Shirley Neal

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Shirley Neal
Born
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
CitizenshipAfrican-American
Alma mater Boston University
Occupation(s)Author and TV/Film Producer

Shirley Neal is an American producer and author. [1] [2]

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Education

Shirley attended Cleveland State University, earning a Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree from Boston University. [3]

Career highlights

Neal also appeared in cameo roles in television series such as Diff’rent Strokes . She co-produced a film Intore with Eric Kabera which was screened by “UN Outreach Program on the Rwandan genocide” in New York. [4] [5] Neal is a supporter of anti-gang activist, author, and Crips gang co-founder, Stanley Tookie Williams. [6] [7] Neal has played different roles in the following organizations:

Achievements and awards

Book

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  1. ↑ Feiwell, Jill (2001-06-25). "Fox11 rolls seven". Variety. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  2. 1 2 "Visiting Filmmakers | 26th Cascade Festival of African Films". www.africanfilmfestival.org. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  3. 1 2 "Shirley Neal - Director of Media Productions | Eracism Foundation". www.eracismfoundation.org. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  4. ↑ "Shirley Neal | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  5. ↑ "Kabera to produce commemoration documentary". The New Times. November 13, 2013. ProQuest   1455700869.
  6. ↑ Frederic, Stephanie (5 June 2008). "Hollywood Black Film Festival In Full Effect This Week". Los Angeles Sentinel.
  7. ↑ Fuetsch, Michele (1989-12-26). "Barrio Teacher Goes to Gang Turf : Education: Dropouts and disaffected find schooling in special classes. Getting shot doesn't keep them away". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  8. ↑ Staff, Variety (2006-01-23). "Wednesday, Jan. 25". Variety. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  9. ↑ Agha, Laith (2010-11-11). "Africa Channel reveals lost lineage for guests at launch party". Oakland North. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  10. 1 2 "February 2015 – Page 3". Good Black News. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  11. ↑ "Shirley Neal and Louis Gossett, Jr. at the 2015 Dynamic & Diverse Emmy Celebration, August 27, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California". Television Academy. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  12. ↑ Press, Associated (2021-05-27). "Photos: Louis Gossett Jr. through the years". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
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