Undervalued Women in the Workplace (She’s Acting for Change), 2023
In this short documentary, two college-educated women from different professions – one from the nonprofit sector and the other from cybersecurity – share their experiences with gender discrimination, workplace stereotypes, and Microaggressions. Despite their different career paths, both women have faced similar challenges in their respective industries, and they offer powerful insights into the ways in which sexism and bias can impact professional growth and success. Through their personal stories and candid reflections, this film shines a light on the ongoing struggle for gender equality in the modern workplace.
Ira Frederick Aldridge Is ‘Othello’, 2022
View the Ira Aldridge was one of the most gifted actors to walk the earth. He was born in July of 1807 in New York City to free parents. As a child, he attended the African Free School, and African Theatre, where he developed a deep interest in Shakespeare. Ira had strong ambitions but knew the land of his birth would never give him an opportunity to see his dream fully come true. In 1824, he sailed to England in search of more opportunities.
In 1825, he performed Othello becoming the first Black man to play this Black character in Europe. Ira continually fought against prejudice while rising to prominence as an actor throughout Europe. His greatness is evident from the number of awards he received from heads of state and governments including the Prussian Gold Medal for Arts and Sciences from King Frederick William III, the Golden Cross of Leopold from the Czar of Russia, and the Maltese Cross from Bern, Switzerland. Ira was must-see theatre all across Europe. His portrayal of Othello was the catapult to his career.
Ira Aldridge was born to free parents in an age of slavery and became one of the most gifted actors to walk the earth. Ira had strong ambitions. He sailed to England and became the first Black man to play Othello in Europe. Ira continually fought against prejudice while rising to prominence as an actor. Ira became must-see theatre and his portrayal of Othello was the catapult to his career.