Podcast appearances and mentions of april reign

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(Airdate 5/28/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines' in your national news round up (4:00) Go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines' with friend of the show and Creative Consultant, April Reign (16:00). Robert DeNiro says ‘Quiet Part Out Loud' outside a Manhattan courtroom(47:00). Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish' with some props for The 19th and other recent recipients of a large grant from Melinda French Gates(53:00).

(Airdate 4/26/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines' in your national news round up Regular contributor and Creative consultant April Reign is here to go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines' and April does not hold back her feelings about student anti war protests Flint Michigan and the continuing water crisis is the focus of the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud'. Last, but not least, ‘Let Us Finish' with some thoughts about the fallout of the TikTok ban.

(Air Date 3/29/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines' in your national news round up. I am ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines' with media maven and guest April Reign to get her thoughts on what is going on with Diddy and we have a thorough breakdown of Beyonce's new “Cowboy Carter” album. In today's ‘Quiet Part Out Loud', it's still all about Beyonce, and honoring Black country musicians. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish' by honoring a legend in the field of acting, Lou Gossett Jr., who passed away at the age of 87.

(Air Date 4/1/24) today is Dr. Nii's 40th birthday celebration! We are full of surprise guests today. Don't worry, you can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines' in your national news round up Surprise guest #1; longtime friend Jas Sinclair and Surprise Guest #2; The KBLA family wishes Dr. Nii a “Happy Birthday” Surprise Guest #3; April Reign. Last, but not least, Surprise Guest #4; Penn. State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta.

Ep. 318: Howse gives his thoughts on this past week's Monday Night Raw which saw Rhea Ripley relinish her title and Chad Gable turn heel after a great match for the IC Title against Sami Zayn. He also discussed the action from EMERGE 77 April Reign for EMERGE Wrestling in Columbus, IN!

You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines' in your national news round up. Our guest is Creative Consultant April Reign, who is not afraid to go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines' and break down the situation around Wendy Williams, plus April also tells us what we should expect in an upcoming SCOTUS decision around the future of social media and tech companies. Concerns about whether or not to use genealogical testing services may sway after hearing this story in the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud'. ‘Let Me Finish' with some highlights from a recent KBLA/EVITARUS Poll conducted in Los Angeles, and a new recall threat for CA Gov. Gavin Newsomel

(Airdate 1/23) (0:00) Primary season rolls along and dominates the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines' (3:00). Then I'll go ‘Digging Deeper Into Headlines' and unpack today's Oscar nominations with friend of the show April Reign, Media consultant & creator of the campaign #OscarsSoWhite (18:00) and make sure you catch our conversation about Oscar snubs and who got their flowers (36:00). In the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud', why are we not seeing the corporate pushback to preserve DEI like we saw with affirmative action (47:00)? And last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish' by acknowledging an end of an era with recent layoffs at the LA Times (53:00).

April Reign practiced law for nearly twenty years, honing her talent for public speaking, persuasive writing and effecting policy change, but it wasn't until she walked away from her legal practice that she found her true passion.  As the creator of the viral hashtag-turned-movement, #OscarsSoWhite, April has been challenging the lack of representation of marginalized communities in Hollywood and beyond since 2015. Reign sustains a movement that has resulted in the most permanent systemic change ever seen in the over 80-year history of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Her name continues to be synonymous with this historic change, the results of which are reverberating throughout the entertainment industry and will do so for decades to come.  Continuing her work as a change agent, Reign was one of the four co-founders of SistaSCOTUS, a grassroots organization focused on the nomination and confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black Woman to the U.S. Supreme Court. The #SheWillRise campaign was credited by legacy civil rights organizations and the Biden Administration with pivotal work to make this dream of many a reality.  Solidifying her role in the tech space, April is now a Senior Advisor in Media and Entertainment for Gauge, a software + service platform that conducts mobile focus groups and market research with tastemakers and experts in key communities. She is also an Advisor to the burgeoning social media app Spill, a real-time conversational platform that puts culture first and is widely seen as the Twitter alternative.  Reign is an influential and sought-after media presence, having built an impressive global organic social media following over several platforms, as well as a network of recognized celebrities, creators, activists, and decision makers at the corporate level. Reign capitalizes on this network and her experience, using her voice to spark conversations and explore issues of race, politics and culture, helping structure ways to turn dialogue into action.  April is a sought-after advocate, consultant, writer, speaker and interviewer regarding issues of diversity and inclusion, and on the representation of all marginalized communities in the arts, tech and entertainment. Her work includes constant dialogue with media as well as collaborations with Procter & Gamble, Twitter, Google NextGen, AARP, HBO and more.

