Podcasts about Dark Girls

Tayler (she/her) sits down with Shayla Lawson (they/them), author of the new book How to Live Free in a Dangerous World: A Decolonial Memoir. Tune in as Shayla talks about  Blackness as nonbinary, shares an argument for lowercasing the b in Black, and so much more on the African Diaspora.   Get a copy of How to Live Free in a Dangerous World: A Decolonial Memoir by Shayla Lawson here!    Check out Shayla's other books: This is Major:  Notes on Diana Ross, Dark Girls, and Being Dope (2020) I Think I'm Ready to See Frank Ocean (2018)  Books that Shayla is reading: Broken Earth Trilogy by N.K. Jemisin  Take Care of Yourself by Sophie Calle  Support our hosts & guests: Follow Shayla - Substack | Instagram Follow Tayler: Twitter | Instagram | TikTok Beyond the Box: Our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday   Check out our online community here!    This episode was edited and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people.   Original music by @iam.onyxrose   Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website, sign up for our emails, shop our Bookshop.org recommendations, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest.

In conversation with Jeannine Cook, owner of Harriett's Bookshop and Ida's Books Shayla Lawson is the author of This Is Major: Notes on Diana Ross, Dark Girls, and Being Dope, a ''whip-smart'' (People) essay collection about politics, pop culture, politics, and history. Named one of the most anticipated books of 2020 by numerous periodicals, it was a finalist for a National Book Critics Circle Award for autobiography and a LAMBDA Literary Award. Also the author of two poetry collections, Lawson has contributed writing to Salon, New York magazine, and ESPN, among other places. They have also earned fellowships from Yaddo and MacDowell. In How to Live Free in a Dangerous World, they present a globetrotting essay collection about the need for beauty during tough times, the unexpected wisdom we find when we fall in and out of love, and the transformative power of freedom. Because you love Author Events, please make a donation to keep our podcasts free for everyone. THANK YOU! The views expressed by the authors and moderators are strictly their own and do not represent the opinions of the Free Library of Philadelphia or its employees. (recorded 2/8/2024)

Darnise C. Martin, PhD is a Professor, Author and Life Transformation Coach with 15 years of training and experiences in helping people create Whole Life Abundance. Dr. Darnise has a life- long passion for helping people tap into their spiritual connections for authentic transformation in the areas of Relationships, Spirituality, Life Purpose and Career, Self-Worth, and Well-Being. Dr. Darnise is a scholar, professor, published author and speaker, with a doctorate in Religious Studies. Dr. Darnise was also featured on Tavis Smiley's radio program on National Public Radio (NPR), and has appeared on KJLH radio in Los Angeles. She has consulted on feature length documentaries such as Dark Girls and Light Girls for the Oprah Winfrey Network. She continues to speak throughout the community offering empowerment and relationship workshops. Dr. Darnise is the author of Beyond Christianity: African Americans in a New Thought Church (New York University Press, 2005), coeditor of Women and New and Africana Religions, and the personal development book, 40 Something: 10 Radical Lessons for Women on How To Live and Love Without Losing Themselves. Visit Dr. Darnise at www.drdarnise.com This episode made possible with support from Sacred Writes.  Visit Sacred Writes: https://www.sacred-writes.org/luce-cohort-summer-2023

On this episode: Carrie James and Emily Weinstein, principal investigators at Harvard's Project Zero, join to discuss their book, Behind Their Screens: What Teens Are Facing (and Adults Are Missing). They've been researching teens and screens for over a decade and not only did they collect insights from 3,500 teens, they worked “side-by-side with teens every step of the way.” They learned that teens still want adults' help with navigating tech and social media—they just need the conversations and support to be a lot more nuanced.  Recommendations:  Jamilah recommends This Is Major: Notes on Diana Ross, Dark Girls, and Being Dope by Shayla Lawson.  Zak recommends Björk: Mother, Daughter, Force of Nature by Jazz Monroe Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes.  Podcast produced by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola and Rosemary Belson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode: Carrie James and Emily Weinstein, principal investigators at Harvard's Project Zero, join to discuss their book, Behind Their Screens: What Teens Are Facing (and Adults Are Missing). They've been researching teens and screens for over a decade and not only did they collect insights from 3,500 teens, they worked “side-by-side with teens every step of the way.” They learned that teens still want adults' help with navigating tech and social media—they just need the conversations and support to be a lot more nuanced.  Recommendations:  Jamilah recommends This Is Major: Notes on Diana Ross, Dark Girls, and Being Dope by Shayla Lawson.  Zak recommends Björk: Mother, Daughter, Force of Nature by Jazz Monroe Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes.  Podcast produced by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola and Rosemary Belson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode: Carrie James and Emily Weinstein, principal investigators at Harvard's Project Zero, join to discuss their book, Behind Their Screens: What Teens Are Facing (and Adults Are Missing). They've been researching teens and screens for over a decade and not only did they collect insights from 3,500 teens, they worked “side-by-side with teens every step of the way.” They learned that teens still want adults' help with navigating tech and social media—they just need the conversations and support to be a lot more nuanced.  Recommendations:  Jamilah recommends This Is Major: Notes on Diana Ross, Dark Girls, and Being Dope by Shayla Lawson.  Zak recommends Björk: Mother, Daughter, Force of Nature by Jazz Monroe Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes.  Podcast produced by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola and Rosemary Belson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leave a voicemail for Dr. Drew to answer on the show at (818) 253-1693 or email your question to DrDrewAfterDark@gmail.com. This week on Dr. Drew After Dark, we have comedian, and Killy Tony regular, David Lucas joining us! David tells Dr. Drew about his childhood, how he got into comedy, and how he got one over on most of his previous jobs. We take some questions from the listeners about sex, relationships, and weird body issues. We then watch some TikToks and Horrible or Hilarious clips. https://drdrew.com/https://store.ymhstudios.com/

D. Channsin Berry - He is a documentary filmmaker, as well as a prolific songwriter and painter. He is a producer and director, known for Dark Girls 2 (2020), Dark Girls (2011) and The Black Line. How can encouraging Black men to share the joy and challenges of caregiving help erase the stereotypes and transform the nation's culture of care? How do we affirm that Black men who care are the role models we need? He joins Tavis to unpack the topic (Hour 3)

Cheryl Bedford is a NAACP Image Award Nominee for “Dark Girls” and Baltimore native who holds a BFA from NYU's TSOA and MFA in Producing from AFI. As a production manager, line producer, and producer, Cheryl has worked on countless film/tv/digital projects, including 17 Independent Features. She was the first Chair of Diversity Development and a Producing Instructor at New York Film Academy in Los Angeles, California. She formed her own company, Cheryl L. Bedford Productions, in January of 2001. Ms. Bedford is the founder of Women of Color Unite (WOCU), a nonprofit whose purpose is to help women of color get hired, their projects funded and content distributed. In this episode, Cheryl talks to Anya and Fanshen about how her roots in social justice activism has influenced her career in Hollywood.

For my final episode of 2021, it only felt right to recap all of the good that was experienced this past year, especially during such a trying time for many. Get ready to attempt to hear me sing and hear my embarrassment over my Spotify Wrapped (yes, I'm exploring that too). FOR EVERYTHING DISCUSSED: SJ Podcast Episodes a chat with Kristen: https://anchor.fm/simplyjamilah/episodes/33-a-chat-with-Kristen-eqc1rp college: the worst 4 years of my life ft. Miranda: https://anchor.fm/simplyjamilah/episodes/38-college-the-worst-4-years-of-my-life-ft--Miranda-e12luuc being skinny isn't everything: https://anchor.fm/simplyjamilah/episodes/47-being-skinny-isnt-everything-e17tin5 i am jealous of my friends: https://anchor.fm/simplyjamilah/episodes/50-i-am-jealous-of-my-friends-e197u9g Podcasts Here Comes the Break: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vlXioT9IXOAQETEjWugOz?si=349c94766c154b46 To Date or Not: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FBcSAivkmuwBS3xY1C8X6?si=68db356c83424457 The Man Enough Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/35V24LBKJ0sVQlq4oB9n9f?si=bca8efba40ba4657 Binged Shows Tattoo Redo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37NE5IEIPLk The Hype: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_4EUcf557k Books This is Major: Notes on Diana Ross, Dark Girls, & Being Dope by Shayla Lawson Unfinished by Priyanka Chopra Jonas Films Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JUQvUv7QxY Night Teeth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNu-G-rd4H4 Sounds Like Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkf5PSXIn54 Music Videos "WHATS POPPIN" by Jack Harlow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9uWPBDHEKE "Lost Cause" by Billie Eilish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2dRcipMCpw Albums That's What They All Say by Jack Harlow OK Orchestra by AJR 30 by Adele Band COIN (song: "Talk Too Much"): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWxM_zLJGsU cried to on the way to work ("Runnin' (Lose It All) by Naughty Boy, Beyoncé, Arrow Benjamin): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJSik6ejkr0 Thank you so much for an amazing year of podcasting! I hope the best for you and your loved, and I will be in your ear with tons to say next year.

