Podcasts about beyu caffe

Creating opportunities for a wide group of people to experience coffee seems like a goal we have for just for consumers. As good of a goal as that is, it is equally and maybe even more important that this goal be applied to the people who work in coffee. Sadly it is all too convenient for us to default to the easiest and most familiar options for those opportunities and as a result we tend to find a lack of diversity in the shop and beyond.  This does not need to be the case and to help show us what we can do what he is doing to address the issue, we are welcoming to the show, Keith Hawkins of The Color of Coffee Collective!  Keith Hawkins has been in the coffee industry for over 25 years and is a passionate coffee connoisseur. Keith's pragmatic approach to the coffee industry is to educate, introduce and inspire the consumer, curator and the curious to explore an awe inspiring journey of coffee that will certainly compel conversations and change. Keith is the Founder of The Color of Coffee Collective and Koffee with Keith. The Color of Coffee Collective is comprised of diverse and talented minority coffee growers, farmers, producers, roasters, baristas, artists, and coffee enthusiasts. The mission of The Color of Coffee Collective is to educate people about the specialty coffee industry from a diverse perspective through symposiums, workshops, conferences, and open and honest conversations. This is a wonderful, deep, and maybe hard conversation that I hope inspires you!    We cover:  Keith's history in coffee Experiencing inequity in spite of qualifications Carving out a path and creating a conversation How the Color of Coffee Collective was founded Why we default to a lack of diversity Getting used to discomfort to make progess Resourcing the next generation Inclusive ambition and others focused legacy  How the collective has already inspired change Supply chain equity Advice to the next generation seeking opportunities What we can do to take action in our businesses Links: www.colorofcoffeecollective.com Instagram: @colorofcoffeecollective   Related episodes: 183 : Exploring Diversity w/ Phyllis Johnson 338: A Conversation w/ Martell Mason of The Sepia Coffee Project, Detroit, Michigan 322 : A Conversation w/ LaNisa Williams of Barista Life L.A. 225: Encore Founder Friday! Dorian Bolden of Beyu Caffe, Durham, NC     Interested in leveling up your coffee shop or setting up 1:1 coaching? Click here to schedule a free consulting discovery call with KTTS Click here to book a formal one-on-one consulting call! Visit our amazing Sponsors! www.groundcontrol.coffee www.pacficfoodservice.com www.coffeefest.com  

Is building a community-centric brand a marketing strategy or a business strategy? Well, as Dorian Bolden would say, “Without community, it's just coffee.” Dorian is the founder and owner of Beyu Caffé as well as being the CEO and Chief Vision Officer of Beyu Group. Today, he joins host D-Rich to talk about what it means to build a community brand that matters.   Growing up as an only child and going from an all Black high school to a predominantly white college, Dorian wanted to grow a community where he could enjoy being around the people that he works with and enjoy the company of the clients. He was inspired to create Beyu Caffé as a place where a mix of people can be comfortable being themselves regardless of being from different races and backgrounds. The similarities to Atlanta and accessibility of nearby HBCUs made Durham, NC a perfect place for Dorian to set up his dream cafe.    Fostering a sense of community within your business can be a big draw for clients, especially with a business like a coffee shop. However, a community can be difficult to build, because it is not always profitable. It's one thing to want to create a community, but another thing to have the business mindset to be able to pull it off.    Quotes • “Seeing blackness in this cafe style environment was the inspiration, the origin of what I wanted to create. A place where you could just be you and Beyu Caffe.” (6:45-6:56 | Dorian) • “Community has been difficult, because community and being profitable, having a business mindset, aren't always synonymous.” (16:32-16:43 | Dorian) • “It was at that moment it hit me where it was no different than what we hear on the news with police officers shooting innocent Black people because they look threatening. It's the same thing with Black faces on the board. You're sadly going to look and appear not as smart.” (27:11-27:27 | Dorian)   Links Connect with Dorian Bolden: Dorian Bolden (Beyu Caffe | Instagram)  Shop Coffees Buy Gift Cards   About with Southern Soul Live Stream - Podshow   Witty, thought-provoking, and uplifting, Southern Soul Livestream - Podshow is the program that you'll invite friends over to watch every week, where you'll learn about fascinating speakers and get to share in exciting experiences. Tune in each Thursday at 8 pm eastern at SoulThursdays.com to connect with guests from across the generations and to laugh with our "cast of characters," hosts who are as charming as they are talented!   Support Community Exploratory Journalism Buy us  A Coffee!  Shop Southern Soul Official Merchandise Buy  Official Merchandise Purchase Official Show Companion SSL Companion & Journal   Register for Live Episode - “It's a Whole Vibe!” Click here to register.     Connect with us Website: www.SoulThursdays.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulthursdays/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulthursdays/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/soulthursdays Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soulthursdays

