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On December 16th, the Palestinian Youth Movement organized a public demonstration demanding a ceasefire, liberation for Palestine, and honor the thousands of lives lost in the U.S.-backed genocide against Palestinians. It was called the "March for the Martyrs."
These are the images of that march.
This is one of the very first doc series I created with Glenn Quentin. The Heights follows a group of black & latinx actors living in Washington Heights, who are also performing in the musical, “The Heights.”
We're back! Episode 1 of Season 2 is here: Eric B. for Presi- *cough* Eric Holder for President? Plus, we introduce a new spin-off series - "Single 30 Suck." Plus! Rashonda debuts her new single "Is it Late?" - Paul Notice Like. Share. Love.
He was mocked by the media, asked questions he was too much of a simpleton to answer, and dominated by French President Emmanuel Macron’s Kung-fu grip.
Even with his recent firing, former FBI Director James Comey, and the FBI's Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Election and the Trump Campaign will not go away. Here's what else you need to know:
We've made it through the first 100 days of Trump, and I know you're tired. So let's take a breather and figure out where TF we are now, how much damage was done, and what we still need to do.
Just hours after president Trump expressed outrage at Syria's chemical attack on civilians, US forces launched an airstrike against Syrian government forces.
Currently, Senate Democrats are filibustering Gorsuch's nomination, and its unclear what their response will be if GOP senators decide to move forward with the nuclear option. But what does that all mean?
A deadly air strike killed least 200 civilians in one of the last remaining ISIS-controlled cities in Iraq, Mosul. So who exactly is responsible for the attack? And how does it note a change in strategy for US Armed Forces in Iraq?
To the relief of at least 24 million people who would be kicked off of their healthcare, the GOP "Trumpcare" Bill failed. Here's why..
Sen. Feinstein to Gorsuch: "How do we have confidence in you that you won't just be for the big corporations?"
This kind of rhetoric, along with the recent executive orders banning all Syrian refugees and barring entry to anyone from seven Muslim majority nations from entering our country even as a tourist, play directly into ISIS’ hands.
Trump's latest executive order is targeting the Executive Branch in the basis of "efficiency." Here's what's troubling about that.
Yes, each new salvo against civil liberties is important and deserving of our attention and our activism. However, at the same time, Trump fired the acting Attorney General for daring to disagree with him and impugned her character in the process.
In this episode, We talk about Sean Spicer's attempt to take reporters' cell phones during a conference, the craziness behind Trump's new budget plan, the invisible nature of domestic terrorism and other crazy stuff.
Here's a quick lowdown on the controversy between Canada Goose and Factory Farms from our NYC Producer, Sonia Ahuja.
Since the recent groundswell against repealing the ACA, we take a different look at what healthcare could look like in the US.
Last week, a GOP-dominated senate confirmed Scott Pruitt as head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, despite Democrats best attempts to delay his vote. Here's why you should be concerned:
What We Noticed Today: Out Like Flynn + Black Reporter Exposes Trump + Pruitt Nomination #TrumptyDumpty
I haven’t seen the movie. I’m not going to. But I have seen both trailers twice, and I read most of the Wikipedia synopsis, which is all I need to denounce this congregation of moving images as a blight on humanity. If you haven’t seen the trailers, nor read most of the Wikipedia synopsis, worry not. I’ll save you the trouble.
exas is waging war against its self-proclaimed "Sanctuary Cities." Here's why it's a problem...
Kim Kardashian + Ethnography + Stereotypes | The Heights
A new talk show that follows the cast of "In the Heights," in living rooms, subway cars, and everywhere dope convos happen.
Speaking of Texas. Guns. It’s now legal for college students, who complete 4 hours of training and are over the age of 21, to carry guns on any state university campus.
Happy Snow Day! The Noice Blog is officially in the nonprofit media business. Help find Paul some grants! New series about Broken Windows is coming out. Plus, Trump's Supreme Court pick is playing games, and more
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We've made it through the first 100 days of Trump, and I know you're tired. So let's take a breather and figure out where TF we are now, how much damage was done, and what we still need to do.
Just hours after president Trump expressed outrage at Syria's chemical attack on civilians, US forces launched an airstrike against Syrian government forces.
A deadly air strike killed least 200 civilians in one of the last remaining ISIS-controlled cities in Iraq, Mosul. So who exactly is responsible for the attack? And how does it note a change in strategy for US Armed Forces in Iraq?