Asian-American actress Michelle Yeoh won her first Oscar at this year's Academy Awards for her performance in Everything Everywhere All At Once. We speak with media expert April Reign about the continued push to improve diversity & equity in all aspects of Hollywood. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/is-hollwood-really-changing-the-diversity-debacle

In this bonus Twitter Spaces conversation, Bridget is joined by #OscarsSoWhite creator April Reign and Dr. Jon Paul, screenwriter and co-host of BFF: Black, Fat, Femme podcast to discuss how marginalized creators are still celebrating our creativity even within industries that don't always see it. How #OscarsSoWhite changed the Academy Awards: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64883399 LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE TO DR. JON'S PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bff-black-fat-femme/id1631198874 Opinion: Black Oscar Snubs Say More About the Industry Than It Does Black Creators: https://www.bet.com/article/sj85cv/black-oscar-snubs-say-more-about-the-industry-than-it-does-black-creatorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Silicon Valley Bank abruptly shut down on Friday, in what was the second biggest bank failure in U.S. history. The bank serviced many startups and other tech companies, and the federal government is now taking steps to protect its deposits, and stop a potential financial crisis.The 95th Academy Awards were held Sunday night, though the ceremony has been criticized over its lack of diversity. April Reign, the creator of the #OscarsSoWhite movement, joins us to discuss whether the conversations it started made a difference this year.And in headlines: massive protests continue in Israel over a plan to overhaul the country's Supreme Court, the BBC is facing severe backlash after suspending one of its top sports pundits, and the so-called “winners” of the 43rd annual Razzie Awards were announced.Show Notes:Marketplace: “How Silicon Valley Bank failed” – https://www.marketplace.org/2023/03/10/how-silicon-valley-bank-failed/Entertainment Weekly: “4 anonymous Oscars voters reveal secret ballot picks” – https://tinyurl.com/4m7cemchWhat A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastCrooked Coffee is officially here. Our first blend, What A Morning, is available in medium and dark roasts. Wake up with your own bag at crooked.com/coffeeFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday 

Hosted by journalist, educator, and KBLA Talk 1580 Chief National Affairs analyst, Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, “A More Perfect Union” promises to deliver national news of consequence, informed opinion, and analysis beyond the headlines. The release of the #TyreNichols video featuring the vicious fatal police assault by the now permanently deactivated Memphis Police scorpion unit, sparking protest across the country. Also in our first hour, we'll be talking with #OscarsSoWhite Creator April Reign about the 2023 Oscar snubs and nods that have some declaring #OscarsSoWhite again. We'll also get her take on Big Techs mass layoffs and the job insecurity it's causing for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion professionals

This episode will explore the evolution of #OscarsSoWhite, the ways the Academy continues to respond, and what this meant for the show's producers. Guests: Cheryl Boone Isaacs, former President of the Academy; writer/producer/director Reginald Hudlin, who co-produced the 2016 Oscars®; April Reign, creator of #OscarsSoWhite and Senior Advisor for Entertainment and Media at Gauge. Academy Museum digital engagement platforms, including this podcast, are sponsored by Bloomberg Philanthropies. Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 800 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more April Reign @ReignOfApril  is Senior Advisor for Entertainment and Media at Gauge April practiced law for nearly twenty years, honing her talent for public speaking, persuasive writing and effecting policy change, but it wasn't until she walked away from her legal practice that she found her true passion. As the creator of the viral hashtag-turned-movement, #OscarsSoWhite, April has been challenging the lack of representation of marginalized communities in Hollywood and beyond since 2015. Reign sustains a movement that has resulted in the most permanent systemic change ever seen in the over 80-year history of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Her name continues to be synonymous with this historic change, the results of which are reverberating throughout the entertainment industry and will do so for decades to come. April Reign travels internationally, speaking at academic institutions and conferences; is available for appearances at industry awards, festivals and events; and is highly sought-after for consulting with organizations regarding issues of diversity and inclusion. She Will Rise works to ensure greater equality in America by ensuring a Black woman justice on the US Supreme Court for the first time ever. Pete Coe is a Voice Over Artist, Actor and singer songwriter. Today we heard from him for his "Annoying American Abroad" from Finland segment.  Check out all things Jon Carroll Follow and Support Pete Coe Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page

