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Dive into the hidden legacy of Black American farming with author Natalie Baszile as she unpacks the complex relationship between African Americans and the land that has shaped our nation. This eye-opening conversation takes us through her journey creating "Queen Sugar" – the acclaimed novel adapted by Ava DuVernay and Oprah Winfrey – and her anthology "We Are Each Other's Harvest," which brings to life the true stories of Black farmers across American history.Baszile reveals how her ancestral connections to farming (her great-great-grandfather acquired 600 acres in Alabama after the Civil War) subtly influenced her writing path, creating a personal connection to stories that needed telling. With remarkable insight, she illuminates the systematic discrimination that led to Black farmers losing approximately 90% of their land throughout the 20th century, while simultaneously celebrating the resilience, innovation, and determination that have characterized the Black farming experience.Basile's nuanced approach to a painful history makes this conversation particularly valuable. Rather than focusing primarily on injustice, she articulates how modern BIPOC farmers are recalibrating relationships with land, transforming narratives from "get away from the land" to understanding land as a valuable community asset. Through the Black Harvest Fund she established, Basile puts action behind her words, supporting organizations doing vital work for BIPOC people in agriculture.This episode challenges us to broaden our understanding of American agricultural history beyond the stereotypical image of the white male farmer. As Basile powerfully states, "We have to broaden our understanding of who participated in this American experiment." Want to better understand the whole history of American farming and support a more equitable agricultural future? Start by exploring Natalie Basile's powerful books and consider contributing to initiatives that support Black farmers reclaiming their agrarian heritage.Learn More About Natalie:https://nataliebaszile.com/https://nataliebaszile.com/black-harvest-fund@nataliebaszile InstagramWe Are Each Other's HarvestKara's Offerings &  Services:https://www.landfoodlife.com/https://www.balanceyourgut.com/

In today's flashback, an outtake from Episode 257, my conversation with Natalie Baszile, author of the novel Queen Sugar (Penguin Books). This episode first aired on March 5, 2014. Baszile is the author of the novel Queen Sugar, which was a San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of 2014, longlisted for the Crooks Corner Southern Book Prize, nominated for an NAACP Image Award, and adapted for television by writer/director Ava DuVernay and co-produced by Oprah Winfrey for OWN. Baszile holds a M.A. in Afro-American Studies from UCLA and is a graduate of Warren Wilson College's MFA Program for Writers. She lives in San Francisco. *** Otherppl with Brad Listi is a weekly literary podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Available where podcasts are available: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, etc. Subscribe to Brad Listi's email newsletter. Support the show on Patreon Merch @otherppl Instagram  YouTube TikTok Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wonder what living a truly grounded, meaningful life looks like in our fast-paced world? My guest Jill Winger did too. Her journey into modern homesteading not only changed her life, it sparked a movement guiding thousands back to their roots. Jill shares why old-fashioned traditions like growing your own food and working with your hands reconnect us to what humans need. In her new book, Old-Fashioned on Purpose: Cultivating a Slower, More Joyful Life she offers honest wisdom on seeking balance between rural living and reality, pushing through struggles to find beauty, and taking small steps to cultivate a slower, more joyful life - no matter where you live.You can find Jill at: Website | Instagram | Old Fashioned On Purpose podcast | Episode TranscriptIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Natalie Baszile on the history and contribution of Black farmers in America. Check out our offerings & partners: My New Book SparkedMy New Podcast SPARKED. To submit your “moment & question” for consideration to be on the show go to sparketype.com/submit. Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus edition of Entrepreneurial Appetite's Black book discussions, we bring you a conversation between Natalie Braszile, author of We Are Each Other's Harvest and  Queen Sugar, which inspired the critically acclaimed show,  and Stephen Lucke, founder and CEO of Gardopia Gardens.About Natalie: Natalie is the author of the novel Queen Sugar, which is being adapted for a seventh television season by writer/director Ava DuVernay, and co-produced by Oprah Winfrey. Queen Sugar was named one of the San Francisco Chronicle's Best Books of 2014, was long-listed for the Crooks Corner Southern Book Prize, and was nominated for an NAACP Image Award. In addition, her new non-fiction book, We Are Each Other's Harvest: Celebrating African American Farmers, Land & Legacy, was named an Amazon Editors Pick and a Wall Street Journal "Favorite Book of the Year." In We Are Each Other's Harvest, Natalie brings together essays, poems, conversations, portraits, and first-person narratives to tell the story of Black people's connection to the land from Emancipation to the present. Her other non-fiction work has appeared in National Geographic, The Bitter Southerner, O, The Oprah Magazine, and several anthologies. Natalie lives in San Francisco.About Stephen: Stephen Lucke holds a Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry from the University of the Incarnate Word and a Masters of Arts in Nutrition from the University of the Incarnate Word. During his undergraduate years, he became enamored with health and wellness, first starting a student & employee wellness program and then a community garden on campus. It wasn't long before Stephen started Gardopia to address obesity and climate change a few years later.Stephen is a native San Antonian who also enjoys spending time in civic engagement and physical fitness. He has manifested these other passions by becoming a certified strength and conditioning specialist in 2015 and running for Mayor of San Antonio in 2017. In addition, Stephen earned his Organic Farmer Certification in the Spring of 2019 and is currently a NASA Community College Aerospace Scholar. Stephen looks forward to continued growth with Gardopia in our 7th year of operations.Support the show

On this episode of The Fyx Podcast: Queen Sugar Season 7 Episode 11 Recap & Commentary find out: the continous disagreement between Ralph Angel and Darla; as well what Betty blessed Ralph Angel with.This episode was directed by: Demante Davis, written by Karen Corneille, and adapted for television by Ava Duvernay  (based upon the book Queen Sugar by Natalie Baszile). Recap & Commentary provided by: Skorpyen November Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast. The Fyx Podcast is a Skorp Pod. Instagram: TheFyxPod Twitter: @thefyxpod #thefyxpod

On this episode of The Fyx Podcast: Queen Sugar Season 7 Episode 10 Recap & Commentary find out: about the wedding bells, and what that Bordelons have found about the Landrys.This episode was directed by: Aurora Guerrero, written by Francis Butler & Josslyn Luckett, and adapted for television by Ava Duvernay  (based upon the book Queen Sugar by Natalie Baszile). Recap & Commentary provided by: Skorpyen November Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast. The Fyx Podcast is a Skorp Pod. Instagram: TheFyxPod Twitter: @thefyxpod #thefyxpod

On this episode of The Fyx Podcast: Queen Sugar Season 7 Episode Recap & Commentary find out: what secret the Bordelons found out about the Landrys, what Micah now realizes, and more.This episode was directed by: Aurora Guerrero, written by Sarah Finney Johnson &  Charles Ray Hamilton, and adapted for television by Ava Duvernay  (based upon the book Queen Sugar by Natalie Baszile). Recap & Commentary provided by: Skorpyen November Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast. The Fyx Podcast is a Skorp Pod. Instagram: TheFyxPod Twitter: @thefyxpod #thefyxpod

