Paul Adams Wins GOP Primary for State Rep.

On Tuesday, September 14, 2010, Paul Adams won the Republican Primary election for State Representative in the 17th Essex House Legislative District, defeating Sal Tabit. On Friday, September 17th, The Bean Media caught up with Adams to speak with him about his election victory. In November, Adams will compete against Democrat Patricia Commane for the State Representative seat being vacated by Democrat Barry Finegold. For more info on Adams, visit http://votepauladams.com/. For more info on Commane, visit http://www.patcommane.com/.

Cambridge City Council passes resolution in support of the DREAM Act

On Monday, August 2, 2010, The City Council of Cambridge, MA unanimously passed a resolution in support of a proposed piece of federal legislation known as the DREAM Act, which would provide a pathway to U.S. citizenship for illegal immigrant students, if those students graduate from college or a trade school or join the military. The 9-0 vote was symbolic, as the The City Council doesn't have the legislative authority to make the DREAM Act a law (that will have to be done by Congress and the President), but it was a local show of support for the sentiment behind the proposed federal legislation. Before the Council voted on the resolution, it heard public comments from Christopher Hope - a local Christian minister, human rights activist, and author of the resolution - as well as from other student immigration activists and local residents. The Bean Media was on hand to capture those public comments. In this clip, Christopher Hope addresses the Council.
. In this clip, student immigrant activist Isabel Vargas addresses the Council.
In this clip, student immigrant activist Filipe Zamborlini addresses the Council.
. In this clip, student immigrant activist Renata Teodoro addresses the Council.
. In this clip, student immigrant activist Kyle A. de Beausset addresses the Council. For more on Kyle and his efforts, visit http://www.citizenorange.com/

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In this clip, Donna Barry (a Cambridge resident, and co-founding member of Cambridge-Somerville for Change), addresses the Council. For more on Cambridge-Somerville for change, visit http://www.cambridgesomervilleforchange.com/.
. For more information on the DREAM Act, visit http://dreamact.info/.

The Bean Media catches up with Sal Tabit

http://thebeanmedia.blogspot.com/. The Bean Media catches up with Sal Tabit, who is running for State Representative for the 17th Essex House Legislative District. This interview took place on Tuesday, July 20, 2010. For more information on Tabit, visit his website at http://www.tabit2010.com/.

The Bean Media talks with two candidates for elected office; one for State Rep., the other for U.S. Congress

Paul Adams is running for State Representative in the 17th Essex House Legislative District. The Bean Media caught up with Adams as he gathered signatures from voters, to get his name on the ballot. For more info on Paul Adams, visit http://votepauladams.com/For more info on the republican candidate Adams is running against in the Primary Election on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - Sal Tabit - visit http://www.tabit2010.com/. Fore more info on Barry Finegold - the man who currently holds the office that Adams and Tabit are trying to get elected to - visit http://www.barryfinegold.com/. The following videos are part one and two of an interview The Bean Media conducted with Sam Meas, who is running for Congress in Massachusetts's 5th congressional district. For more info on Meas, visit http://www.sammeasforcongress.com/ Niki Tsongas is the incumbent in that seat, and the person Meas is trying to defeat. To find out more info on Tsongas, visit http://tsongas.house.gov/ .

The Tea Party Express Rolls into Boston

On Wednesday, April 14, 2010, (the day before "tax day" - the day on which federal and state income tax returns are due to the government) the Tea Party Express rolled into Boston to hold a protest rally on Boston Common. Tea Party activists expressed their anger and opposition to what they see as out of control spending and high levels of taxation by the government. The 'Tea' in the Tea Party Rally movement has come to stand for "taxed enough already," however, it originally was a reference to the historical event known as 'The Boston Tea Party,' which played an important role in The American Revolution. On December 16, 1773, after officials in Boston refused to pay taxes to the British Government on three shiploads of tea that were docked at a nearby wharf and ready to be unloaded, a group of colonists boarded the ships and destroyed the tea by throwing it into Boston Harbor. While the aim of that action was to protest taxation without representation, the goal of the modern day Tea Party movement is to influence elections, and curb government spending and levels of taxation. Former Alaska Governor and 2008 Republican Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin headlined the event on Boston Common, giving a speech that fired up the activists in the crowd. The Bean Media was on hand to capture the rally and talk with Tea Party activists.