Ed talks with attorney and activist April Reign. Reign gained international attention after her 2015 hashtag, “Oscars so white” -that spoke to the lack of diversity in Academy Award Nominations. They talk about overall diversity in the media, the attack on democracy and women's rights and why she publicly shared a story about a personal choice she made. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April M. Reign is a multi-genre author of many stories that range from Mystery-Thrillers, Sci-Fi, and Urban Paranormal. She has also ghostwritten thirty other novels for others. April lives in Southern California where she owns a marketing company. If she's not writing or working on her business, then she's golfing and enjoying adventures with her husband. Just a couple of titles to watch for from her impressive collection are Guardian Planet (Kindle Vella), and Disciples of the Damned. And the Plot Thickens is copyrighted by Jeff Crawford and Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #mystery #sci-fi #thrillers #fiction #mustreadbooks #creative #suspense #podcasts #terror #paranormal #intense #tension #writer #author #imaginative #fictionbooks

April M. Reign is a multi-genre author of many stories that range from Mystery-Thrillers, Sci-Fi, and Urban Paranormal. She has also ghostwritten thirty other novels for others. April lives in Southern California where she owns a marketing company. If she's not writing or working on her business, then she's golfing and enjoying adventures with her husband. Just a couple of titles to watch for from her impressive collection are Guardian Planet (Kindle Vella), and Disciples of the Damned. And the Plot Thickens is copyrighted by Jeff Crawford and Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #mystery #sci-fi #thrillers #fiction #mustreadbooks #creative #suspense #podcasts #terror #paranormal #intense #tension #writer #author #imaginative #fictionbooks

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Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 800 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more 26 minutes  S.E. Cupp is the host of "SE Cupp Unfiltered," Saturdays at 6pm on CNN the program is a primetime show covering contemporary issues. SE is also a regular political commentator on CNN and ABC's The View. She is a practical conservative with a fierce independent streak who brings her distinct outlook to each network's programming and special political coverage. Cupp joined HLN in April 2017 and hosts a 5 p.m. panel show live out of New York with radio personalities, political pundits, comedians and journalists on the most topical stories impacting the country. Leveraging her experiences as a frequent contributor on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News Channel and C-SPAN and programs like Real Time with Bill Maher and The View, Cupp delivers her passionate voice and fresh perspective on everything from politics, media, sports to popular culture. Leading up to her move to HLN, Cupp was the host of "S.E. Cupp's Outside With Insiders," a digital series on CNN.com in which she took political insiders to the great outdoors. From 2013 to 2014 Cupp co-hosted "Crossfire" on CNN, the relaunched political debate program with panelists Newt Gingrich, Stephanie Cutter and Van Jones. Prior to joining CNN as a host and political commentator, Cupp co-hosted MSNBC's roundtable show, "The Cycle." Cupp continues to be a nationally syndicated political columnist, culture critic and author. She regularly writes for the New York Daily News, Glamour and CNN.com. Cupp penned "Losing Our Religion: The Liberal Media's Attack on Christianity" and co-authored "Why You're Wrong About the Right" with Brett Joshpe. She was previously a consultant for HBO's hit series, "The Newsroom," contributor to TheBlaze's "Real News" and contributing editor for Townhall Magazine. A native of Massachusetts, Cupp relocated from Washington, D.C. to Connecticut and works out of the CNN New York bureau. She is a graduate of Cornell University and earned a master's degree from New York University. In her free time, Cupp enjoys hunting, fishing and camping with her family. She is married with one son. Read all of S.E.'s columns on NYDailyNews.   1:00 April Reign @ReignOfApril  practiced law for nearly twenty years, honing her talent for public speaking, persuasive writing and effecting policy change, but it wasn't until she walked away from her legal practice that she found her true passion. As the creator of the viral hashtag-turned-movement, #OscarsSoWhite, April has been challenging the lack of representation of marginalized communities in Hollywood and beyond since 2015. Reign sustains a movement that has resulted in the most permanent systemic change ever seen in the over 80-year history of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Her name continues to be synonymous with this historic change, the results of which are reverberating throughout the entertainment industry and will do so for decades to come. April Reign travels internationally, speaking at academic institutions and conferences; is available for appearances at industry awards, festivals and events; and is highly sought-after for consulting with organizations regarding issues of diversity and inclusion. She Will Rise works to ensure greater equality in America by ensuring a Black woman justice on the US Supreme Court for the first time ever. Check out all things Jon Carroll Follow and Support Pete Coe Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page

