I RARELY re-post articles from other sites but this one is a great one since I am a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and a fellow writer/director. Congrats, Soror!
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Article credit: Natasha - http://theybf.com/2014/07/08/commons-diamonds-ft-big-sean-ava-duvernay-inducted-as-honorary-member-of-alpha-kappa
In other news
,
fab director Ava DuVernay was just granted honorary membership into Alpha Kappa
AlphaSorority,
Inc. Alpha Kappa Alpha's National President Carolyn House Stewart, Esq.,
presided over the ceremony, Stewart explained what made "The Doors"
director Ava a fabulous choice:
,
fab director Ava DuVernay was just granted honorary membership into Alpha Kappa
AlphaSorority,
Inc. Alpha Kappa Alpha's National President Carolyn House Stewart, Esq.,
presided over the ceremony, Stewart explained what made "The Doors"
director Ava a fabulous choice:
“Those who are inducted represent the highest
standards of character, courage and womanhood. Through her creativity,
trailblazing work in film, and her passion towards her craft, Ava DuVernay
embodies theAlpha Kappa Alpha ideal.
Most of all, through her work, she serves the worldwide community.
This commitment is captured in Alpha Kappa Alpha’s credo: ‘Providing service to
all mankind.’”
.
This commitment is captured in Alpha Kappa Alpha’s credo: ‘Providing service to
all mankind.’”
Currently, the winner
of Sundance's Best Director award
is in production on the upcoming feature film SELMA, which chronicles the
historic 1965 voting rights campaign led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ava's
directing the film from her screenplay, with Oprah Winfrey and Brad Pitt's
Academy Award winning company Plan
B serving as producers. The film will debut on December 25, 2014.
Plan
B serving as producers. The film will debut on December 25, 2014.
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