The IAAS TV Programs

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The IAAS TV Programs consist of several literary television programs and specials designed to promote multicultural literature and literacy.phati'tude Literary TV Show (formerly phatLiterature, A Literary TV Program), features poets, writers and scholars who discuss the writing process and how that process reveals and defines their lives. It also provides insight into the historical, social, cultural and political connections that appear in their works, and enliven the exploration of literature and literary analysis with dramatizations and readings.VISUAL SIGNATURES is a Public Service Announcement (PSA) that highlights a vast cultural array of visual artists who share with viewers their visions of creating art and the rewards of artistic expression.DeShawn Days with Tony Medina. Teacher Caitlin Hollister Richard's third grade class at the J. Murphy School in Dorchester, Massachusetts after receiving a letter from one of her students, Denzel. In that letter, Denzel described his love for Tony Medina's childrens' poetry. Tony Medina arranged a surprise visit to teacher Richards and her third grade class, bringing books for the entire class and infused them with his passion for literature and his belief in the power of words.Pedro is a Poet. Pedro Pietri (March 21, 1944-March 3, 2004) was a Nuyorican poet and playwright who co-founded the Nuyorican Poets Café. This tribute to Pedro Pietri was presented at the Nuyorican Poets Café on April 1, 2006 when East Third Street in Lower Manhattan (Loisada) was officially renamed "Reverend Pedro Pietri Way."phati'tude and VISUAL SIGNATURES was produced by The Intercultural Alliance of Artists & Scholars, Inc. (IAAS). DeShawn Days with Tony Medina and Pedro is a Poet was produced by Gabrielle David in conjunction with The Intercultural Alliance of Artists & Scholars, Inc. (IAAS). The Intercultural Alliance Of Artists & Scholars, Inc. (IAAS) is a NY-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that promotes multicultural literature and literacy. Check out our website at http://www.theiaas.org. Copyright © 2002-2008. All Rights Reserved.

• # Episodes

  20 episodes

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