Everything that happened at the Academy Awards still has us reeling — especially the moment that stole the show, when Will Smith walked onstage and slapped Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head.  People have a lot of opinions. So we talked to the creator of the #OscarsSoWhite hashtag, April Reign, about what happened and the social media storm that followed.  And while the Oscars are still trending, awards season isn't over yet. This Sunday, the 2022 Grammy Awards air on CBS, and the music world is supplying its own brand of drama. Kanye West is banned from performing. Drake withdrew his Grammy noms. And some of the requirements for Grammy nominations and voting have changed. But what does any of this mean?   To break down the controversies and get a quick look at contenders in the top categories, we speak with a few writers who give us their thoughts on what to expect at the Grammys.  And while you're here, we want to hear from you! Help us bring you the stories you want us to cover by checking out this quick listener survey.   You'll hear from: April Reign, creator of #OscarsSoWhite hashtag and co-founder of She Will Rise Allison Hussey, staff writer at Pitchfork Oris Aigbokhaevbolo, film and music critic   Joey Guerra, music critic at the Houston Chronicle  Want more Skimm?  Sign up for our free daily newsletter Subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts Skimm'd by Senior Producer and Host Bridget Armstrong. Produced by Alaisha Key. Engineered by Andrew Callaway. TheSkimm's senior director of audio is Graelyn Brashear.

This year, several Black artists have been nominated for Oscars, including Ariana DeBose, Aunjanue Ellis, Will Smith, and Denzel Washington. But there's concern that diversity –in front of and behind the camera– hasn't been fully embraced in Hollywood. On today's episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by April Reign, whose 2015 hashtag #OscarsSoWhite sparked a vigorous debate over inclusion in the film business. She addresses the state of her effort, and the work that still needs to be done to make entertainment better reflect the reality of Americans' lives.   Guest: April Reign, media strategist, and creator of the movement #OscarsSoWhite Podcast production by Jasmine Ellis You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This year, several Black artists have been nominated for Oscars, including Ariana DeBose, Aunjanue Ellis, Will Smith, and Denzel Washington. But there's concern that diversity –in front of and behind the camera– hasn't been fully embraced in Hollywood. On today's episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by April Reign, whose 2015 hashtag #OscarsSoWhite sparked a vigorous debate over inclusion in the film business. She addresses the state of her effort, and the work that still needs to be done to make entertainment better reflect the reality of Americans' lives.   Guest: April Reign, media strategist, and creator of the movement #OscarsSoWhite Podcast production by Jasmine Ellis You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This year, several Black artists have been nominated for Oscars, including Ariana DeBose, Aunjanue Ellis, Will Smith, and Denzel Washington. But there's concern that diversity –in front of and behind the camera– hasn't been fully embraced in Hollywood. On today's episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by April Reign, whose 2015 hashtag #OscarsSoWhite sparked a vigorous debate over inclusion in the film business. She addresses the state of her effort, and the work that still needs to be done to make entertainment better reflect the reality of Americans' lives.   Guest: April Reign, media strategist, and creator of the movement #OscarsSoWhite Podcast production by Jasmine Ellis You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This year, several Black artists have been nominated for Oscars, including Ariana DeBose, Aunjanue Ellis, Will Smith, and Denzel Washington. But there's concern that diversity –in front of and behind the camera– hasn't been fully embraced in Hollywood. On today's episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by April Reign, whose 2015 hashtag #OscarsSoWhite sparked a vigorous debate over inclusion in the film business. She addresses the state of her effort, and the work that still needs to be done to make entertainment better reflect the reality of Americans' lives.   Guest: April Reign, media strategist, and creator of the movement #OscarsSoWhite Podcast production by Jasmine Ellis You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Colman and his trailblazing female guests, Broadway powerhouse Audra McDonald and advocate for diversity & inclusion April Reign, as they gather for a conversation about Women's History Month with a bold signature cocktail, the Zacapa Espresso.Then catch up with Colman and his best friend, Stacey Thomas, as they share insights, thoughts and reactions to this brunch.Watch the video series Bottomless Brunch at Colman's here: https://bit.ly/3orabgl​