After running a successful coffee shop for 10 years and even expanding into a new location, Beyu Caffe's Dorian Bolden decided it was time to expand even further. He decided to raise capital, and even though he was a Duke graduate with a long history of success, he knew that he was seen differently than the white founders raising as well.  Tune in to hear Dorian's journey in ultimately raising capital and his advice who are navigating the same path.Dorien Bolden is the CEO and Chief Vision Office of The Beyu Group.  BeyuCaffe.com | Beyu Food ProjectKeith Daniel is the co-founder and managing partner at Resilient Ventures. Equity Raise is hosted by Naya Fela Powell, presented by American Underground, sponsored by The Diversity Movement, and produced by Earfluence.This episode is brought to you by DEI Navigator from The Diversity Movement, a new, monthly membership service designed exclusively for small- to medium-sized businesses who are committed to DEI action and results.  It's everything you need all in one place - access to proven business leaders and certified diversity executives, expert curated content, how-to guides, training, and a community of peers sharing their ideas and lessons learned — all at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-service DEI consultancy. 

It's Founder Friday once again and I am thrilled to shine a light on someone who has built their business on a heart for people, relationships, and an offering of accessible quality coffees. Today we are talking with the founder of Drip Coffee NYC, Nigel Price! Nigel left a career in finance to pursue opening his own coffee shop. Once he was immersed in the industry he realized there was much more to doing this successfully than just having a good business would prepare him for. He spent 10 years working in great coffee bars learning and growing his perspective, skills, and concept. He launched Drip Coffee Makers NYC 3 years ago as a focused mobile multi-roaster cart popping up all over the city. From there he opened his first brick and mortar in 2020, thrived in the pandemic, and now has a fleet of 4 stores and a growing community of committed customers and fan across the city and the industry.  Nigel has a calm and clear passion for people and coffee that has been at the heart of Drip and it's success and today we are going to hear the story of how this all came to be along with some very important insights into entrepreneurship that you will be absolutely key to your own success and fulfillment in coffee.  We cover: Starting in coffee from finance Early false assumptions The real challenge of running a shop Prioritizing relationships Paying dues and Finding your voice Starting as a pop up multi roaster shop From mobile to brick and mortar Dealing with transition from barista to operator It's about the people and their experience What the future holds Related Episodes:  145: Founder Friday w/ Red Rooster Coffee Roasters co-founder, Haden Polseno-Hensley 108 : Founder Friday w/ Dorian Bolden of Beyu Caffe in Durham, NC 305 : Founder Friday! w/ Andrew Sinclair of MadLab Coffee, Los Angeles, CA 194 : Encore Episode! Leadership in the Cafe: 10 Steps to being a People First Leader | Aired January 17 2017 314 : The 6 Essential Qualities of Coffee Shop Leaders Visit our amazing Sponsors! www.groundcontrol.coffee www.pacficfoodservice.com 

Welcome to this special edition of the Founder Friday series! We have an incredible collection of interviews from some of the world's best coffee shop operators and entrepreneurs. Within each interview are gems of wisdom that help us move ourselves and the industry forward.  In this special edition of Founder Friday I went back into the archives to mine those gems from past guests around a specific topic, -hospitality and meeting people where they are.  Our industry of specialty coffee has worked hard to build itself up and now we see a mammoth effort to help welcome people into what we have built.  In this episode we will here form four past guests: Matt Chitharanjan and Namrata Asthana of Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters in India Dorian Bolden of Beyu Cafe in Durham, NC Daniel Brown and Nephthaly Leonidas of Gilly Brew Bar in Stone Mountain, GA Andrew Sinclair of Madlab Coffee in Los Angeles, CA Each of these past Founder Friday guests brings a unique take and perspective on what goes in to hospitality and meeting people where they are. From accessible brewing, staff and self care - to friendly service encounters, values, and connecting beyond the  transaction, I think this episode will deliver a concentrated dose of wisdom to help inspire us all.    Related Episodes:  171 : Founder Friday w/ Matt Chitharanjan and Namrata Asthana of Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters in India 225: Encore Founder Friday! Dorian Bolden of Beyu Caffe, Durham, NC 279 : Founder Friday! w/ Daniel Brown and Nephthaly Leonidas of Gilly Brew Bar 305 : Founder Friday! w/ Andrew Sinclair of MadLab Coffee, Los Angeles, CA 045 : Simple, Powerful Hospitality w/ Philip Turner 085 : How we Ruin the Specialty Experience   Visit our amazing Sponsors! www.groundcontrol.coffee www.pacficfoodservice.com

