Youth Media Minds Of America

Mission

Educational organization primary purpose is to bring audio, video, and multimedia communications technology within the reach of at- risk and underserved youth between ages 14-18, including youth who are visually impaired or deaf and hard of hearing.

Causes

Children & Youth , Youth Development Programs

Programs

Nearly 250 students engaged in studio and real work audio and video productions, interviews with professional athletics such as earvin magic johnson at the i stand with majic event, interviewed russell simmons, founder/ceo of def jam, interview dekalb county ceo vernon jones at a press meeting where he annouced that will run for senator. In additon wrote and produced hiv/aids teen awareness, a public service announcement which aired on comcast cable television, and wrote and produced video-based ymma commercial. Further updates on ymma accomplishments: we have been supported by volunteers since the inception in 2005. Students consistenly receive quality training and are actively engaged in studio plus real-world and video productions. We have over 150 students that have completed the hands on training and instructions. The new media of fox 5's mark hayes and suchita vadlamani at the ceo roundtable discussion and awards ceremony, with xernon clayton and red carpet guest at the trumpet award and countless others was excellent training for our students. In addition we have wrote and produced the following:wrote and produced obesity public service announcement inspired by first lady's let's move project. Wrote and produce ymma commercial video. One of our students started his own record label. Twenty four students were hired by a local televison studio. Provided video production for dekalb county commissioner stan watson. Wsb-tv committed to offering students internship opportunities which is a testament to the quality of training they are receiving. Produce a weekly internet television show for the youth by the youth. Video production for 2 artist showcases. Hosted 3 music behind the scenes video shoots. the organization made the following accomplishments in 2013:. An additional 25 students have completed hands-on training and instructions. Produce a weekly internet television show for the youth by the youth. . Provided video production for several live events including the trumpet awards and bet hip hop awards. . Assisted with the production of an online fantasy football live conversation talk show. . Wrote and produced public service announcenments, commercials, and short films.

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