On this episode of The Fyx Podcast: Queen Sugar Season 7 Episode 8 Recap & Commentary find out: the after the storm happenings, why Jimmy Dale has contacted Aunt Vi, the realization Micah has come to, how Chase's appearance has impacted Darla and Ralph Angel and more.This episode was directed by: Patricia Cardoso, written by Josslyn Luckett and adapted for television by Ava Duvernay  (based upon the book Queen Sugar by Natalie Baszile). Recap & Commentary provided by: Skorpyen November Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast. The Fyx Podcast is a Skorp Pod. Instagram: TheFyxPod Twitter: @thefyxpod #thefyxpod

On this episode of The Fyx Podcast: Queen Sugar Season 7 Episode 5 Recap & Commentary find out more how the storm impacted the Bordelons: - Nova's surprise visitor - Ralph Angel and Micah spend the day together and more.This episode was directed by: Patricia Cardoso, written by Alan Mordan and adapted for television by Ava Duvernay  (based upon the book Queen Sugar by Natalie Baszile). Recap & Commentary provided by: Skorpyen November Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast. The Fyx Podcast is a Skorp Pod. Instagram: TheFyxPod Twitter: @thefyxpod #thefyxpod

On this episode of The Fyx Podcast: Queen Sugar Season 7 Episode 5 Recap & Commentary find out more about: - Nova missing Domnic - Mr. Prosper and Ms. Sandy's bachelor and bachelorette parties - Darla struggling and more.This episode was directed by: Shaz Bennett, written by Karen Corneille and adapted for television by Ava Duvernay  (based upon the book Queen Sugar by Natalie Baszile). Recap & Commentary provided by: Skorpyen November Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast. The Fyx Podcast is a Skorp Pod. Instagram: TheFyxPod Twitter: @thefyxpod #thefyxpod

On this episode of The Fyx Podcast: Queen Sugar Season 7 Episode 5 Recap & Commentary. Nova shares important and exciting news with family - Micah makes a decision - Ralpha Angel and Darla make a big step and much more on this episode of Queen Sugar. This episode was directed by: Shaz Bennett, and written by Eddie Serrano and Ava Duvernay  (based upon the book Queen Sugar by Natalie Baszile). Recap & Commentary provided by: Skorpyen November Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast. The Fyx Podcast is a Skorp Pod. Instagram: TheFyxPod Twitter: @thefyxpod #thefyxpod

On this episode of The Fyx Podcast: Queen Sugar Season 7 Episode 4 Recap & Commentary. Darla makes a trip to D.C. to support Blue, Ralph and Tru have daddy/daughter time; Aunt Vi has an unexpected visitor at the diner, Micah finds himself making a choice that he is unsure of. This episode was directed by: Stacey Muhammad, and written by Ava Duvernay and Charles Hamilton (based upon the book Queen Sugar by Natalie Baszile). Recap & Commentary provided by: Skorpyen November Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast. Instagram: TheFyxPod Twitter: @thefyxpod #thefyxpod

On this episode of The Fyx Podcast: Queen Sugar Season 7 Episode 3 Recap & Commentary. On this episode Ralpha Angel makes a big mistake. Micha is excited about a major accomplishment. Nova realizes what she really wants from Dominic, and Billie has an unexpected visitor. This episode was directed by: Stacey Muhammad, and written by Ava Duvernay and Francesca Butler (based upon the book Queen Sugar by Natalie Baszile). Recap & Commentary provided by: Skorpyen November Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast. Instagram: TheFyxPod Twitter: @thefyxpod #thefyxpod

On this episode of The Fyx Podcast: Queen Sugar Season 7 Episode 2 Recap & Commentary. There are some highs and some lows on this episode. Let's just say that Mr. Prosper's date with Sandy went better than he expected. Micah is stepping foot into new territory, for which he should be careful. Ralph and Darla continuing to advocate for Black Farmers in St. Joe - but suffer some losses. Aunt Vi, Hollywood and Nova continue to offer support in the best ways they know how. This episode was directed by: Kat Candler, and written by Ava Duvernay and Sara Finney - Johnson (based upon the book Queen Sugar by Natalie Baszile). Recap & Commentary provided by: Skorpyen November Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast. Instagram: TheFyxPod Twitter: @thefyxpod #thefyxpod

On this episode of The Fyx Podcast: Queen Sugar Season 7 Episode 1 (the final season) Recap & Commentary. Its the final season of Queen Sugar - and let's just say that there is a lot of foreshadowing of what's to come. We have Nova  enjoying her new relationship with Dominic, and what could be a great opportunity to contemplate. Charli is still pursuing her political career. Micah has newfound freedom. Aunt Vi and Hollywood are being the support system they have always been for everyone. Ralph & Darla are enjoying the new addition to the family - while Ralph Angel continues to strive to support his family. And so much more .This episode was directed by: Kat Candler, and written by Ava Duvernay and Shaz Bennett (based upon the book Queen Sugar by Natalie Baszile). Recap & Commentary provided by: Skorpyen November Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast. Instagram: TheFyxPod Twitter: @thefyxpod #thefyxpod

African Americans have always had a complicated relationship with farming, despite being the backbone of America’s early agricultural industry, only 1% of farmers in the country are currently African American. On this episode we hear from African American Studies professor Dr. Valerie Grim, policy expert Eloris Speight, and renowned writer Natalie Baszile, as we explore the history of African Americans and agriculture, from enslavement and sharecropping, to the systemic challenges that Black Farmers still face today. Setting the Table is part of the Whetstone Radio Collective. Learn more about this episode of Setting the Table at www.whetstoneradio.com, on IG and Twitter at @whetstoneradio, and YouTube at /WhetstoneRadio.

“For anti-colonial movements in the past and still today, regaining access to land that you and your people were displaced from is a core part of what it means to be free.” In this final episode of the first season of Freedom Dreams, our guests take on black liberation through land ownership and food sovereignty. Tepfirah Rushdan and Erin Bevel talk about co-founding the Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund to help local growers navigate purchasing land. Natalie Baszile, author of We Are Each Other's Harvest, discusses the history of Black farmland loss and the recent Black Farmers Act. And, Lynelle Herndon shows us how Home Ec Detroit builds community gardens on abandoned Detroit lots. You can contribute the The Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund here and check out Natalie Baszile's book here. Find us on IG and Twitter. TRANSCRIPT

