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MATTHEW 10:42

“A short documentary that memorializes William August ‘Bill’ Ahlborn Sr, celebrating his journey from struggle with addiction to redemption, as seen through the inspiring and loving eyes of his family.”

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Our Latest Project: Matthew 10:42: Final Wish

Masterfully unveils the universal monster of drug addiction, portraying it as an unrelenting force that haunts individuals rather than places. By memorializing William August “Bill” Ahlborn Sr., this documentary provides a raw and intimate exploration of addiction’s devastating impact, challenging stereotypes and fostering empathy. Through a blend of personal stories, expert insights, and stark statistics, the film captures the multifaceted realities of addiction, highlighting the urgency for better support systems and compassionate understanding. The haunting yet hopeful narrative underscores the human face behind addiction, urging viewers to recognize the pervasive nature of this struggle and the need for comprehensive intervention.

Structured around five poignant chapters, “Matthew 10:42: Final Wish” seamlessly weaves together the voices of Bill’s family, offering a deeply personal perspective on his life and the far-reaching effects of his addiction. Each chapter sheds light on the complexities of his character and the relentless grip of his dependencies. Despite the film’s focus on personal loss, it maintains a broader narrative, juxtaposing individual experiences with universal trends to emphasize the epidemic’s severity. The documentary’s sensitive and respectful handling of its subject matter, combined with its powerful storytelling, creates a lasting impact, encouraging viewers to reflect, empathize, and take action against the scourge of addiction.

Synopsis: “Matthew 10:42: Final Wish” is a heartfelt short documentary that memorializes William August ‘Bill’ Ahlborn Sr. Through the inspiring and loving eyes of his family, we celebrate Bill’s journey from the depths of addiction to the heights of redemption. This poignant film captures not only his struggles but also the unwavering support and love that helped him find his way back to hope and healing.

Our Vision: We aim to shed light on the often-overlooked battles of everyday individuals (Hero Stories), transforming their stories into powerful narratives of resilience and triumph. Through this documentary, we hope to inspire others facing similar struggles and to highlight the profound impact of family and community support.

Our Approach: Our production team is dedicated to crafting intimate and authentic stories. We work closely with families to ensure that their voices are heard and their experiences are honored. With a blend of candid interviews, personal anecdotes, and archival footage, we strive to create a rich and immersive viewing experience.

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Executive Producers: Miguel Hampton
Filmed by: F5 Enterprises, LLC and Photography By Miguel Hampton.

Director / Producer Miguel Hampton
Lead Editor: Miguel Hampton, Photos By Miguel Hampton
Trailer Editor: Dee Johnson, LG TV Productions
Sound / Music: Epidemic Sounds, Envato Elements Item

Featuring Bill’s Family:
Bill’s Daughter: Sophia,
Bill’s Mom: Lisa Hayes,
Bill’s Wife: Amanda Alexander,
Amanda’s Mom Glenda Prewitt

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Many thanks to the Clark County Health Department Fund that funded this documentary.

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Photographer/Director/ Editor:

Miguel Hampton is the founder and driving force behind F5 Enterprises, LLC and Photography By Miguel H. His primary goal is to create compelling and impactful art that authentically represents the narratives of his clients. With over 15 years of experience as a professional portrait and event photographer, complemented by a decade-long career in filmmaking, Miguel specializes in capturing stories of social equity and producing podcasts tailored for non-profits and small businesses.

In addition to his artistic talents, Miguel possesses a solid foundation in Business Management, Marketing & Branding, Event Development, and Business Coaching, enriching his creative endeavors with strategic insight and professionalism. Situated in New Albany, Indiana, Miguel’s studio serves as the hub for his creative endeavors.

Listeners can access Miguel’s podcast on leading platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Amazon Music, where his expertise and engaging storytelling captivate audiences.

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We invite you to explore “Matthew 10:42: Final Wish” and other projects that resonate with the spirit of perseverance and love. Follow us on our social media channels and stay tuned for upcoming screenings, events, and behind-the-scenes content.

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All-day block party planned: Juneteenth 2024

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All-day block party planned for Friday in Jeffersonville to celebrate Juneteenth

Louisville Public Media | By Aprile Rickert

Published June 11, 2024 at 6:00 AM EDT

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A local business owner is partnering with other community members and agencies for a Juneteenth celebration Friday in Jeffersonville. — A local business owner is partnering with other community members and agencies for an all-day block party in Jeffersonville to celebrate Juneteenth.

Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when many of the last African American enslaved people learned of the Emancipation Proclamation, which gave them their legal freedom.

This week, Jeffersonville resident and local business owner Miguel Hampton wants to bring the community together for a day of unity and celebration around its significance.

He sees Friday’s block party as a space for community bonding and education — around Juneteenth, freedom and the contributions of local Black residents over the years.

“It’s going to be impactful,” Hampton told LPM News. “I think we’re going to cover a lot of history, culture, entertainment, and really just celebrate what Juneteenth freedom means to us as a community.”