This is the second of 2 episodes featuring a deep discussion with poet, author, and professor Shayla Lawson about 1983's Showtime worldwide stream of Diana Ross' concert in a summer deluge. Lawson delivers a candid description of the herstoric concert's impact and what Diana Ross and her authenticity mean to women of color in Lawson's 2020 book, This is Major: Notes on Diana Ross, Dark Girls, and Being Dope .

This is the first of 2 episodes featuring a deep discussion with poet, author, and professor Shayla Lawson about 1983's Showtime worldwide stream of Diana Ross' concert in a summer deluge. Lawson delivers a candid description of the herstoric concert's impact and what Diana Ross and her authenticity mean to women of color in her 2020 book, This Is Major: Notes on Diana Ross, Dark Girls, and Being Dope.

On this episode of #PostInBlack, Film and Television Editor, Bradinn French discusses his journey from Wisconsin to Los Angeles. Tune in to hear his story and how he navigated through the industry from #Darkgirls to #Freshprincereunion and #americanhorrorstory. Visit anchor.fm/postinblack to support this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes. Special Guest: Bradinn French (@Bradinn_) Host: David Hunter Jr. Executive Producers: Daniel K Hunter, David Hunter Jr, Tatiana Johnson Producers: Eric Johnson, Aurelia Belfield Editor: PreShus Lee Assistant Editor: Andrea Vargas Moreno Production Coordinator: Tyler Mitchell Audio Post/Re-recording Mixer: Darian Erickson Theme Song: "Sanctuary" by Chvrles Produced by Made for More Entertainment in association with Trailblazer Studios and SutchiLee Productions Follow us on social media @PostInBlack and @MadeForMoreEnt #PostInBlack #BlackExcellence #BlackHollywood #BehindTheLens #bbq #bbqlover #bbqribs #macandcheese #memphis #memphisbbq #austinfoodie #austin #northcarolina #brisket #texasqbbq #wisconsin #universityofwisconsin #film #documentary #editing #billduke #viral #americanhorrorstory #representationmatters #Fergusonrises #lightgirls --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/postinblack/support

In this episode of "A Conversation With", I sit down with Cheryl L. Bedford. Ms. Bedford founded Women of Color Unite, a 501(c)(3). The Women Of Color Unite organization is a social action organization focused on fair access, fair treatment, and fair pay for women of color in all aspects of the entertainment and media industries. WOCU is an action-oriented organization that consults and advocates for fair treatment of women of color in the entertainment industry. ======================= Bio for Cheryl L. Bedford Cheryl L. Bedford, a NAACP Image Award Nominee for “Dark Girls” and Baltimore native, holds a BFA from NYU's TSOA and MFA in Producing from AFI. She is currently based in Los Angeles, CA. As a Production Manager, Line Producer, and Producer, Cheryl has worked on countless film/tv/digital projects, including 17 Independent Features. Ms. Bedford served as CFO and Supervising Producer for a boutique studio. She was formerly Chair of Diversity Development and a Producing Instructor at New York Film Academy in Los Angeles, California. As Chair, Ms. Bedford developed the Diversity Series, the Industry Lab (creating a bridge from school to work), among other initiatives. She has also taught The Art of Line Producing at UCLA Extension in Westwood, CA. She is a currently a producer on The Early Smith Story and #VoteLove, both currently in development. Ms. Bedford formed her own company, Cheryl L. Bedford Productions, in January of 2001. In her spare time, she judges film festivals. More recently, Ms. Bedford founded Women of Color Unite, a 501(c)(3), which purpose is to help WOC get Hired, their projects Funded and their content Distributed. From the members of WOCU, Cheryl created The JTC List. The JTC List is a database of 3500+ Women of Color in Entertainment, which is being shared throughout the Industry. Never again will someone be able to say, they can't find any WOC for any job above or below the line. The list is named after her mother, Joan Theresa Curtis, an activist, warrior and Ms. Bedford's biggest fan, who passed away in 2016. For more information: wocunite.org Submit Your Short Film: The Film Collective --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aconversationwithfm/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aconversationwithfm/support

Shara Prophet, The Mind Magic Coach, helps people breakthrough success blocks using the power of the Mind. She is the owner of Open Door Hypnosis LLC and was recently featured in the Dark Girls 2 documentary, which aired on the Oprah Winfrey Network. Learn more about Shara Prophet at https://www.opendoorhypnosis.com Episode sponsors: Dropping Gemz® Academy for Holistic Studies http://www.droppinggemzacademy.com to learn more about holistic remedies for Seasonal and Year-Long Allergies Pure Romance By Venice- https://www.pureromance.com/venicerichards Want to stay connected? Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/droppinggemz https://www.facebook.com/droppinggemz https://www.twitter.com/droppinggemz Visit our website: https://www.Keishagemz.com

Shayla Lawson reads is an excerpt from her book This Is Major, with an original sound design. Shayla Lawson is the author of This is Major: Notes on Diana Ross, Dark Girls & Being Dope, and three poetry collections. She has written for ESPN, Salon, Guernica, Vulture, and The Cut. She's a MacDowell and Yaddo Artist Colony Fellow, and is a 2020 National Book Critics Circle Finalist. This episode is brought to you by: Great Courses Plus is the premier video-on-demand service for lifelong learners. Storybound listeners get a month of unlimited access for free by going to thegreatcoursesplus.com/storybound. Storybound is hosted by Jude Brewer and brought to you by The Podglomerate and Lit Hub Radio. Let us know what you think of the show on Instagram and Twitter @storyboundpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SummaryA longtime businesswoman whose entrepreneurial endeavors have afforded her the golden opportunity to work with the likes of D. Channsin Berry --- renowned director and producer of Dark Girls and Dark Girls 2 that aired on The Own Network --- as well as with Oprah Winfrey during which she served as a Brand Ambassador for her globally acclaimed 2020 Vision Tour.Show NotesAccompanied by her parents' influential guidance, Flynn’s business-related resume includes overseeing the day-to-day operations of her candle and T-shirt line. Also, she is an empowerment extraordinaire who widely known as a credible public speaker. Having served as a plus-size model for New York Fashion Week, Flynn has reaped a considerable amount of success as a fixture for Team Fierce & The Fabulous Paparazzi Accessories, an online, internationally acclaimed retail business that is geared largely toward selling classy and trendy accessories to women everywhere, all for the low cost of just $5.For more information about Georgia Businesswoman/Author Comia Flynn of Flynn Style, to inquire about her company or book, a public appearance, speaking engagement, or book signing, connect with her via social media at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comia.flynn; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tshirtgrind/. Also, send an email to flynnstyle2014@gmail.com.In this episode, we talk about:•              Visualize your success. Think about the future you want and visualize it.•              Be 100% committed.•              Do not let your comfort zone hold you back.•              Eliminate toxic people from your life.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Perfect Timing Podcast Episode 34: National Film Director Anah Ambushi Shares Her Calling to End Colorism Host: Sydnie Chandler Monet' - Podcast Host | Speaker | Community Activist Guest: Anah Ambuchi - Artist | Writer | Producer Discussion Topics: *About Anah Ambuchi *Anah's Experience with Colorism *How the book "Dark Girls" inspired Anah to write her story & put it on film *How the film "Made Into His Image" made it into multiple national film festivals *Anah's advice on what makes a great director & filmmaker

My good friend and filmmaker Dr. Channsin Berry join me for a timely conversation on colorism and racism. We discuss his films Dark Girls and Dark 2, bleaching of the skin, and the healing we must do as a community to combat colorism within the Black community.NEW EPISODES: Every Wednesday morning Guest Info: D. Channsin Berry InstagramIMDB Dark Girls Movie Host Info:Gammy InstagramGammy Twitter #PositivelyGamListening to the show on Apple Podcasts? Please be sure to rate and review.Have a question or topic you want us to discuss on Positively Gam? Email us at: Audio@westbrookinc.com Positively GAM is produced by Westbrook audio, EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS, Adrienne Banfield-Norris, Jada Pinkett Smith, Amanda Brown, and Fallon Jethroe. CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Sim Hoti. STORY EDITOR Fallon Jethroe ASSOCIATE PRODUCER Erica Rahn & Crystal DeVone. EDITOR AND AUDIO MIXER Calvin Bailiff. POSITIVELY GAM is in partnership with ART19.

