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African American Cinema Gallery (AACG)     AACG is an inspirational tribute to Black actors, actresses and authors whose creativity has inspired the nation throughout history. It’s a touring multimedia presentation, which consists of an exhibit that covers numerous hidden information on African American films, drama series, sitcoms and more than 100 actors and actresses. It also includes essays, posters, news clippings, books, screenplays, exclusive children collectibles-dolls, action figures and animation characters, rare photos and famous quotes of great actors and actresses. This one of a kind collection contains more than 100 items of memorabilia. The gallery’s mission is to develop racial pride and promote creativity. AACG’s desire is to inspire the youth to have visions and turn these visions into reality. AACG is an educational institute that provides enlightenment and cultural enrichment for our communities. By seeing this gallery we hope to inspire people to appreciate the value of black film and literature. “Through creative thinking, dreaming and turning that dream into a reality we can make a positive difference in the world,” said Len Gibson, President/Founder of AACG. Years of information have been provided that shares the history of African Americans in film and literature in various books and other sources of research. Even with much success, the credit actors and actresses like: Sidney Poitier and Dorothy Dandridge, often get, is still not enough. Poitier and Dandridge transformed the history of blacks in films from a study of pictures or parts or personalities to one of star dimensions. Contact us by e-mail at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This museum is very informative. It’s not frequent that we are able to see presentations on the history of African American film. This exhibit should be on display all year not just in Black history month. Kashanna Brown- (Student) N.C School of The Arts       The Untold Story About A Place Called: Black Hollywood AACG takes you on a journey along a path of success stories and triumphs of African American cinema artists. This journey will give you a practical lesson on the Black experience in Hollywood. AACG will travel to more than 12 states and 25 cities around the U.S. during Black History Month 2009. For a list of institutions & events visit our Mission Page on this site. Contact Us: 678.472.4666 SWEET AUBURN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL..... (A HUGE SUCCESS!!!!) PAY BY CREDIT CARD ON WITHOUTABOX TODAY....

Photographer- Papparazzi, Acclaimed Actor- Harry Lennix (The Five Heartbeats, Ray etc.), Hostess-Renee, President (AACG)- Len Gibson on the Stomp The Yard Set...

Letter to All, From James J.B Brown,
First and foremost I'll start by saying God Is Great. As we set out to embark on the journey of educating people through entertainment, I must say that reprogramming minds is of great importance to me. I was so impresssed with the knowledge, artifacts, movies and etc., that Len Gibson of the African American Cinema Gallery / The Hispanic Cinema Museum has compiled, it was a no brainer
for me to accompany him on his Journey. I am a strong believer in breaking down barriers, or simply going over, under or around them, for generations this is what our foremothers and forefathers had to do. Creating our own Hollywood shouldnt be hard, Oscar Micheaux was doing it in the early 1900's, Hattie McDaniel did it, and was the first African American to win an Oscar. Paul Robeson did it, his dad was a run away slave and Paul's dad still went on to graduate from college. Gordon Parks, Melvin VanPeebles, Ossie Davis & Ruby Dee, Bill Cosby, Sidney Poitier, Morgan Freeman, Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, Wesley Snipes, John Singleton, Stan Lathan, Russell Simmons, Halle Berry, Will and Jada Smith, Chris Rock, Ice Cube, Ludacris, Three Six Mafia, Red Fox, Billie D. Williams, Diana Ross, Richard Pryor, Oprah Winfrey, Don Cheadle, Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, Bernie Mac, Diahann Carroll, Bill Duke, Obba Babatunde, Bernard Bronner, Rain Forest Films, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Bob Johnson,Cathy Hughes, Tim and Daphanie Reid, Berry Gordy, Quincy Jones, Cicely Tyson, Tracy and Kenneth "Baby Face" Edmonds, Robert Townsend, Ron Oneil, Jim Brown, Pam Grier, James Earl Jones, Dorothy Dandridge, Harry Belafonte, Pearl Bailey, Glynn Turman, Lawrence H. Jacobs, Sheryll Lee Ralph, Curtis Mayfield, Issac Hayes, Cab Calloway, Lena Horne, Samuel L. Jackson, Nat King Cole, Mekhi Phifer, Louis Gossett Jr., Richard Roundtree, Fred Williamson, Cuba Gooding Jr., Allen Payne, Kadeem Hardison, Debbie Allen, Malcolm - Jamal Warner, Courtney B.Vance, Forest Whitaker, Keith David and the list goes on, all of the above were Generational Barrier Breakers that created their own Hollywood, I call it "BLACK HOLLYWOOD", AND IM PROUD OF IT AND WILL DO MORE THAN MY PART TO KEEP THE TORCH LIT.

Its all about Education, the secret is learning how to reach and teach people in a way that they will want to listen and learn. Film, Music and Television are tools that are needed for the task, fortunately these are tools that we have. So now it's all about making learning fun, that way we can reach and teach the youth without them being labeled A.D.D, or some other scapegoat / ignorant description. The answer can simply be, I'm not from where you're from so how do you to expect me to learn how you learn.

The African American Cinema Gallery / The Hispanic Cinema Museum founded by my Partner Len Gibson provides excellent avenues for EDU-TAINMENT, I'm proud to be a part of it and will use my 16 years of professional music experience and relationships to educate and entertain the children and adults as well, because only a fool thinks he/she has learned all they can. Enjoy the site and feel free to contact us , with questions comments, suggestions and answers. OH yeah pick up a book its FREE!!! EDUCATE, ACQUIRE WEALTH, GIVE BACK AND CIRCULATE THE DOLLAR...GODBLESS!!!

TRULY YOURS,
JAMES J.B BROWN
COO/Owner

Anthony Quinn LATINO ART IN MOTION Introducing the Hispanic Cinema Museum (HCM) created by the curator of The African American Cinema Gallery. HCM is a premiere multi-media traveling museum that celebrates the achievements of Hispanics and Latinos in the fields of film, television and theater. These artists are displayed by use of rare photographs, biographies, motivational quotes, one of a kind items of memorabilia and much more. HCM will embark on it's 2nd annual Hispanic Heritage Month Tour Sep. 15-Oct. 15. Contact us to find out how to book this educational exhibit. For more information visit: www.hispaniccinema.org

If a Black actress is going to make it in Hollywood, she needs plenty of talent, patience and a thick skin. If I were asked what the best thing about being a Black actress in Hollywood is, I'd probably say at least I get more roles than if I were Latina or Asian. That's terrible I know but it's true- Regina King



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