Category Archives: NYC

New York International Latino Film Festival

Posted on July 20, 2010

Launched in 1999, the New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) is now the premier Urban Latino film event in the country. The NYILFF’s mission is to showcase the works of the hottest emerging Latino filmmaking talent in the U.S. … Continue reading →

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The Pride of America

Posted on July 4, 2010

Each year around Independence Day, Carnegie Corporation of New York, in partnership with The New York Times, salutes our founder Andrew Carnegie’s legacy, by celebrating an ideal he held so dearly: citizenship. On this particular day, The Carnegie Corporation honors … Continue reading →

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New York Asian Film Festival

Posted on June 26, 2010

This year the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) runs June 25 – July 8 and will be co-presented with The Film Society of Lincoln Center. Screenings will be held at the Walter Reade Theater with additional screenings July 1 … Continue reading →

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World Cup Culture

Posted on June 14, 2010

The Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC is running a special segment they call the Immigrant World Cup, “Throughout the World Cup, we’ll select random matchups and hear from immigrants of each country about why their community is NYC’s best in … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: First Person American at AIGA/NY

Posted on June 7, 2010

First Person American is invited to be a presenter at an upcoming AIGA/NY event titled, “MY DOG AND PONY: FRESH BLOOD!” on June 15, 2010. About the event from the AIGA/NY site: A whole new crop of younger-techier-faster-stronger grad students … Continue reading →

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