Hook Me Up Rico

EVERYTHING COOL IN TORONTO By: Ricardo McRae

A short documentary about Hateful Things January 31, 2008

Filed under: HOOK ME UP, VIDEO — Ricardo @ 3:11 AM

A short video documentary about racist images in pop culture… They look at stereotypes, from back in the day to BET and asks the question are we continuing to perpetuate these images.
What do you think?

~Rico

 

CASTING FOR ULTIMATE DREAM DAY November 22, 2007

Filed under: COMMUNITY, COOL STUFF, FREE, HOOK ME UP, VIDEO — Ricardo @ 2:51 PM

How Would You Spend Your Dream Day?

TreasureHD and Voom Network want to make your dream comes true on an exciting new Television series.

Everyone has a fantasy experience – something out of the ordinary, glamorous, and fun that they’ve always wanted to try. What’s yours? Are you a lawyer who yearns to be a comedian, or a teacher who dreams of being a barrel racer?

Imagine getting the chance to live out your fantasy. It’s a day you’ll never forget.

Stop saying “I WISH” and start saying “I WILL”. We want to hear from anyone who is passionate about their dream. If you have a dream you are passionate about, contact us, we still want to hear from you!

Criteria: – Age: late 20’s (minimum), 30’s, 40’s and beyond – established in a career that is different than your dream.

For more information and to apply for the show contact us at: casting@hifihdtv.ca or call Linda at 416-646-6597.

Open to residents of Canada and the United States

**Please note, we are no longer accepting submissions from people who dream of being an actor, musician, or entertainment reporter**

 

Whats the worst that could happen??? October 29, 2007

Filed under: COMMUNITY, COOL Websites, FREE, HOOK ME UP, MOVIES, NEWS, VIDEO — Ricardo @ 9:14 PM

 

Please adopt Pinky the cat – Great with kids September 21, 2007

Filed under: COMEDY, COMMUNITY, FREE, HOOK ME UP, VIDEO — Ricardo @ 7:13 PM

 Hey people

A friend of mine has a gentle kitty that is available for adoption and they are looking for a loving home for Pinky. Check out this video and if your interested, let me know and I will connect you. :)

Rico

 

Jena 6 August 28, 2007

Filed under: COMMUNITY, HOOK ME UP, MOVIES, NEWS, VIDEO — Ricardo @ 12:33 PM

jena-6-small.jpgHey everyone, here is an update on the Jena 6.

They are a group of 6 Black high school students facing life in prison for a school yard fight. This case is getting national attention and is the home page for the NAACP.
I realized that I only posted the first video on my facebook page, so I will got that video and post it here as well (see below)…

Spread the word and sign the petitions.

http://www.petitiononline.com/aZ51CqmR/petition.html It makes a difference!!

Sign Teh NAACp petition as well. http://www.naacp.org/get-involved/activism/alerts/110aa-2007-7-20/index.htm  and click on sign the petition.

Ciao Ricardo

P.S I am still sitting here wondering why we have massive coverage about Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie going to jail on news channels like CNN and CBC and nothing about the Jena 6? Leave a comment below and lets discuss it.

The update on the Jena 6

Some background info about the Jena 6.

 

Machel Montano Free Broadcast August 24, 2007

Filed under: 01 Special Events, 06 Friday Events, COOL STUFF, FREE, HOOK ME UP, MOVIES, MUSIC, VIDEO — Ricardo @ 2:46 PM
 

Casting Call For The Greatest Rapper of All Time August 21, 2007

Filed under: COMMUNITY, COOL STUFF, HOOK ME UP, JOB POSTINGS, MOVIES, VIDEO — Ricardo @ 1:16 PM

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Media Creation Competition on Immigration and Cultural Diversity June 11, 2007

Filed under: ART, BUSINESS, COMMUNITY, MOVIES, TECHNOLOGY, VIDEO — Ricardo @ 3:14 PM

DIGITAL DIVERSITY: Media Creation Competition on Immigration and Cultural DiversityDo you have a story to tell about immigration in Canada? If so, then DIGITAL DIVERSITY is for you! Enter you’re radio podcast or short film of 3 to 8 minutes…

Documentary, fiction or animated film.

All genres are eligible, including comedy, drama, thriller and even science fiction. The competition is open to Canadians and Canadian permanent residents between 18 and 35. Enter now and spread the word!

Deadline for entries: June 29th, 2007

Over $10,000 in prizes to be won! This competition is sponsored by RCI viva, Radio Canada International’s new Internet service that features programming in 8 languages for new and aspiring immigrants to Canada.

http://www.RCInet.ca/digitaldiversity

Coming in September 2007: Launch of the competition for high school students… Production Team: ichel Coulombe, Thierry Harris and Xuân-Huy Nguyen. digitaldiversity@rcinet.ca or 514-597-4877

 

Flip This House – NOT!!! May 18, 2007

Filed under: BUSINESS, COMMUNITY, HOOK ME UP, HOUSING, VIDEO — Ricardo @ 11:07 AM


Part 2

 

 

Black Ice Hockey – Blacks on ice from 19th century May 11, 2007

Filed under: COMMUNITY, GAMES, VIDEO — Ricardo @ 9:16 PM