Monthly Archives: October 2011

divine birthday

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Kendell

I met Divine when I was about 11 at my mom’s costumer’s studio, Bal Masque, in Downtown Baltimore. Divine was being fitted for her rainbow sequin tube top dress to be worn to the Elton John concert. She arrived for … Continue reading →

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clyde

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Kendell

When we were in the computer lab at Crenshaw High things really started to happen. On the last day sixteen kids were busily typing their scripts. Most often I couldn’t even get their attention when I’d check in with them. … Continue reading →

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luis

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Kendell

“The class started in chaos, as usual, with students dull-eyed, texting or talking. Luis was sneering at me, tattoos crawling out from under his t-shirt, his penetrating eyes challenging me. I gave him the attention he craved: I asked the … Continue reading →

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natasha

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Kendell

Natasha (name changed) won the WG Foundation High School Screenwriting grand prize $1000 scholarship in 2009. Natasha wrote a 15-page screenplay called, Love Hopeful, which depicted her life as the youngest of six children living in a crack house. She … Continue reading →

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