This month's Founder Friday has a TON of heart! The story of Heartwood Coffee Roasters is on of perseverance, constance in values, and a deep dependency and connection to amazing people. Today we will be talking with Heartwood founder Jim Sanders who realized the dream of leaving a long and successful but unsatisfying career to do something he was truly passionate and energized by. Coffee. Jim Sanders is the founder, owner, and leader of Heartwood Coffee Roasters - a specialty coffee roasting company based out of North East Ohio. Jim started Heartwood in 2014, all the while maintaining a full-time plumbing career, with the goal of bringing better coffee to the region with a greater sense of hospitality. Heartwood now has two cafes and continues to grow every year, and Jim has managed to transition into running the cafes and roastery full time. In our conversation we will be taking you through the beginning of Jim's unique journey and how he and the business have grown since then.  We cover:  Getting started in coffee while full time as plumber Growing in the beginning Building online first  The first step toward profitability Managing Full time career while building the business Learning leadership and management from past work experiences Hiring an leading people Extreme DIY  Having amazing people and trusting  Being responsive as an owner Going full time in his business Leveling up quality and operations Growing for the benefit of all Links: https://www.heartwoodroastery.com @heartwoodcoffee   Related episodes: 295 : Founder Friday! w/ Justin Shepherd of Spencers Coffee, Bowling Green, KY 204 : Founder Friday w/ Jeff Taylor of PT's Coffee Roasting Co. & Bird Rock Coffee! 156 : Founder Friday w/ Lauren Crabbe, Co-Founder of Andytown Coffee Roasters, San Fransisco 108 : Founder Friday w/ Dorian Bolden of Beyu Caffe in Durham, NC   Visit our amazing Sponsors! www.prima-coffee.com/keys www.pacficfoodservice.com

What makes a successful coffee bar? This whole show is dedicated to exploring the depths of the question and yet there are a few fundamental elements that, if practiced, will greatly help your coffee bar succeed. Were are not going to be talking about the common things you might associate with success such as location, Cost of Goods, and great customer service. Those things and many like them are definitely important but even if you have the major pieces in place, there are aspects of your shop that are quite nuanced and are responsible for hold those big pieces in place. Today we will be exploring the top 5 rules for a successful coffee shop, why they are important, and what it looks like to implement them to make your cafe sustainable for you and everyone associated with it. We cover: Doing the right thing facing reality Celebrating staff and community People-first systems Pursuing humility, empathy Iterating your business Passion and realism Feedback and communication Accepting different means to and end Values in various contexts Recommended episodes related to this:  173 : 5 Areas of Focus for Retailers 276 : Six Ideas for Increasing your Revenue 269 : What to Focus on after you Launch 194 : Encore Episode! Leadership in the Cafe: 10 Steps to being a People First Leader | Aired January 17 2017 057 : SOP's FTW! Success through Standard Operating Procedures 108 : Founder Friday w/ Dorian Bolden of Beyu Caffe in Durham, NC 043 : Founder Friday w/ Kathy Turiano: Joe Bean Coffee Roasters   Visit our sponsors! www.prima-coffee.com/keys www.pacficfoodservice.com www.coffeefest.com      