ABC's "World News with Charles Gibson" in Boston Recap/Promo for The Bean Media

On Monday, June 08, 2009, ABC's "World News with Charles Gibson" was in Boston. Gibson filed a report on the economic success of Fenway Park amid the current economic crisis, and then anchored the "World News" newscast atop a parking garage located next to The Hard Rock Cafe. The Bean Media was on site and captured exclusive behind the scenes footage of the newscast. This video is a recap, and serves as a promo for The Bean Media Blog.

Voters Make Their Voices Heard in Historic U.S. Senate Election

On Tuesday, January 19, 2010, the eyes of the nation were on Massachusetts and its special election, as Bay State voters elected State Senator Scott Brown of Wrentham in a politically earthshattering upset win over State Attorney General Martha Coakley, to fill the U.S. Senate Seat held by Ted Kennedy for 47 years. The Bean Media caught up with voters outside of City Hall in Boston, to find out what issues mattered most to them in this historic election.

The Kennedy Family Arrives at the JFK Presidential Library and Museum in Boston

On Thursday, August 27, 2009, the body of U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts, was brought to the JFK Presidential Library and Museum to lie in repose. The public gathered to pay their final respects. In addition to the crowd outside, the public was also allowed to visit and sign condolence books inside the library. This video is of the family motorcade arriving at the library with the late Senator Kennedy's casket. This video is of the Kennedy Family entering the Library, following the late Senator's casket.
Media Frenzy at JFK Presidential Library as national and local media outlets gathered at the JFK Presidential Library in Boston to cover the historic event of the death of U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts. In this clip, Judith Talley of Quincy, MA talks about what the late Senator meant to her. In this clip, Marie Murray of Braintree talks about what the late Senator meant to her.

Interview with Nick Paleologos at Boston screening of "The Proposal"

Interview with Nick Paleologos - the Director the Massachusetts Film Office. The interview was conducted after an advanced screening of "The Proposal" at the Boston Common AMC Theatre for local cast and crew. "The Proposal" was filmed in MA, and stars Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson, & Betty White.

Minorities in the Media Panel Discussion

On Tuesday, May 12, 2009, a panel discussion was held at UMass Boston that focused on the subject of "Minorities in the Media." Boston area media personalities discussed issues of diversity in broadcast journalism. They also touched upon many other topics, including the current state of journalism and TV News, and the role the Internet is playing in the New Media landscape, and how the economic downturn is affecting coverage. Former WEAR-TV Anchor Francesca Maxime moderated the discussion. Participants included WHDH Anchor Frances Rivera, NECN Anchor/Reporter Latoyia Edwards, and NECN Editor Randolph Charlotin. The event was put on by the Asian American Journalists Association New England Chapter.

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The Swerve's Triumphant Return to South Boston

On Friday, August 21, 2009, the band "The Swerve" made their triumphant return to Murphy's Law (Bar & Grill) in South Boston. The Swerve played three sets that night. Footage of those perfomances appear on this blog. Enjoy!

Afro DZ ak All Starz "They Say"

Cover of the song by Common featuring Kanye West. For more information on the Afro DZ ak All Starz, visit http://www.afrodzak.com/, http://www.myspace.com/afrodzak.

Afro DZ ak All Starz "See the world, be the change"

Afro DZ ak All Starz "Shift"

Afro DZ ak All Starz "Balancing Act"

Afro DZ ak All Starz Opener

Improvisational Opener at Tommy Doyle's in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA on Friday, July 31, 2009.

2ADAM12 Closer

2ADAM12 played on Friday, July 31, 2009 at Tommy Doyle's in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA. The song in this video is the last song 2ADAM12 played that night. Enjoy! And, for more information on 2Adam12, visit: http://www.adampayne.biz/, and http://www.myspace.com/ampayne

2ADAM12 cover of "Electric Relaxation" by A Tribe Called Quest

2ADAM12 performs "Would You."

2ADAM12 Opener