Shayla Lawson reads "Black Lives Matter, Yard Signs Matter," which is an excerpt from her book This Is Major, with sound design and music composition from Maita. Shayla Lawson is the author of This is Major: Notes on Diana Ross, Dark Girls & Being Dope, and three poetry collections. She has written for ESPN, Salon, Guernica, Vulture, and The Cut. She's a MacDowell and Yaddo Artist Colony Fellow, and is a 2020 National Book Critics Circle Finalist. MAITA is a Portland, OR based musician who's music has been described by Consequence of Sound as "anxious heartbreak that rips somewhere between Mitski and Summer Cannibals. This episode is brought to you by: Great Courses Plus is the premier video-on-demand service for lifelong learners. Storybound listeners get a month of unlimited access for free by going to thegreatcoursesplus.com/storybound. Betterhelp is a platform that provides affordable, private online counseling anywhere, anytime. Storybound listeners get 10% off your first month by going to betterhelp.com/sb. Storybound is hosted by Jude Brewer and brought to you by The Podglomerate and Lit Hub Radio. Let us know what you think of the show on Instagram and Twitter @storyboundpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Brendane and Alyssa tackle a fraught subject in the Black community: colorism. We discuss the paper bag test, dating "loophole" women for ascendance vs. unambiguously Black women to legitimize one's blackness. In our What We're Reading segment, we bring things full circle with Alice Walker's essay where she coins the term colorism, addresses why talking about colorism in relationships (platonic and romantic) is political, and the way she gathers all y'all faves! In our What in the World?! segment, we discuss interracial relationships IRL and on TV, Blackish Love on OWN, Jessica Krug and the fetishization of light-skinned women and Latinx identity in academia, "racial ambiguity," skin bleaching, and the image "That Little Girl Was Me" that depicted Kamala Harris walking with the shadow of Ruby Bridges. Hold on to your seats, friends, because things get HOT! Liked what you heard? Donate here! Discussed in this episode: Dark Girls (2011) and Dark Girls 2 (2020) Here Comes the Sun (Nicole Dennis-Benn, 2016) Black Love (Oprah Winfrey Network, 2020) Transcript is available on our website here. Be sure to check out the Syllabus for Zora's Daughters 100 - no prerequisites needed! Follow us @zorasdaughters on Instagram and @zoras_daughters on Twitter!

Join poet-essayists Hanif Abdurraqib & Shayla Lawson for an extended conversation on writing pop culture (and so much more).  This conversation was recorded at the 2020 Tin House Writers Workshop.  Shayla’s most recent book is This is Major: Notes on Diana Ross, Dark Girls and Being Dope & Hanif’s next book is A Little Devil in […] The post Tin House Live : Writing Pop Culture with Shayla Lawson & Hanif Abdurraqib appeared first on Tin House.

We are Misfits, Other and Dark Girls. My friend Fawn and I discuss the lost art of making friends through compassionate conversations. Fawn Anderson is a documentary photographer and founder- along with her husband Matt- of Be Friendly World, a social movement for compassion, dialogue, and friendship. Listen in as we recall the first fears-turned-freedom of being “other” and “dark-skinned girls”. We chat about childhood crushes who inspired our ultimate career paths, and ways to uncover deeper connections, for less loneliness. Episode Takeaways: 1. Your Outsider, Other status is freedom Feeling outsider-y propels you to make bold decisions Promotes creativity and unique perspective 2. Glimpses of your ultimate creative path your whole life Honor the experiences which have set you apart while growing up Guideposts on using your imagination and visionary skills to be everything you dream 3. Compassionate Conversations are the root of everything Invite neighbors, family, colleagues into discussions by using open-ended questionsInitiate conversations, though uncomfortable, to invite connection; dispel loneliness, anxiety, depression Links To Topics Mentioned In The Show:Rate and leave a review here for the Stories of Astonishing Light Podcast! Podcast Our Friendly World with Fawn & Matt http://bit.ly/OurFriendlyWorldWebsite Be Friendly World www.befriendlyworld.comFive Book Recommendations by Fawn:Heart Intelligence by Doc Childre, Howard Martin, Deborah Rozman Ph.D. and Rollin McCraty Ph.DMolecules of Emotion by Candace B Pert, PhD Mind-Body Code by Dr Mario Martinez Music and Mantras: The Yoga of Mindful Singing for Health, Happiness, Peace & Prosperity by Girish Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon by Dr. Joe DispenzaEp 9 Outro music: Butterfly, A Sound Mandala by KJ Nasrul Intro & Outro music: Canada Lo Res by Pictures Of The Floating World More About KJ and Bliss Begins Within: IG @MusingsOnOther and @BlissBeginsWithin Email List http://bit.ly/BlissBeginsEmailListWebsite https://BlissBeginsWithin.com Work with KJ https://blissbeginswithin.as.me/Info on Creativity & Compassion Workshops HERE Facebook and Twitter

Carolina and Devin are joined by Shayla Lawson, the author of "This is Major: Notes on Diana Ross, Dark Girls, and Being Dope" to discuss waiting till marriage, Mark Zuckerberg’s bangs, and how online dating makes you feel like an alien. Purchase This is Major here and support your local bookstores!: https://bookshop.org/books/this-is-major-notes-on-diana-ross-dark-girls-and-being-dope/9780062890597 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

***EXPLICIT LANGUAGE***This podcast features Cheryl L. Bedford, whose name should be in the dictionary next to Hollywood Diversity and Inclusion.Bedford is a longtime outspoken Hollywood producer, who has always advocated for fairness. Best known as a producer of the still talked about 2011 “Dark Girls” documentary on colorism, her fearless, passionate voice has started the proactive organization Women of Color Unite. The group - for Women of Color behind the scenes and in front of the camera - addresses the dismal numbers and treatment of us – Women of Color - in entertainment. In addition to discussing Women of Color Unite, also known as WOCU (https://wocunite.com/), we discuss The JTC List (See WOCU website for more info) – a database of Women of Color in entertainment. Plus, we’ll hear about the successful mentorship initiative #StartWith8Hollywood (https://www.startwith8hollywood.com/), a partnership with The Bitch Pack, headed by Thuc Nguyen, that’s shaking up Hollywood gatekeepers.Hold on to your hats and seats because this interview is lit with hard-hitting, in your face facts. INDEX:00:00:12 Intro00:02:20 Short Music Break by Deepa Soul (https://www.deepasoullive.com/)00:02:54 Who Is Cheryl L. Bedford?/'Dark Girls' & Colorism/The JTC List & Women of Color Unite (WOCU) Beginnings00:11:39 The JTC List Named For Mother/Black Hair00:15:20 Kamala Harris-Light Skinned Black People & Identity00:18:34 Short Music Break00:19:00 Nuts & Bolts of The JTC List & WOCU00:29:59 Short Music Break00:30:33 Bedford's Family Members Fueled Her Activism00:32:06 "Trauma Porn"00:33:32 #StartWith8Hollywood00:41:56 Short Music Break00:43:09 "Get Us In The Door"00:44:27 Emmys: Black vs. Latinx-"Stop Fighting Over That Piece of Pie"00:48:40 Bedford Outro00:49:49 End with Deepa Soul Bio & MusicOther Music:"Jazz Addict’s Intro" by Cosimo Fogg(https://soundcloud.com/cosimo-fogg)"Affection" by Sappheiros | https://soundcloud.com/sappheirosmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USBreaking Down by Groove Bakery | https://groovebakery.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ The Way by Mike Leite | https://soundcloud.com/mikeleiteMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USDay Ahead by Joe Crotty | https://soundcloud.com/joecrottyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Underground Magnolia website: (http://undergroundmagnolia.com/)Instagram: @UMPodcastDV (https://www.instagram.com/umpodcastdv/)Twitter: @UMPodcastDV (https://twitter.com/UMPodcastDV)Send questions/comments and requests to contact@undergroundmagnolia.com. For more information on having your music featured, send an email.

This week our guest is Chet’la Sebree, author of poetry collection Mistress, and the forthcoming lyric meditation Field Study. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:What really makes a person a writerWriting before the emails start piling upAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Chet’la’s WebsiteOrder her poetry collection, MistressFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersVisit Terra Preta Review (unearthing phenomenal writing) to read the latest issue and submit workBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Take out a piece of writing that has content you feel passioante about, but you feel like it isn’t working. Write it in a completely different mode, form, or genre.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Shayla Lawson, author of This is Major: Notes on Diana Ross, Dark Girls, and Being DopeDantiel Moniz, author of the forthcoming Milk, Blood, HeatEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 34: Lacy Crawford - Author of Notes on a SilencingEpisode 33: Melissa Valentine - Author of The Names of All the FlowersEpisode 32: Juli Delgado Lopera - Author of Fiebre TropicalEpisode 31: Casey Cep - Author of The Furious HoursSupport the show (https://fiercewomxnwriting.com/support)

I'm sharing 19 Films to Watch with Black Leads that have influenced, encouraged and/or educated me (from this year to ten years ago). I hope at least one will do the same to you. 1. "Dark Girls" (2011): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOjgTIN9pTE 2. "Light Girls" (2015) Oprah’s YouTube channel uploaded it for free a few weeks ago): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2XfuJS3bZQ 3. "Good Hair" (2009): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m-4qxz08So 4. "Becoming" (2020): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wePNJGL7nDU 5. "More than Just a Game" (2008): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuUrAzQDetg 6. "Race" (2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQIe4JKjYn4 7. "Loving" (2016): youtube.com/watch?v=zRXuCY7tRgk 8. "Mandela: A Walk to Freedom" “UK Version” (2013): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGuC7elOO6M 9. "The Hate U Give" (2018): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MM8OkVT0hw 10. "Concussion" (2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io6hPdC41RM 11. "Selma" (2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6t7vVTxaic 12. "Hidden Figures" (2017): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wfrDhgUMGI 13. "Hair Love" (2020): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNw8V_Fkw28 14. "42" (2013): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9RHqdZDCF0 15. "Marshall" (2017): youtube.com/watch?v=IfvzEXhhWNk 16. "Pele" (2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBrfxHOXsDE 17. "Harriet" (2019): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqoEs4cG6Uw 18. "Just Mercy" (2019): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVQbeG5yW78 19. "Black Panther" (2018): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjDjIWPwcPU ____________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

After watching the new Dark Girls 2 Documentary, i felt the need to tell my own personal story as a light skinned black girl and how we can come together as black women once and for all. Let's have an honest talk and Let's heal. Hit me up on IG@ Jenahvay_Jenahviyah fb @JenahvayJenahviyah twitter @Jenavation my website @ https://jenaviapowell.wixsitemcom/website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jenavia-powell/support

TODAY on FAITH WITHOUT BORDERS for "COLORISM: When Institutionalized Racism meets Internalized Racism" - Part 2 This thought-provoking, experiential and solutions-driven conversations will take places with a Black Latina, mother & daughter, and psychologist about the revelatory Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) series DARK GIRLS. Today's guests include: *Juanita Palacios-Sims, Founder and President of the International Society of Black Latinos and Entrepreneur *Janet Kelly: Founder & Executive Director, Sanctuary of Hope and her daughter Savannah *Dr. Kimani Norrington-Sands: Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Owner, Lifting As We Climb Consulting and Author, Butterfly Landing

Pastor Kelvin Sauls discuss colorism and the OWN series Dark Girls with mother and daughter Kandee & Vanessa Lewis and Dr. Kimani Norrington-Sans.

