Episode 6 Debuts Monday March 10, 2014 Click here to see the previous episodes. From Janks Morton: "This week's episode is to show how the symbiotic relationship between academics, media and the non-profit industrial complex skews and reports data that largely goes unchecked and distorts the narrative about the state of Black America. Seldom if ever are citations, … [Read more...]
Truths You Won’t Believe | S1 Ep4 | Black Women Top This List
As we near the end of Black History month we take time to celebrate our sistas again who are currently making history with their pursuit of education. Check out our latest episode of Truths You Won't Believe, where Janks Morton breaks down the numbers and shares how black women are #1 in race and gender when it comes to this statistic. Episode 5 Debuts Monday March 3, … [Read more...]
Truths You Won’t Believe | S1 Ep3 | The Real Black Male Dropout Rate
What is the dropout rate for black males in the United States? If you say 50% or higher you're not even close! Here's the truth. Come get you some! Episode 4 Debuts Monday Feb. 24, 2014 Click here to see the previous episodes. Sources: Census Bureau Current Population Survey (CPS) October 1967 through 2012 Link: … [Read more...]
Truths You Won’t Believe | S1 Ep2 | Black Women Defying Stereotypes
From series host Janks Morton: We need to take a moment and celebrate this historic achievement. CNN won't cover this, FOX News definitely has no interest. If we do not begin to share our own stories, uplift and elevate our own accomplishments, then we are destined to continually see reruns of "Good Times", Ignorant and Vile Rappers, denigrating reality shows and numerous … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Truths You Won’t Believe | S1 Ep1 | Are There More Black Men in Jail or College?
Episode 2 Debuts Monday Feb. 10, 2014 Click here to see new episodes. When it comes to the black community, there are lies that are spoken so many times they almost become facts. They're reproduced by talking heads, celebrities and politicians so many times that the same conversations eventually end up in barbers shops and at the kitchen table. Well, here at BMWK we've … [Read more...]
College Enrollment for Black Women Hits Record High
EDUCATION | Black Women have surpassed all groups by race and gender for college entrance By Janks Morton College Enrollment For the first time since the US Census has collected data around educational attainment and enrollment, in 2011 African-American women’s enrollment in colleges has hit a record high. According to the analysis of the most recent census data, … [Read more...]
VIDEO: HOODWINKED Film Premiere Coming to DC
Filmmaker Janks Morton is back with the followup to his first film, What Black Men Think. The new film is titled HOODWINKED and BMWK has the hookup! For a limited time you can purchase tickets for the September 6th DC Premiere of the film at a 20% discount by using the code BMWKFB. From YouTube: In 2007 Janks Morton's independent documentary WHAT BLACK MEN THINK, took the … [Read more...]
Debunking 10 Lies That We Believe About Ourselves!
Oh, I say and I say it again, ya been had! Ya been took! Ya been hoodwinked! Bamboozled! Led astray! Run amok! The following slides are from Janks Morton's online series 10 DAYS OF BLACK TRUTHS: We can start to change the conversation about what it means to be Black in America right here, right now, today! Through our respective social networks we can spread the message the … [Read more...]
Program Alert: What Black Men Think – Airing Soon on The Documentary Channel
Filmmaker Janks Morton, a longtime friend of BMWK will have his first film What Black Men Think aired on The Documentary Channel 8PM Tuesday May 29th. Make sure you tune in or at least set the DVR. If you want to see more films like this on TV you have to watch them when they do come on. You don't want to miss this! From YouTube: Janks Morton presents a searing … [Read more...]
The Final Solution?
by Janks Morton If I can convince you to buy into a problem, then you have to purchase my solution. -Janks Morton At this point in my life, I have grown quite weary of the dysfunctional and symbiotic relationship between special interest, media and government. What I have found is that too often, especially as it relates to the African American community, stereotypes, … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Movie Announcement Trailer- Dear Daddy by Filmmaker Janks Morton
We're very happy to share this amazing video trailer with our community here at BlackandMarriedWithKids.com. This film, Dear Daddy is currently in production from our friend Janks Morton (What Black Men Think, Men II Boys, We Need To Talk). After the trailer are more details on the film and how you can get involved with spreading the word and supporting this film. These stories … [Read more...]
HOODWINKED
By Janks Morton One man cannot hold another man down in the ditch without remaining down in the ditch with him. "“ Booker T. Washington For over 400 years, the majority white society has used many tools to reinforce a message that the peoples of African descent are less-than, not-equal-too or not-good enough. In this modern era of information, the media, government and … [Read more...]
Are We There Yet?
by Janks Morton Since I have been involved in collecting data and researching statistics about the African American community, I can recall three specific times when I have been put on my knees, heartbroken, and crying out to heaven. The first was in 2006 when I was made aware that the out-of-wedlock birthrate for African-Americans was 69.7% (US Census-American … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Film Trailer For Janks Morton’s We Need To Talk
This one is from the sistas to the daughters! Check out the trailer for a new film from BMWK friend Janks Morton titled, We Need To Talk. In 2010 we're not waiting for anyone to greenlight anything. Filmmakers like Janks and us are going to approve our own films and get them into your hands. All we need is your support. When it becomes available on Amazon on June 29th buy a … [Read more...]
Can I Burn a Copy of Your DVD?
by Janks Morton (or, how the "I got the hook-up mentality" is killing black independent filmmakers) So I've finally decided to set aside an evening to blog. It's not that I don't enjoy expressing myself through this venue; it's just this one little obstacle I have to get over every time I sit down to hunt and peck at the keyboard (yep, never took a typing class), I HATE … [Read more...]