On this episode of The Fyx Podcast: Queen Sugar Season 6 Episode 10 Recap & Commentary. Its the finale episode of Queen Sugar, season 6. And let's just say that it was not disappointing. We have Nova and Dominic chartering into new territory, after he has been working hard for her (his words). Micah confronts his feelings for Isaiah, and they have a much needed conversation. Charley makes a surprising decision about Davis. And new addition to the Bordelon family has decided she has waited long enough to make her appearance into the world. This episode was directed by: Shaz Benett, and written by Ava Duvernay and Anthony Sparks (based upon the book Queen Sugar by Natalie Baszile). Recap & Commentary provide by: Skorpyen November Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast. Help the podcast by purchasing merch @ skorpmerch.com  and/or via Cashapp: $SkorpNovember Instagram: TheFyxPod Twitter: @thefyxpod #thefyxpod

Black communities have a long and complicated relationship with American soil. The ongoing call to address systemic racism, patterns of abuse, violence and dispossession have brought back to the mainstream the conversation of BIPOC communities' historical connections to land. What are the connections between this history and current "food apartheid" (food deserts)? How is the Black farming movement connected to changes in larger food systems and the growth of worker cooperatives? How are people incorporating environmental sustainability into their work? And what can we learn from both the rich history of resistance and current strategies to inform how we resource a world where all people have access to healthy, fresh and locally sourced food? Join the San Francisco Foundation and The Commonwealth Club of California as Doria Robinson, executive director of Urban Tilth, and Andrea Talley, worker-owner of the Mandela Grocery Cooperative, explore multiple issues and interconnections that surround farming and food access for BIPOC communities. In conversation with Natalie Baszile, noted author of Queen Sugar and We Are Each Other's Harvest. SPEAKERS Doria Robinson Executive Director, Urban Tilth Andrea Talley Worker-Owner, Mandela Grocery Cooperative Natalie Baszile Author, Queen Sugar and We Are Each Other's Harvest: Celebrating African American Farmers, Land, and Legacy In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on November 8th, 2021 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Black communities have a long and complicated relationship with American soil. The ongoing call to address systemic racism, patterns of abuse, violence and dispossession have brought back to the mainstream the conversation of BIPOC communities' historical connections to land. What are the connections between this history and current "food apartheid" (food deserts)? How is the Black farming movement connected to changes in larger food systems and the growth of worker cooperatives? How are people incorporating environmental sustainability into their work? And what can we learn from both the rich history of resistance and current strategies to inform how we resource a world where all people have access to healthy, fresh and locally sourced food? Join the San Francisco Foundation and The Commonwealth Club of California as Doria Robinson, executive director of Urban Tilth, and Andrea Talley, worker-owner of the Mandela Grocery Cooperative, explore multiple issues and interconnections that surround farming and food access for BIPOC communities. In conversation with Natalie Baszile, noted author of Queen Sugar and We Are Each Other's Harvest. SPEAKERS Doria Robinson Executive Director, Urban Tilth Andrea Talley Worker-Owner, Mandela Grocery Cooperative Natalie Baszile Author, Queen Sugar and We Are Each Other's Harvest: Celebrating African American Farmers, Land, and Legacy In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on November 8th, 2021 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“You have to use your imagination. You have to use your whole body. You have to be willing to be wild in your thinking.”—  Helen HuntEveryone loves a Greatest Hits album. And after releasing so many episodes full of fascinating guest interviews, we've put together a bit of a Best in Show episode.This episode looks back on some of our favorite conversations with our favorite guests — and we've clipped out some of the juiciest nuggets of wisdom and insight that have come up during these interviews.You'll discover how author Natalie Baszile learned to surf the waves of pitching and being rejected before publishing her bestselling novel (that's since been turned into a television show).You'll learn about Helen Hunt's approach to teaching acting — and a few pieces of practical advice that she gives her students.You'll hear how The Lion King original cast member and choreographer Aubrey Lynch learned how to heal and find a new type of fulfillment after the end of his dancing career through paying it forward.… and so much more!In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode of the podcast,‌ ‌you'll discover:‌ ‌The shifts that have taken place in the last decade when it comes to diversity in casting — and what still needs to be doneHow a puppeteer tapped into a hidden reserve of incredible creativity online during the pandemic lockdownWhat a voice casting director keeps in mind when finding voices for new productions ‌Highlights:‌00:16  Intro03:14  Jennifer Van Dyke reflection05:37  Jennifer Van Dyke clip07:52  Natalie Baszile reflection11:59  Natalie Baszile clip14:01  Helen Hunt reflection16:49  Helen Hunt clip19:45  Aubrey Lynch reflection22:21  Aubrey Lynch clip28:12  David Stevens reflection31:51  David Stevens clip34:18  Mark Siano reflection36:42  Mark Siano clip40:06  Shanga Parker reflection42:53  Shanga Parker clip45:10  Andy Roth reflection48:59  Andy Roth clip   ‌Links:‌ ‌ Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/artistinclusive Website: https://www.artistinclusive.com Connect  https://www.hollandcreative.io  daniel@hollandcreative.io    IG: https://instagram.com/conversioncopydesign  https://www.dashofcopy.com  anna@dashofcopy.com  IG: https://instagram.com/dashofcopy

Mark talks to author/filmmaker Natalie Baszile and farmer and advocate Melony Edwards about farming joy, reparations, and how to incentivize sustainable practices. Order Natalie's book We Are Each Other's Harvest: Celebrating African American Farmers, Land, and Legacy wherever books are sold. This episode was sponsored by Brami Snacks (www.bramisnacks.com and promo code BITTMAN30 for 30% off), O Olive Oil (www.ooiliveoil.com/Food for 20% off at this url), Mr. Espresso (www.mrespresso.com and promo code FreeShip1978 for free shipping), Luke's Lobster (www.lukeslobster.com and promo code BITTMAN15 for 15% off), and Hodo Foods ( www.hodofoods.com/bittman to get your coupon to try ANY Hodo products). Subscribe to Food with Mark Bittman on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen, and please leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. Follow Mark on Twitter at @bittman, and on Facebook and Instagram at @markbittman. Subscribe to Mark's newsletter The Bittman Project at www.bittmanproject.com. Submit your listener questions to Mark and Team Bittman on our toll-free listener voicemail line at (833) FOOD-POD or (833) 366-3763. Food with Mark Bittman is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Email sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dani and Mollie from the Black Chick Lit podcast join me to discuss Jessie Redmon Fauset's third novel, "The Chinaberry Tree". A fascinating novel that explores the lives of three black women in a small suburban town in early 1900s New Jersey. The novel explores their desire for respectability and security through marriage. But a family secret lingers in the background of their lives and threatens to disrupt all their dreams. In the first 30 minutes we have a spoiler free discussion of the book and Molli and Dani provide great insights on how Faucet's classic work share similarity to some contemporary literary genres. The remaining portions of the discussion dig deep into the characters and the dynamics of life depicted in this novel. Dani and Molli bring great wisdom and fun to the discussion of this novel. Black Chick Lit is a bi-monthly podcast that talks books by and about black women. Each month, they host an in-depth look at a title written by a black woman and its author. Dani and Mollie read across genres and forms, including literary fiction, non-fiction, YA, poetry, and urban fiction. Previous episodes include Queen Sugar, by Natalie Baszile; The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas; and Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. In between book discussion episodes, they host Black Chit Lit Chats. Each month, they ask listeners to share their opinions about different aspects of reader life. Check out this episode where we discuss books every black woman should read.

