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Imitation of life is part 1 of 5 short films that make up the series "Chicago Chronicles." It's an extended account in prose and verse of historical events,including legendary material, presented in chronological order about urban life. I would say that these particular events gave birth to a era that I would like to call, " The Chicago Renaissance" (Early 90's until current times). Imitation of life proves that a carefully created work of art using film can evoke a similarly spiritual response telling the story of Darien Connerly, a 19 year old teen who commits a string of robberies before killing a cab driver. That crime lands him in jail facing murder charges.The story is narrated by the neighborhood Slime ball. By way of musical verse he shows young kids how drugs, gangs, and violence can lead to self- destruction. The following feature titled "Robert Yummy Sandifer Story," is a story about a 11 year old child soldier (gang member) who is coerced by older gang members into committing a string of murders. He also committed other felonious crimes."Yummy" is then killed by the older gang members in order to silence him before the authorities could find out who sent "Yummy" on those murder missions. The story lines used in  "The Chicago Chronicles" are based on true events. The purpose for creating these projects is to expose Chicago's troubled youth how to use media to tell a story and how to solve conflict without the use of violence. The average urban youth can identify with events presented in these stories either through personal experience or through the environment they are forced to live in. These projects allows them to look at their everyday experiences through a creative lens instead of a destructive lens. This form of conflict resolution is artistic, promotes positive expression and teaches them how to be productive by using sound moral judgement. All funds will be used for production cost. Thanks for your time and consideration.http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shaiking/chicago-chronicles-imitation-of-life-life-imitatin?ref=recently_launched

Rich loyd Presents Living the life comedy night! Directed by Shaiking Mathis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBrQOkx5oU0&NR=1

Chicago Chronicals by Shaiking Mathis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90U_85m2YmQ

United Parents Federation Volume #1

    Recently I was ask the following question in regards to the growing epidemic of violence in our urban communities at the hands of our youth.that question was , what can we do to steer our kids away from violence (Whether it be gangs , bullying , etc.) towards peace ,harmony , and respect for another.The following
    immediately came to mind ; responsibility , account , leadership , aspiration , and prevention.We are at war & its my belief that as parents & soldiers we need the right weapons in order to be able to successfully engage in the battles to come I know some of you are reading this: saying to yourselves , did he just say what I think he said , yes I did.parents we are at war.
  I want you to think of yourselves as the United Federation of Parents.Our enemy is the bacteria and parasites that we have allowed to manifest itself in our villages until it has replaced our morals , principles , and we no longer attack it on all levels , because after all , after decades of  us in debilitation we no longer view its presence as abnormal .The first tool that's used in any war being wage & fought is that you must have a sound battle plan , with your rules of engagement . Whatever your initial plan is , be sure to have many contingencies plans that can be implemented swiftly, in case your original plan is unsuccessful.
  Now I can provide you all with an illustration of a model, but I want to say that every neighborhood (village) is unique , and that the elders (parents) of these villages will be best suited if they got together & devised a plan that fit their particular set of needs. Here's what I'm proposing in my community.That we start off distributing pamphlets to the churches , stores & business within our targeted zone.These pamphlets will serve the following functions it will inform all those in the community that wish to participate with us on what they can do, it lets the kids know that we're here & provides them with our resources to escape & get our help , and it informs those forces in the community that we intend to get rid of them.Let me say whatever yours do, it should provide the same things minimum.
  Also, I intend to inform our c.a.p.s civilian representative of our endeavors , so security can be provided for our functions ,or participants can feel secure , & our enemies will know our intentions, see our results .The next thing to do will be to pick a block to start on, deliver our message swiftly & stay as long as it takes then another block, then another one ( this can be done at high schools as well )
  Earlier i mentioned the words responsibility, accountability , leadership..., each word entails a lesson that I will be given soon if interested  let us know when you comment . Thanks for your time Parents

X please let us know your comments ,thoughts , or advice on what you read. Look forward to your response.

 

Darien Lawrence Marquez-Connerly, 19

http://www.wgntv.com/wgntv-evanston-cab-driver-charges-may23,0,4022096.story

The world is round and the place which may seem like the end may also be only the beginning. Some good can be derived from every event is a better proposition than that everything happens for the best, which it assuredly does not. The soul would have no rainbow had the eyes no tears. The turning point in the process of growing up is when you discover the core of strength is within you and it survives all hurt. God uses suffering as a whetstone, to make men sharp with , he brings men into deep waters, not to drown them, but to cleanse them. When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, and it seems as though you can not hang on a minute longer, never give up. For that is just the place and time that the tide will turn. What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies with in us. If you're going through hell, keep going, we must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey. Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end.

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