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The National Black Programming Consortium (NBPC) was founded in 1979 and is dedicated to developing black digital authorship and distributing unique stories of the black experience in the new media age. Since 1991 NBPC has invested over $7 million dollars in iconic documentary productions for public television; trained, mentored, and supported a diverse array of producers who create content about contemporary black experiences; and emerged as a leader in the evolving next-media landscape through its annual New Media Institute and New Media Institute: Africa programs. NBPC also distributes engaging content online through its social media portal Blackpublicmedia.Org, an online home for enlightening black digital content and engagement.

Series

Caption: Kwa Mashu Voices Series Logo, Credit: © NBPC, 2011
10 Pieces

in South Africa's Kwazulu Natal region, a small community arts center thrives, in the township of KwaMashu, the Ekhaya MultiArts Center provides big characters and even bigger dreams.

  • From: NBPC
  • Updated: May 03, 2011
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10 Pieces

Rip and Rebind is an anthropological snapshot of life taken with hip-hop's camera. Through a collaged narrative reflecting the mash-up genre who's origins are largely found in Hip-Hop, this sonic journey confirms that the music is a reflection of the people. The series aims to preserve an honest perception of an artistic expression that has too often been commodified. Sample-heavy and audibly rich, Rip and Rebind is essentially cultural "crate-digging."

  • From: NBPC
  • Updated: Jan 04, 2011

Pieces

Caption: DJ Turner, Credit: Ekhaya Multi Arts Center, Kwa Mashu
Most parents in KwaMashu want a secure future for their children, to them this means a nine-to-five job in fields they have long understood like te...

  • Added: May 03, 2011
  • Length: 12:13
Caption: L'vovo Derango
Kwaito is South Africa’s equivalent of hip hop. Having developed in the early 90’s as a voice of the youth and brought to the media new forms of sp...

Bought by KZMU Moab Community Radio


  • Added: May 03, 2011
  • Length: 15:09
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Youth In Politics, Credit: Ekhaya Multi Arts Center, Kwa Mashu
The democratic South Africa has seen a lot of shift in cultural paridgms. One of the things we have come to accept is the idea of youth in leaders...

Bought by KFOK-LPFM


  • Added: May 03, 2011
  • Length: 15:56
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Pholani Ngcobo, Credit: Ekhaya Multi Arts Center, Kwa Mashu
When he finished his 12th grade level, Pholani could not afford college or university. He applied and was accepted for the Creative Process course ...

  • Added: May 03, 2011
  • Length: 12:57
Caption: Madame President, Credit: Ekhaya Multi Arts Center, Kwa Mashu
Samukelisiwe ‘Samke’ Mkhize is a young actress in the township of KwaMashu. Her recent lead role as Nobuntu in the production "Madame President" ex...

  • Added: May 03, 2011
  • Length: 14:21
Caption: The Gift of Memory, Credit: Ekhaya Multi Arts Center, Kwa Mashu
Sithembile Dludla is a 9 years old girl with a gift of memory. She has done more public speaking than most adults. A devout Christian, who doesn’t...

  • Added: May 03, 2011
  • Length: 15:09
From: NBPC
Series: Kwamashu Voices
Caption: Lucky Simayile, Credit: Ekhaya Multi Arts Center, Kwa Mashu
Lucky Simayile grew up during the time of rampant crime in his township. When his father was killed during the political violence, Lucky drifted in...

  • Added: May 03, 2011
  • Length: 15:19
Caption: Gay in South Africa., Credit: Ekhaya Multi Arts Center, Kwa Mashu
Having been dismissed as un-African and survived an era of violent attacks upon disclosure the gay and lesbian people have finally come out in the ...

  • Added: May 03, 2011
  • Length: 15:45
Caption: Comedian Mondli Mzizi., Credit: Courtesy Ekhaya Multi Arts Center
Mondli ‘Usher’ Mzizi is a young comedian who travels the country hosting ceremonies and entertaining through his comedy. A University of Natal Dram...

  • Added: May 03, 2011
  • Length: 14:28
Caption: Phumlani Mhlongo, Credit: Ekhaya Multi Arts Center, Kwa Mashu
South Africa’s apartheid violence in the 80’ forced young men and women to sacrifice their youth to join military training in exile. Organisations ...

  • Added: May 03, 2011
  • Length: 14:15