BHERC Presents 26th Reel Black Men Short Film Showcase
August 7, 2024
The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) will host the 26th Annual Reel Black Men Short Film Showcase.
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Sandra Evers-Manly
Links Inc. Present Sandra Evers-Manly with Co-Founders Award for the Arts
June 19, 2024
Sandra Evers-Manly will receive the 2024 Co-Founders Award for The Arts from The Links, Inc., an international nonprofit volunteer service organization with a membership of more than 17,000 women.
BHERC Presents ‘Sistas’ Short Film Showcase and Festival
April 26, 2024
Actress and singer Ketty Lester will be honored for her lifetime of work in the entertainment industry at the 31st Anniversary of Sistas Are Doin’ It For Themselves Short Film Showcase on Saturday, May 4, at 4 p.m.
BHERC Youth Diversity Film Festival Set for March 23
March 7, 2024
The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) will present the 14th Annual Youth Diversity Film Festival (YDFF) on Saturday, March 23, at Regal L.A. Live, 1000 West Olympic Blvd, in Los Angeles. Films can also be viewed online at www.BHERC.TV through Sunday, March 24.
BHERC Hosts 29th Annual S.E. Manly African American Short Film Showcase
January 18, 2024
The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) will sponsor the closing event of the 29th Annual S. E. Manly African American Short Film Showcase, featuring 50 short films, from Friday, Jan. 19, through Sunday, Jan. 21.
Reel Black Men Film Showcase Features Director Michael Schultz
September 21, 2023
Schultz salutes 2023 film directors, Maurice J. Irvin will host, David Massey and Juel Taylor will be presenters Michael Schultz, a critically acclaimed director and producer, will be a special guest at the 25th Annual Reel Black Men Short Film Showcase opening night celebration on Thursday, September 22, at 7:30 p.m., at the Regal Theater, LA LIVE. Talented actor and director Maurice J. Irvin will serve as the host. “We are exceptionally proud to have these two amazing men and friends of the BHERC join us for this great celebration,” said BHERC Executive Director and Director of Festival Operations
BHERC Hosts 30th Annual ‘Sistas’ Short Film Showcase and Festival
May 11, 2023
The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) will host the 30th Anniversary of Sistas Are Doin’ It For Themselves Short Film Showcase and Virtual Film Festival on Friday, May 19, through Sunday, May 21, at the Directors Guild of America, 7920 Sunset Blvd. in Los Angeles. The event will be streamed at BHERC.TV from May 22-31.
Sandra Evers-Manly: Black Hollywood Advocate, Philanthropist, and Fundraiser
March 23, 2023
BHERC has been a pipeline for film and television greats like Gina Prince-Bythewood, Academy Award first Black Best documentary nominee David Massey, Ryan Coogler, and “a host of other filmmakers across the country.”
Legends Awards Salute Trailblazing Black Women
February 16, 2023
The Black Women Legends Awards will be presented to five accomplished African Americans at the “Power, Leadership and Influence of the Black Woman” luncheon on April 15. The achievements of the recipients are equaled by the attainments of the women for whom the Black Women Legends Awards are named – described as trailblazers who broke down barriers.
‘Veils’ Takes Center Stage at Nate Holden Performing Arts Center
September 15, 2022
The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) has teamed with Restoration Stage of Washington, DC to bring the popular musical, “Veils,” to the Los Angeles area for a short run at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center.
Young Filmmakers Selected For the 12th Annual BHERC Youth Diversity Film Festival
January 13, 2022
Youth filmmakers defy the challenges of COVID – 19 reaching across languages, states and oceans to share their stories and renew their hopes for a brighter future thru film.
Faith Film Festival Closes with Pastors’ Film Review & Roundtable
September 29, 2021
Local Pastors, community leaders and clergy announce their film picks from this year’s Faith-based Film Festival. The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) extended the 2nd Annual BHERC Faith-Based & Inspirational Film Festival (FBIFF) through Sunday, October 3, to allow additional access and viewing of the films. Curated from 1,000+ entries from across the globe, the selection committee programmed 34 films for this year’s festival. Initially scheduled to be a hybrid event, the rise in the Delta variant of the COVID – 19 virus led to the festival being held online and currently streaming 24/7 on www.BHERC.TV. To obtain festival tickets,
Urban League Hosts ‘100 Years of Black History in L.A.’
March 4, 2021
Achieving a century of progress is not easy, but the Los Angeles Urban League (LAUL) defied the odds by celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Founded in 1921, the heralded organization has made a huge impact for the last 10 decades by promoting business opportunities, training and development and coalition building on behalf of African Americans.
Till Victory Is Won
February 11, 2021
As I examine Black History Month 2021, and what may be accomplished during the shortest month of the year, I am reminded of a special song that continues to motivate generations since the late 1890’s. First commissioned as a poem, “Life Every Voice and Sing” was written by James Weldon Johnson, Principal of the segregated Stanton School in Jacksonville, Florida.
President Sandra Evers-Manly Talks About BHERC Complete Program for the 26th Annual African American Film Marketplace & S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase Oct. 23 to Nov. 29, 2020
October 22, 2020
Ms. Sandra J. Evers-Manly is president of the Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC), and former president of the Beverly Hills/Hollywood NAACP in Los Angeles, California. Evers-Manly is the cousin of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers. She is author of the book “Raided Up By Mrs. Manly and Her L’s” and ardent philanthropist and recent member of the 2020 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Academy.