In her new book “We Are Each Other's Harvest,” author Natalie Baszile brings together the narratives and histories of Black farmers in America. She co-hosts this edition of Good Food with Evan Kleiman, as they speak to those who are tied to the land and profiled in the book. “Farmers are living ancestors for Black people,” explains Baszile, whose personal history includes a connection to farming.  Clyde W. Ford provides a historical account of how the American government has failed Black farmers. Willie Earl Nelson and his son Adrain explain the discriminatory tactics deployed to deny Black farmers of capital to purchase land. O'Neal Bluefort remembers early days on his family's tobacco farm and his grandfather's final gift, and shares how he plans to continue his legacy. Baszile recounts a visit from her grandmother and her recipe for dirty rice. Finally, Naima Penniman, an activist behind Soul Fire Farm, reads her poem for future generations.

8.30.21 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: America's longest war ends; Hurricane Ida smacks Gulf Coast; AG requests dates for Julius Jones' execution; US runs low on oxygen amid COVID surge; Rev. Jesse Jackson's condition improves; 1 in 8 nurses is NOT vaccinated; A Georgia school superintendent allows teachers to wear jeans to alleviate pleas for a mask mandate; Indiana woman sues businesses and retailers over mask mandates; Judge denies a crazy a$$ Miami man's Stand Your Ground defense for pulling a gun on teen protesters; "Queen Sugar" author Natalie Baszile talks "We Are Each Other's Harvest: Celebrating African American Farmers, Land, and Legacy". Support #RolandMartinUnfiltered via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered or via PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered #RolandMartinUnfiltered is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“You have to take off that artist hat and you have to put on your business hat, when it comes to the business of being published.”—  Natalie BaszileWhat's it like to knock it out of the park with your first novel?This episode is the third in a series of episodes covering creatives working in the entertainment industry, and features an interview with writer Natalie Baszile.Natalie's debut novel Queen Sugar received recognition from the San Francisco Chronicles as one of the Best Books of 2014, as well as a NAACP Image Award nomination… and was adapted into a television series on the Oprah network with Ava DuVernay at the helm.Not bad for a first book!Natalie's creative flame was lit when she took a short story class in her senior year of high school, which served as her introduction into the world of storytelling. She spent 11 years trying to fall in love with other work, but eventually found her way back to creative writing.She was afraid to take the leap — but deep down she knew that she had to follow her true creative path.During this fascinating discussion, Natalie shares her practical wisdom about the publishing process and how to fit creativity into your day, and explains how her brilliant new non-fiction book, We Are Each Other's Harvest, came into being.In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode of the podcast,‌ ‌you'll discover:‌An overview of the exercise of shopping around a novel — and how to deal with the television optioning processHow to best structure your days when you have both a day job and a creative pursuitHow to distinguish between “perfect” and “good for right now” — and why it mattersAbout Natalie Baszile: Natalie has a M.A. in Afro-American Studies from UCLA and is a graduate of Warren Wilson College's MFA Program for Writers. Her novel Queen Sugar was named one of the San Francisco Chronicles' Best Books of 2014 and nominated for an NAACP Image Award. Her non-fiction work has appeared in Lenny Letter, The Bitter Southerner, O, The Oprah Magazine, The Rumpus.net and a number of anthologies.Highlights:‌01:42  Meet Natalie Baszile02:56  Fame & family04:48  Natalie's journey08:00  Back to school09:16  Writing Queen Sugar10:25  The publishing process & how to survive16:21  Dealing with rejection18:23  The TV optioning process32:00  Good v. perfect36:01  Vision of success39:53  Giving up too soonLinks:‌https://nataliebaszile.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/nataliebaszileTwitter:   https://twitter.com/nataliebaszilehttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/311440/queen-sugar-tv-tie-in-by-natalie-baszilehttps://www.harpercollins.com/products/we-are-each-others-harvest-natalie-baszileJoin Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/artistinclusiveWebsite: https://www.artistinclusive.comConnecthttps://www.hollandcreative.iodaniel@hollandcreative.ioIG: https://instagram.com/conversioncopydesignhttps://www.dashofcopy.comanna@dashofcopy.comIG: https://instagram.com/dashofcopy

Ayyyyee! Enjoy part 2 of our conversation with Natalie Baszile which opens with a thought provoking hypothetical question. Colah B Tawkin and Natalie discussed her father's influence on her fictional world and Colah's highlights from We Are Each Other's Harvest. Natalie thoughtfully breaks down the difference between a Historian vs storyteller and helps us understand how to know you're a storyteller. Gems were dropped as usual as should be expected from such a brilliant guest!To show your support for Natalie Baszile, she asks you for TWO THINGS:1 Buy her books from a black book store like BMBROOKlyn.com2 Volunteer National black food and justice alliance  https://www.blackfoodjustice.org/Like what you heard? Here's what to do to Help sustain this show:

Ayyyyee! Enjoy part 2 of our conversation with Natalie Baszile which opens with a thought provoking hypothetical question. Colah B Tawkin and Natalie discussed her father's influence on her fictional world and Colah's highlights from We Are Each Other's Harvest. Natalie thoughtfully breaks down the difference between a Historian vs storyteller and helps us understand how to know you're a storyteller. Gems were dropped as usual as should be expected from such a brilliant guest!To show your support for Natalie Baszile, she asks you for TWO THINGS:1 Buy her books from a black book store like BMBROOKlyn.com2 Volunteer National black food and justice alliance  https://www.blackfoodjustice.org/Like what you heard? Here's what to do to Help sustain this show:

