https://pressroom.prlog.org/toninewman/ About SPI Productions LLC - entertainment company based in los angeles creating original creative works of non fiction https://www.prlog.org/12974490-lawmakers-and-advocates-convene-emergency-transgender-rights-roundtable-on-capitol-hill.html With trans rights under assault across the country, NMAC – one of the nation's leading LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations – will lead an emergency roundtable on Capitol Hill with members of Congress and nationally-known policy experts to demand urgent...Tue, 18 Jul 2023 12:50:35 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12948686-nmac-launches-coalition-for-justice-equality-across-movements.html NMAC is launching the Coalition for Justice & Equality, a new division within the agency. The Coalition will build partnerships with other progressive-focused organizations in and out of the HIV community to respond to harmful decisions by the U.S.Thu, 26 Jan 2023 15:00:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12886976-transcanwork-announces-grand-opening-of-new-corporate-office-and-welcome-to-new-ed-lexi-adsit.html TransCanWork (TCW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, California, and is committed to advancing workplace inclusion through innovative training strategies and workforce development.Sun, 26 Sep 2021 13:28:22 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12883823-transcanwork-announces-lexi-adsit-as-the-new-executive-director.html "TransCanWork is so thrilled and excited to introduce Lexi Adsit as our new Executive Director. She brings fresh energy and a wealth of experience to this work.Thu, 02 Sep 2021 13:38:52 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12877104-jack-dorsey-startsmall-awards-500000-to-lyric.html San Francisco:  #StartSmall, Jack Dorsey's philanthropic initiative, has donated $500,000 to LYRIC (www.lyric.org), the San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit dedicated to supporting marginalized LGBTQQ+ youth to build community, gain access to critical...Mon, 12 Jul 2021 19:30:55 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12843544-lyric-names-toni-newman-as-new-interim-executive-director-and-jodi-schwartz-as-president.html LYRIC Names Toni Newman Interim Executive Director and LYRIC President Jodi Schwartz Oversees Expansion & Capital CampaignWed, 21 Oct 2020 13:13:45 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12679013-heart-of-woman-is-set-to-screen-at-the-culver-city-film-festival-in-december.html Top –Selling Transgender Memoir I Rise-The Transformation of Toni Newman Optioned To Film, To Premiere At Prestigious Film FestivalTue, 28 Nov 2017 15:20:33 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12654363-trans-short-film-heart-of-woman-based-off-memoir-rise-completed.html Heart of a Woman features Angelica Ross, Justin Berti, Rachel Sterling, Isis King, E.P. McKnight and Jason Stuart directed by Keith Holland and Executive Produced by Alton Demore. Heart of a Woman is based off Memoir I Rise by Trans Author Toni Newman.Tue, 25 Jul 2017 19:18:54 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12642706-lgbtq-authors-tour-of-color-kicks-off-tour-in-memphis-on-saturday-june-17.html Authors Toni Newman, Victor Yates, Armistead Burks and Craig Stewarts will kick off the LGBTQ Tour of Color at Memphis Tri-State Pride on Saturday, June 17, at the Crown Plaza Memphis Downtown, from 10 am - 1 pm. The moderator will be Victor Yates.Sat, 27 May 2017 15:59:25 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12597869-support-heart-of-woman-short-film-based-off-memoir-rise-the-transformation-of-toni-newman.html Heart of a Woman Short Film based off memoir I Rise - The Transformation of Toni Newman has finished shooting and is now in postproduction. Please support the film discussing transgender equality, sexuality and gender.Fri, 28 Oct 2016 18:36:30 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12586152-transgender-author-toni-newman-at-literary-soul-symposium-in-dallas-texas-september-16-18.html Transgender Author and Activist Toni Newman will be at the Literary Soul Symposium in Dallas Texas. She will be discussing her Memoir I Rise-The Transformation of Toni