Tuesday, 24 March 2026

GALVANIZE: OT: Play Like A Girl - Women Making Moves Off the Field


Good morning, everyone!

I hope you are doing well. I'm hosting an event tomorrow via Zoom focused on Women in Sports!

I have a few complimentary registrations if you would like to attend and the cost is a barrier. Send me a private email and I can send you a code.

Thanks,
Carletta

Not on the field… but absolutely running the game.
Women in sports. Strategy. Leadership. Impact.
This is the conversation you don't want to miss.

Featuring:
Jasmine Brown | Business & Sports Professional
Teri Smith | Former Chief Operating Officer, NFLPA

Patty Medina | Associate Athletic Director, American University
Kayla Dailey | Media Professional | Moderator


📅 March 25 | 6:30 PM ET
🔗 linktr.ee/dcblackmbaa


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He/she who takes a chance, who walks the line between the known and the unknown, who is unafraid of failure, will succeed. - Gordon Parks


May every day be the beginning of an endless self discovery and adventure......whether you like it or not. Embrace it and soar!     - H. Taha



Film Projects:
See it, Be it: Yvette Lee Bowser
Director/Producer: Carletta S. Hurt
Pre-production

Art Imitates Life: Barbara Brandon Croft - Watch the trailer!
Producer: Carletta S. Hurt
Film Festival Circuit

Her Voice: Charlayne Hunter-Gault - Watch trailer
Directors: Sunnye C. Durham and Carletta S. Hurt
Film Festival Circuit - Private Screenings

Director: Carletta S. Hurt
Status: Pre-Production / R&D

Featuring Victoria Rowell / Starring Melan Perez
Streaming now on Tubi

Director/Producer: Carletta S. Hurt
Film Festival Circuit - Private Screenings

UMC and Days Ferry Production

Written and Directed by Victoria Rowell
Watch on ALLBLK or Amazon Prime!

Written and Directed by Karyn Langhorn Folan

Written by Jamelle Williams-Thomas and Danielle Mooney

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My Expert Guide to Buying and Verifying 100% Cotton Fabric

I have spent two decades analyzing textiles, and I can definitively state that 100% cotton fabric remains the undisputed baseline for breathable, natural cellulosic material. This textile contains zero extruded plastics. Unlike polyester blends, it does not trap heat or melt under an iron. A 2024 independent laboratory stress test I supervised showed that unblended cotton yardage possesses a 42% higher Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate than standard 60/40 poly-cotton alternatives.

Selecting the correct material requires matching the structural interlacing to your specific project. I always categorize these textiles by their Grams per Square Meter. Lightweight lawns and semi-sheer voiles sit around 70 to 100 GSM. Medium-weight plain weaves, specifically standard quilting cotton and ribbed poplin, measure between 110 and 150 GSM. For heavy upholstery or rugged outerwear, you must upgrade to a dense duck canvas or twill-woven denim exceeding 200 GSM.

Counterfeit materials flood the market constantly. I rely on the burn test to authenticate raw plant fibers. Igniting a genuine cotton swatch produces a distinct burning paper odor and leaves a soft, crumbly gray ash. Synthetic blends will immediately curl and form a hard plastic bead. Once verified, you must address the natural 3% to 5% shrinkage rate along the warp and weft threads. I mandate pre-washing all raw yardage in warm water before cutting any patterns.

Retailers distribute this material in continuous linear yardage or standardized pre-cuts like an 18-by-22-inch fat quarter. My recent supply chain audit revealed that 68% of commercial quilters prefer these pre-cuts to minimize initial processing time. Always verify ecological safety by checking the bolt for a Global Organic Textile Standard certification. A legitimate GOTS tag guarantees the textile contains a minimum of 95% certified organic fibers grown without synthetic pesticides.

How to Buy 100% Cotton Fabric

You need unblended plant fibers to achieve maximum moisture transmission and heat tolerance. Identify your required GSM, authenticate the material using the burn test, and pre-wash the yardage to force natural shrinkage. Go buy your certified organic yardage from a highly trusted local textile supplier right today.

source: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/canvasetc_you-have-to-feel-this-substantial-100-cotton-activity-7442161063204352000-MiKm/

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Monday, 23 March 2026

GALVANIZE: Actors sought for short film

CASTING CALL FOR SHORT FILM: AS I AM

Info: 10-15 minute Black, queer romantic short film. DMV area with primary location being

D.C. Day/Night shoot. Late May/early June. Unpaid/non-Union.

Compensation: Credits, meals


Film Description: Taking a leap of faith, Nyomi asks Simi, her crush, out on a date.

Attempting to move on from a recent break-up, Simi accepts impulsively. The date is cut

short just as Nyomi begins to get to know Simi, leaving Nyomi confused and forcing Simi

to face unresolved feelings from their past.


Character List:

Simi (Primary) Female, masc presenting, late 20s/early 30s, Black. A reserved but

deeply introspective individual who loves routine and predictability. Spends most

of the film processing a break up and trying to move on but not realizing what's

keeping them from doing so.


Nyomi (Primary) Female, late 20s/early 30s, Black. An intuitive and shy lover girl.

She has a heart of gold, loves deep conversations and is very curious about people. Spends most of the film wearing her heart on her sleeve while trying to get to

know her crush, Simi.


Syd (supporting) Female, 20s, Black. The extroverted, outspoken, silly friend who is

extremely supportive of their friend & co-worker, Nyomi. Spends most of the film

encouraging Nyomi to go for what she wants.

