Tonight I photographed the UNC Black History Month event. The lecturer was M.K. Asante. M.K. Asante is a critically acclaimed author, professor, and filmmaker. This is the description that is given on the event page: “Asante’s extensive work with the movement for the liberation of African people has gained great recognition throughout the world and across several different fields.

Celebrated for his literary skill, Asante has been awarded both the 2009 Langston Hughes Award as well as the Jean Corrie Prize from the Academy of American Poets. His accomplishments also reach into filmmaking. Asante was awarded Best Documentary at the Africa World Documentary Film Festival for his 2009 film The Black Candle, which was co- written by esteemed poet Maya Angelou. In addition, his film 500 Years Later was the winner of five international film festival awards, and was recognized by the United Nations as they presented him with the Breaking the Chains award.”

Check out M.K.’s site here: http://www.mkasante.com/

It was AWESOME. I had so much confidence photographing tonight. M.K. specifically wanted photos that showed that CNN was there. I had a good time with this and I was all over the place, on the stage, in the back, behind the band, etc.