The best Kenyan coffee tends to be exported to other countries. Spring Valley Coffee flips this on its head by sourcing, roasting, and serving the best for themselves and the local Kenyan community. Today we are going to be exploring this wonderful company's history, evolution, and impact as we talk with Ritesh Doshi! Ritesh is the CEO of Spring Valley Coffee, Kenya’s oldest premium coffee roaster, a business he acquired in 2018. Having introduced the Flat White to Kenya, Ritesh wanted to combine his passion for coffee and his sense of purpose with his need to control his own supply. Prior to Spring Valley Coffee, Ritesh founded Naked Pizza Kenya, a company he sold to Pizza Hut. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Ritesh worked in international finance in the US, Europe and Middle East for financial institutions such as Credit Suisse & HSBC.  In this conversation we not only get the overview of Spring Valley Coffee but we also explore how rites came to the company, the values and goals they are pursuing, why scaling, relationships, and integrity are cornerstones of success and much more.  I love the work they are doing at Spring Valley and I know you will as well!  In this episode:  The coffee culture of Kenya Building resiliency and scaling Sourcing and serving Kenyan coffees Impact of relationships Challenges of politics Setting goals for the business Adding value in-origin  The value of doing the right thing Kenyan coffee history Why company culture matters Links: www.springvalleycoffee.com Instagram @springvalleycoffee    Related Episodes: 171 : Founder Friday w/ Matt Chitharanjan and Namrata Asthana of Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters in India 236 : Founder Friday! w/ Meil Castagna-Herrera & Curtis Herrera of Cafe Corazon! 108 : Founder Friday w/ Dorian Bolden of Beyu Caffe in Durham, NC 134 : Founder Friday w/ Jeremy Zhang of M2M Roasters & Uni Uni Coffee in Nanjing ,China   Starting a shop -or-want to level up you operations? KTTS Consulting can help!  |  Email me: Chris@keystotheshop.com The BEST in commercial coffee equipment! www.prima-coffee.com/keys   Want the best plant based beverage for your coffee drinks? www.pacificfoods.com/food-service

"The little cafe, with a big heart." These words were spoken by Curtis Herrera who, along with his wife Miel, own Cafe Corazon in Kansas City, MO. Cafe Corazon is vibrant homage to Miel and Curtis' Latin roots (Argentina and Mexico respectively) and in the last year it has been open has quickly garnered praise for their warm hospitality, traditional drink including a wide selection of Yerba-mate, and their dedication to showcasing their culture in everything they set their hand to.  In our conversation today we will hear their story and the passion and challenges that went into creating this unique space, the lessons they have learned, and their advice to others in the industry. Cafe Corazon is the epitome of authenticity and a fine example of what the future of the cafe space can look like when we celebrate our diversity and dedicate ourself to serving our communities while being true to ourselves all along the way.  We discuss: Creating a safe place for the latin community Educating on culture Overcoming hurdles as minorities Staying true to your roots Building a traditional and creative menu  Experiencing the hurdles of racism  Hiring and training  Growing as coffee professionals Eliminating pretension  Dealing with COVID Links: http://cafecorazonkc.com Instagram   Related Episodes: 097 : Founder Friday w/ Erica Escalante of The Arrow Coffeehouse 232 : Founder Friday w/ Blew Kind of Fanny Lou’s Porch 225: Encore Founder Friday! Dorian Bolden of Beyu Caffe, Durham, NC 199 : Founder Friday w/ Mario Jimenez of Banana Dang Coffee, Oceanside, CA 171 : Founder Friday w/ Matt Chitharanjan and Namrata Asthana of Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters in India   The BEST in commercial coffee equipment! www.prima-coffee.com/keys   Want the best plant based beverage for your coffee drinks? www.pacificfoods.com/food-service    

As we struggle through COVID and seek also to care for our staff, show hospitality, and address the needs of our community around racial justice, we need to lean on the example of people who have excelled in those areas that we seek to improve. Dorian Bolden was a guest on Founder Friday back in August of 2018 and was one of my favorite interviews ever. He has built a Beyu Caffe to be a solid, profitable, community focused, cafe even in the midst of the economic down turn of 2008. Dorian's values drive the company to be "The ultimate community gathering space" that puts a clear emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and hospitality. Another reason why I loved this interview was how much Dorian shares about his own journey as an owner learning the ropes or entrepreneurship and having to over come some pretty significant personal and professional challenges.  I hope that Dorian's example and experiences help you, inspire you, and give you a focus on how you can run a great business and also help serve your community by making hospitality and diversity a part of your shops DNA.  Links: www.beyucaffe.com   Related Episodes: 183 : Exploring Diversity w/ Phyllis Johnson 116 : Understanding Gentrification w/ Dr. Stacey Sutton 045 : Simple, Powerful Hospitality w/ Philip Turner 132 : Baristas Speak Vol. 3 : Interviews from Coffee Champs, Nashville 2019     The BEST in commercial coffee equipment www.prima-coffee.com/keys   Want the best plant based beverage for your coffee drinks?  www.pacificfoods.com/food-service      