Thoughts and prayers around situations related to Dark Girls 2 and last week's episodes of Counting On, The Corona Special, Siesta Key and the Challenge.

“In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.” These words, from Mr. Darcy in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice are, perhap, some of the reasons why many readers swoon over his character and develop a love for Austen and her works. Other readers, though, like our guest this week, Amanda Beverly, see their families or people they know in the quirky individuals who make up Austen's communities. Whatever your reason for liking Austen's world, there is a way you can immerse yourself in it, which is through The Jane Austen Festival, an annual event that, due to COVID, is virtual this year. Running from July10-12, the festival includes a variety of workshops, author talks, and Q&A that helps attendees get a taste of what the Regency Period and Austen are like. In our episode this week, Amanda talks about how she became involved with the Jane Austen Society of North America--Greater Louisville Region and what their meetings are like, how it seems the things she can learn about Jane Austen's books and her time period are endless, and why newbies shouldn't feel intimidated, and why the Louisville chapter of the society is known as the Fashion region. Book Discussed in This Episode Jane Austen books 1- Pride and Prejudice 2- Sense and Sensibility 3- Emma 4- Persuasion 5- Northanger Abbey Other books discussed 1- Little House on the Prairie Series by Laura Ingalls Wilder 2- The Redwall series by Brian Jacques 3- The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis 4- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte 5- Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith 6- Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Ben H. Winters 7- Among the Janeites : A Journey Through the World of Jane Austen Fandom by Deborah Yaffe 8- Unmarriageable by Sonia Kamal 9- This is Major: Notes on Diana Ross, Dark Girls, and Being Dope by Shayla Dawson 10- Miss Buncle's Book by D. E. Stevenson 11- Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward 12- Good Boy: My Life in Seven Dogs by Jennifer Finney Boylan 13- This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel Movies mentioned: 1- Pride and Prejudice with Colin Firth - 1995 miniseries 2- Bride and Prejudice (Bollywood) - 2004 3- Clueless - 1995 Podcasts mentioned: 1- Bonnets at Dawn   You can find us on FB, instagram (@perksofbeingabookloverpod) and on our blog site at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com Perks airs on Forward Radio 106.5 FM and forwardradio.org every Wednesday at 6 pm, Thursdays at 6 am and 12 pm. We have purchased the rights to the theme music used.        

“In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.” These words, from Mr. Darcy in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice are, perhap, some of the reasons why many readers swoon over his character and develop a love for Austen and her works. Other readers, though, like our guest this week, Amanda Beverly, see their families or people they know in the quirky individuals who make up Austen’s communities. Whatever your reason for liking Austen’s world, there is a way you can immerse yourself in it, which is through The Jane Austen Festival, an annual event that, due to COVID, is virtual this year. Running from July10-12, the festival includes a variety of workshops, author talks, and Q&A that helps attendees get a taste of what the Regency Period and Austen are like. In our episode this week, Amanda talks about how she became involved with the Jane Austen Society of North America--Greater Louisville Region and what their meetings are like, how it seems the things she can learn about Jane Austen’s books and her time period are endless, and why newbies shouldn’t feel intimidated, and why the Louisville chapter of the society is known as the Fashion region. Book Discussed in This Episode Jane Austen books 1- Pride and Prejudice 2- Sense and Sensibility 3- Emma 4- Persuasion 5- Northanger Abbey Other books discussed 1- Little House on the Prairie Series by Laura Ingalls Wilder 2- The Redwall series by Brian Jacques 3- The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis 4- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte 5- Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith 6- Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Ben H. Winters 7- Among the Janeites : A Journey Through the World of Jane Austen Fandom by Deborah Yaffe 8- Unmarriageable by Sonia Kamal 9- This is Major: Notes on Diana Ross, Dark Girls, and Being Dope by Shayla Dawson 10- Miss Buncle's Book by D. E. Stevenson 11- Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward 12- Good Boy: My Life in Seven Dogs by Jennifer Finney Boylan 13- This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel Movies mentioned: 1- Pride and Prejudice with Colin Firth - 1995 miniseries 2- Bride and Prejudice (Bollywood) - 2004 3- Clueless - 1995 Podcasts mentioned: 1- Bonnets at Dawn You can find us on FB, instagram (@perksofbeingabookloverpod) and on our blog site at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com Perks airs on Forward Radio 106.5 FM and forwardradio.org every Wednesday at 6 pm, Thursdays at 6 am and 12 pm. We have purchased the rights to the theme music used.

This week, Liberty and Patricia discuss Mexican Gothic, Forest of Souls, Action Park, and more great books. This episode was sponsored by Hey YA, Book Riot’s own podcast about all things young adult lit; Best Fiends; and Size Zero by Abigail Mangin. Pick up an All the Books! 200th episode commemorative item here. Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify and never miss a beat book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia The Girl and the Witch’s Garden by Erin Bowman Action Park: Fast Times, Wild Rides, and the Untold Story of America’s Most Dangerous Amusement Park by Andy Mulvihill, Jake Rossen Forest of Souls by Lori M. Lee Take a Hint, Dani Brown: A Novel (The Brown Sisters) by Talia Hibbert The Angel of the Crows by Katherine Addison Sex and Vanity: A Novel by Kevin Kwan Everything Is an Emergency: An OCD Story in Words & Pictures by Jason Adam Katzenstein The Order of the Pure Moon Reflected in Water by Zen Cho WHAT WE’RE READING: A Quick & Easy Guide to Queer & Trans Identities by Mady G & J.R. Zuckerberg The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict MORE BOOKS OUT THIS WEEK: Opium and Absinthe: A Novel by Lydia Kang Love, Creekwood: A Simonverse Novella by Becky Albertalli In the Role of Brie Hutchens… by Nicole Melleby Friends and Strangers by J Courtney Sullivan The Lion’s Den by Katherine St. John I Killed Zoe Spanos by Kit Frick The Finders: A Mystery (Mace Reid K-9 Mystery (1)) by Jeffrey B. Burton Of Color: Essays by Jaswinder Bolina The Great Gatsby: The Graphic Novel by Fred Fordham (Adapter), F. Scott Fitzgerald (Author), Aya Morton (Illustrator) The Amelia Six by Kristin L. Gray It’s Girls Like You, Mickey by Patti Kim Thin Girls: A Novel by Diana Clarke A Most Wicked Conspiracy: The Last Great Swindle of the Gilded Age by Paul Starobin The Future Earth: A Radical Vision for What’s Possible in the Age of Warming by Eric Holthaus The Poetry of Strangers: What I Learned Traveling America with a Typewriter by Brian Sonia-Wallace The Demagogue’s Playbook: The Battle for American Democracy from the Founders to Trump by Eric A. Posner A Most Beautiful Thing: The True Story of America’s First All-Black High School Rowing Team by Arshay Cooper The Kids Are All Left: How Young Voters Will Unite America by David Faris The Brave by James Bird Niqiliurniq: A Cookbook from Igloolik by Micah Arreak, Annie Désilets, Lucy Kappianaq, Glenda Kripanik, Kanadaise Uyarasuk A Good Duke Is Hard to Find by Christina Britton This is What Democracy Looked Like: A Visual History of the Printed Ballot by Alicia Yin Cheng This Is Major: Notes on Diana Ross, Dark Girls, and Being Dope by Shayla Lawson The Shadows of Foxworth by V.C. Andrews Love & Other Crimes: Stories by Sara Paretsky She’s Faking It: A Novel by Kristin Rockaway Bee People and the Bugs They Love by Frank Mortimer Chicano Eats: Recipes from My Mexican-American Kitchen by Esteban Castillo The Way a Line Hallucinates Its Own Linearity by Danielle Vogel A More Perfect Reunion: Race, Integration, and the Future of America by Calvin Baker Of Bears and Ballots: An Alaskan Adventure in Small-Town Politics by Heather Lende Home Before Dark by Riley Sager Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-first Century by Alice Wong The Black Swan of Paris: A Novel by Karen Robards Slowing Down to Run Faster: A Sense-able Approach to Movement by Edward Yu All the Broken People by Leah Konen Destination Wedding by Diksha Basu The Flower of the Witch by Enrico Orlandi, Jamie Richards (translator) Blue Ticket: A Novel by Sophie Mackintosh Nine Shiny Objects: A Novel by Brian Castleberry It Is Wood, It Is Stone: A Novel by Gabriella Burnham Ms. Gloria Steinem: A Life by Winifred Conkling Use the Power You Have: A Brown Woman’s Guide to Politics and Political Change by Pramila Jayapal The Empire of Gold: A Novel (The Daevabad Trilogy Book 3) by S. A. Chakraborty Daring and the Duke: The Bareknuckle Bastards Book III by Sarah MacLean Dark August: A Novel by Katie Tallo Self Care by Leigh Stein Child Star by Brian “Box” Brown The Dilemma by B. A. Paris Her Last Flight: A Novel by Beatriz Williams Interlibrary Loan by Gene Wolfe Goddess in the Machine by Lora Beth Johnson The Devil of Downtown: Uptown Girls by Joanna Shupe The Orphans of Raspay by Lois McMaster Bujold About a Rogue: Desperately Seeking Duke by Caroline Linden The Lending Library: A Novel by Aliza Fogelson

