The Question Bridge is a transmedia art project that seeks to represent and redefine Black male identity in America. Through video mediated question and answer exchange, diverse members of this "demographic" bridge economic, political, geographic, and generational divisions. The project is in full swing and expanding into a a travelling series, educational curriculum and even a smartphone app! Have a look at their introductory video to see how it all works:

Anyone in the New York City area this weekend should head on over to the Brooklyn Museum's: Target First Saturdays event. As part of their Black Males Defying Stereotypes theme, the creative team behind Question Bridge will be available to discuss their work. Stop by!

Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn, New York 11238-6052

American lawyer, Mickey H. Osterreicher, wants the public to know that ever since 9/11 besides, terror, there has been an ever-increasing "War On Photography." According to the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) attorney, U.S. authorities on federal and local fronts have been clamping down on the First Amendment rights of photo journalists and civilians alike by interfering with, detaining, and even arresting them on the basis of anti-terrorism. Mr. Osterreicher wants to bring light to the injustice by writing about it--particularly issues concerning photography and the law. Interested readers can check out more information via his column on JPG Mag, his Twitter account, or the NPPA blog. Get informed!

The New York Times recently ran an Op-Doc story on the dangers of texting while walking. Along with the alarming stats (1000 pedestrians in the ER in 2008) is a short PSA film by Casey Neistat that visually breaks down the act and all its levels of offense. Take heed!

In an attempt to reclaim "lost" youth and restore "moral values," authorities in Indonesia are corralling dozens of punk teens and forcing them to give up their rebellious ways. The effort includes shaving the heads of many of the detainees, ridding them of their punk attire, and forcing them into a strict regimen of religion and military drills. Despite the clamp down, The Guardian reports, many of the teens are still rebelling and sticking to their punk ethics.

New York City news anchorman, David Ushery, is no stranger to the camera. Which is why after more than 8 years of reporting from in front of the WNBC News 4 desk, he's venturing into unchartered territory with his latest venture, The Debrief. Borrowing a page from social media-driven webcasts, the show offers viewers a bite-sized look into cool local stories, presented in a hip, unscripted and inclusive fashion. But don't take our word for it, we'll let the host tell you all about it himself as we present :60 Seconds With David Ushery:

View more episodes of The Debrief at: http://nbcnewyork.com/shows/the-debrief

Produced by: Rainey Cruz
Lensed by: [ r2:studios ]

Bronx native and internationally-revered songstress/actress, Jennifer Lopez, is under major scrutiny for a recent Fiat commercial that she appears in. First, the ad was criticized when it was discovered that J. Lo's parts were actually shot in Los Angeles and not the New York City streets that the producers would actually have you believe (Brooklyn Bridge and the elevated 6 Train). Now, the ad is under more fire as a copyrighted graffiti mural (I Heart The Bronx) by the infamous Tats Cru was used without permission. Ms. Lopez and Co. can definitely expect a call from their lawyer. Yikes!

In a recent interview with Piers Morgan, renown actor, Morgan Freeman, opened up about racism in America and his take on the Tea Party agenda. While on the record, Mr. Freeman went on to explain the underlying context behind the radical Republicans and how much opposition President Obama has received while serving an already difficult term. It's refreshing to hear such painfully honest dialogue such unsure political times. Bravo Mr. Freeman!

A recent New York Times article highlights a very fascinating and intriguing movement that's sweeping the globe--unrest. Yes, we've seen it everywhere this year, from the Twitter-induced revolution in Libya, to the riots in London, to the more recent Occupy Wall Street protests in New York City. According to the article, more young people than ever before are outraged with politics and government corruption, and letting it be known! A big factor, the article also explains, has a lot to do with the leaderless Web culture that is so prominent among many of these young rebels. The resources available via the Internet have created almost perfect storm conditions for worldwide upheaval. 

The critical mass of wiki and mapping tools, video and social networking sites, the communal news wire of Twitter and the ease of donations afforded by sites like PayPal makes coalitions of like-minded individuals instantly viable. 

Thus, the world is waiting and watching to see what is going to happen with this precarious mixture of anti-government sentiment and new methods of mobility. Results are going to vary, but certainly affect how we all rethink our conceptions of government, work, and society from here on out. Check out the entire article here.

The recent Occupy Wall Street protest in New York City is garnering national/international outrage, and not necessarily just because of the nature of the demonstration. Instead, the spotlight is being placed on NYPD officers for their aggressive and downright abusive response to peaceful protestors. The following is an MSNBC report from Lawrence O'Donnell (The Last Word) that focuses on some very candid examples of the excessive force caught on camera. Some truly disturbing images that raise a lot of questions...

Australian-born journalist, Simone Boss Lady Amelia, is a one-woman show. On any given Monday you're likely to catch her [wo]manning the helm as content manager of Dr. Jay's Online by day, and co-host of Invasion Radio (Sirius/XM) alongside DJ Green Lantern by night. Add that to the slew of weekly industry event appearances and even some spare time for youth mentoring, and you'll wonder how Ms. Amelia does it all! However she manages (Redbull or not), she does it and she does it well! Check out what the modest superwoman had to share as República presents :60 Seconds With Boss Lady:

Produced by: Rainey Cruz
Lensed by: [ r2:studios ]
Curated by: Robert Nieves