Newman and Heart of a Woman short film based off the memoir.Mon, 12 Sep 2016 14:37:06 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12585791-lgbt-short-film-heart-of-woman-true-story-based-on-memoir-rise-by-trans-author-toni-newman-in-postproduction-now.html Heart of a Woman short film starring Transgender Actresses Angelica Ross and Isis King is in postproduction and completed filming August 26, 2017 at Nvisionate Studios in Burbank, California.Fri, 09 Sep 2016 14:47:06 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12580479-memoir-rise-by-trans-author-toni-newman-turned-into-short-film-called-heart-of-woman.html Memoir "I Rise" by trans author Toni Newman has been turned into a short film called "Heart of a Woman" filming next week and directed by Keith Holland, featuring Angelica Ross, Justin Berti and Rachel Sterling as the 3 lead actors.Wed, 17 Aug 2016 16:07:11 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12545748-feature-film-heart-of-woman-welcomes-executive-producers-ralph-portillo-and-jamie-elliott.html Feature Film Heart of a Woman based off Memoir I Rise Welcomes Executive Producers Ralph Portillo and Jamie Elliott of Hemisphere Entertainment to the team. The Director of the film is Keith Holland and Writer/Executive Producer is Alton Demore.Wed, 30 Mar 2016 14:57:19 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12510652-radar-productions-presents-transgender-author-toni-newman-reading-memoir-rise-at-the-san-francisco-public-library-on-tuesday-december-8-at-6pm.html Radar Productions Presents Transgender Author Toni Newman reading from her memoir "I Rise - The Transformation of Toni Newman" at the San Francisco Public Library (Latino/Hispanic Room - basement level) on Tuesday, December 8, at 6pm and Hosted by...Fri, 13 Nov 2015 16:35:54 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12501736-transgender-author-toni-newman-will-be-speaking-at-wake-forest-university-rising-voices-oct-23-24.html Rising Voices: A Wake Forest LGBTQIA Alumni Conference will begin with a teach-in on Friday, October 23rd, with sessions co-facilitated by WFU alumni and current faculty members. A reception will follow the teach-in.Tue, 13 Oct 2015 15:52:22 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12490138-fourth-annual-2015-literary-soul-symposium-featuring-kevin-taylor-toni-newman-and-mike-warren.html Fourth Annual 2015 Literary Soul Symposium in Washington DC on September 18-20 Featuring Authors Kevin Taylor, Toni Newman, Mike Warren, Mike O'Brian Evans, La Verne Washington, Craig Stewart, Otis Randolph, E'Yama Matturi and Aldaphie Johnson-Jones.Thu, 03 Sep 2015 14:00:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12482754-toni-newman-named-development-manager-for-maitri-in-san-francisco-nonprofit-15-bed24-hour-residential-care-aids-hospice.html Toni Newman named Development Manager for Maitri Compassionate Care in San Francisco. Maitri is a state-licensed, 15-bed facility serving low-income and medically underserved individuals with late-stage, debilitating AIDS.Mon, 24 Aug 2015 13:00:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12440726-transgender-authorwriter-toni-newman-honored-on-2015-trans-100-list-for-trans-activism.html Transgender Author/Writer Toni Newman was honored on the 2015 Trans 100 list for trans work and activism. Her memoir I Rise-The Transformation of Toni Newman and her writings for Huffington Post caught national attention for trans women of color.Mon, 30 Mar 2015 15:20:06 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12425805-millennia-scope-gala-lgbt-oscar-party-in-la-featuring-trans-authorwriterproducer-toni-newman.html Millennia Scope Entertainment Foundation presents "MILLENNIA SCOPE GALA". The first Post-Oscar/Academy Award Party for the LGBT Entertainment Community Featuring Jeffrey Tambor, Toni Newman, Ben Cory Jones, Martin Gero and Kirk Shannon-Butts.Mon, 16 Feb 2015 14:53:50 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12420572-mona-parsa-esq-hosting-the-the-health-and-wellness-center-la-brea-grand-opening.html Mona Parsa is an attorney, a former U.N. Human Rights Council participant, a researcher for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. She is the coeditor of Legal Briefs on