Many people of color, women, LGBT folks, differently-abled people, and others don't the privilege to just ignore harmful beliefs, as their often times the target of those ideas being practiced in policy, or personal behavior. Here's how to engage with ideas outside of your own, even if they're fundamentally harmful to your livelihood. Presenting: Empathy Lens.
To the relief of at least 24 million people who would be kicked off of their healthcare, the GOP "Trumpcare" Bill failed. Here's why..
This kind of rhetoric, along with the recent executive orders banning all Syrian refugees and barring entry to anyone from seven Muslim majority nations from entering our country even as a tourist, play directly into ISIS’ hands.
Trump's latest executive order is targeting the Executive Branch in the basis of "efficiency." Here's what's troubling about that.
Yes, each new salvo against civil liberties is important and deserving of our attention and our activism. However, at the same time, Trump fired the acting Attorney General for daring to disagree with him and impugned her character in the process.
In this episode, We talk about Sean Spicer's attempt to take reporters' cell phones during a conference, the craziness behind Trump's new budget plan, the invisible nature of domestic terrorism and other crazy stuff.
Last week, a GOP-dominated senate confirmed Scott Pruitt as head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, despite Democrats best attempts to delay his vote. Here's why you should be concerned:
I haven’t seen the movie. I’m not going to. But I have seen both trailers twice, and I read most of the Wikipedia synopsis, which is all I need to denounce this congregation of moving images as a blight on humanity. If you haven’t seen the trailers, nor read most of the Wikipedia synopsis, worry not. I’ll save you the trouble.
exas is waging war against its self-proclaimed "Sanctuary Cities." Here's why it's a problem...
Happy Snow Day! The Noice Blog is officially in the nonprofit media business. Help find Paul some grants! New series about Broken Windows is coming out. Plus, Trump's Supreme Court pick is playing games, and more
Now that Donald Trump is the President of the United States, I was thinking how can I resist his agenda? I decided on “100 Days of Resistance”. Every single day for the next 100 days I will post another piece that resists President Trump and his administration. Today’s piece is on nuclear weapons.
Remember to Speak Truth to Power, Like This Guy.
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Obama's Farewell + Golden Showers is a Red Herring & Trump is Nixon | News Bites | 01.11.17
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Here's the Newsbites for this week. Obama punishes Russia for interfering with the U.S. election. Trump tweets again. And we're starting to not fall for it.
So I arrive in St. Louis, late - but all good. And then Trump nominates former Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson to Secretary of State. So I have to show the story of Rex & the $500 Billion Deal.
Ok, remember Rosemary’s Baby? The biggest terror in that horror film was to quintessentially put the audience in the perspective of a woman living in the 1960’s. Seriously. She and audience knew that something was wrong, but when she spoke up? Everyone called her crazy. That’s how Hillary Clinton probably feels right now.
When all 17 Of the US' intelligence agencies confirm that Russian did indeed deliberately hack into both the DNC and RNC emails, as well as added to the litany of fake news stories circulating the web in the months leading up to the election - you have to just take pause.
Fox News really outdid themselves w/ this one here. How many fake stories do you think influenced our election?
Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary tells us a lot about his campaign promises. As if we already didn't know.
Are you ready for your annual "Arguing Over Politics W/ Relatives" Day - Aka Thanksgiving? The Donald J. Trump presidency is turning out to be everything we feared. And that fear isn’t divisive, or disrespectful. It’s real. Here’s what you should know before talking politics at the table.
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An exploration of redemption, community, and the deconstruction of American law enforcement’s obsession with gangs, “The Disciple” follows former Gangster Disciple, Rev. Andy D. Williams’ fight against gang database policing in Aurora, IL, and beyond.
Honestly, I think we know by now that it’ll take a combination of things to move forward from this. I’ve been trying to figure out a proper response to George Floyd’s murder - and the subsequent violence against more Black people - while even more Black people die from COVID-19 - and emotionally, I’m spent.
The most I can put my mind to right now is spotlighting community-based solutions that I learn about through my work. One of these, is something that directly relates to every New Yorker RIGHT NOW.
In this revealing and frank interview, former-gang members & anti-violence activists Vidal Guzman & Chris Williams peel back the layers of prejudice and marginalization to explore the root causes of violence. Cycles of recidivism, systemic abuse, violent over-policing, and self-defense-driven cycles of retaliation uncover a deeper, more complicated story than the classist/racist stereotypes we’re often fed.