Thoughts and prayers on episodes 1-3 of Siesta Key and the latest episode of The Challenge. Also a tiny talk and blanket prayer on the additional 5 shows (at least

Beim Reden ist Gold Podcast geht es um große und kleine Themen, über die es zu reden gilt. Weil Schweigen eben manchmal nur Silber ist. Ich versuche diese Thematiken hier ganz offen und unbefangen zu besprechen, manchmal alleine, oft auch mit Gästen. Hier könnt ihr den Podcast hören: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25xHFchKaIeYJRYA6btvo4?si=nYP1hxrqRY2CFUcIBFMxhw Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/de/podcast/reden-ist-gold/id1458123409?l=en&mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D2 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkxWHxel91qztGSTrXOt_Vmni5tdVTudI Die Musik-Playlist zum Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/user/norawwww18/playlist/3xq2iyqA0G76iybDQLQMdH?si=diMQ4HGpQ_usL0G_oEu1Dg Im Video erwähnt: Lena auf Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lenafej/ Filme BLM: Hidden Figures, Just Mercy, The Hate U Give, Dark Girls, Selma, When They See Us Bücher BLM: Why I'm No Longer Talking To White People About Race, White Rage, So You Want To Talk About Race Schreibt mir unter: Instagram: @norawunderwald Mail: redenistgold18@gmail.com Mehr von mir: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/norawwww18 Instagram: http://instagram.com/norawunderwald Twitter: https://twitter.com/norawunderwald Tumblr: http://norawunderwald.tumblr.com´ Email: norawwww18@gmail.com Briefe und Pakete bitte an: Nora Wunderwald Bahnhofstr. 16/ Büßleber Gasse 99084 Erfurt Impressum: Nora Wunderwald Bahnhofstr. 16/ Büßleber Gasse 99084 Erfurt Mail: norawwww18@gmail.com Tel: 015678 573974 TIERINDIR http://www.tierindir.de/ https://www.instagram.com/tierindir https://twitter.com/tierindirmag gastgedanken@tierindir.de nora@tierindir.de Impressum: TIERINDIR e.V. Bahnhofstr. 16/ Büßleber Gasse 99084 Erfurt Corporate Design realisiert von Imina Geilmann https://www.instagram.com/iminageilmann/

Local leading ladies Comia Flynn and Teia Acker are joining forces to have a courageous conversation about colorism and its impact on women. Tune into learn how this local event came to life post the release of the OWN Network documentary "Dark Girls 2" and how you can be a part of the talk this Sunday at 2:30pm! Follow Comia Flynn and Teia Acker on Facebook and Instagram to be a part of the LIVE colorism conversation this Sunday.

Minor thoughts on 90 Day Fiancé before the 90 Days. The Couples tell all and the Challenge. Also my thoughts on the documentaries called Dark Girls and Light Girls and a prayer against colorism.

Shayla Lawson is an author and poet, with a fierce and humorous new voice. She stops by First Gen Burden to discuss her new book This Is Major: Notes on Diana Ross, Dark Girls, and Being Dope, a relevant, insightful, and riveting collection of personal essays on the richness and resilience of black girl culture. Rich and Shayla talk about her upbringing in Kentucky and her creative journey, all the reasons why All American Girl's "Addy Walker" doll is a terrible idea, and the challenges of creating narratives that are free of the influence of white supremacy. Also, they ponder comic books, and whether X-Men's attempt at a civil rights' metaphor actually does more damage than good? LINKS Check out FirstGenBurden.com for all the episodes. Follow us @firstgenburden and Rich Tu / @rich_tu Thanks to Listening Party and DesGin for their support. Some recommendations for donations are: American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org NAACP Legal Defense Fund: https://www.naacpldf.org Equal Justice Initiative: eji.org The Bail Project: bailproject.org/donate --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/firstgenburden/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firstgenburden/support

Shayla Lawson is an author and poet, with a fierce and humorous new voice. She stops by First Generation Burden to discuss her new book This Is Major: Notes on Diana Ross, Dark Girls, and Being Dope, a relevant, insightful, and riveting collection of personal essays on the richness and resilience of black girl culture. Rich and Shayla talk about her upbringing in Kentucky and her creative journey, all reasons why All American Girl's "Addy Walker" doll is a terrible idea, and the challenges of creating narratives that are free of the influence of white supremacy. Also, they ponder comic books, and whether X-Men's attempt at a civil rights' metaphor actually does more damage than good? Check out FirstGenBurden.com for all the episodes. Follow us @firstgenburden and Rich Tu / @rich_tu Thanks to Listening Party and DesGin for their support. Some recommendations for donations are: American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org NAACP Legal Defense Fund: https://www.naacpldf.org Equal Justice Initiative: eji.org The Bail Project: bailproject.org/donate

The following is an excerpt of a recent blog post ( https://www.simplybeagency.com/blog-posts/blm ) on the same subject. I recognize that as a white woman with a platform, I have an obligation to do more than simply share a podcast like this. I would like to instead use this as an opportunity to encourage action. Here are some of the steps I am taking and encourage my community to consider as well: * I will: follow Black experts, content creators, influencers and voices. I will engage in their platforms, share their content and get involved in their work: Rachel Cargle ( https://www.instagram.com/rachel.cargle/?hl=en ) , Xavier Ramey ( https://www.xavierramey.com/ ) , Lalah Delia ( https://www.instagram.com/lalahdelia/?hl=en ) , Layla Saad ( https://www.instagram.com/laylafsaad/ ) , Mahogany Browne ( https://www.instagram.com/mobrowne/ ) , Brittany Packnett Cunningham ( https://www.instagram.com/MsPackyetti ) , Eugene Daniels ( https://twitter.com/EugeneDaniels2?s=20 ) , Angel Kyodo Williams ( https://www.instagram.com/zenchangeangel/ ) , Skill In Action ( https://www.instagram.com/skillinaction/ ) , Check Your Privilege ( https://www.instagram.com/ckyourprivilege/ ). * I will: donate money to BIPOC organizations and encourage my white peers, colleagues and community members to donate as well. SimplyBe. has already sent donations to help protestors post bail ( https://secure.actblue.com/donate/glp-bail-funds-email-20200531?akid=271.6094087.NRiw4m&amounts=5%2C20%2C50%2C100%2C250%2C500%2C1000&rd=1&refcode=ema20200531-271&refcode2=271_6094087_NRiw4m&t=21 ) and be released for standing up for justice, as well as to the Official George Floyd’s Memorial Fund ( https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd/ ). * I will: get involved in BIPOC non-for-profit organizations and show up for Black people. Currently, I Grow Chicago ( http://igrowchicago.org/ ) is SimplyBe.’s official social impact partner of 2020 by helping them with their marketing and branding efforts. I Grow is an organization that supports the Englewood community through healing justice, wellness and advocacy. Learn more here ( http://igrowchicago.org/ ). * I will: educate myself through podcasts, essays and books. I won’t just look to social media to get my information. Books I am reading, films I am watching and podcasts I am listening to: Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome ( https://www.chegg.com/textbooks/post-traumatic-slave-syndrome-1st-edition-9780985217273-0985217278 ) , White Fragility ( https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/566247/white-fragility-by-robin-diangelo/ ) , So You Want to Talk About Race ( https://www.sealpress.com/titles/ijeoma-oluo/so-you-want-to-talk-about-race/9781580056779/ ) , 75 Things White People Can Do For Racial Justice ( https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234 ) , 13th, ( https://www.netflix.com/title/80091741 ) When They See Us ( https://www.netflix.com/title/80200549 ) , Dark Girls ( http://officialdarkgirlsmovie.com/ ) , I Am Not Your Negro ( http://www.iamnotyournegrofilm.com/ ) , 1619 ( https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/23/podcasts/1619-podcast.html ) , You Had Me at Black ( http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/ ) , While Black ( https://whileblackpodcast.podbean.com/ ) , Airgo Radio ( https://airgoradio.com/ ) , Good Ancestor Podcast ( https://www.instagram.com/goodancestorpodcast/ ) and Code Switch ( https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510312/codeswitch ). * I will: attend workshops, seminars and lectures to actively learn about internalized oppression, internalized whiteness and white supremacy. The entire white staff of the SimplyBe. Team has signed up for this workshop ( https://otmtraining.offthematintotheworld.org/p/dismantling-racism2020 ) : “Dismantling Racism,” a 4-part webinar series hosted by Michelle Cassandra Johnson. We hope you join us. * I will: look at my business through the lens of diversity, equity and inclusion, not only from an internal standpoint, but externally as well. I will ensure the work we create as a company, and the work we develop for our clients amplifies the voices, initiatives, talent and businesses of the BIPOC community. * I will: ask how many people of color are being represented at any event I am asked to speak at. * I will: use my personal platform to spotlight Black voices through my podcast, my social channels, my workshops, my blog and anywhere else I show up. Here is one last piece of truth: talking about this topic is uncomfortable, which is precisely why I have not done so in the past. That is no longer an excuse for my complacency and my silence. Nor is the fear that as a white person I might say the wrong thing or feel awkward in saying it. We need to nonetheless embrace this work with our full dedication to doing better and being better. Not just now in this time of unrest. Not when the news cycle fades and the protests end. But forever and always. This is my commitment to the BIPOC community. I hope you will join me. With Humility, with Sincerity, and always, with Light, Jessica