Farming has been a huge part of our history and culture for generations. But, there's a part of the story that's so often left out of the popular lore: the history, stories, and contribution of Black farmers. It's so important to understand this part of our heritage, not only to acknowledge the challenges and contribution, but also because it's had a profound effect on our food systems to health, education, economics, and beyond. In today's conversation with Natalie Baszile, we dive into the history and stories, not just of the past, but of present and returning farmers. Natalie holds a M.A. in Afro-American Studies from UCLA and is a graduate of Warren Wilson College's MFA Program for Writers. She is the author of the novel Queen Sugar, which was adapted for television by writer/director Ava DuVernay and co-produced by Oprah Winfrey for OWN. Natalie's stunning new anthology, We Are Each Other's Harvest, is filled with essays, poems, quotes, conversations, and first-person stories that examine Black people's connection to the American land from Emancipation to today, with a strong focus on what she calls the Returning Generation. It elevates the voices and stories of Black farmers and people of color, celebrating their perseverance and resilience, while spotlighting the challenges they continue to face. This collection helps all of us better understand the rich history and contribution of Black farmers. Plus, the book, itself, filled with imagery, is visually gorgeous as well.You can find Natalie at: Website | InstagramIf you LOVED this episode:You'll also love the conversations we had with Michele Harper, the author of New York Times bestseller, The Beauty of Breaking.Check out our offerings & partners: Talkspace: Online Counseling Via Text, Audio, Or Video Messaging. At Any Time, From Anywhere. Get $100 off of your first month with Talkspace. To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com or download the app. Make sure to use the code GOODLIFE to get $100 off of your first month and show your support for the show.Lovevery: Award-winning, Montessori-inspired toys and subscription boxes for babies and toddlers. Designed by child development experts and sustainably made. Take the guesswork out of your child's play. Choose Lovevery today and get free shipping when you sign up to receive your Play Kits at Lovevery.com/GOODLIFEMy new book, Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive is now available for pre-order at https://sparketype.com/book/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Colah B Tawkin had the pleasure of being in conversation with author Natalie Baszile who is most widely known for having written the novel 'Queen Sugar'. Natalie spoke with Colah from Oakland about her family gardening legacy, her writing process, her favorite flowers and how they're necessary in her life. In this beautiful exchange, Natalie shared her fave recipe for her homegrown lemons and Colah got to teach Natalie a new word! This is part 1 of 2 so tune in next week for more tea on Baszile's latest anthology: 'We Are Each Other's Harvest' Learn more about Nataile Baszile's incredible literature:nataliebaszile.comThis episode is Sponsored by Motherland Essentials, a Black woman owned business handcrafting beautiful plant based soaps + bath & body products essential for ALL skin types. Support the podcast AND save 15% by using code BLACKINTHEGARDEN at checkout: motherlandessentials.comLike what you heard? Here's what to do to Help sustain this show:

Colah B Tawkin had the pleasure of being in conversation with author Natalie Baszile who is most widely known for having written the novel 'Queen Sugar'. Natalie spoke with Colah from Oakland about her family gardening legacy, her writing process, her favorite flowers and how they're necessary in her life. In this beautiful exchange, Natalie shared her fave recipe for her homegrown lemons and Colah got to teach Natalie a new word! This is part 1 of 2 so tune in next week for more tea on Baszile's latest anthology: 'We Are Each Other's Harvest' Learn more about Nataile Baszile's incredible literature:nataliebaszile.comThis episode is Sponsored by Motherland Essentials, a Black woman owned business handcrafting beautiful plant based soaps + bath & body products essential for ALL skin types. Support the podcast AND save 15% by using code BLACKINTHEGARDEN at checkout: motherlandessentials.comLike what you heard? Here's what to do to Help sustain this show:

Join us for this special episode as part of the recorded episode showcase for Storytelling Podcast Week. This episode is brought to you by Lavinia Spalding and Kelly Chappie of the There She Goes podcast. … Today we travel with Natalie Baszile to southern Louisiana, to experience the healing power of FOOD. Natalie is the author of Queen Sugar, which has been adapted for a fifth television season by and co-produced by Ava DuVernay and Oprah Winfrey. Her new non-fiction book We Are Each Other's Harvest: Celebrating African American Farmers, Land & Memory, was published by HarperCollins in April, 2021. ... Storytelling Podcast Week is brought to you by Podbean. We're a podcast hosting and monetizing platform and home to over 500,000 podcasts, and we also offer the ability to livestream directly from the app to your audience with Podbean Live, where podcasts come to life! You can also start your own live stream for free on Podbean and to get your first 30 days of hosting for free use the code “story”!

In her new book “We Are Each Other's Harvest,” author Natalie Baszile brings together the narratives and histories of Black farmers in America. She co-hosts this edition of Good Food with Evan Kleiman, as they speak to those who are tied to the land and profiled in the book. “Farmers are living ancestors for Black people,” explains Baszile, whose personal history includes a connection to farming.  Clyde W. Ford provides a historical account of how the American government has failed Black farmers. Willie Earl Nelson and his son Adrain explain the discriminatory tactics deployed to deny Black farmers of capital to purchase land. O'Neal Bluefort remembers early days on his family's tobacco farm and his grandfather's final gift with wishes to continue his legacy. Baszile recounts a visit from her grandmother and her recipe for dirty rice. Finally, Naima Penniman reads her poem for future generations.

Courtney drops by to discuss reading goals updates, to school Jenny on using Reddit for reading, and we may go on a few mutiny and gardening tangents. There is a content warning at the top of this episode so please listen closely!Download or listen via this link: Reading Envy 222: Minty Fresh Subscribe to the podcast via this link: FeedburnerOr subscribe via Apple Podcasts by clicking: SubscribeOr listen through TuneIn Or listen on Google Play Or listen via StitcherOr listen through Spotify Or listen through Google Podcasts Books discussed: A Dirty Job by Christopher MooreSparrow Envy by J. Drew LanhamUnbowed by Wangari MaathaiMy Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell; narrated by Grace GummerThe Voyage of the Narwhal by Andrea BarrettOther mentions:Reddit r/fantasyReddit - Suggest me a BookReddit - What's that book called?Lamb by Christopher MooreFool by Christopher MooreThe Serpent of Venice by Christopher MooreIsland of the Sequined Love Nun by Christopher MooreThe Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove by Christopher MooreThe Stupidest Angel by Christopher MooreOn Being Podcast - J. Drew Lanham-ologies podcastThe Home Place by J. Drew LanhamWe Are Each Other's Harvest by Natalie BaszileQueen Sugar by Natalie BaszileA Little Life by Hanya YanagiharaThe People in the Trees by Hanya YanagiharaThe Terror by Dan SimmonsSerpent in Paradise by Dea BirkettThe Liar's Dictionary by Eley WilliamsSecondhand Souls by Christopher MooreThe Galaxy and The Ground Within by Becky ChambersWhile Justice Sleeps by Stacey AbramsThe Food Explorer by Daniel StoneRelated episodes:Episode 064 - Reading Down the Rabbit Hole with guest Tracy LandrithEpisode 104 - Uppity Lives and Jelly Melons with Jason Roland  Episode 179 - Think of the Bees with Courtney BursonEpisode 210 - Reading Goals 2021Stalk us online: Courtney at GoodreadsCourtney is @conservio on LitsyJenny at GoodreadsJenny on TwitterJenny is @readingenvy on Instagram and Litsy All links to books are through Bookshop.org, where I am an affiliate. I wanted more money to go to the actual publishers and authors. I link to Amazon when a book is not listed with Bookshop.

