Dana S. Hubbard
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Posted By: Joah King on October 17, 2007 FEATURED Content CEO, Managing Member, Urban Street Lit Media, LLC In 1987, Dana joined the Richmond Theatre Company for Children. After one year with the company, he moved back to New York to work with Spike Lee on "Do The Right Thing." Other film credits include "Mo Better Blues," "Steppin," "Don't Let Your Meat Loaf," and "Malcolm X," where he is featured as one of Malcolm's key FOI. Dana has produced numerous music videos and theatrical productions, including "Will A Man Rob God?" and "Every Dog Has His Day", a stage play based on his debut novel. His first feature film, "A Woman Like That," starring Tyra Banks and Malik Yoba won first place for Best Dramatic Feature at the Urban World Film Festival. In 1998, he created Camp D.A.N.A. (Dreams Always Need Assistance), an arts and entertainment camp for youth, which is located on the campus of Hampton University in Virginia. The mission of this weeklong summer camp is to broaden the interest in Arts and Entertainment. Courses and workshops teach the nuts and bolts of the industry. By partnering with affiliate organizations, the camp provides students with unique internship opportunities. Dana looks forward to expanding the camp in his local community of Mount Vernon, New York. Dana has also managed music legends such as Stellar Award Winner, and Soul Train Lady of Soul gospel artist La Shun Pace, and multi-platinum recording artist Freedom Williams, formerly of C&C Music Factory. He is currently very active with the Mount Vernon Little League, where he serves as Deputy Commissioner and Coach. Mr. Hubbard's other business ventures include promoting his first novel, Every Dog Has His Day, which has garnered wide recognition and rave reviews throughout the country, completing a Children's Book Series captioned Milo the Mischievous Mutt, and developing a television sitcom. He lives in New York with wife and children. www.DanaSHubbard.com If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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