A Christmas Message from Ruby Nell Sales, SpiritHouse

December 25, 2007

I’ve had the absolute privilege to know, learn from, and work with Ruby Nell Sales, a Black feminist veteran of the Civil Rights Movement. As the founder and executive director of SpirtHouse, she continues to vigilantly carry the torch for peace, justice, and equality for all.

As a non-Christian, this powerful Christmas message, written by Ruby Nell Sales, really spoke to my Spirit. Perhaps it will for you too, regardless of your religious or non-religous beliefs. It is both a wake-up call and a call to action. In Peace, Aishah

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Remembering St. Clair Bourne — A Film Veteran and Legend

December 17, 2007

I am deeply saddened and devastated about the physical transition of St. Clair Bourne who was a prolific documentary filmmaker, activist, and teacher.

I didn’t know him very well. However, I, like so many filmmakers benefitted from his generosity of sharing some of his most valuable resources- - his knowledge and expertise — spanning at least two generations– about both the craft and business of documentary filmmaking. As a mentor and teacher, St. Clair was always willing to be of support to filmmakers including myself who, in comparison to him, were in the early stages of learning the craft of documentary filmmaking. He would review proposals, view works-in-progress, organize rough cut screenings, recommend filmmakers for grants and awards.

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