Maria and Julio are joined by Karen Washington, an urban farmer and food justice activist, and Adrian Chang, a cook and food writer, for a conversation about the racial history of farming in the United States and the systemic inequities in food access. They also dive into how food can be used to foster meaningful solidarity between communities.This episode is sponsored by Ground News - The world's first news comparison platform. Download Ground News for free: http://ground.news/thickITT Staff Picks:For the San Francisco Chronicle, Soleil Ho writes about cultural appropriation and anti-Asian violence: “The idea that no one cares about crimes against Asians pops up frequently in our communities, adding a slimy layer to the phenomenon of Asian cuisines being extremely popular in the American restaurant scene.”Reporter and host Jamilah King speaks with food justice activist and author of “Queen Sugar,” Natalie Baszile for this episode of The Mother Jones podcast.Bettina Makalintal writes about how statements such as “Love Our people Like You Love Our Food" reinforce problematic narratives around immigrants in this article for Vice. Photo credit: AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a week that marks one year since George Floyd's death, there's no better time to talk about cultivating the world we deserve. Queen Sugar author Natalie Baszile believes that true Black freedom is tied to land ownership, food sovereignty, and a renewed dedication to the soil. She talks to Brittany about her new anthology that's been making waves, We Are Each Other's Harvest, and how a new generation of young, Black farmers are returning to the land and building upon the legacy of their ancestors. Plus, Brittany brings us the latest Untrending News. Here's a list of the resources Natalie mentions in this episode: Soul Fire Farm - Reparations map to donate land to Black farmers (https://www.soulfirefarm.org/get-involved/reparations/)  The Tall Grass Food Box - CSA program (https://www.tallgrassnc.com/) Planet FWD - For coordinating organic food supply (https://planetfwd.com/)  Jubilee Justice - A Black farmer funding alternative to the USDA (https://www.jubileejustice.org/our-mission) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a week that marks one year since George Floyd's death, there’s no better time to talk about cultivating the world we deserve. Queen Sugar author Natalie Baszile believes that true Black freedom is tied to land ownership, food sovereignty, and a renewed dedication to the soil. She talks to Brittany about her new anthology that’s been making waves, We Are Each Other’s Harvest, and how a new generation of young, Black farmers are returning to the land and building upon the legacy of their ancestors. Plus, Brittany brings us the latest Untrending News.  Here’s a list of the resources Natalie mentions in this episode: Soul Fire Farm - Reparations map to donate land to Black farmers (https://www.soulfirefarm.org/get-involved/reparations/)  The Tall Grass Food Box - CSA program (https://www.tallgrassnc.com/) Planet FWD - For coordinating organic food supply (https://planetfwd.com/)  Jubilee Justice - A Black farmer funding alternative to the USDA (https://www.jubileejustice.org/our-mission) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I speak with Organic Master Gardener, social change leader, aspiring rural farmer, a cook, a nurturer, an educator and advocate, Angel Beyde.  We talk about the struggles and incredible resilience of Black farmers, the importance of land ownership for farming with equity, intergenerational trauma experienced by the BIPOC community, and non-racialized folks taking responsibility to work for racial justice.We talk about how our stories from our childhood are a blueprint that shapes many of the passions and visions we have for ourselves in our adult years. We connect on her story that led Angel to become a Black-Mixed race farmer in her forties and the challenges that she is facing in trying to purchase land.We talk about the importance of compassion in Calling In vs Calling Out, of social change through bridge-building, and the courage to overcome and heal from white fragility. We share about the need for willingness to go through discomfort as we're addressing and uprooting racism that is so embedded in our culture that it's most of the time, invisible. I continue to reflect on Angel's quote,"If your biggest fear is to be uncomfortable, but my biggest fear is to be killed by the police, then maybe it's worth it to be uncomfortable to learn how to change society.”Overall, in the end, this is a conversation about what it takes to keep staying the course when all external forces are saying 'no'. It's about the importance of nurturing connection with an open heart. To see the possibility in the impossible. It's about how to stay creative and resilient in the face of adversity.If you're interested in learning more about coaching 1:1 with Ami send me a hello - ami@amidehne.com. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @amidehne.I want to invite you to help contribute to this podcast by submitting a suggestion for a Disruptor your know who would be a great guest on the Disruptions With Purpose podcast.  All you have to do is go here and submit a suggestion (https://forms.gle/vonkDn8bCmeK2zRL6)Resources:Farming While Black by Leah Penninham - Farming While Black is the first comprehensive “how-to” guide for aspiring African-heritage growers to reclaim their dignity as agriculturists and for all farmers to understand the distinct, technical contributions of African-heritage people to sustainable agricultureDo Better - Do Better is a revolutionary offering that addresses anti-racism from a comprehensive, intersectional and spiritually aligned perspective.EFAO - The Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO) supports farmers to build resilient ecological farms and grow a strong knowledge-sharing community.We Are Each Other's Harvest - In this impressive anthology, Natalie Baszile brings together essays, poems, photographs, quotes, conversations, and first-person stories to examine black people's connection to the American land from Emancipation to today.About Angel:Angel Beyde is a Black/mixed-race grower of food and flowers. An Organic Master Gardener, educator and facilitator, Angel has worked in Urban Ag, eco-landscaping and non-profits for many years. She is passionate about regenerative growing practices as key to food sovereignty and community abundance. Angel and her husband Raph are currently looking for rural O

Natalie Baszile knew she was onto something when she got the call from Oprah's people. A novelist and food justice activist, Baszile had been working for years on a semi-autobiographical novel about a Los Angeles-based Black woman who is unexpectedly faced with reviving an inherited family farm in Louisiana. The book became “Queen Sugar,” was published in 2014 and, with Oprah's backing, it debuted as a television series on OWN in 2016. It was executive produced by Oprah Winfrey herself and directed by Ava DuVernay. American audiences were getting an intimate glimpse into how reverse migration was reshaping Black life in America. Now, in a new anthology, Baszile is broadening her scope. In We Are Each Other's Harvest, Baszile offers up a carefully curated collection of essays and interviews that get to the heart of why Black people's connection to the land matters. Mother Jones food and agriculture correspondent Tom Philpott recently published an investigation called “Black Land Matters,” which explores how access to land has exacerbated the racial wealth gap in America. The story also takes a look at a younger generation of Black people who have begun to reclaim farming and the land on which their ancestors once toiled. In this discussion, host Jamilah King talks with Baszile about how this new generation of Black farmers is actually tapping into wisdom that's much older than they might have imagined. This is a follow-up conversation to last week's episode, which took a deep look at how Black farmers are beginning a movement to wrestle with history and reclaim their agricultural heritage. Check it out in our feed.