I am so overwhelmingly proud to have directed & produced Mykal Kilgore’s “Pass Me That (Vaporizer)” Please watch, like, and share!
Honestly, I think we know by now that it’ll take a combination of things to move forward from this. I’ve been trying to figure out a proper response to George Floyd’s murder - and the subsequent violence against more Black people - while even more Black people die from COVID-19 - and emotionally, I’m spent.
The most I can put my mind to right now is spotlighting community-based solutions that I learn about through my work. One of these, is something that directly relates to every New Yorker RIGHT NOW.
The selected poem “Georgia Mud” is from 𝘛𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘺𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘯: a collaborative work by writers/performers #LaurieCarlos , Jessica Hagedorn, Robbie McCauley collectively known as "Thought Music"
Gang Database | Pt 5 | The Immaculate Re-Conception of Kraig Lewis
He was a semester away from finishing grad school, with law school lined up next. Then, US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Preet Bharara signed off on the largest mass arrest in New York City’s history. And that mass arrest didn’t just sweep up his neighbors… Thus began “The Immaculate Re-Conception of Kraig Lewis.”
In this revealing and frank interview, former-gang members & anti-violence activists Vidal Guzman & Chris Williams peel back the layers of prejudice and marginalization to explore the root causes of violence. Cycles of recidivism, systemic abuse, violent over-policing, and self-defense-driven cycles of retaliation uncover a deeper, more complicated story than the classist/racist stereotypes we’re often fed.
With crime at an all-time low, NYPD Chief of Detectives, Dermont Shea, is spear-heading a new media frenzy to encourage the city to continue spending millions in policing: Gangs are Coming Back. But are they?
This is one of the very first doc series I created with Glenn Quentin. The Heights follows a group of black & latinx actors living in Washington Heights, who are also performing in the musical, “The Heights.”
I remember visibly shaking when I first heard Taylonn Murphy Sr. tell this story. The cruelty and lack of empathy involved in how the officer regarded the boy is exactly the sort of trauma over-policing invites into our neighborhoods.
Here's a sneak peek of "No Homo No Hetero," an upcoming documentary shot & edited by our Paul Notice and produced by Glenn Quentin , along Heru Kut & David J. Cork.
Now banished, this vile social parasite must slither along alone, into the wilderness, with no means of sustenance, eating handfuls of grass and twigs, then vomiting them up and blaming that too on the Mexicans.
After a stranger encounter - where saying 'hi' to another Black person goes wrong - Paul explains why in certain spaces, it just doesn't matter what you say to someone or how you say it. It's who you are that's the problem.
Have you heard of the world's most influential architect? His name is David Adjaye.
People often choose to ignore the significance of cultural phenomena in predominantly Black communities. So let's take a closer look shall we?
Meet Erin Carpenter, CEO of Nude Barre and practitioner of #BlackGirlMagic
Living with HIV is no longer a dark secret kept amongst the family. As a society, we have become more aware of the fact that HIV is running rampant within the urban community, and it is no longer a death sentence. The need for preventative and supportive measures are a necessity, and we are the generation of change.
Interview with Artistic Director Kieth Josef Adkins (New Black Fest) discussing the sustainability in Black theatre.
"Homecoming."
A documentary about family, change, and the power of ideas.
On 03.20.17, a collective of everyday New Yorkers went to Yankee Stadium with over $2,000 in Metrocard passes. Their objective? Free Swipes to those in need.
NPR Uncovered an Alt Right Conspiracy Against Black Twitter. Seriously.This is so bizarre, I had to double check the sources, and... video coming soon:
In this episode, Sita Sarkar joins Paul Notice as they talk about Intersectionality at the Women's March, Mayor DeBlasio's surprisingly hostile policies toward immigrants, the Civil Rights Era's connection to the Immigrant Story, and much more.
A little blast from the past: here's TNB's first web series - all the way from 2014, when we were just starting to get into video production full-scale.
Police officials euphemistically claim that they have "productivity goals," but not numerical quotas.
