PAFF

Gail Choice  |   OW Contributor
Feb 23 2012

Hollywood by Choice

Hats off to the recently departed 2012 Pan African Film Festival. 

To the community’s delight, the film festival and art show returned to our own backyard at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, and the adjoining theater now known as The Rave Cinemas. 

The festival, often referred to simply as PAFF, continues to showcase great feature-length films, such as Steve Harvey’s “Think Like a Man,” scripted from his best-selling book, which kicked off the festival. 

Gail Choice  |   OW Contributor
Feb 9 2012

PAFF institute, fashion show, children's festival planned

The Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) celebrates its 20th anniversary starting this evening with the opening-night gala and screening of the Los Angeles premiere of “Think Like a Man.”
Based on the New York Times best-selling book by television-and-radio host and comic, Steve Harvey. The ensemble cast includes Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara, Meagan Good, Regina Hall, Kevin Hart, Taraji P. Henson, Terrence J, Jenifer Lewis, Romany Malco, Gary Owen, Gabrielle Union and Chris Brown.

Feb 17 2011

Keepers of flame

“We are heirs and custodians of a great legacy. We must bear the glory and burden of that legacy.”— Mary McLeod Bethune, educator and civil rights leader.

Los Angeles’ cultural diversity is what distinguishes it from most international cities. But many African Americans are concerned that their cultural influence on the city’s history is undervalued. 

Feb 10 2011

Festival showcases international movies

The 19th annual Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF), America’s largest Black film festival, scheduled Feb. 16-21, will showcase more than 150 new movies from Africa, the United States, Europe, the Caribbean, the South Pacific, South America, and Canada. This event, established in 1992, also features 100 Black fine artists and craftspeople, poetry readings, fashion shows, free forums, and panels.

Cynthia E. Griffin  |   OW Managing Editor
Feb 4 2010

Pan African Film festival is more than just entertainment; it’s an economic statement

To say that 2009 was a very tough year, is most decidedly an understatement, particularly, when it comes to African Diaspora cultural events and organizations.
As he prepares for the 18th annual Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) and accompanying events, Feb. 10-17, organization founder Ayuko Babu notes that this year’s theme—Get Involved—speaks directly to what the Black community must do to make life better for themselves and their cultural organizations.

Across Black America

Here’s a look at African American people and issues making headlines throughout the country.
California
Yvette Hollingsworth was recently named chief compliance officer for Wells Fargo & Co. Hollingsworth, who most recently served as managing director and global head of operations compliance and financial crimes compliance & risk management for Barclays Corporate & Investment Bank, will begin her new role on June 1, 2012. Hollingsworth will be based in San Francisco, and will report to Caryl Athanasiu, executive vice president and chief operational risk officer in the corporate risk group. As chief compliance officer, Hollingsworth will be responsible for ensuring that all areas of the company meet compliance management responsibilities and abide by all applicable laws and regulations. Her team will continue to provide independent oversight of business-based compliance management activities.
District of Columbia
U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) issued the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Los Angeles attorney Paul Watford to serve on the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals: “It is great news that the Senate has confirmed Paul Watford, an exceptionally talented attorney, to serve on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has a breadth of experience as a former prosecutor and a top appellate litigator and will make an excellent addition to the federal bench. However, I am very disappointed that more of my Republican colleagues did not join us in backing this highly qualified nominee.” When Watford is sworn in, he will be only the second African American serving on the Ninth Circuit.