Dave and Chris are joined by ‘We Are Each Other’s Harvest’ author Natalie Baszile to discuss the history of farming in the United States and how African American farmers continue to be marginalized. Please consider supporting the Black Harvest Fund at nataliebaszile.com/black-harvest-fund. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Natalie Baszile Producer: Isaac Lee

Natalie Baszile is the author of the novel, Queen Sugar, which was not only nominated for an NAACP Image Award but also made into a television series produced and directed by Ava DuVernay for the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). Natalie’s new book is We Are Each Other’s Harvest: Celebrating African American Farmers, Land, and Legacy. The book brings together essays, poems, photographs, quotes, conversations, and first-person stories to examine Black people’s connection to the American land from Emancipation to today. Black farms had declined by as much as 98 percent by the end of the twentieth century, and it is estimated that Black farmers cultivate less than half of one percent of the country’s farmland today. Black families have lost over 1.5 million acres of land because of racism in America, and it was recently calculated that since 1910 Black families have been stripped of hundreds of billions of dollars because of lost land. Podcast host Matthew Felix and Natalie discussed in detail some of the major themes of the book, including the importance of remembering to Black farmers, the importance of the land itself, some of the primary obstacles that have been put between Blacks and land ownership, and the importance of legacy. Natalie shared about what was involved, from a craft perspective, in putting the anthology together. Matthew asked Natalie about her writing journey, including how and when she made the jump, her creative process—including the role faith plays in it—and what it was like to see her own work, Queen Sugar, transformed by someone else when it was turned into a television series. Natalie presented her Black Harvest Fund initiative, which distributes grants to certified non-profits that advance the work of Black farmers and farmers of color. We Are Each Other's Harvest is out now.   Listen here or on: iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | TuneIn | Amazon | Player FM | Deezer Watch on YouTube   Links https://nataliebaszile.com/ https://www.facebook.com/natalie.baszile https://twitter.com/NatalieBaszile https://www.instagram.com/nataliebaszile/

A century ago, nearly one million Black farmers worked the land across the United States. Today, there are around 45,000 Black farmers. Investigations into the United States Department of Agriculture found that starting in the 1950s, illegal and discriminatory loan programs resulted in enormous wealth transfers from Black to white farmers, and are at the root of this decline. In her new book "We Are Each Other's Harvest," Natalie Baszile, author of novel "Queen Sugar," looks at what happened. Through essays, poems, photographs and personal stories, she documents the rich agricultural history of African Americans. We'll talk with Bay Area based Baszile about the book, some of the farmers she's met and what's in the American Rescue Plan to help reverse the trend.

Today we travel with Natalie Baszile to southern Louisiana, to experience the healing power of FOOD. Natalie is the author of Queen Sugar, which has been adapted for a fifth television season by and co-produced by Ava DuVernay and Oprah Winfrey. Her new non-fiction book We Are Each Other's Harvest: Celebrating African American Farmers, Land & Memory, was published by HarperCollins in April, 2021.

In this episode we sit down with Natalie Baszile the writer of Queen Sugar and talk about her book and the release of her upcoming book. We discuss her upbringing and the inspiration behind her writings. The theme behind her writings are centered around Black Farmers and connecting to our agricultural roots in the South. Find out more at the thebigwe.com

Eureka! We did it! From this year’s 20th Litquake festival, we present some of our favorite Bay Area authors reading from THEIR favorite Californian wordsmiths live at the Swedish American Hall in San Francisco. Listen to this festival kick off with a raucous night of readings by Charlie Jane Anders, Natalie Baszile, Elaine Castillo, Ingrid Rojas Contreras, Daniel Handler, Adam Johnson, Chang-rae Lee, Beth Lisick, Ishmael Reed, and Tobias Wolff, presenting from the works of writers who inspired them -- from Dashiell Hammett to Daniel Alarcón. Hosted by Isaac Fitzgerald, with live music from the Patrick Wolff Quartet and a special appearance by Karl the Fog. It’s a literary overload you don’t want to skip.

Queen Sugar author Natalie Baszile joins us on our Cultivating Culture series to discuss the writing of stories about the African American experience including land ownership, intergenerational wealth, inheritance, land loss, mass incarceration, police brutality and other systems of oppression. Find us on https://twitter.com/femalefarmers https://www.instagram.com/rootedinthevalley/ https://www.facebook.com/FemaleFarmerProject/ www.femalefarmerproject.org Show Notes: http://www.femalefarmerproject.org/the-podcast/2019/9/4/afro-american-storytelling-with-queen-sugar-author-natalie-baszile

Miriam A. Hyman (a Philadelphia native) is an actress/Hip Hop Recording Artist with the moniker Robyn Hood. Her latest EP “For Higher” was internationally released in Dec 2016. She’s a 2016 Leonore Annenberg Fellowship recipient for “Performing Arts”, a 2012 Yale School of Drama (MFA in acting) and a 2011 Princess Grace recipient of the George C. Wolfe Award in Theater. Theatre Credits: Vietgone/MTC, Cymbeline/Yale Rep, The Piano Lesson/McCarter Theatre,  Tempest/LaMaMa, Richard III/Public Theater, As You Like It/Two River. Film/TV: Most Beautiful Night(2017 Best Film/SXSW), Split, and The Congressman. Hyman currently plays the recurring role of M.E. Emile Cooper on CBS’s Blue Bloods and has appeared on the newest seasons of Odd Mom Out, Master of None, and The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. She’s also appeared on Red Oaks, Unforgettable, Falling Water, The Blacklist, Hostages, 30 Rock, Law & Order, and The Wire. Next up: Catch Miriam as D’Artagnan in The Three Musketeers at Classical Theatre of Harlem.http://www.cthnyc.org/the-three-musketeers/  The production runs July 7-30th at 8 pm at the Marcus Garvey Park. Tixs: Free Tixs: Free NYC's Time Out Magazine - "Move over Wonder Woman, there is a new shero in town," says NYC's Time Out Magazine the full write up https://www.timeout.com/newy…/theater/the-three-musketeers-1 ... The NY Times D’Artagnan is now a woman, played by the amusingly swaggering Miriam Hyman … Stage Buddy Miriam Hyman, who plays D’Artagnan with determination, and in doing so, largely carries the play.  … Hyman’s furious strength as D’Artagnan The kinetic Ms. Hyman gives Posthumus a surprising and personalized definition of her own… The NY Times     Television Miriam is currently the recurring medical examiner Emile Cooper on CBS’ Blue Bloods. Hyman has recently been featured in the new seasons of The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Master of None. She will soon appear in the new season of Bravo’s Odd Mom Out. She’s also made appearances on Red Oaks, Falling Water, Unforgettable, The Blacklist, Hostages, 30 Rock, Law & Order, The Wire, and Conviction. Film Hyman is featured in the 2017 SXSW “Grand Jury Prize” winning film Most Beautiful Island written and directed by Ana Asensio. Hyman plays Bikie, a Senegalese French speaking model who bonds with Luciana (Asensio) and encourages her on her journey. The film will have a fall release in cinemas and premiers June 21st BAM. Vimeo: MIRIAM A. HYMAN REEL Recent Films Split, a 2017 release written and directed by Deborah Kampmeier is the surreal and epic journey a young woman takes to claim her own darkness and sexuality so she can stop putting it into the hands of her abusive lover. When Inanna, a young actress, becomes obsessed with a mask maker, she sacrifices parts of her life in order to win his love. Hyman plays Jill/Ninshubur, another young actress who accompanies Inanna on her mythical plight. Currently in Audiobooks/Video Games You can listen to Miriam as she narrates the audio book Queen Sugar by the 2015 NY Times Best seller and Oprah’s Book Club author Natalie Baszile. Oprah Winfrey has produced a series based on the book on her network OWN directed by Ava Duvernay, (Selma) which began airing September 2016. Hyman is also featured in the TellTale video game The Walking Dead Michonne as the voice of Donna. “The voice talent, Miriam Hyman was really excellent. I could clearly tell the difference between characters, plus she enunciates beautifully.” Audiobook Reviewer “In Queen Sugar ...[the novel] is a sensory experience, a tableau vivant that Baszile skillfully paints in a palette simultaneously subtle and bold. Queen Sugar is a bright and enticing reminder that, sometimes, you can go home.” O Magazine Community Outreach: Educate Through Entertainment Recently interviewed by CBS News 2 Chicago, Miriam’s program “Education Through Entertainment” focuses on Chicago’s youth and their daily challenges. Website: Miriam A. Hyman  Twitter:  @bookmhyman Facebook: Miriam A. Hyman | Facebook Instagram: RobynHoodFanz Miriam A. Hyman - IMDb   *Music Video: Robyn Hood - 'Reach' feat Erika Hicks  *Website:  RobynHoodFanz.com  Robyn Hood @Robynhoodfanz | Twitter  Robyn Hood Fanz | ReverbNation SoundCloud: Robyn Hood Ft. 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SCREENWRITERS, DIRECTORS, AUTHORS, we would love to help spread the word about your Film, Book, Crowdfunding, etc., Contact us! (EMAIL: Info@hollywoodbreakthrough.com ) See Videos of all interviews at Hollywood Breakthrough Show Please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review! Follow us on Social Media Sites | Twitter @TheBreakThur| Facebook: facebook.com/HollywoodBreakthroughPodcast Subscribe! Or, Please contact us for Interviews or Sponsorship of an episode! Hollywood Breakthrough Show Website (EMAIL: Info@hollywoodbreakthrough.com ) View Apps Sponsor: Press and hold links to visit the page: Hollywood Hero Agent Fenix Hill Pro Scottie The Baby Dino ---    Miriam A. Hyman / Robyn Hood  

