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Volume 3 Number 1 Howard University Joins with Our Health


Amazon Studios to Launch Howard Entertainment


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BY HOWARD UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, D.C. and


CULVER CITY, CA – Today, Howard University and Amazon Studios announced the launch of Howard Entertainment, a program designed to


diversify the entertainment


industry by creating a pipeline for African-American students and other marginalized populations to train and study alongside entertainment executives. The experience will offer students a unique interdisciplinary curriculum, coupled with hands-on work experiences and networking with Amazon’s industry partners. The program will begin in January 2020. “The vision of Howard is to


Entertainment one-of-a-kind students


offer interested of entertainment,


experience in


all from a for


aspects project


greenlighting, to PR and marketing, to entertainment law and finance,” said President Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA. “This relationship aligns with Howard’s strategic goals of enhancing academic


proud to team with Howard on this new program supporting aspiring entertainment leaders” said Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon Studios. “As we strive to delight our Prime Video customers, we’re ensuring there are diverse perspectives and experiences around the table to help us make the best decisions in all aspects of the business.”


Latasha Gillespie, Amazon


Studio’s Global Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion said: “This program


is all about intentionality


– being intentional about increasing and preparing the next generation of African American, Latinx and Native American storytellers, casts, crew, and executives working on these projects.” Students will have to engage in a


excellence


and inspiring new knowledge. Collaborating with Amazon Studios will enable us to marry academia and industry efforts to build a robust workforce of diverse entertainment industry leaders. With Howard’s proven track record of developing some of Hollywood’s most notable actors, comedians and musicians, this next level collaboration will enable us to have even greater impact.” The Howard Entertainment


program is an immersive two semester experience


located the spring semester in


Los Angeles, California that offers Howard University students the opportunity to take academic courses during


and


participate in a fellowship imbedded in the entertainment


industry


during the summer semester. The coursework will be applied toward the student’s graduation requirements and the fellowship provides much needed hands-on experience


and


an opportunity to make invaluable networking connections. “Amazon Studios has been


working to create new pathways into the industry for talented


students of all backgrounds and we are


competitive process to be selected for the program. To qualify, students must be enrolled as a Howard University student, must be an upperclassman or graduate student and will have to complete an application and interview to be considered for the program. Students will be taught by Howard faculty who will be supported by Amazon Studios employees and other industry


professionals invited by


Amazon. This model will provide the opportunity for students to be engaged in projects that offer “real world” application and will help students develop “work ready” skills prior to graduating. Additionally, students will benefit from an innovative application of academic coursework, and also hone entrepreneurial skills through the project-based approach. Participating schools or colleges at the University will provide additional details on the program and competitive application process at future townhall meetings. The program


kickoff is being


announced today during Howard University’s Homecoming celebration week. Amazon Studios is the lead sponsor of this year’s Annual Yardfest, the popular concert series, which throughout


the


admission into the first cohort can contact


howard.edu. No Bake Cookie


‘Cheesecake’ Cupcakes Makes: 12 cupcakes, Prep Tim:e 10 min; Cook Time: 2 Hours.


Note: These cupcakes should be kept in the freezer and thawed about 10 minutes before serving.


INGREDIENTS •


Healthy Recipe


1 1/2 cups cashews, soaked overnight, rinsed, and drained


• Juice of one lemon • •


1/3 cup coconut oil 1/2 cup nondairy milk (coconut milk works best!)


• 1/2 cup agave nectar or maple syrup • •


1/3 cup peanut butter


12 sandwich cookies (try 365 Everyday Value Sandwich Cremes!)


INSTRUCTIONS


1. Combine the cashews, lemon juice, coconut oil, nondairy milk, agave nectar, and peanut butter together in a blender and blend until smooth.


2. Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners and place a sandwich cookie in each.


years has featured


talent such as Drake, Ludacris, Slick Rick and Rick Ross. Students who wish to apply for


HowardEntertainment@


3. Pour the cashew mixture into the cupcake liners, distribut- ing evenly.


4. Freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.


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