February 15, 2018–Baltimore, MD—Baltimore rapper Damond Blue, his foundation Beats Not Bullets and Dream Bigger Media Group are buying out three theaters at the Towson Cinemark Theatre in Maryland to allow children from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore the opportunity to view Marvel’s new movie Black Panther for free on February 20th. The theater buyout encompasses 182 seats and will include popcorn and soda for each child. Blue is excited to provide the opportunity to see this groundbreaking movie to children who may not otherwise have a chance to see it.
“This movie is important because it gives kids from the African-American community a chance to see a superhero movie with a main hero that looks like them,” says Damond Blue. “He is a King and not a sidekick. Children from all walks of life can benefit from seeing a positive character of any color.”
Blue will also be on hand to speak to the youth about the importance of pride and finding their passion as a way to stay out of trouble. The Boys &Girls Club of Metropolitan Baltimore share in Damond’s joy to bring their kids to the movie.
“BGCMB is so very excited about this awesome opportunity for our kids,” said Kenneth R. Darden, President and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Baltimore. “The opportunity for our kids to attend this “Black Panther” movie event is such a wonderful blessing, and especially so since it is happening during “Black History Month.” We cannot thank Damond, the Beats Not Bullets Foundation and Dream Bigger Media Group enough for making this special movie event possible for our kids!”
About Beats Not Bullets
Beats Not Bullets, is a Baltimore based music program celebrating its third year of operation. The community focused program endeavors to teach youth the “ins and outs” of the music business and other disciplines. What started as a kernel of an idea from Baltimore native and DBMG recording artist Damond Blue, has grown into a fully staffed operation supported by Dream Bigger Media Group.
The training is designed to educate Middle & High School youth on how to work efficiently and professionally as a record company intern. Students will leave with strengths and intermediate qualifications in the following areas:
•Working in the recording studio, learning how music is recorded and produced
•Working with DBMG merchandising, managing orders and inventory
•Working with social media and marketing, promoting DBMG artists
•Street Team and Live Concert Access