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Jordan Coleman is the voice of Tyrone the Moose on Nickelodeon's Emmy Award-winning animated series “The Backyardigans” and a youth filmmaker.  He created America’s #1 urban youth film “Say It Loud” which explores the importance of education for African-American boys.
 
After learning that less than half of all African-American boys graduate from high school, Jordan, a 13-year-old honors student and exceptional athlete, decided to spread this message to young people nationwide.

Jordan’s film, “Say it Loud,” promotes the importance of education and having a “Plan B” when dreams of becoming a professional athlete, rapper or superstar fall short of their goals. The documentary includes appearances by Kobe Bryant, Ludacris, Michael Strahan, Rev. Al Sharpton, Master P, Vince Carter, Mayor Cory Booker and others who share personal stories about education. Jordan’s website is www.sayitloudfilm.com.

He is currently a finalist for a Do Something award; it celebrates and empowers the most outstanding young world-changers. Jordan, an 8th grader at the Hackensack Middle School, has also received a letter of commendation from United States Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. He’s appeared on CBS, NBC, BET, NJN and My 9 discussing his project and has been featured in the NY Daily News, Philadelphia Inquirer, Miami Herald, Kansas City Star and other publications and websites.

Jordan travels the country spreading his “school is cool” message. He lives in New Jersey with his family. Along with his mom, award-winning journalist Chrisena Coleman, and his younger brother, Justin, Jordan created Mama Don’t Play Production Company to create TV and film projects for kids.

When Jordan is not in school or working, he enjoys playing sports, video games and just being a regular kid. After high school, Jordan plans to go to college. He’d like to become a sports broadcaster and continue to make films.

Thirteen-year-old Jordan Coleman is a good student, good athlete and a good kid. When he was in kindergarten, he wanted to become a Power Ranger when he grew up. In the first grade, he wanted to become a basketball player and in second-grade he wasn't sure if he'd become a football player or a rap star.

By the time he was in the fourth grade, Jordan's parents asked him what he wanted to become when he grew up and he was clear --- a sports reporter.

"Not because my mom is a reporter," Jordan said. "I want to be a sports reporter because I love sports and I'll always have the best seat in the house."

Academically, the fourth grade is a major turning point for African-American boys. While many are still dreaming about becoming a rapper or superstar in the National Basketball Association, National Football League or Major League Baseball they also lack a Plan B just in case they fall short of their goal.

Fourth Grade Syndrome is a national epidemic that paralyzes many African-American boys educationally because they lack the basic skills to perform on or above grade level. According to statistics, many of these boys give up and become behavioral problems. They also distract boys who want to learn and try to encourage them that school is not cool.

In the African-American community these negative messages are infectious and often have a greater impact than the positive reinforcement from parents. The Say It Loud film explores the importance of education for African-American boys.

ONLY THREE out of every 100 African-American boys who enter kindergarten graduate from college.

Filmmaker Jordan Coleman's "school is cool" message has been well received by his peers. He has interviewed athletes, entertainers and successful men who share their personal stories and advice. Say It Loud is one boy's journey of educational encouragement for his generation. 

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