This episode talks about the investigation into Gabrielle Union’s claims against "America's Got Talent" (AGT). Also, find out about the upcoming "Dark Girls 2" documentary, a follow-up to the 2011 "Dark Girls" film about non-fictional stories of the pain often associated with being a dark skinned black woman. Speaking of films, check out writer/filmmaker Tananarive Due's short film about the pandemic, "Bad Trip" - watch it here. In the review segment, it’s all about the show finale of Viola’s Davis’ "How To Get Away With Murder." Finally, in the Interview (Encounter) with a Celebrity segment, it's Ahmed Best, who played the controversial Jar Jar Binks in "Star Wars."Music in this podcast:"Jazz Addict’s Intro" by Cosimo Fogg "Check The Glove Box" by Otis GallowayCheck out my new Underground Magnolia website here.Send questions/comments and requests to contact@undergroundmagnolia.com.

MFA Candidate Gabrielle Oliver interviews Shayla Lawson during her visit to the University of Kentucky. Shayla Lawson is the author of THIS IS MAJOR: NOTES ON DIANA ROSS, DARK GIRLS & BEING DOPE (Harper Perennial, 2020) and three poetry collections: I THINK I'M READY TO SEE FRANK OCEAN, A SPEED EDUCATION IN HUMAN BEING and PANTONE. She has written for Tin House, PAPER, ESPN, Salon, Guernica, & others, but she mostly writes for you. A MacDowell and Yaddo Artist Colony Fellow, Shayla Lawson curates The Tenderness Project with Ross Gay and writes poems with Chet’la Sebree (pronounced Shayla, no relation). She was raised in Lexington, Kentucky, is a professor at Amherst College and lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Dark Girls, the documentary feature has created a national and international sensation with the development of a movie that details the dynamics of color in the nation and world. This documentary was developed by D.Channsin Berry and Actor Bill Duke. After some great grassroots marketing which included showing the movie in cities around America, Africa, the Caribbean and England the response was incredible with over 11 million hits on the site and 140,000 Facebook friends to date. The movie premiered on Oprah's OWN network with over one million views on the introductory network showing in June 2013 clearly establishing itself as a brand in the American landscape. Director/Producer D.Channsin Berry is back with DARK GIRLS 2…Deep, Dark and Perfect Berry says… ”I'm concentrating more on the triumphs and the beauty on Dark and Light Skin Women and Girls. There will be still some stories of pain and heartache, because many Women and Young girls are still dealing with lack of self-esteem issues because of Colorism. The Big question is… How can Women and Girls get to the place of HEALING and become their higher selves? so, they make better decisions about their lives. So, the documentary film will feature REAL Women, Historians and other Professionals and their recommended procedures for moving past the pain. For example: Focusing on the here and now and not the past. Expressing your pain out loud. Making the decision to “let it go” through FORGIVENESS.” Dark Girls 2 Emotional, yes, Funny yes, Educational yes, Truthful yes…our plan is to give way to more deep rooted conversations, which could lead to healing and acceptance for women and men. Recently, Mr. Berry was on our show talking about DARK GIRLS 2…Deep, Dark and Perfect. During the conversation, Mr. Berry talked about: – Memories of our first meeting during the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival (September 2011) during the world premiere of the first Dark Girls – The story behind the first Dark Girls – Some of his background including knowind what he wanted to do with his life when he was nine years old – At an early age his love for music, television and film and making his first movie in the early 1970's – What did his parents and his grandmother instill in him – Having the same best friend since he was five years old – Some of the musical projects that he has been a part of – A great story about Prince, Chaka Chan and Rosie Gaines and winning a Grammy award for a song on a Nancy Wilson album – The story behind Dark Girls 2 including an emotional and game changing trip to Ghana – How he approached Dark Girls 2 differently than Dark Girls – An incredible story about him and Oprah Winfrey – Some reasons why some Black women use skin creams to lighten their skin – Black community reaction to Black women lightening their skin – The fashion industry and colorism – Ways that Black men support Black women more with the challenges Black women face – Being nervous in a good way about Dark Girls 2 – What would he like the take away for Black men and Black women after they watch Dark Girls 2 – How have the Dark Girls documentaries changed him – Some people that made Dark Girls 2 a reality To find out more information about DARK GIRLS 2…Deep, Dark And Perfect click here You can find out more about Mr. Berry via: Facebook Instagram Visit The Dr. Vibe Show™ at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ Please feel free to email The Dr. Vibe Show™ at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook fan page here God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe

Who doesn't love a good list? For the last episode of 200 And Counting of the year, Tia breaks down her top 10 favorite documentaries of the 2010s, ranging from docs about cults to subways to porn. 10. Miss Representation - http://therepresentationproject.org/film/miss-representation-film/ 9. Dark Girls - http://officialdarkgirlsmovie.com/ 8. Evolution of a Criminal - https://itvs.org/films/evolution-of-a-criminal 7. Bill Cunningham New York - https://zeitgeistfilms.com/billcunninghamnewyork/ 6. OJ Simpson: Made In America - http://www.espn.com/30for30/ojsimpsonmadeinamerica/ 5. Going Clear: Scientology - https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/going-clear 4. Hot Girls Wanted - http://www.hotgirlswantedmovie.com/ 3. Accidental Courtesy - https://accidentalcourtesy.com/ 2. Off The Rails - http://www.offtherailsmovie.com/ 1. 13th - http://www.avaduvernay.com/13th --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of #DirectingMagic; Cheryl L. Bedford the producer of DARK GIRLS and founder of the JTC List / Women of Color Unite organization joins @Marquette_Jones. They discuss Cheryl's motivation for starting the flourishing nonprofit organization that supports diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry and her vision for getting more women of color hired in Hollywood. Related Links: https://wocunite.com/ http://www.directingmagic.com/

TiffLizB and AntFROnette talk about: Morehouse Class of 2019, Ben Carson and his oreos, Trans Lives Matter (RIP Muhlaysia Booker), white people still upset with Lil Nas X, SATs are trying to be less racist. The topic of the episode explores Colorism and how it plays a part in systemic racism that even Snapchat is racist. Poem "The Blacker the Berry" by Joyce Carl Thomas used. Clip from trailer for "Dark Girls" documentary used. "W.A.B." by MeganTheeStallion was used.

Cheryl L. Bedford and I talk about her journey into the film industry. She shares shares has NYU made her a filmmaker and AFI taught her how to be a filmmaker in Los Angeles. Cheryl also shares how she met Bill Duke and became a line producer on the documentary, "Dark Girls." That led to us talking about colorism.  Joan Theresa Curtis, Cheryl's mother is her biggest role model. Joan  influenced Cheryl to use her gifts to make the world a better place for the next generation. In her honor, Cheryl started Women of Color Unite / The JTC List which creates a list of women of color to help get them hired, their work distributed and to create a community for Women of Color.  WOC UNITE is having it's first annual Gala on March 28, 2019.  Bio:  Cheryl L. Bedford, a NAACP Image Award Nominee for “Dark Girls” and Baltimore native, holds a BFA from NYU’s TSOA and MFA in Producing from AFI. She is currently based in Los Angeles, CA. As a Production Manager, Line Producer, and Producer, Cheryl has worked on countless film/tv/digital projects, including 16 Independent Features. Ms. Bedford served as CFO and Supervising Producer for a boutique studio. She was formerly Chair of Diversity Development and a Producing Instructor at a Film School in Los Angeles, California. As Chair, Ms. Bedford developed the Diversity Series, the Industry Lab (creating a bridge from school to work), among other initiatives. She has also taught The Art of Line Producing at UCLA Extension in Westwood, CA. Ms. Bedford formed her own company, Cheryl L. Bedford Productions, in January of 2001. In her spare time, she judges film festivals. More recently, Ms. Bedford founded Women of Color Unite, her 501(c)(3), which purpose is to help WOC get Hired, their projects Funded and their content Distributed. From the members of WOC Unite, Cheryl created The JTC List. The JTC List is a Google Doc of 400+ Women of Color in Entertainment, which is being shared throughout the Industry. Never again will someone be able to say, they can’t find any WOC for any job above or below the line. The list is named after her mother, Joan Theresa Curtis, an activist, warrior and Ms. Bedford’s biggest fan, who passed away in 2016. To join the list or to hire women from the list, please email TheJTCList@gmail.com Facebook:  www.facebook.com/thejtclist Instagram: www.instagram.com/thejtclist Twitter:  https://twitter.com/TheJTCList  

Listen to me ramble in my car about the effects of colorism in the black community. I don't think we talk about this enough!