Introducing a dark comedy that buys Shea Butter on the corner, watches "Get Out" at the Magic Johnson theater's 125th st.., and isn't scared to show #BlackBoyJoy when it sees #BlackGirlMagic This is Insecure & Atlanta for the Millennials of NYC. This is #LostBoys
Journalist Soledad O'Brien explains the strategy behind forming unlikely coalitions in the newsroom. #blackhistorymonth
When the Pope remarked that it's better to be an Atheist, than a hypocritical Christian - he was in kind referring to the significance of Liberation Theology...
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Join us behind the scenes with a six-part series from Writer/Director, Paul Notice (@pinotgrig). We were recently asked onto Making Movies is Hard for a five-minute segment - check out the podcast episode in our #linkinbio - but we had more to say. So we’re sharing our full answers with you here.
“… and there is no border that divides us. There is no wall high enough that we can’t come to each other.
Because in this struggle, we need each other to survive.”
Many people of color, women, LGBT folks, differently-abled people, and others don't the privilege to just ignore harmful beliefs, as their often times the target of those ideas being practiced in policy, or personal behavior. Here's how to engage with ideas outside of your own, even if they're fundamentally harmful to your livelihood. Presenting: Empathy Lens.
In this episode, Sita Sarkar joins Paul Notice as they talk about Intersectionality at the Women's March, Mayor DeBlasio's surprisingly hostile policies toward immigrants, the Civil Rights Era's connection to the Immigrant Story, and much more.
Feminism comes in all shapes and forms. For Luke Reunion, it came through his annoyance that the female boxers in his league, never had a chance to compete in the championships. So, Luke decided to fix that.
On the way to another shoot, I met one of the founders of Lilith Magazine, a publication that empowers Jewish Feminists. She was wearing a hijab in solidarity in light of Trump's "Muslim Ban." And this got me thinking..
After I shared an article that addressed the conspicuous lack of women of color on magazine covers, a friend exclaimed, “Let’s not forget there is a lack of our Latina and Asian sisters.” That comment, while coming from someone with all the best intentions in the world, prompted me to ask a series of awkward and sobering questions..
They claim they’re keeping ‘men out of the women’s’ bathroom. I am being told that I am a predator. That I am likely a rapist. That I am likely a pedophile. Of course, none of these things are true, and if anything these bills put men in the women’s bathroom by forcing trans-men to use the women’s room. Once again, my basic humanity is a subject of debate by mostly heterosexual cisgender men who know nothing of trans identity other than their own prejudice and don’t care to learn about it or to humanize it"
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Texas is enacting a law that requires all fetal remains - from both abortions and miscarriages to have a funeral. A federal judge blocked the order, until a ruling can be made on the lawsuit reproductive rights groups have put forth to stop the law from going into place. The effect of the law is quite clear in that it’s meant to both shame women from having abortions, and also make the process prohibitively costly.
Ok, remember Rosemary’s Baby? The biggest terror in that horror film was to quintessentially put the audience in the perspective of a woman living in the 1960’s. Seriously. She and audience knew that something was wrong, but when she spoke up? Everyone called her crazy. That’s how Hillary Clinton probably feels right now.
After 20 years in prison, Sharon Richardson, and fellow activist, Chandeerah Davis, created Just Soul Catering, a company that employs and empowers formerly incarcerated women. Here is their story.
President Obama announced Wednesday that an additional 44 companies have taken the equal pay pledge initiated by the White House.
Are you ready for your annual "Arguing Over Politics W/ Relatives" Day - Aka Thanksgiving? The Donald J. Trump presidency is turning out to be everything we feared. And that fear isn’t divisive, or disrespectful. It’s real. Here’s what you should know before talking politics at the table.
Hi, my name is Paul. I like the News. I like people. And I like stories. So I make them, about people and what issues they face. Welcome to The Notice Blog.
When you're trying to have a Woke conversation, but then someone starts talking conspiracies. Behind the scenes outtake with Leah Wolfthal of Ayesh - a non-profit that focuses on conflict resolution.
First Lady Michelle Obama spoke candidly to Tuskegee University graduates about both the historical and current issues Black American face. During her commencement address, Obama tied the difficulties faced by the iconic Tuskegee Airmen to those faced today by students attending the same university.
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We’re proud of the opportunity to produce, film, and witness Just Leadership USA’s Close Rikers Campaign in action in 2016. They rallied outside the Borough Halls of Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and the Bronx to pressure Mayor Bill DeBlasio and other key elected officials, to keep the commitment to close down Rikers.