Silver Spring, MD, February 02, 2025 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– MCSR proudly announces its 21st Annual Black History Month Film Festival, Solutions Through Film, hosted by its flagship Men of Strength (MOST) Club. This historic festival will take place at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, bringing together community members, thought leaders, and advocates to explore the intersections of race, masculinity, and social justice through the power of cinema.
“For over two decades, this festival has been a space for learning, dialogue, and collective action,” said Neil Irvin, Executive Director of MCSR. “Being the longest-running Black History Month film festival in Maryland, D.C., and Virginia is a testament to its impact. Through the stories we share and the conversations we spark, we aim to honor the legacy of Black history while equipping the next generation with tools for change.”
Since its inception, the MOST Club has been a national leader in fostering young men’s development and promoting healthy, nonviolent masculinity. Through mentorship, dialogue, and interactive activities, the Club encourages youth to be allies and change agents in their communities. The Black History Month Film Festival serves as a cornerstone of these efforts, using film as a catalyst for conversation, reflection, and actionable solutions.
Solutions Through Film highlights the transformative role of storytelling in addressing systemic inequalities and inspiring justice-driven action. The festival will feature a curated lineup of thought-provoking films, followed by youth-led workshops and panel discussions with filmmakers, activists, and scholars.
Featured Films: * “You’re Watching: Video Music Box” – A deep dive into the groundbreaking music video show that revolutionized hip-hop culture. * “Fresh Dressed” – A compelling exploration of hip-hop fashion and its influence on identity, culture, and self-expression.
Festival Highlights: * Film Screenings – Critically acclaimed films exploring themes of racial equity, gender justice, and community empowerment. * Youth-Facilitated Workshops – Engaging discussions led by MOST Club members, encouraging reflection and action. * Panel Discussions – Insights from filmmakers, community leaders, and scholars on storytelling as a tool for advocacy and social change.
Event Details: * Location: AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, Silver Spring, MD * Date: February 2, 2025 * Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM * Free Admission
The 21st Annual Black History Month Film Festival is open to the public, and all community members are encouraged to attend. Together, we can celebrate the power of film to inspire change and advance solutions for a more equitable future.
About MCSR (Formerly Men Can Stop Rape) Founded in 1997, MCSR is a national organization that mobilizes men to use their strength to create cultures free from violence. Through education, leadership training, and community outreach, MCSR provides resources and support to empower youth and adults to become allies in the fight against gender-based violence.
For more information about the 21st Annual Black History Month Film Festival and the Men of Strength (MOST) Club, visit www.mcsr.org.
Bishop Jephthah Sotabinda’s Newly Released “Divine Verses Volume 2” is a Compelling Collection of Spiritual Messages Offering Divine Insight and Guidance
New York, NY, October 20, 2025 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– “Divine Verses Volume 2: Verses of Truth and Wisdom”: a spiritually rich continuation of divine teachings. “Divine Verses Volume 2: Verses of Truth and Wisdom” is the creation of published author, Bishop Jephthah Sotabinda, a poet, songwriter, and naturopath, dedicated foremost to serving as a messenger of Jesus Christ. From his adolescent years, he explored literary arts through children’s books, poems, and songs, but following his divine calling, he has focused on recording messages from God in his writings, known as Divine Verses.
Bishop Jephthah shares, “The verse-styled publication of the messages of the Lord Jesus Christ continues with volume 2 of the Divine Verses. This volume 2 is a sequel to the first and previous publication of the Divine Verses. As the holy spirit of God continues to impart the messenger of the Lord Jesus Christ, Bishop Jephthah, with the needed godly knowledge, another publication of the Divine Verses has to be born. Like the first and previous publication, this volume is also a thorough portrayal of pure divine truths and wisdom, as it brings absolute clarity on all kinds of truths, be it truths about life, love, or God. But the ultimate truth, which is the truth about God and his Son, Lord Jesus Christ, is the main foundation of the book because it is the highest truth in existence. For the reason that the Lord Jesus is desirous to see that everyone attains salvation, he continues to pass on his messages of truth to his messenger so that those who pay heed to them can be saved.”
Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Bishop Jephthah Sotabinda’s new book inspires readers to deepen their understanding of God’s truth.
Consumers can purchase “Divine Verses Volume 2: Verses of Truth and Wisdom” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or inquiries about “Divine Verses Volume 2: Verses of Truth and Wisdom”, contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.
Oxford, United Kingdom, October 15, 2025 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– Experience the seductive and dangerous world of Ian Fleming’s 007 through a daring new lens.
In Sex for Dinner, Death for Breakfast: James Bond and the Body, cultural critic Brian A. Dixon takes readers on an incisive exploration of one of modern culture’s most enduring icons—James Bond. Drawing on the novels, films, artwork, and advertising that have defined the Bond franchise for over seven decades, Dixon reveals how the world’s most famous secret agent became a mirror for our evolving obsessions with politics, pleasure, and violence.
From the tailored suits and shaken martinis to the extravagant villains and their exquisite methods of execution, Dixon exposes how every appetite, indulgence, and act of violence reflects our collective anxieties and desires. Bond’s adventures, he argues, are more than escapism—they are cultural performances of power, sexuality, and identity that have shaped generations of audiences and foretold social shifts long before they happened.
Through sharp analysis and a flair for storytelling, Sex for Dinner, Death for Breakfast uncovers how James Bond embodies the body politic—then, now, and in the stories that continue to unfold on screen and in print.
A must-read for fans of cultural criticism, film and literary studies, and anyone fascinated by the intersection of pop culture and ideology, Dixon’s work challenges readers to reconsider what lies beneath Bond’s iconic tuxedo and unflappable composure.
Sex for Dinner, Death for Breakfast: James Bond and the Body is now available in a hardcover edition featuring cover artwork by Marc Aspinall exclusively from Fourth Horseman Press at fourthhorsemanpress.com.
About the Author Brian A. Dixon is a scholar of media and culture whose work examines the intersections of art and identity. His writing explores how pop culture reflects and reshapes the social, political, and sensual dimensions of the human experience.
About the Publisher Fourth Horseman Press publishes provocative literature for discerning readers seeking work beyond the mainstream. Founded in 2003 with the debut of Revelation, its acclaimed magazine of apocalyptic art and literature, the press has maintained a reputation for boundary-breaking fiction and cultural criticism that challenges convention and sparks conversation.