This Founder Friday is a wild, unique, and refreshingly honest experience. Today we are going to be talking with the one and only  Sarah Barnett Gill, the owner of Mama Mocha's in Auburn, AL. Sarah has been in coffee since 2003 and for the last 7+ years has been operating one of the most unique, authentic, and welcoming coffee shops around. Mama Mocha's is a beacon of diversity, love, and simple honest enjoyment of people and coffee. In the pursuit of this Sarah has worked hard to grow her business from a small roastery in a $200/mo room of a bookstore to an established community icon of great coffee and charming hospitality that wins peoples hearts and taste buds.  This conversation covers a wide range of topics from the expected to the quit un-expected. Sarah is not afraid to take bold stands and is equal parts serious business woman, and fun loving protector of the marginalized. Plus, like me, she loves a good dark roasted coffee.  So, buckle up, this is going to be a refreshing and wild ride.    You will lean about: Starting small and building slowly  Facing initial challenges Rejecting the 3rd wave Taking bold stances  Diversity and Inclusivity   Fighting cultural ignorance  The balance between love and ass kicking Establishing a Unique Culture Dark roast revival  Dealing with COVID and caring for your people Links: www.mamamochas.com Instagram    Related Episodes: 183 : Exploring Diversity w/ Phyllis Johnson   108 : Founder Friday w/ Dorian Bolden of Beyu Caffe, Durham, NC   155 : A Conversation w/ T. Ben Fischer of Glitter Cat Barista 159: Addressing Unconscious Bias w/ Lauren Lathrop 116: Understanding Gentrification w/ Dr. Stacey Sutton 139: Founder Friday w/ Phil Sipka, Kusanya Cafe 067: 6 Truths about Power 165 : The Art of Deep Listening w/ Oscar Trimboli   Join the community! Keys to the Shop on Mighty Network     The BEST in commercial coffee equipment www.prima-coffee.com/keys   Want the best plant based beverage for your coffee drinks?  www.pacificfoods.com/food-service            

Too often an otherwise promising business is compromised from lack of attention, simple systems, and tools to manage the finances. This leads to many cafes going under way before their time. There is a lot going on when you are just starting out and accounting/finances are often the first things to get compromised. Well, today we are going to talk about best-practices, mindsets, tools, systems, and strategies to help you take control of your cafe's finances and accounting with our very special guest, Keila Hill-Trawick of Little Fish Accounting! Keila is strategic business advisor who partners with freelancers, solopreneurs, and small businesses owners to plan and reach their financial goals . After spending over a decade working in both the government and private sector, Keila launched Little Fish Accounting to serve as a trusted partner in financial and tax planning to drive business results and growth. Keila holds a BBA in Accounting from Georgia State University, an MBA from Mercer University, and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant. She has held multiple senior level accounting and finance positions at corporations such as Home Depot, Georgia-Pacific, UPS, CNN/Turner Broadcasting, Comcast, and various Federal agencies. Based in Washington, DC, Keila now services small businesses nationwide through Little Fish Accounting. This is a critical primer for foundational financial health of cafes everywhere and I hope it empowers you to take control of your accounting, the future of your business absolutely depends on it. In this episode you will learn: Why so many entrepreneurs mismanage their finances What systems are key when first starting out How to make your systems and tools give you what you need Keeping track of the various departments of your business Pitfalls to be aware of When you have money but should not spend it Financial management whole scaling Purchasing and invoicing wisdom   Links: www.littlefishaccounting.com  Little Fish on Instagram   Related Episodes: 160 : The Smart Way to Approach Money w/ Jill Schlesinger 101 : Avoiding Legal Pitfalls in Coffee Retail w/ Marshall Fuss, Attorney at Law 108 : Founder Friday w/ Dorian Bolden of Beyu Caffe, Durham, NC   The BEST in commercial coffee equipment www.prima-coffee.com/keys   Want the best plant based beverage for your coffee drinks?  www.pacificfoods.com/food-service  

