Keep Ya Head Up

So Saturday Was The Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival (See previous post). During that event the marketing company I work with planned a panel discussion for youths interested in the entertainment industry (See 2 posts ago).

Anyway this was a plan we had for a while now and we had everything set up to go with this extraordinary opportunity. We had panelists, people immersed in the business that knows the ins and outs, we had giveaways and a venue. All we didn't have was the support of certain colleagues.

We get there and people act like they didn't know what was going on, if we were coming, where to put us, told us they sent us plans that were never sent, etc.
Needless to say very upsetting. So we hold out as long as we can but it just wouldn't be a good look for the kids panelists and especially the company (gotta keep your image crisp). In the end we call it off.

So you would think the organizers would help us out with a lil' VIP service or just some views from backstage so we can network. But no we were treated like just regular guests. No one is looking for a hand out but don't tell me you got me then avoid me all day.
All in all the festival was a good look. Blacks, whites, Hispanics all together. Families enjoying themselves. Very beautiful.

But looks are deceiving especially when you know what goes on behind the scenes. Look out for the next Minds Behind The Music coming real soon...