During the Democratic primary of 2020, then-candidate Joe Biden made a historic pledge: given the opportunity, he would nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court. With the announcement of Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement earlier this year, President Biden had an opportunity to fulfill that pledge. And he delivered. After weeks of speculation in the media, and comments from the right, Biden announced Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as his pick. Before a candidate was even named, members of the right began crying foul, pre-judging the eventual nominee as an “affirmative action” pick. They contended that, because Biden was pledging to nominate a Black woman, he was excluding more qualified candidates. But these attacks glossed over historical context: in the court's 232-year history, there have been a total of 115 justices to serve. 108 of those justices have been white men – it's been a case of affirmative action for white men, by white men. And past heroes of the right, like Donald Trump and Ronald Reagan have made similar pledges about appointing women to the court without any pushback from those same corners.While Biden kept his word with nominating Judge Jackson to the Court, it was never a sure bet. From the time he took office, Biden faced organized pressure from a dynamic group of Black women aiming to make the highest court in the land more closely resemble the face of America. April Reign is a trained lawyer and the creator of the #OscarsSoWhite hashtag. She, Kim Tignor, and two other Black women lawyers created the organization Sista SCOTUS and the campaign #SheWillRise to keep pressure on in Washington for this historic first.This week, host Trymaine Lee talks with Reign and Tignor about their campaign.For a transcript, please visit https://www.msnbc.com/intoamerica. Thoughts? Feedback? Story ideas? Write to us at intoamerica@nbcuni.com.Further Listening: Amy Coney Barrett's Record on RaceRuth Bader Ginsburg and the ACLU Years

Welcome to #29DaysofMagic day number nine! I am thrilled to have April Reign, Creator, #OscarsSoWhite and Co-Founder, SistaSCOTUS.org. We talk about how April started the #OscarsSoWhite hashtag, and how they were able to start conversations about diversity and inclusion. We talk about how consumers and actors and actresses are making changes to increase diversity and inclusion not just on the screen, but with all the people behind the cameras, running the lights, creating the costumes and all the behinds the scenes. We talk about how very important it is to get a supreme court justice who can speak to the lived experience of black women. We talk about how amazing it is that younger folks are choosing joy in their jobs and most of their lives. "Be more judicious in your choices and be more thoughtful," -April Reign Check out SistaSCOTUS.org and sign the petition Also follow the #shewillrise hashtag on social media Connect with April here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reignofapril/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReignOfApril Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reignofapril/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReignOfApril --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-reset-podcast/support