The party runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in Jeffersonville’s NoCo Arts & Cultural District. Opening ceremonies will include a vocal performance — in two languages — of the Black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by Sophia Crowder, who was crowned Miss Black Kentucky USA in 2023.

There will also be an art exhibition featuring Black artists from noon to 8 p.m. Friday, with a private showing Saturday. Artists include Kayla Morgan, photographer Ayrica Bishop, visual artist LJ Bryant and digital creator Ci’Vaughn Green. Hampton also has artwork in the show.

“It’s a collection of artists and a collection of ages with the idea of really… really about bridging all our age gaps,” Hampton said.

There will be live music from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, including DJ Mini and hip-hop artist YGB JAY.

There will also be free health screenings, readings from the Jeffersonville Township Public Library, bounce houses, games and food trucks.

Hampton said there will be more than 30 vendors — a mix of retail, food and nonprofits who support the BIPOC community at large.

“I think it’s, in short, an opportunity for us to continue to educate, but also for those who are friends and allies of the Black community to continue to support the culture and the growth of the Black community,” Hampton said.

Co-organizer Missy Smith called last year’s event “a resounding success.”

“The energy and joy were palpable last year, and we expect no less this year,” Smith said in a news release. “It’s wonderful to come together as a community at a free event that entire families enjoy.”

There will also be a Juneteenth celebration Saturday at 5 p.m. at the Jeffersonville Riverstage, as part of the parks department’s Jammin in Jeff summer concert series. Artists include En Vogue, Chika and DJ Samosa.

LPM Coverage of Southern Indiana is funded, in part, by Samtec Inc., the Hazel & Walter T. Bales Foundation, and the Caesars Foundation of Floyd County.

Aprile Rickert

Aprile Rickert is LPM’s Southern Indiana reporter. Email Aprile at arickert@lpm.org.

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RELEASE: Southern Indiana Community Unites for Juneteenth Block Party in Jeffersonville

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Southern Indiana Community Unites for Juneteenth Block Party in Jeffersonville

06/04/2024, Jeffersonville, IN – This June, the Jeffersonville community will come together to celebrate Juneteenth with a vibrant Block Party, organized by local resident and business owner, Miguel Hampton of F5 Enterprises LLC. Partnering with community members and agencies, Hampton aims to foster unity, education, and celebration.

Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when many of the last enslaved African Americans learned of their freedom following the Emancipation Proclamation. Hampton, the lead organizer, envisions the event as a platform for community bonding and education on the significance of Juneteenth, the essence of freedom, and the historical contributions of local Black residents.

“This is our first step,” said Hampton. “Juneteenth and African American history should be celebrated and taught daily, just as we do with all history.”

Last year’s event, co-organized by Hampton and Missy Smith, was a resounding success. “The energy and joy were palpable last year, and we expect no less this year,” said Smith. “It’s wonderful to come together as a community at a free event that entire families enjoy.”

2024 Event Details:
Date: Friday, June 14, 2024Time: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Location: NOCO | Arts and Culture District of Jeffersonville, Michigan Avenue between 6th and 7th Street

Event Highlights:

Opening Ceremony: From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, featuring Mss. Black Kentucky pageant crown holders, a special presentation of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by Miss Black KY USA, Sophia Crowder, an aspiring opera singer who performs in six languages, and a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation by Teah Williams-Hampton, Nikki Williams, and Janne Newland.

Family-Friendly Activities: Safety giveaways, free health screenings, a fire truck appearance from the Jeffersonville Fire Department, readings from the Jeffersonville Library, bounce houses, food trucks, vendors, games, and music.

Black Art Exhibit: Unveiling by Miguel Hampton, featuring regional visual artists including Kayla Morgan, photographer Ayrica Bishop, visual artist Lj Bryant, digital creator Ci’Vaughn Green, and more. The exhibit will be open on Friday from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM, with a private showing on Saturday, June 15th at the Noco Art Center.

Local Entertainment: An evening of entertainment from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM featuring a variety of vocal artists including DJ Mini, DJ Kedran Pulliam, vocalist Darnell Graig, hip hop artist Ygb Jay, VNCNT, Yung Judah, and more.

“Celebrating Juneteenth in Jeffersonville encourages all families to learn and discuss our shared history. It’s an opportunity to experience this culture together,” Hampton emphasized. He also noted the importance of understanding what freedom has meant for Black people in the U.S.“Juneteenth embodies the understanding of African American history, American history, and our perseverance. Despite adversity, we continue to hope for equality and equity in this country,” Hampton said.

The Jeffersonville Public Library is a proud sponsor of the event. Library director David Seckman stated, “We are delighted to sponsor this wonderful festival. It aligns with our values of being a welcoming, safe, and inclusive place for everyone. Supporting education and storytelling is crucial for equity, freedom, and justice for all.”

For Sponsorship and Vendor Opportunities:
Visit: Juneteenth Sponsorship and Vendor Information
Email: mhampton@f5enterprises.com
Voicemail: 812-913-4142

Join us in celebrating Juneteenth and fostering a stronger, more inclusive community in Jeffersonville.

