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Candidate Glenda Franklin Spreads Love Across Chicago

By  at December 17, 2014  ,  No comments
Chicago political candidate Glenda Franklin refuses to forget her humble beginnings on the city's South Side. While her campaign for 17th Ward Alderman quickly moves forward, Ms. Franklin still finds time to show love to those who could be her future constituents.

Yesterday, Ms. Franklin came out to Operation Hope to help serve 2,300 meals to the needy-- a joint effort with her pastor Father Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Church, BJ's Market, and WVON-AM.



However, Ms. Franklin has done more than just serve her own ward. Last Sunday, she came to the spot where 15-year-old Demario Bailey lost his life and offered prayers and support for his family.  For her, the zip code or political boundaries of the crime did not matter. Throughout her entire campaign, she has gone wherever there was need.

"This has to stop! This has to stop! In the name of Jesus, this has to stop," Ms. Franklin prayed before a small crowd of mourners. 

With the primary election just 2 months away, Ms. Franklin continues to reach out to her community so that they can create #ANewNormal.   

For more information about her campaign, visit her Facebook page. 

Behind The Scenes | Why ONE BLOCK Matters

By  at December 16, 2014  , , ,  No comments
The Zack's TV original series, ONE BLOCK, is more than just a video project; the show is part of my mission to create the kind of programming that I want to see.

Before I started, I observed that most "urban" or African-American webseries focused on crime or relationships. Instead of complaining, I decided to create a different niche for storytellers. Given that I'm single and law abiding, I wanted to be the voice for working class people who live exciting but overlooked lives.

I produce the show with a Canon T3i Rebel DSLR camera, a lavalier mic, and basic editing software. I write my script on Celtx and I started an IMDB page to provide credits for my casts. Overall, I wear all of the hats and pay out of pocket with money from temp jobs. 

No begging on Kickstarter or IndieGoGo. I just use what I have.

The episodes are not perfect. One of the lavalier mics has a piece missing which causes an annoying clicking sound. Plus, my editing software doesn't allow me to re-color the footage in post-production. But I keep moving. 

ONE BLOCK matters because it is truly an original concept. Studio execs don't care about the unique relationships that neighbors in block clubs have with one another. That's why I wanted to do this project.

I have a talented and amazing cast-- with new guest stars signing up as we speak.

There are no complaints here; only kudos to some amazing people that you see above.  

UPDATE - January 14, 2015:
ONE BLOCK is on hiatus while we plan for a full-fledged production. Until then, you can enjoy Episodes 1-3 right here.





ONE BLOCK - Not On My Watch (Episode 3) from Zack Raz on Vimeo.