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Some crowns come easily, some crowns you gotta earn. Which Underrated Disney bop will scrap its way to the finish line and earn the Most Underrated Disney Song title? Is it an overlooked modern masterpiece? Or a forgotten classic? - Spotify Playlist: https://cutt.ly/UnderratedS - Apple Music Playlist: https://cutt.ly/Underratedi - Welcome back to vinyl and folk connoisseur Joey. - Joey calls out the hypocrisy of Chris's souvenir cup purchase. - We continue the search for Tom Morrow in our Pull of the Pod segment. - The worst sentence Kyle has ever spoken. - Woody's weird slack jaw. - Mitchel Musso rears his beautiful head once more. - Max is a thirsty boi. - "Some Things Never Change," or do they? - The boys get down to "April Reign" - Crowning the Most Underrated Disney Song winner. Got a rebuttal? Want to be a tiebreaker host? We'd love to hear from you: Email us at mousemadnesspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us @MouseMadnessPod Follow us on Instagram @MouseMadnessPod Chat with us on Discord: discord.gg/qwpqAWA Join or Facebook Community: fb.me/MouseMadnessPodcast

Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every week day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of almost 800 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous soul. sign up now and join us every Thursday night for a virtual happy hour. Now on to today's show notes This week is Stand Up with Pete Dominick LITE.  I am on vacation with my family this week for the first time since the Summer of 2019 but I will be still be posting new content every day. Joining me today... April Reign @ReignOfApril  practiced law for nearly twenty years, honing her talent for public speaking, persuasive writing and effecting policy change, but it wasn't until she walked away from her legal practice that she found her true passion. As the creator of the viral hashtag-turned-movement, #OscarsSoWhite, April has been challenging the lack of representation of marginalized communities in Hollywood and beyond since 2015. Reign sustains a movement that has resulted in the most permanent systemic change ever seen in the over 80-year history of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Her name continues to be synonymous with this historic change, the results of which are reverberating throughout the entertainment industry and will do so for decades to come. April Reign travels internationally, speaking at academic institutions and conferences; is available for appearances at industry awards, festivals and events; and is highly sought-after for consulting with organizations regarding issues of diversity and inclusion. Check out all things Jon Carroll Follow and Support Pete Coe Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page

April Reign–creator of the #OscarsSoWhite movement–discusses how she amplifies job openings with her #ReignyDayJobs hashtag.  WHY IS MCDONALDS' SHAKE MACHINE ALWAYS BROKEN?!!!! A former employee serves up a ‘Worst and First' and explains (17:45).  @Rod4Short slanders the Filet-O-Fish AND tartar sauce (47:12). Plus, how does a 15-minute ride turn into a 2-hour drug run?  A rideshare driver explains how he got scammed into being an accomplice to a drug deal on ‘Scam of The Week (1:04:35). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

What does revenge body mean to you? To our beautiful guest April it meant hitting rock bottom and realizing her worth! Join us as she shares her story! @aprilreign officialVisit our website  www.bigbuttsnolies.com  Support the show

A reminder, don't forget to send your friends some love if you're thinking of them. Paress' big b-day trip is coming up! And who's watching Pose?? Plus, Drag Race minute can't be stopped. And roses are going out to Bob the Drag Queen & Monet, and April Reign for holding Hollywood accountable. Find us on social! C Jay Paress Can We Kick It? Will Sterling AND GET MERCH HERE! https://www.redbubble.com/people/CanWeKickIt/shop?asc=u Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A reminder, don't forget to send your friends some love if you're thinking of them. Paress' big b-day trip is coming up! And who's watching Pose?? Plus, Drag Race minute can't be stopped. And roses are going out to Bob the Drag Queen & Monet, and April Reign for holding Hollywood accountable. Find us on social! C Jay Paress Can We Kick It? Will Sterling AND GET MERCH HERE! https://www.redbubble.com/people/CanWeKickIt/shop?asc=u Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More than a dozen Republican-controlled state legislatures have passed or are promoting bills targeting transgender youth, a new poll reveals that 75 percent of people of faith support protections against LGBTQ discrimination, and President Biden nominates the first openly-gay head of Customs and Border Protection. Those stories and more, on our LGBTQ news roundtable. Guests: Grace Sterling Stowell — executive director of the Boston Alliance of Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Youth, or BAGLY. E.J. Graff — journalist, author and managing editor of the "The Monkey Cage" at the Washington Post. Janson Wu — executive director of GLAD - GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders. Later in the Show: It's been five years since April Reign kicked off the #OscarsSoWhite campaign, calling out the Academy Awards about overlooking top professionals of color in the entertainment industry. But tonight's awards ceremony may turn out to be a banner year for long hoped for representation, including Steven Yeun the first ever Asian American nominated for best actor, and Chloe Zhao, the first Asian woman nominated for Best Director. And they are two among other nominees of color. Guests: Jenny Korn - research affiliate and founder and coordinator of the race, tech and media working group at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University. Elena Creef - professor of women's and gender studies at Wellesley College. She specializes in Asian American visual history in photography, film and popular culture. SHOW CREDITS: Under the Radar with Callie Crossley is a production of GBH, produced by Wes Martin and engineered by Dave Goodman. Angela Yang is our Intern. Our theme music is FISH AND CHIPS by #weare2saxys', Grace Kelly and Leo P.

