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Anita M. Cal (born October 14, 1966) is an American author,[1][2][3][4][5][6] TV Writer, film producer,[7][8][9] and international speaker[10][11][12] best known for writing on the TBS family comedies, Tyler Perry's House of Payne and Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns. Cal first made a name for herself as the Writer/Producer of the comedy feature Kinfolks,[13][14] developed by Showtime, Inc., starring In The House TV daughter Maia Campbell. Cal is also known as, A.M. Cal, the author of the December 2015 historical novel, Eighth Wonder: The Thomas Bethune Story, the true tale of a slave born blind, feeble, and left for dead who began playing Mozart at the age of three. The debut novel was awarded a SELF-e Highlighted Book by Library Journal and made available in libraries throughout the 50 states.[15]

Biography

Cal was born in Seattle, Washington,[16] the daughter of Frances O. Cal, a manager for the State Department of Transportation and Relocation, and Clarence A. Cal, Sr., an electrical engineer for the Boeing Company.[17] Her parents, both Southern University alumni, are of African American origin, having migrated from Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Tacoma, Washington, after her father, a former military officer was transferred to Fort Lewis.

Cal attended Rainier Beach High School and transferred to Chief Sealth High School. She was an off-guard for the city, district, and 5th in state championship basketball team[16][18] graduating with honors in 1984 at the age of 17. She attended the University of Washington, and was a member of the EIP[19][20] Early Identification Program for minorities who maintained a 3.27 GPA or higher, graduating in 1988 with a degree in Communications, Broadcasting. She also studied screenwriting at Cal State University, Northridge, winning a Best Graduate Screenwriting Scholarship from Garry Marshall[21] and graduating with honors in 1998. In 2015, Cal became a double doctoral student at Pepperdine University,[22] studying Organizational Leadership and Global Leadership with expected graduation dates of May 2017 and May 2018. Cal became a published scholar during her first semester of doctoral studies when the International Journal of Arts and Sciences selected her research with Dr. Leo Mallette on Celebrities and the United Nations: Leadership and referent power of global film ambassadors.[23]

Anita Cal began using her middle initial when she began writing as a reporter intern at the Seattle Times upon graduating college. She soon was selected as a general assignment and education reporter for the Los Angeles Times through the METPRO journalist training program. Cal also covered education for the Times Mirror Greenwich Times.

References

  1. ^ "Interview with Anita M. Cal, Author of 'Eighth Wonder: The Thomas Bethune Story' | Suzanne M. Brazil". Suzannebrazil.com. 2015-11-02. Retrieved 2016-05-09.
  2. ^ "Exclusive Interview with Hollywood Screenwriter Turned Author @AMCalberg - #THRILLERGANG". Jackthriller.com. Retrieved 2016-05-09.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ Cal, Anita M. (3 October 2015). Eighth Wonder: The Thomas Bethune Story (9780996842518): A. M. Cal: Books. ISBN 978-0996842518.
  4. ^ Barnes & Noble. "Eighth Wonder: The Thomas Bethune Story". Barnes & Noble. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
  5. ^ "author-and-speaker". Retrieved 4 May 2016.
  6. ^ "Get To Know: A.M. Cal Novelist & Author Of "Eighth Wonder: The Thomas Bethune Story"". Home of Hip Hop Videos & Rap Music, News, Video, Mixtapes & more. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
  7. ^ Culture, Evan B (2016-01-16). "Anita M. Cal (Author) [Exclusive Interview] | @amcalberg". ~ TripleHQ. Archived from the original on 2016-06-03. Retrieved 2016-05-09.
  8. ^ "Anita M. Cal". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2016-05-09.
  9. ^ Barnes & Noble. "Dead Tone by Deon Taylor |Antwon Tanner, German Legaretta | 852459002636 | DVD | Barnes & Noble". Barnesandnoble.com. Retrieved 2016-05-09.
  10. ^ "Anita M. Cal". Retrieved 4 May 2016.
  11. ^ "Anita M. Cal". Retrieved 4 May 2016.
  12. ^ "Anita M. Call". IMDb Retrieved 2016-5-9
  13. ^ Kinfolks [VHS]: Maia Campbell, Casey Lee, Stacii Jae Johnson, Monique Edwards, Dwayne L. Barnes, Stevie Johnson, Anita M. Cal, Eddie Boles: Movies & TV. ASIN 6304745710.
  14. ^ "Kin-Folks". Retrieved 5 May 2016.
  15. ^ "Anita Cal - Universal Broadcasting Network". Retrieved 4 May 2016.
  16. ^ a b "Anita Cal: Talented Writer/Producer Inspires Others To Reach For The Stars". Retrieved 4 May 2016.
  17. ^ "2001 Seattle Election - Lists of Contributors - McIver - Clist Title 2". Retrieved 4 May 2016.
  18. ^ "1984 Chief Sealth High School Yearbook Online, Seattle WA". Classmates. Retrieved 2016-05-09.
  19. ^ "Job Description UW EIPMcNair GSA Position 2016" (PDF). Washington.edu Retrieved 2016-5-9
  20. ^ "Conference spotlights McNair, Early Identification Program scholars | UW Today". Washington.edu. 2007-04-26. Retrieved 2016-05-09.
  21. ^ "CSUN Receives Grant for Media Students". latimes. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
  22. ^ "Anita M Cal". ResearchGate. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
  23. ^ "Celebrities and the U.N.: Leadership, status, and referent power of global film star ambassadors. (PDF Download Available)". 2016-01-03. Retrieved 2016-05-09.
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