Listen to me ramble in my car about the effects of colorism in the black community. I don't think we talk about this enough!

In this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Senaa Ahmad's "The Glow-in-the-Dark Girls." You can read the full text of the story here.

Sep. 5, 2015. Sheila P. Moses discusses "Dark Girls" at the 2015 Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. Speaker Biography: Poet, author, playwright and producer Shelia P. Moses was raised the ninth of 10 children. She is the co-author of Dick Gregory's memoir, "Callus on My Soul," as well as the award-winning author of several books for young readers: "The Legend of Buddy Bush," "The Return of Buddy Bush," "Joseph's Grace," "I, Dred Scott" and "The Baptism." Her latest work is "Dark Girls," a full-color picture book companion to the NAACP-nominated documentary of the same name, which celebrates dark-skinned women from all walks of life. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6900

When I started Sister2Sister the number one topic of discussion that was requested for me to talk about was the documentary on Dark Girls that had aired on the Oprah Network. Being a dark girl is a badge of honour and I carry it with PRIDE! Listen to this thought provoking episode that really goes deep into the psyche of who we are as women, black women and as Dark women! And of course my experience as a DARK skinned woman who has lived in Africa, America & Europe!?

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A chat with Actor Bill Duke, known for his roles in Commando, Predator and a host of other movies, about his new book Dark Girls, racism, the plight of the African American and More!

Join us Feb. 3rd at 6pm central as we discuss Bill Dukes Light Girls. I will have the founders of the Akoma Day Montsho & Nwasha Edu along with Adrian Mack. They will join us and break it down. Also we will talk about the Politics of the Football. The sad ads and the decision to past versus giving Marshawn Lynch the ball in the closing seconds. To call in dial 347-826-9600. Press option 1 to talk. 

Director Bill Duke released his latest documentary entitled Light Girls. The doc was his follow up to his initial film, Dark Girls, which aired on the OWN network back in 2013. His goal it seems with these documentries are to delve into the issue of colorism within the black community. However, we're puzzled about how colorism can be discussed without mentioning the white elephant in the room--namely white supremacy. With Guest, Dr Yaba Blay, professor, producer, and author of (1) Drop: Shifting the Lens on Race.

Darnise C. Martin, PhD is a Life Transformation Coach with 15 years of training and experiences in helping people create Whole Life Abundance. Dr. Darnise has a life- long passion for helping people tap into their spiritual connections for authentic transformation in the areas of Relationships, Spirituality, Life Purpose and Career, Self-Worth, and Well-Being. Dr. Darnise is a scholar, published author and speaker, with a doctorate in Religious Studies. She has consulted on feature length documentaries such as Bill Duke’s Dark Girls and the forthcoming follow up Light Girls for the Oprah Winfrey Network. She offers empowerment and relationship workshops. Her approach has helped others gain clarity, be more confident and find their perfect partners. Her philosophy is that Success is a Spiritual Thing. Visit Dr. Darnise at www.drdarnise.com    

January continues with an interview with Brooklyn-based graphic designer and illustrator Brittany Holloway-Brown. Brittany's vibrant watercolor works have been seen across the web on sites like StyleBlazer, BuzzFeed, and many more. We talked about how the Internet has helped her gain a larger platform, the motivations behind her pieces, and her "Dark Girls" series that explores the representation of dark-skinned women in the beauty industry. Brittany Holloway-Brown's Website Brittany Holloway-Brown on Instagram Brittany Holloway-Brown on Tumblr Brittany Holloway-Brown on Twitter

Episode #1: Batman, Birthdays, and BabesSubscribe in iTunes!Subscribe in RSS/Podcatcher!In this Podcast, we talk about how to approach explanations of your sexuality; the birth, creation, and understanding of the city of Detroit (vs. Everybody); and that one creepy dude who is exactly the hero this Podcast deserves, but not the one it needs. Also, a bunch of other stuff. Probably. Welcome to the pilot episode!Liner Links (Not in order):The Batman Meme.Lucy Trailer.Lucy Trailer Parody.Dark Girls.As always, thanks. For listening.

The issue of black self-hatred is something I am supposed to pretend does not exist. However, the great French psychiatrist Frantz Fanon wrote about this issue in his groundbreaking book Black Skin White Masks, in a chapter called "the Lived Experience of the Black Man". According to Fanon, the black man is viewed in the third person, and he isn't seen as a three-dimensional human being. The black man internalizes the perspectives of white society and its negative thoughts about blackness affect his psyche. In the chapter, Fanon discusses a white child calling him the "N word" and how he becomes cognizant of how he is different and viewed as someone people should fear. There is also a fear by some black people that discussing the issue of self-hatred is a sign of weakness. There is a discourse that black people engender: that black is beautiful. But the truth is, the image of blackness is ugly – at least it's perceived that way. There is nothing special or wonderful about being a black male – it is a life of misery and shame. The issue of black self-hatred is usually depicted from a female point of view. There are documentaries such as Dark Girls which aired on Oprah's OWN network earlier this year, in which black women discuss their feelings of self hatred for having dark skin. There are numerous books, articles, documentaries, and essays published by black female writers describing black self-hatred. Black women are not afraid to speak out about their self-loathing, yet for some reason, black men are silent about our own contempt for what we are.

Tony, Carla and Guest co-host La Roya Jordan interview Director/Producer D Channsin Berry.

Spike Lee highlighted the issue in his iconic movie "School Daze" with the battle between the jigaboos and the wannabees. More than two decades later it's still at the forefront of conversation with films such as "Dark Girls," which recently premiered on OWN, stirring up controversy. Where does this stratification in communities of color come from? Does skin color really create different circumstances in society? Does this carry over into the dating world? Today on the show we are joined by three dynamic guests to shed light on the issue:   Felicia Gardner is a sought-after advertising executive and stylist. Her innovative company, FG LifeStyling, has taken fashion styling to a whole new level by re-fashioning all aspects of a person's life. Through a broad range of services including image consulting, interior design, party planning, and lifestyle design, she has been cited by clients to create “fab-gasms”--a reaction to fabulous style! Felicia has appeared on the television show House of Consignment on VH1 and can be found styling clients worldwide.   "Miss More Roses" is the founder of the dynamic women's empowerment group, Black Women Who Want More. the group boasts nearly 90,000 Facebook fans and has chapters in cities nationwide.    Dennis "StirThePot" Glenn has been doing just that via his Facebook page under the same name. He poses questions and tackles issues that incite heated debate. Dennis is a retired firefighter and paramedic, and also a sports bar owner. He may be reitred, but he keeps busy stirring up controversy!   Call 646-478-5610 to join the conversation!   To submit show ideas, comment, or be a featured guest, email julia@divanyoung.com.  

The Crew of On Air With Tony Sweet interview the Directors/Producers of the Documentary "Dark Girls". Veteran Actor Bill Duke and D Channsin Berry talk about their controversial film about prejudice in the African American community on skin color.

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Listen to The African History Network Show, Thursday, June 27th, 8pm-11pm EST with guest Prof. James Small of “Hidden Colors 2”.   We'll talk about "African History, Religion & The Moors”.  We'll dispel myths and inaccuracies about Religion and their African Origins and more.   Visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/462748530449218/#   1 Hour – We'll talk about the recent documentary “Dark Girls” which deals with prejudice towards Dark-Skinned African-American Women.  If you missed the documentary on OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) you can watch it here: http://thejasminebrand.com/2013/06/24/video-owns-dark-skin-girls-documentary-sparks-online-conversation-watch-the-full-episode/#.UckeVJymUf4.   2 Hour – Prof. James Small of “Hidden Colors 2”.   Listen to The African History Network Show every Thursday, 8pm-11pm EST at www.TheAfricanHistoryNetwork.com or http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theafricanhistorynetworkshow or by phone, when we are LIVE at (914) 338-1375. Episodes are also archived on www.Itunes.com.

