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Tajamika Paxton
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| Born | February 11, 1972 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Georgetown University |
| Occupation | Writer, director, producer |
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Tajamika Paxton, also known as Taj Paxton, was born on February 11, 1972. She is an American writer, director, and producer who creates movies and TV shows.
One of her notable projects is A Fat Girl's Guide to Yoga, which she wrote, directed, and produced. This short film was inspired by her interest in yoga and won an award at NBCUniversal's "Comedy Short Cuts" festival in 2007. Tajamika also produced films like Green Dragon, which starred famous actors Forest Whitaker and Patrick Swayze. This movie won a special award called the Humanitas Award. She also produced Chasing Papi, a film featuring Sofía Vergara. Tajamika has also been involved with organizations like Outfest and GLAAD, helping connect them with the film industry in Hollywood.
Early Life and Family
Tajamika Paxton was born in Los Angeles, California. Her mother is Mablean Ephriam, who is a well-known judge from TV shows like Justice with Mablean Ephriam and Divorce Court.
Education Journey
Tajamika went to Georgetown University and graduated from their business school. This education helped her prepare for a career in the entertainment industry.
Her Work in Film and TV
Tajamika Paxton appeared on the TV show Life After with her mother, which aired on TV One. She held important roles behind the scenes in Hollywood. She was a vice president at Spirit Dance Entertainment, a production company owned by actor Forest Whitaker. She also worked as a creative executive at MTV Films. In this role, she helped develop several popular movies, including Election, 200 Cigarettes, Varsity Blues, and The Wood.
Supporting Film and Yoga
Beyond her work on specific films, Tajamika has been a board member for the Outfest L.A. Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. She also directed programming for Outfest Fusion, which is part of the festival. She served as the director of entertainment media for GLAAD, an organization that promotes fair and accurate representation in the media. Tajamika is also a big supporter of yoga and is on the board of the International Association of Black Yoga Teachers.