From the Founder Friday vault we are diving into the subject of how to care for your staff, staff culture, and setting up yourself and your people for success with amazing past guests Lauren Crabbe of Andytown Coffee Roasters San Fransisco, Dorian Bolden of Beyu Caffe and Beyu Blu,Durham, NC -Jonathan Rubinstein of Joe Coffee Company NYC, and Kathy Turiano of Joe Bean Roasters in Rochester, NY.  I have pulled out some clips from each of these amazing founder's episodes that will address this subject. We have now had 30 conversations with some amazing founders here on the show and one of the things they all have in common is that the care for their people is of primary importance. In fact, the cornerstone of the most successful shops is that they are in constant, substantive conversation with their staff about their needs and the needs of the shop as they experience it.  I hope will inspire you to make the care for your staff a tangible and consistent foundation of your leadership and business.  LINKS: Founder Friday w/ Lauren Crabbe of Andytown Coffee Roasters www.andytowncoffeesf.com   Founder Friday w/ Dorian Bolden of Beyu Caffe / Beyu Blu www.beyucaffe.com   Founder Friday w/ Jonathan Rubinstein of Joe Coffee Company NYC www.joecoffeecompany.com   Founder Friday w/ Kathy Turiano of Joe Bean Roasters  www.joebeanroasters.com  

Owner of Beyu Caffe (pronounced be-you), Dorian Bolden explains his entrepreneurial concept for one of the hottest spots in downtown Durham, North Carolina.  Beyu Caffee is a combination of business models - coffee shop, restaurant, and bar bringing the best experience and food to customers!

It's Founder Friday and boy do we have a great episode in store for you today!  Today we welcome Dorian Bolden, Owner of Beyu Caffe in Durham, NC. Beyu (be-you) is designed to be "The Ultimate Community Gathering Place" and has been serving Durham through great coffee, cocktails, food, and live jazz for almost 10 years. He is now opening his second shop, Beyu Blue, on the Duke University campus and I was lucky enough to catch up with Dorian amidst all the business surrounding that project to explore the story behind this dynamic company. It was absolutely refreshing and inspiring. In this interview we talk about the early years establishing the business, his vision for an inclusive and diverse community space, the challenges of work-life balance, cash flow, delegation, caring for the culture, hiring, letting the shop take on a life of it's own, the importance of mentorship, and what brings him the most joy as an owner after all these years.  I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!    Links: www.beyucaffe.com Instagram Twitter    

This week's show takes us to Edenton as our Collecting Carolina producer learns about its rich antique history, we visit Highlands to explore the Bascom Visual Arts Center, go winter ziplining at Hawksnest, sample hard ciders at McRitchie Winery and Ciderworks, and Deborah Holt Noel visits the Beyu Caffe in Durham for cool jazz and great coffee, drinks and food.

This week's show profiles the innovative Burning Coal Theatre Company in Raleigh, tours North Carolina's original microbrewery, the Weeping Radish, samples European cuisine at J. Betskis in Raleight, travels to Wilmington for the NC Jazz Festival and Deborah Holt Noel enjoys the sights, sounds and flavors of the Beyu Caffe in Durham.

Host and Duke University Professor Mark Anthony Neal is joined by Pastor Carl Kenney in a discussion of sex and sexuality in the Black Church, the emergence of the “Prosperity Gospel” and the Bishop Eddie Long controversy. Neal is joined by novelist Zelda Lockhart, who has been using her writing in support of HIV advocacy in Black communities. The episode was filmed on location at the Beyu Caffe in Durham, NC Pastor Carl Kenney is the founding Pastor of Compassion Ministries in Durham, NC and former pastor at Orange Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Durham, NC, Kenney is also the author of Preacha Man and the just published sequel Backslide. Zelda Lockhart is the author of the recently published Fifth Born II: The One Hundredth Turtle, a sequel to her first novel Fifth Born and Cold Running Creek. As the 2010 Piedmont Laureate, Lockhart has been instrumental in raising HIV/AIDS awareness in Black communities.

Left of Black Host and Duke University Professor Mark Anthony Neal is joined by composer T.J. Anderson and Queer media activist and writer Alexis Pauline Gumbs on location at the Beyu Caffe in Durham, NC →T.J. Anderson is one of the leading composers of his generation. Born in 1928 Anderson received a Ph.D in Composition from the University of Iowa. After serving as Chairman of the Department of Music at Tufts University for eight years, Thomas Jefferson Anderson became Austin Fletcher Professor of Music and in 1990 became Austin Fletcher Professor of Music Emeritus. He now lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina where he devotes full time to writing music. →A Self-Described “Queer Black Trouble Maker” Alexis Pauline Gumbs holds a Ph.D. from Duke University and is the founder of Broken Beautiful Press. Gumbs is also editor of the blog Eternal Summer of the Black Feminist Mind.