Immigration Reform of the Top 25 Legal Minds in the Country.Mon, 02 Feb 2015 15:00:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12384875-millennia-scope-entertainment-foundation-announces-fiscal-sponsorship-of-film-heart-of-woman.html Millennia Scope Entertainment Foundation (MSEF) Announces Fiscal Sponsorhip of Feature Film Heart of a Woman based off memoir I Rise. Heart of a Woman is based off Chapter 7 of I Rise by Transgender author Toni Newman. True story of triumph.Mon, 20 Oct 2014 15:39:02 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12382060-fallon-fox-first-openly-transgender-female-fighter-in-mma-discusses-authenticity-and-being-real.html Fallon Fax is a top Female athlete and the first openly transgender female to compete in the MMA with a record of 5-1-0. She transistioned from M2F in 2006 and began her career as MMA fighter in 2011. Fallon's goal is to to be the very best fighter.Wed, 15 Oct 2014 15:30:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12372336-3rd-annual-2014-literary-soul-symposium-featuring-lgbtq-authors-discussing-their-books-and-lives.html 3rd Annual Literary Soul Symposium Featuring Authors such as Reverend Freda Lanoix, Professor Daniel Black, Transgender Toni Newman, Social Justice Advocate Frederick Smith, Renaissance Man A.D. Burks and Sex Educator Donta Morrison.Wed, 17 Sep 2014 12:14:30 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12332696-spi-productions-presents-equality-bracelets-for-lgbt-feature-heart-of-woman-story-about-equality.html SPI Productions presents Equality Bracelets in support of LGBT feature film Heart of a Woman. The bracelets are symbolic of Equality for All regardless of Race, Sex and gender. All humans are equal regardless of their gender identity.Thu, 05 Jun 2014 13:00:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12324465-millennia-scope-entertainment-foundation-honors-faith-evans-and-gary-sturgis-as-innovators-in-la.html LGBT Millennia Scope Entertainment Foundation Honors Grammy Award Winniing R&B artist Faith Evans and Actor/Writer/Producer Gary Sturgis as Innovators In Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 20 at Phillippe Chow from 7 pm to 10 pm (PDT).Fri, 16 May 2014 12:13:10 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12323322-jack-lorenz-of-equality-california-eqca-talks-transgender-healthcare-and-lgbt-equality.html Jack Lorenz, Deputy Director of Equality California, talks transgender healthcare, helping marginalized transgender community and lgbt equality in 2014. Jack oversees the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) through Covered California at EQCA.Wed, 14 May 2014 13:27:04 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12299306-ny-times-bestselling-author-janet-mock-host-trans-women-of-color-authors-for-womens-history-month.html NY Times Bestselling Author Janet Mock (Redefining Realness) Host Trans Women of Color Authors Toni Newman, Mey Rude, and Ryka Aoki for Women's History Month. They discuss their books, writings and craft. The first forum of this kind ever in USA.Mon, 24 Mar 2014 03:20:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12266687-lgbt-feature-film-heart-of-woman-launches-indiegogo-campaign.html LGBT Feature Film Heart of a Woman (True Story of Transgender Woman Overcoming Obstacles to become Authentic Self) Launches Indiegogo Campaign. Equality is for All regardless of Race, Sex and Gender.Mon, 13 Jan 2014 06:00:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12236832-funnyordie-present-comedy-pilot-webisode-douche-bros-by-david-veach-alton-demore-and-laurent-hazout.html FunnyorDie.com present Comedy Pilot Webisode Douche Bros produced by David Veach, Alton Demore, Laurent Hazout and Toni Newman. The Director was Keith Holland starring Jaime Zevallos, Chris Conrad, Trisha Paschke, Alara Ceri and Tara Phillips.Tue, 05 Nov 2013 13:33:05 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12229097-memoir-rise-by-transgender-author-toni-newman-available-in-leather-hardcopy-for-christmas-holiday.html Memoir I Rise by African-American Transgender Author Toni Newman will be Available in Leather Hardcopy on Amazon.com, December 3, 2013. Memoir I Rise was Nominated for 2 Lambda Literary Awards in 2012 and