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Behind the Lens: Dakar Apprentice and one of the most talented and respectful young man, Jordan Renville Captures 1500 or Nothin’ Performances Featuring Erykah Badu and Wale. Big shoutout to Rance Dopson, Ash, and our mentor X. Eyeé Behind the Lens: Dakar Apprentice Jordan Renville Captures 1500 or Nothin’ Performances Featuring Erykah Badu and Wale…

Friday, February 13, was nothing short of legendary as Jay Tucker delivered a top-tier production at the UCLA PULSE Conference — once again turning a convening of thinkers into a moment of industry momentum. The evening featured a powerful fireside chat with Albert Cheng, Head of Amazon Studios and AI strategist at Amazon Studios. Cheng…

Felecia Lyndsey Prepping her family for MO Thug performance Volume II Sessions Volume 1 — A Tiny Desk Experience with Felecia LyndseyA Live-Streamed Tribute to the Legacy of Mo Thugs & Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Step into an intimate sonic time capsule as singer-songwriter Felecia Lyndsey prepares for Sessions Volume 1 — a Tiny Desk–style live performance…

DAKAR LIVE TV captured Melanie Halfkenny’s electrifying second Los Angeles performance at The Mint on Saturday, Feb 7th — and the energy was undeniable. Her live band set the room on fire, delivering a powerful fusion of sound, presence, and storytelling that had the crowd fully locked in. With every performance, Melanie and her band…

VLOG RECAP — 1500 DAY: 21 YEARS OF CULTURE, COMMUNITY & LEGACY Last night in Inglewood wasn’t just a concert — it was a homecoming. The 21st anniversary of 1500 Day proved why 1500 or Nothin’ isn’t just a GRAMMY® Award-winning collective, but a cultural institution that Dakar TV got an invite from X.eyee to…

Kevin Clark, Los Angeles, December 28, 2025 Iron Crew Belt Season 2 Martial Artist/Film Producers Assembled at GrindHouse LA Sunday, December 28, the pulse of independent action cinema hit full force at the Grindhouse LA, where 12 of the best short martial-arts action films went head-to-head for the ultimate honor to claim the coveted championship…

Yesterday, Dakar Foundation, witnessed a Live television production executed by a crew of 18-24 year olds named the Next Young Crusaders. In an era when digital platforms dominate media, a grassroots movement rooted in real voices and community engagement refuses to fade. From Accelerated Radio Network’s studios to the historic sound-waves of 102.3 KJLH in…

Introducing “Multi-Core”: A New Hybrid Model for Career Discovery, Creative Production, and AI-Driven Workforce Readiness This week marked an exciting milestone for the Dakar Foundation and our long-standing partner, HartBeat Studios, as we came together for an information-sharing session and site tour that set the stage for the next evolution of our apprenticeship ecosystem. As…

Verizon Innovation Lab, Los Angeles, Thursday, Nov. 20th Today the Dakar Foundation witnessed one of the most exciting intersections of creativity and technology anywhere in the world — the Verizon Innovation Lab in Playa Vista. Nestled right next to the beating heart of the entertainment industry, this place is more than just a workspace… it’s…

I. Podcast Overview Objective:To honor U.S. veterans who became influential public figures — beginning with little know facts of Veterans such as Jackie Robinson’s military service, whose courage in uniform and in sport embodies “Victory by Valor”. and the “Higher Educational Resiliency Operation” (HERO) The event bridges history, education, and inspiration, linking schools, veterans’ groups,…