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Let’s Talk Black Eco-Systems

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LET’S TALK ECONOMIC HEALTH & WELLNESS

A conversation on how we can build Equitable ECO-Systems

Event Date/s: Thursday, June 15, 2023
Time/s: 11am – 1:30pm
Going Live about 11:15/am or so, this is being filmed live.

Host: Miguel Hampton, MSM with F5 Enterprises, LLC

Speakers:
Nikki Lanier, JD CEO of NikkiLanier.com & Harper Slade Racial Equity Advisory

Ph.D Malcolm Muhammad, Vice President of Engagement and Outcomes, Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs – Atlanta Georgia

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Let’s Talk Child Welfare

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Common Convo – Let’s Talk Child Welfare Event Date: April 27, 2023, Recorded at Carnegie Museum, New Albany, IN

Host: Missy Smith,

Speakers: Adria Johnson, CEO of Metro United Way,

Anita Barbee, University of Louisville, Professor and Distinguished University Scholar, Kent School of Social Work

Sonja Grey, ECHO, Executive Director Description:

A series of open community discussions and dialogue: The event is held during National Child Abuse Prevention Month. We will be introducing the community to the realities of the child welfare system, and the impact that inequities in this system have when unaddressed. This series will serve community leaders, elected officials, business owners, educators, and the general public as it relates to building community. The outcome of this discussion will be greater awareness, and a path forward. We will bring examples of leaders that are doing this work in surrounding areas to help Southern Indiana build an infrastructure that promotes equity for ourselves. Let us Define: Equity, Equality, Racism, Bias, Discrimination… Presented By F5 Enterprises, LLC, & Community Partner: New Hope Services, INC, *This program is partially funded by the Indiana Department of Health, Office of Minority Health.* ——-

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News – NPR – Juneteenth festival planned for Jeffersonville next month

Juneteenth festival planned for Jeffersonville next month

Louisville Public Media | By Aprile Rickert

Published May 4, 2023 at 5:17 PM EDT

A Southern Indiana resident and business owner is partnering with community members and agencies to plan a three-day Juneteenth festival in Jeffersonville next month.

Full Article Link: : https://www.lpm.org/news/2023-05-04/juneteenth-festival-planned-for-jeffersonville-next-month?fbclid=IwAR3FL9XQJQyX6CzXxdl7e8LRhn-rx9YINVkW72jDUA0Skh6VCw2koBtzlb0

Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when many of the last enslaved African American learned that they had been freed under the previously enacted Emancipation Proclamation.

Miguel Hampton, owner at F5 Enterprises LLC, wants to bring the community together to share in that celebration next month. He also hopes it’s a space to help educate on what freedom really means, the challenges that still exist in Black and Brown communities and the historical contributions of local Black residents.

“This is for us a first step,” he said. “We should be celebrating Juneteenth and African American history every day like we celebrate and teach all history.”

The festival kicks off June 15 with a panel discussion luncheon on economic health and wellness at Community Action of Southern Indiana. The discussion is part of a series of talks centered around resource accessibility, equality and equity through a partnership between F5 Enterprises and New Hope Services, Inc.

The celebration continues into June 16 and June 17 with an art show featuring Black, Indigenous and other artists of color, food trucks and vendors, games, music and a pop-up museum showcasing the accomplishments of local Black residents.

“Part of us having a Juneteenth Celebration in Jeffersonville, [in] Southern Indiana of this magnitude is really about educating us as a people — where we come from, what has happened in our country,” Hampton said.

“The other part is to encourage Black families as well as white families to really learn our history and to talk about it. Let’s experience this culture together.”

He said it’s also important to understand what freedom has meant to Black people in the United States.

“Juneteenth is an embodiment of really understanding African American history, American history, how we persevered against all odds, and in the face of adversity, how we still continue to show up [and] have hope that at some point in time that in this country, we will find both equality and equity,” Hampton said.

Art show participants have been selected and will be announced soon.

To become a sponsor or vendor, visit https://commonconvo.tv/juneteenth/ or email mhampton@f5enterprises.com.

Black and other vendors of color can get a discount on space rental.All events are free, but registration is required for the panel discussion on June 15..

Lets Talk Equity

Let’s Talk Equity
Miguel Hampton, MSM and Missy Smith!
A series of open community discussions and dialogue: The February event is an introduction to the yearlong series. We will be introducing the community to the language and definitions of equity, and explore ways to move from conversation into action. This series will serve community leaders, elected officials, business owners, educators, and the general public as it relates to building community. The outcome of this series is building a community that is accessible and equitable. We will bring examples of leaders that are doing this work in surrounding areas to help Southern Indiana build this infrastructure for ourselves. Let us Define: Equity, Equality, Racism, Bias, Discrimination… Partners: F5 Enterprises, LLC, New Hope Services, INC, Mention**This program is partially funded by the Indiana Department of Health, Office of Minority Health.
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The Move Forward: Friday, June 18th

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