In 2015, a fire broke out in the Collective nightclub in Bucharest Romania, taking the lives of 64 people and injuring 180 others. Many died from seemingly non-life-threatening injuries in hospital, prompting journalists to investigate claims of corruption in the nation's health system. The documentary Collective explores the aftermath of those events. We speak to its director, double Oscar nominee, Alexander Nanau. What are the realities of shooting a film in the West Bank? Farah Nabulsi is the British-Palestinian director of the Oscar-nominated short film, The Present. She shot her film in Bethlehem and at an Israeli checkpoint, often in secret. She shares the risks and challenges involved in this form of guerrilla filmmaking. Has a book, film or song inspired you to take a certain path in life? Oscar-nominated actor Riz Ahmed reveals the song that has influenced his musical and acting career. Plus, six years on from #oscarssowhite, the campaign's founder April Reign gives us a progress and reality check on diversity at the Oscars. (Photo: Alexander Nanau. Credit: Alex Galmeanu courtesy of Magnolia Pictures)

This week Farai Chideya talks with Representative Val Demings about Donald Trump’s first impeachment trial, the continued threat of domestic terrorism, and her thoughts on George Floyd’s murder as a former officer of the law. Cannabis entrepreneur Khadijah Adams talks about what it would take to give people of color an equal opportunity in the industry they helped create. And Dianna Houenou of New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission shares what it means to work for social equity in the state’s new cannabis marketplace. Plus, on our weekly roundtable, Sippin’ the Political Tea, Farai welcomes business of entertainment contributor Casey Mendoza and #OscarsSoWhite founder April Reign to talk about what the latest awards nominations say about inclusion in Hollywood.EPISODE RUNDOWN0:44 Representative Val Demings on accountability for the January 6th insurrection12:33 Dianna Houenou on New Jersey’s regulation of cannabis businesses19:08 Khadijah Adams on why people of color need to invest in the marijuana industry28:44 Sippin’ the Political Tea: representation in Hollywood with #OscarsSoWhite campaign founder April Reign and OBP business of entertainment contributor Casey Mendoza

In this episode, I have a conversation with April Reign. As the creator of the viral hashtag-turned-movement,​ ​#OscarsSoWhite​, April has been challenging the lack of representation of marginalized communities in Hollywood and beyond since 2015.  April is a Manifesting Generator and in this episode, we touch on how Human Design changed her life and how she's using it propel her next steps in life and business. April Reign's Twitter - HERE SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE Follow Me On Instagram Here

On February 28, 2021, The 78th Golden Globe Awards aired on television. Many of the nominees and winners were somewhat controversial because it seemed diverse on the surface, but was it really? On March 15, the 93rd Academy Awards had a slightly more diverse group of nominees, echoing the same issues from the 2015 #OscarSoWhite movement of awareness started by April Reign. There are spoilers for Moxie and Sound of Metal in this episode. What is HFPA? 2021 Golden Globes group has no Black members https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2021-02-21/hfpa-golden-globes-2021-who-are-the-members (LA Times) Full LA Times coverage of the Golden Globes: https://www.latimes.com/topic/golden-globes It Could Be the Most Diverse Oscars Ever, but the Problem Isn’t Solved https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/10/movies/oscars-diversity.html (NYT) Oscar Nominations 2020: Still So White https://www.vulture.com/2020/01/oscar-nominations-2020-still-so-white.html The Future Belongs to Minari's Steven Yeun https://www.gq.com/story/steven-yeun-april-cover-profile (GQ) Golden Globes See Diverse Slate of Winners as Streamers Keep Gaining https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/02/28/movies/live-updates-golden-globes-highlights (NYT) IG account that exposed the GG: https://www.instagram.com/deuxmoi/?hl=en