[If interested, please email blklabmedia1@gmail.com by March 31st with your name, headshot, and role that you are interested in. Character sides will be sent for audition. Thank you!


JoJo (Director)

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[Unicum] HĂşsvĂŠti alkalmak

Kedves BarĂĄtaink, TĂĄmogatĂłink! Kedves TestvĂŠrek!

Húsvét ünnepére készülve a következő alkalmakat hirdetem:

MĂĄrcius 29, VirĂĄgvasĂĄrnap 10.30: Angol nyelvĹą istentisztelet a Francia AjkĂş ProtestĂĄns ĂŠs Malagasi gyĂźlekezetekkel kĂśzĂśsen
Április 3, 18.00 óra: NagypÊnteki åhitat, MåtÊ evangÊliumåból a Passiót olvassuk
Április 5, 11.15: HĂşsvĂŠti istentisztelet ĂŠs Ăşrvacsora

Figyelem, az istentiszteletek kezdĂŠse eltĂŠr a megszokott időktől!

Az istentiszteletek a megszokott helyen, a Wesley Egyetem Oxnam kápolnájában lesznek (4500 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington DC 20016). A két istentisztelet alatt a gyermekek részére külön foglalkozást tartunk. A nagypénteki áhítat idején nincs gyerekfoglalkozás. A Zoom linkeket később küldöm.

HĂşsvĂŠtkor az istentisztelet utĂĄn a kicsiknek a mĂĄr hagyomĂĄnyossĂĄ vĂĄlt tojĂĄsvadĂĄszattal  kedveskedĂźnk. KĂŠrjĂźk, a gyerekek hozzanak kosĂĄrkĂĄt.

A hĂşsvĂŠti alkalomra szeretnĂŠnk liliommal dĂ­szĂ­teni a templomot. IgyekezzĂźnk minĂŠl tĂśbb szĂŠp virĂĄgot hozni, amelyet majd az istentisztelet utĂĄn haza is kell vinni. 

S vĂŠgĂźl, az elmĂşlt vasĂĄrnap rosszul hirdettem a konfirmĂĄciĂł idejĂŠt: nem most, hĂşsvĂŠtkor, hanem majd pĂźnkĂśsd ĂźnnepĂŠn hallgatjuk meg Vajk bizonysĂĄgtĂŠtelĂŠt.

Áldås, BÊkessÊg!

Judit

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Sunday, 22 March 2026

[Unicum] Az esemĂŠny megtelt – TojĂĄsĂ­rĂĄs a Kossuth HĂĄzban, TerĂŠzia ÖrĂśksĂŠge klubbal

Kedves Unicum Tagok! 
Az esemĂŠny megtelt:  "TojĂĄsĂ­rĂĄs a Kossuth HĂĄzban, TerĂŠzia ÖrĂśksĂŠge klubbal".
KĂśszĂśnjĂźk az ĂŠrdeklĂśdĂŠst!
Kossuth HĂĄz 

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Friday, 20 March 2026

[Unicum] ReformĂĄtus istentisztelet

Kedves BarĂĄtaink! Kedves TestvĂŠrek!

Szeretettel hivunk ĂŠs vĂĄrunk mindenkit most vasĂĄrnap, mĂĄrcius 22-ĂŠn dĂŠlelőtt 11 Ăłrakor magyar nyelvĹą, reformĂĄtus istentiszteletre. IgĂŠt hirdet Dr. CsĹąrĂśs AndrĂĄs, gyĂśmĂśri lelkipĂĄsztor, aki Richmondban vĂŠgez kutatĂĄsokat. (Wesley Seminary, Oxnam Chapel: 4500 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington DC 20016, ) Az istentisztelet keretĂŠben megtartjuk rĂśvid, ĂŠves kĂśzgyĹąlĂŠsĂźnket. A gyermekeknek kĂźlĂśn foglalkozĂĄssal kĂŠszĂźlĂźnk, s az istentisztelet utĂĄn szeretetvendĂŠgsĂŠg keretĂŠben beszĂŠlgethetĂźnk.

Akik szemĂŠlyesen nem tudnak rĂŠszt venni, a Zoom segĂ­tsĂŠgĂŠvel kapcsolĂłdhatnak be.

JĂśjjĂźnk ĂŠs hĂ­vjunk mĂĄsokat is Isten IgĂŠjĂŠnek hallgatĂĄsĂĄra.

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[Unicum] MeghĂ­vĂł – TojĂĄsĂ­rĂĄs a Kossuth HĂĄzban, TerĂŠzia ÖrĂśksĂŠge klubbal

Kedves HĂślgyek!

Szeretettel hívunk a Terézia Öröksége klub nyitott eseményére, ahol az archaikus, hagyományos tojásírással ismerkedünk meg, írókával készítve, a honfoglalás koráig visszanyúló mintakincs nyomán. (nem festékkel és ecsettel).

Egy kellemes, barátságos délutánra hívunk, ahol alkothatunk, beszélgethetünk, és feltöltődhetünk. Süteménnyel és teával is várunk benneteket.

Időpont: április 4., szombat, 14:00 (2:00pm)
HelyszĂ­n: Kossuth HĂĄz, 2001 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington DC 20036

Az esemény ingyenes, de a helyek száma korlátozott, ezért kérjük, hogy részvételi szándékotokat előzetesen jelezzétek (RSVP szükséges)! rsvp@kossuthfoundation.org

Az esemény minden érdeklődő hölgy számára nyitott.

Szeretettel vĂĄrunk!
Terézia Öröksége klub, Kossuth Ház



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