttv.com/
HoodSmart Urban STEMulus Project Email: [email protected]
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By Blacknificent Life!PRODUCING A REALITY SHOW FEATURING BRILLIANT BLACK TEENS
with founder of The Urban STEMulus Project, Ateya Ball-Lacy
Episode 003
Meet assistant principal Ateya Ball-Lacy, creator and executive producer of the HoodSmart Urban STEMulus Project reality show. The project shines a light on talented African American students that are excelling in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Using a reality TV format, the show aims to celebrate brilliant Black students, providing a factual basis for positive images and narratives about Black youth. In this episode, Sistah Doc Mwangaza Michael-Bandele speaks with Ateya Ball-Lacy as she explains the idea and purpose behind the HoodSmart project. Listen in to learn why using the media may be a smart way to showcase positive Black stories.
Takeaways
- How to inspire Black youth to achieve better academically
Key Moments
[4:07] Ateya Ball-Lacy describes the HoodSmart Urban STEMulus Project and its intended outcomes.
[7:31] Ateya Ball-Lacy explains how the project offers a way to recognize high achieving Blackstudents by celebrating those who have done exceptionally well
[11:15] Ateya Ball-Lacy tells a story about young Black men who exposed their real desires to achieve highly when they were in a nurturing environment.
[16:18] The importance of having platforms that teach children history that helps them understand present-day occurrences and encourages them in a positive direction
[18:04] An explanation of reality show highlights and why Ball-Lacy chose to use a media platform
[20:13] The process by which the reality show was created and produced is explained, with updates about its current status.
[23:36] Why Ball-Lacy involved elders in the project as a way to teach intergenerational respect and cultural values
[26:25] Ball-Lacy describes the success of the first pop-up event.
References
HoodSmart Urban STEMulus Project Website: http://hoodsmarttv.com/
HoodSmart Urban STEMulus Project Email: [email protected]