tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137945108493202055.post912599001661400125..comments2023-12-28T02:04:07.930-05:00Comments on African American Empowerment Blog (AAEB): Rainforest FilmsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137945108493202055.post-51551042780040872262012-08-19T02:48:41.745-04:002012-08-19T02:48:41.745-04:00Hello (AAEB), Your blog inspired me to submit my i...Hello (AAEB), Your blog inspired me to submit my information. Please accept my apology with the lengthy text. My name is Aaron Perry, I'm the worlds 1st and only African-American Insulin Dependent Diabetic to complete the worlds most challenging endurance event, The Ironman Triathlon. 2.4-mile swin 112-mile bike 26.2-mile run. <br /><br />I continue my advocacy to help change the culture of wellness within the African-American community so that our next generation of young black boys and girls will grow up without facing the serious health challenges diabetes has created for our time. <br /><br />Please see my blog at www.Ironmanaaron.blogspot.com and www.Rebalanced-Life.org <br /><br />Many from the medical community continue to praise my accomplishments, but far too many Black people continue to fall victim to various diabetic complications. <br /><br />What ever (AAEB) can do to help bring attention to this Health Crisis for African-Americans, please know that my sleeves are rolled up and will help lead this movement. As a Diabetic Ironman Triathlete, I consider myself the new face of diabetes. Thank you for reading. <br /><br />Sincerely, <br /><br />Aaron Perry<br />Ironmanaaron@yahoo.comIronmanaaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03214652108441492199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137945108493202055.post-76316490249552306512012-08-18T16:40:23.021-04:002012-08-18T16:40:23.021-04:00After trying for 7 years to break into Hollywood a...After trying for 7 years to break into Hollywood as an Aspiring Screenwriter, I find Hollywood to be in a state of disgrace. Lawsuit and class action suits of discriminatory behavior find some of the biggest Literary and Talent Agencies in the line of fire. Woman, Elderly and African Americans account for the minority being discriminated against by those who feel they are superior to anyone who doesn’t wear their face, race or gender. <br /><br />Behaviors of these unappealing Hollywood giants make me wonder if becoming a Screenwriter is worth the headache, many African Americans like me face in Hollywood. As an American, I had never faced racism head on until I tried to break into Hollywood. Growing up in New York City, I never saw racism. Growing up in a diverse family, I never saw racism. Moving to the south in 2003, I never saw racism. So why do I see racism trying to get a Literary Agent? Why do I see racism trying to get a screenplay sold? <br /><br />The only problem that Hollywood has with me is that they see me as a Black Woman. My race should not even be looked at when it comes to gaining employment. The fact that I’m an American Citizen with the legal standing to work in the country I was born in is the only thing that needs to be looked at. For Hollywood to look at anything else is considered discrimination and racism, in my book. <br /><br />My birth name is Lisette Rochelle Alexander. My great grandmother’s name is Cora Click an American Indian. My grandmother Martha Click an African American/American Indian Female married my grandfather Lindsey Alexander a Caucasian Male. My mother Margaret Alexander from a Baptist family married my step-father Ezekiel Norton an African American/Caucasian Male from a Jewish family. <br /><br />I’m a beautiful mixture of my Family Heritage but before I see myself as any race, I first see myself as a child of God and second as an American. I will not let the racial and discriminatory practices of Hollywood’s Ignorant Ones destroy my dreams of becoming a Screenwriter. I will not let them destroy my individualism or spirituality because I see myself as a child of God, before I see myself as a child of my earthly parents.<br /><br />Like it or not, I am who I am because God made me who he wanted me to be. Like it or not, I am American Citizen. Like it or not, I am African American/American Indian/Caucasian Woman. Like it or not, my faith in God is stronger than any racism or discrimination I may face. Like it or not, I’m a Writer who will continue writing. <br /><br />I will continue to follow my dreams, no matter how Hollywood’s Ignorant Ones view me. Their view of me is the wrong view to have, because it only allows them to see the outside of me. If they bothered to take a look on the inside of me, they would see pure talent, creativity, individualism, Godly love, happiness, forgiveness, understanding, affection and patience. <br /><br />Things I have been told by Literary Agents over the past 5 years:<br /><br />1) I really enjoyed your screenplay. It's going to be a huge movie. It made me laugh my butt off, but this is not what we're looking for. <br /><br />2) We're no longer in business. (At least 5 Agencies on the list from the WGA told me this)<br /><br />3) You need to be invited into the Agency. (By who? Who's going to send me an invite?)<br /><br />4) You need to be referred to the Agency. (By who? A Producer who won't read your screenplay unless you have an Agent? Which is going to give me a referral? Don't look at Tyler Perry, he's one of those Producer who doesn't read your screenplay unless you have an Agent?)<br /><br />5) You need to find a smaller Agency. (Contacted every agency across the country big and small and still haven't got an Agent.)<br /><br />6) Contact us again in 3-6 months. (Did so only to never hear back from the Agencies who told me to contact them in 3-6 months.)<br /><br />7) We are not accepting new clients.<br /><br />To date I've written 35 projects which include manuscripts, screenplays and treatments but I still can't land a Literary Agent. I wonder why?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com