Jordan Reddout and Brandon Jefferson join us to talk everything from Paula Deen, Chris Brown ::eye roll::, updates on the Trayvon Martin trial, and the "Dark Girls" documentary. Also, in The Situationship... just the listener's signed name is worth listening, like really. Click the button, start listening already! (IMPORTANT NOTE: If you're listening at work or are sensitive to strong language, listener discretion advised. This week's show includes some adult language.) Get SOCIAL Jarrett: @JarrettHill (Twitter & Instagram) Tati B.: @TRealistB (Tw & IG) Guest Co-Hosts Jordan: @JReddout

PART 3- A BIBLICAL RESPONSE TO OPRAH'S "DARK GIRLS."  THE MOST HIGH MADE MANKIND FROM DUST (OR DIRT)  AND HIS PLANET AND ANIMALS OF DARK MELANIN.  SO, DARK SKIN  IS THE PRIMARY SKIN HE CHOSE (NOT A SECOND THOUGHT). OUR PLANET ORIGINATED WITH VERY DARK DIRT PEOPLE.  THIS VERY PLANET CAME OUT OF DARKNESS. THE SECRET QUESTION IS THOUGH WHO CHANGE THESE FACTS AND WHY DID THEY?  MORE IMPORTANTLY, WHERE DID WHITE SKIN COME FROM? LASTLY, REMEMBER ONLY REALLY DARK SKIN CAN PRODUCE ALL SKIN TONES.  EVEN BROWN SKIN CAN'T PRODUCE BLUE BLACK SKIN, SO ACCORDING TO SCIENCE ORIGINALLY SKIN HAS TO HAVE BEEN VERY DARK  (BLUE BLACK).  THE RICHEST SOIL FARMERS SAY IS THAT BLUE BLACK SOIL (SEE PHOTO).  IF FARMERS & SCIENTIST ARE SAYING THIS IS THE RICHEST WHY WOULD THE CREATOR MAKE HIS HUMANITY OF ANY OTHER HUE.   WARNING: HATE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED ON THE SHOW, PERIOD!!  WHILE THIS IS IMPORTANT, WE ARE FAR MORE THAN OUR SKIN.  JOIN US TONIGHT AT 11:30PM CST (12:30 EST).   CALL 760 283 0838  THE CHAT ROOM WILL BE AVAILABLE Lastly visit our site and last link is my library: www.fivesmoothstones.webs.com http://books.google.com/books?uid=109534761550018037327&as_coll=8&source=gbs_lp_bookshelf_list

A BIBLICAL RESPONSE TO OPRAH'S "DARK GIRLS." LISTEN FOLKS, THE MOST HIGH MADE MANKIND FROM DUST (OR DIRT)  AND HIS PLANET AND ANIMALS OF DARK MELANIN.  SO, DARK SKIN  IS THE PRIMARY SKIN HE CHOSE (NOT A SECOND THOUGHT). OUR PLANET ORIGINATED WITH VERY DARK DIRT PEOPLE.  THIS VERY PLANET CAME OUT OF DARKNESS. THE SECRET QUESTION IS THOUGH WHO CHANGE THESE FACTS AND WHY DID THEY?  MORE IMPORTANTLY, WHERE DID WHITE SKIN COME FROM? LASTLY, REMEMBER ONLY REALLY DARK SKIN CAN PRODUCE ALL SKIN TONES.  EVEN BROWN SKIN CAN'T PRODUCE BLUE BLACK SKIN, SO ACCORDING TO SCIENCE ORIGINALLY SKIN HAS TO HAVE BEEN VERY DARK  (BLUE BLACK).  THE RICHEST SOIL FARMERS SAY IS THAT BLUE BLACK SOIL (SEE PHOTO).  IF FARMERS & SCIENTIST ARE SAYING THIS IS THE RICHEST WHY WOULD THE CREATOR MAKE HIS HUMANITY OF ANY OTHER HUE.   WARNING: HATE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED ON THE SHOW, PERIOD!!  WHILE THIS IS IMPORTANT, WE ARE FAR MORE THAN OUR SKIN.  JOIN US TONIGHT AT 11:30PM CST (12:30 EST).   CALL 760 283 0838  THE CHAT ROOM WILL BE AVAILABLE Lastly visit our site and last link is my library: www.fivesmoothstones.webs.com http://books.google.com/books?uid=109534761550018037327&as_coll=8&source=gbs_lp_bookshelf_list

June 25th We will be discussing  the George Zimmerman Trial, Clarence Thomas comparing Affirmitive Action to Slavery and the Bill Dukes Documentary Dark Girls. To call in dial 347-826-9600 press option 1. If it's Tuesday and it's 5pm Central, It's Rant  Radio Time. 

A BIBLICAL RESPONSE TO OPRAH'S "DARK GIRLS." LISTEN FOLKS, THE MOST HIGH MADE MANKIND FROM DUST (OR DIRT)  AND HIS PLANET AND ANIMALS OF DARK MELANIN.  SO, DARK SKIN  IS THE PRIMARY SKIN HE CHOSE (NOT A SECOND THOUGHT). OUR PLANET ORIGINATED WITH VERY DARK DIRT PEOPLE.  THIS VERY PLANET CAME OUT OF DARKNESS. THE SECRET QUESTION IS THOUGH WHO CHANGE THESE FACTS AND WHY DID THEY?  MORE IMPORTANTLY, WHERE DID WHITE SKIN COME FROM? LASTLY, REMEMBER ONLY REALLY DARK SKIN CAN PRODUCE ALL SKIN TONES.  EVEN BROWN SKIN CAN'T PRODUCE BLUE BLACK SKIN, SO ACCORDING TO SCIENCE ORIGINALLY SKIN HAS TO HAVE BEEN VERY DARK  (BLUE BLACK).  THE RICHEST SOIL FARMERS SAY IS THAT BLUE BLACK SOIL (SEE PHOTO).  IF FARMERS & SCIENTIST ARE SAYING THIS IS THE RICHEST WHY WOULD THE CREATOR MAKE HIS HUMANITY OF ANY OTHER HUE.   WARNING: HATE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED ON THE SHOW, PERIOD!!  WHILE THIS IS IMPORTANT, WE ARE FAR MORE THAN OUR SKIN.  JOIN US TONIGHT AT 11:30PM CST (12:30 EST).   CALL 760 283 0838  THE CHAT ROOM WILL BE AVAILABLE Lastly visit our site and last link is my library: www.fivesmoothstones.webs.com http://books.google.com/books?uid=109534761550018037327&as_coll=8&source=gbs_lp_bookshelf_list

"Cinema in Noir" is a weekly radio show for which all things film related are discussed from a black female perspective.  Hosted by Candice Frederick, Kimberly Renee, and ReBecca Theodore-Vachon, "Cinema in Noir" covers the latest casting news, reviews, and interviews with the best and brightest talent in film. In this episode we have a Q&A with director Narcel Reedus and discuss his upcoming film "One Day in June." We will also be discussing the documentary "Dark Girls" which premieres tonight on OWN.  Lastly, in honor of Black Music Month, we with be listing our favorite Hip Hop movies.

**This story won a 2012 New America Media Award for Outstanding Community Reporting-- Radio.*** A small film generating big buzz is "Dark Girls." The documentary brings to light the issues of colorism and its effects on darker-hued women in the black community world-wide. In this special episode of "Mental Health and Wellness Radio" host Jenee Darden explores the psychological impacts of colorism on black women. Darden interviews "Dark Girls" producers/directors Bill Duke and D. Channsin Berry; psychologist Dr. Dietra Hawkins, and she has a candid conversation about growing up a dark-skinned black girl with PEERS Empowerment Assistant Christal Byrd. 

Join us as we speak with: D. Channsin Berry, Producer of Dark Girls www.officialdarkgirlsmovie.com and Baba Djedi, Owner/Operator of WNWP-TV www.wnwp.tv Both of these men have answered the call of the Black community to provide healthy and positive images that will assist us in building our families and our communities. 

One of the highlights of our year was attending the panel discussion "Social Issue Films: Getting Them Made & Seen" on September 10, 2011 at The Toronto Film Festival. The panelist were: Bill Duke - Moderator (Director of the movie "Dark Girls"), Jason Keller (Screenwriter "Machine Gun Preacher"), Branwen Okpako (Director "The Education Of Auma Obama") and Maggie Peren (Director - "Color Of The Ocean"). The panel is introduced by Brickson Diamond of The Brickhouse Foundation. During the discussion, each of the panelist talk and share about various subjects including why do they do social issue films, their challenges in making social issue films and how do they overcome them. We would like to thank each of the panelists, the Toronto International Film Festival and the Blackhouse Foundation for making this event happen.

Before the "Social Issue Film: Getting Them Made & Seen" panel at The Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday, September 10, 2011, we had the privilege and opportunity to speak and share with Bill Duke and D. Channinsin Berry, the producers of the film, Dark Girls, which is being shown at the festival. They talk about various topics including, what it takes to make films about social issues, their film "Dark Girls", the issue of Black men making a film about Black women, what impact do they want "Dark Girls" to have and their message to Black men. Bill Duke was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, and studied dramatic art at Boston University. He is a director, actor and producer. His feature films are A Rage in Harlem(1991),Deep Cover(1992), The Cemetery Club(1993), Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993), Hoodlum (1997), Cover (2007), Not Easily Broken (2009) and Dark Girls (2011). D. Channsin Berry was born in Newark, New Jersey. In addition to his film and television work, he is also a painter and songwriter. Dark Girls (2011) is his first feature film.