ranks #24 of Top 25 Transgender Biographies.Mon, 21 Oct 2013 13:45:13 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12153364-star-magazine-reporter-sarah-cordes-uncovers-threesome-with-husband-of-bh-housewife-kyle-richards.html In this Week's Star Magazine Reporter Sarah Cordes Uncovers Threesome with Mauricio Umansky (Husband of Beverly Hills Housewife Kyle Richards) with Female/Transgender Duo Dressed as Cops. One of the Duo has Memoir detailing escort/mistress years.Sun, 09 Jun 2013 16:07:18 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12132722-datzhottcom-interviews-transgender-author-toni-newman-about-gay-celebs-in-rap-and-hip-hop-music.html Datzhott.com Interviews Transgender Author Toni Newman about her Memoir I Rise-The Transformation of Toni Newman and Gay Celebrities in Rap and Hip Hop Music. The Difficulty of Gay Celebs in Rap and Hip Hop Music to come out and be honest and real.Tue, 07 May 2013 15:08:30 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12127548-2013-mse-foundation-charity-fundraiser-for-lgbt-filmtvmedia-projects-fighting-for-lgbt-equality.html 2013 Millennia Scope Entertainment Foundation (MSEF) Charity Fundraiser for LGBT Film/TV/Media Projects fighting Homophobia and Transphobia. MSE Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization fighting for LGBT equality in Film, TV and Media.Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:16:33 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12109364-spi-productions-debut-promo-trailer-of-pilot-comedy-webisode-douche-bros-highlighting-men-douchebags.html Funny Pilot Comedy Webisode Douche Bros was created by Alton Demore and Christopher Griffiths Directed by British Keith Holland.Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:42:14 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12109266-executive-producer-transwoman-author-toni-newman-debut-promo-trailer-for-comedy-webisode-douche-bros.html Executive Producer Transwoman Author Toni Newman Debut Promo Trailer for Pilot Comedy Webisode Douche Bros Written by Alton Demore and Christopher Griffiths.Sun, 31 Mar 2013 14:52:15 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12090813-pilot-episode-of-douche-bros-shoots-today-with-executive-producers-david-veach-and-laurent-hazout.html Pilot Episode of Comedy Webisode Douche Bros Shoots Today in Hollywood With New Executive Producers David Veach and Laurent Hazout Starring Former Fox TV Young Hercules Star Chris Conrad and Latino Actor Jaime Zevallos. All Press Invited for Lunch.Sun, 03 Mar 2013 15:37:38 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12089502-former-ebonyjet-swimwear-model-produces-webisode-douche-bros-with-chris-conrad-and-jaime-zevallos.html Actor Alton Demore Produces Comedy Webisode Douche Bros (Battle of the Sexes) Starring Former Fox TV Star Chris Conrad and Rising Latino TV Actor Jaime Zevallos Directed by Keith Holland and Executive Producers are David Veach and Toni Newman.Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:44:15 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12075550-top-25-transgender-people-biographies-published-in-last-50-years-ranked-by-book-listing-flaiernet.html Book Llsting Site Flaier.net Has Ranked The Top 25 Best Transgender Biographies Written in The Last 50 Years. These Memoirs Tells Stories of Truth, Transformation, Pain, Love and Overcoming Obstacles From One Gender To Another. Equality For All.Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:05:20 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12054195-director-keith-holland-and-writer-alton-demore-are-seeking-investors-for-lgbt-film-heart-of-woman.html Film Director Keith Holland and Screenwriter Alton Demore are Seeking Investors for LGBT Feature Film Heart of A Woman based off Memoir I Rise by Toni Newman. Heart Of A Woman Speaks About Equality For All Persons Regardless of Race, Sex and Gender.Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:35:29 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12053012-debut-issue-of-digital-proud-to-be-out-the-magazine-featuring-dr-maya-angelou-available-now.html First Digital Issue Proud To Be Out-The Magazine Featuring Dr. Maya Angelou Available Now. Editor-in-Chief Lillian McMorris and Publisher Theresa Goss are the Creators of the Magazine. The Magazine will be REAL (Rightful, Educate, Liberate, Amuse)Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:46:20 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12037074-produceractor-alton-demore-featured-in-upcoming-film-the-book-of-daniels-by-pure-flix-entertainment.html Producer/Actor Alton Demore is Featured in Upcoming Film The Book of Daniels aka Daniel and the Lions Den that just completed Filming and Directed by Anna Zielinski. The Film is Produced by Pure Flix Entertainment and will be released in 2013.Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:41:26 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12018980-wake-forest-university-on-50th-anniversary-of-faces-of-courage-honors-kye-allums-and-toni-newman.html Wake Forest University on its 50th Anniversary of Faces of Courage Honors African-American Transgenders Kye Allums and Toni Newman. Wake Forest University is celebrating 50 years of Diversity and Inclusion since 1962 by admitting first black studentFri, 09 Nov 2012 16:24:02 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12009122-poetauthor-yolanda-williams-interviewed-about-new-poetry-book-hot-dogs-cole-slaw-available-now.html Author Yolanda Williams is Interviewed by Author Toni Newman about her new poetry book Hot Dogs & Cole Slaw Available Now. Yolanda Williams, Author that writes about relationships and love, is based in Florida and loves to write from her heart.Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:28:16 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11996599-founding-sr-editor-of-oprah-magazine-interviews-transgender-author-toni-newman-for-ebony-magazine.html Founding Sr. Editor of Oprah Magazine Michelle Burford Interviews Transgender Author Toni Newman for November 2012 Ebony Magazine as Feature in Spirit Quest Section. Toni discusses her long journey to finding happiness and peace and joy of self.Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:26:36 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11948309-los-angeles-photographer-eric-scot-published-2-new-books-available-in-hardcopy-and-ebook.html Los Angeles Photographer Eric Scot Published 2 New Books: Pierrot: Longing and Johnny Available now for Sale. Eric Scot photographed the Cover of Memoir I Rise-The Transformation of Toni Newman and will be working on Feature Film Heart of a Woman.Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:13:17 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11933217-african-american-transgender-author-toni-newman-reading-her-memoir-rise-at-2nd-outwrite-book-fair.html Transgender Author Toni Newman Reading Her Memoir I Rise at 2nd Annual Outwrite Book Fair on 12:30pm, August 4, 2012 at the DC Center in Washington, DC. The Memoir I Rise has been Adapted into Feature Film Heart of a Woman Directed by Keith HollandWed, 25 Jul 2012 13:20:06 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11916735-former-pussy-cat-doll-and-recurring-true-blood-star-rachel-sterling-joins-film-heart-of-woman.html Former Original Pussy Cat Doll Member Rachel Sterling Joins Film Heart of a Woman as Lead Female based on a true story off Memoir I Rise by Toni Newman directed by British Filmmaker Keith Holland with Executive Producers Jay Gira and Alton Demore.Thu, 05 Jul 2012 14:45:49 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11907373-transgender-author-toni-newman-interviews-presidential-medal-of-freedom-recipient-dr-maya-angelou.html Transgender Author/Wake Forest University Graduate Toni Newman Interviews Wake Forest University Reynolds Professor Dr. Maya Angelou about her three decades at Wake Forest University, Her Poem Still I Rise and Encouraging Minority Youth to Rise..Sat, 23 Jun 2012 15:16:35 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11888227-british-director-keith-holland-announces-bravo-reality-star-matt-nordgren-to-film-heart-of-woman.html British Film Director Keith Holland Announces Bravo Reality Star Matt Nordgren to Film Heart of a Woman Based Off Book I Rise by Toni Newman. Bachelor Matt Nordgren is on Bravo's Show Most Eligible Dallas and former Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback.Wed, 30 May 2012 21:34:37 GMT