April Reign is a Cultural Marketing Expert, Reigny Day Jobs creator and co-founder of She Will Rise, a movement to get the first Black woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. In 2015, #OscarsSoWhite began as a Twitter hashtag following April’s online reaction to the nominations announcement for the Academy Awards. Her word of the day is TIME. CONNECT WITH APRIL REIGN: T: @ReignOfApril I: @ReignOfApril #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is a Broccoli Production.

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Challenging the lack of representation of marginalized communities in Hollywood and beyond since 2015 April practiced law for over 15 years, with an emphasis on campaign finance law and reform, but her life took an unexpected turn when her commentary on the lack of people of color represented in the 2015 Oscars nominations compelled her to tweet a now-famous hashtag: #OscarsSoWhite. The hashtag turned into a movement that effected tangible change: The Academy made its most systemic change in its 90+ year history by committing to doubling the number of women and the number of people of color in its voting membership. The hashtag also branded a diversity and inclusion movement that was reaching a tipping point and a social and racial justice revolution was born. As CEO of ReignStorm Ventures, April advocates for the representation of marginalized communities in all areas of the arts, entertainment and tech through speaking engagements, activations, digital and traditional media, corporate consulting and lending her voice to festivals, panels, higher learning institutions and other related efforts. Under April's direction, Reignstorm Ventures is focused on three major areas: Business Consultancy. Ensuring companies, studios, fashion houses and others are making inclusive, equitable and intentional marketing and hiring decisions. Salons. Concepting, curating and executing unique gatherings sponsored by and tailored for brands to showcase their products and services to a strategically chosen audience. Media Hosting/Interviewing and Panel Mediation. April recently moderated a daily panel at Cannes-Lions' Inkwell Beach that became the touchpoint for cultural activations and trends during the festival and she continues to be a highly sought-after voice for television, producers, writers, organizations, live panels and many more on subjects related to inclusion, diversity and representation. When April is not advocating for traditionally underrepresented communities, she's recounting stories of living with a very strong-minded teenage daughter and revealing to her 160k social media followers that she's a huge pop culture nerd. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-full-set-podcast/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-full-set-podcast/support

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Oscar is back with a thrilling recap of his trip to Phoenix... flights, gorgeous babes, workout tips... and sewage. Plus, a fascinating discussion with April Reign (the creator of #oscarssowhite) who joins us in studio. Oh, and Mike hates Comcast. Enjoy! You can check out April's website at REIGNOFAPRIL.COM

Recorded live at #SXSW in Austin, Texas, Robin Thede welcomes Amber Ruffin, Matthew A. Cherry, April Reign and Jermaine Fowler to #TheRANdown. The hysterical panel of comedians chat about The Wiz, Black Panther and what's required in order to snag an invitation to the cookout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's our last episode of 2017! Robin and entertainment activist April Reign discuss April's hashtag, #OscarsSoWhite, and what's in store for the coming awards season. April's got some exciting projects in store for POC in media and entertainment, and Robin dishes out some exclusive career advice for black women with dreams as big as hers! Thanks for listening, everyone–see you next year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tis the season for the Tony Awards! So in this episode, we're joined by two of the best, brightest, and Blackest voices on Broadway: the incomparable Andrew Shade (Founder and Editorial Director of Broadway Back) and the illustrious April Reign(Managing Editor of Broadway Black, #OscarsSoWrite Creator) to discuss carving out space for participants and consumers of Black Theatre, the Tony Awards nominees, and is this ongoing Black Media Renaissance just a facade? Additionally, Alex and the afterlife aren't the best of friends, Jay has the perfect recipe for friendship, and Lifetime hates Black people.