In the 1980s, there were only 63 Black films by, for, or about Black Americans. But in the 1990s, that number quadrupled, with 220 Black films making their way to cinema screens nationwide. What sparked this “Black New Wave?” Who blazed this path for contemporaries like Ava DuVernay, Kasi Lemmons and Jordan Peele? And how did these films transform American culture as a whole? Presenting The Class of 1989, a new limited-run series from pop culture critics Len Webb and Vincent Williams, hosts ...
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Show Notes: Episode CX (June 20th, 2018)
Dedicated to:
Line Celeste Mikkelborg, DS 6279 from Nordic Garrison
and Christian John Collins, TX 51695 from 70th Explorers Garrison
Hosts: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Joe Mignano (SL-12743) & Marcus Dohring (TK-14057)
Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)
Post-Production: Joe Mignano (SL-12743)
Recent News
- Star Wars Celebration Chicago – April 11th-15th, 2019
- Peter Mayhew Foundation charity coin for Venezuelan children (article)
- New Costumes in the Legion Library:
- Janus Greejatus
- Bib Fortuna
- Qi’ra (Kessel Run, Vandor)
- Commander Gideon Hask
- Imperial Army Engineer
- Starkiller from The Force Unleashed (Desert Survival Gear, Dark Apprentice Robes)
- KOTOR’s Mandalore the Ultimate
- Sith Acolyte
- Darth Talon
- Visas Marr
- Star Garrison’s Space Mission (photo)
- Send your suggestions for topics to [email protected], call our hotline at 828-419-0501 or post to our Facebook page.
Mission Reports
- Brazilian Division Garrison reports:
- Alaskan Garrison’s month Providence Hospital visit (photos)
- Charity Walks:
- Alaska Garrison at Anchorage Heart Walk (photos)
- Empire City Garrison at March of Dimes March for Babies Walk (photo)
- Empire City Garrison at Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis Walk (group photo)
- 70th Explorers Garrison at Great Strides for Cystic Fibrosis Walk (photo)
- Empire City Garrison at Great Strides Walks in Wantagh (photo) & Long Island, NY (photo)
- Alaskan Garrison at Anchorage Promise Kids Day (photos, 360* video)
- 70th Explorers Garrison troop for Evan (video by Hospital)
- Empire City Garrison on GMA with Ron Howard (video, Selfie)
- Alaskan Garrison at Alaska Native Medical Center (photos) & Soldotna Public Library (photos) for May the Fourth
- Costa Rica Garrison’s May the Fourth (photo) & Revenge of the 5th events (photos)
- CHOC Hospital video featuring TK-61490
- Dune Sea Garrison’s Phoenix Children’s Hospital Visit (Darth Angel’s feelings chart)
- Empire City Garrison troops Mets Star Wars Night (jumbotron photo)
- Solo A Star Wars Story premiere events
- Sad News from Costa Rica Garrison (Felipe’s training video)
- LEGOland invasions (Germany group photo video, Imperial Sands Garrison AT-AT photo)
- Midwest Garrison invades Joliet Public Library (pre-event article, group photo)
- Empire City Garrison helps with Disney trip presentation (article, GoFundMe, photo)
- Solo Round Table
Upcoming Events
- Dreamworld’s final Stormtrooper Weekend (Facebook event page)
- San Diego Comic Con – July 18th-22nd
- See upcoming 501st events at Roqoo Depot
Shout Out
- Shout-out to Scott, TK-62000 from Bloodfin Garrison on his 100th troop!
- Hotline # is 828-419-0501 or email audio to [email protected]
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