Natalie is the author of Queen Sugar, soon to be adapted for television by writer/director Ava DuVernay of “Selma” fame, and co-produced by Oprah Winfrey for OWN, Oprah’s television network. Natalie has an M.A. in Afro-American Studies from UCLA  and is a graduate of Warren Wilson College’s MFA Program for Writers where she was a Holden Minority Scholar. An early version of Queen Sugar won the Hurston Wright College Writer’s Award, was a co-runner-up in the Faulkner Pirate’s Alley Novel-in-Progress competition, and excerpts were published in Cairn and ZYZZYVA. She has had residencies at the Ragdale Foundation where she was awarded the Sylvia Clare Brown fellowship, Virginia Center for the Arts, and Hedgebrook. Her non-fiction work has appeared in The Rumpus.net, Mission at Tenth, and in The Best Women’s Travel Writing Volume 9. She is a former fiction editor at The Cortland Review and is a member of the San Francisco Writers’ Grotto. Natalie grew up in Southern California and lives in San Francisco with her family. Queen Sugar - Now available in Paperback, Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Bam! | IndieBound | iTunes . Queen Sugar; A mother-daughter story of reinvention—about an African American woman who unexpectedly inherits a sugarcane farm in Louisiana. Why exactly her late father left her eight hundred acres of prime sugarcane land in Louisiana is as mysterious as it is generous. But for Charley Bordelon, it’s also an opportunity start over: to get away from the smog and sprawl of Los Angeles, and to grow a new life in the coffee-dark soil of the Gulf coast. Accompanied by her eleven-year-old daughter Micah, Charley arrives with high hopes and just in time for growing season. Charley is as unfamiliar with Southern customs as she is with cane farming—which poses serious challenges both on and off the farm, especially when her farm manager leaves without warning. But, rolling up her sleeves and swallowing her pride, Charley finds the help of a colorful cast of characters—blood relatives and townspeople alike—who all become a family to her and Micah. As the cane grows, Charley is tested by a brother who is quickly using up her patience, and it will take all of her heart to keep the sugar growing and her family intact. Queen Sugar is a story of Southern wisdom, unexpected love, and one family flourishing against all odds. Reviews : Baszile is an eloquent and descriptive writer. . . [Queen Sugar] artfully captures the timelessness of the struggle to survive, the virtues of perseverance, and the undying bonds of blood. —Bust Magazine “Queen Sugar is a page-turning, heart-breaking novel of the new south, where the past is never truly past, but the future is a hot, bright promise. This is a story of family and the healing power of our connections—to each other, and to the rich land beneath our feet.” —Tayari Jones, author of Silver Sparrow “In her heartfelt and beautiful debut novel, Natalie Baszile tells a tale of the South that is as deeply rooted in time and place as it is universal. How do we make sense of family? Loss? The legacies passed down to us? These are the questions that Charley, a young widowed mother, grapples with as she tries to save the sugarcane plantation that is her inheritance and which, unbeknownst to her, holds the answers to both her past and her future.” —Ruth Ozeki, author of A Tale for the Time Being “After turning the last page of Queen Sugar, I already miss the gutsy, contemporary African American woman who ditches California and migrates to Louisiana to run her inherited cane farm. Natalie Baszile is a fresh, new voice that resists all Southern stereotypes, and delivers an authentic knock-out read.” —Lalita Tademy, New York Times bestselling author of Cane River and Red River “Natalie Baszile debuts with an irresistible tale of family, community, personal obligation, and personal reinvention. The world is full of things that keep you down and things that lift you up—Queen Sugar is about both and in approximately equal measure. Smart and heart-felt and highly recommended.” —Karen Joy Fowler, New York Times bestselling author of We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves “Raw with hardship and tender with hope, Queen Sugar digs deep to the core of a courageous young widow’s life as she struggles to keep her farm in Louisiana’s sugarcane country. Natalie Baszile writes with a bold and steady hand.” —Beth Hoffman, New York Times bestselling author of Looking for Me and Saving CeeCee Honeycutt “Queen Sugar is a gorgeous, moving story about what grounds us as brothers and sisters, as mothers and daughters, and all the ways we fight to save each other. Natalie Baszile’s characters put brave roots into inhospitable ground, looking for a place, a person, a community to call home home. I alternately laughed and wept as they failed each other, forgave each other, lost each other, found themselves. It’s a wise, strong book, and I loved it. You will, too.” —Joshilyn Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Gods in Alabama “Natalie Baszile’s Queen Sugar is a sweeping, beautifully wrought, and uniquely American story that brings to vibrant life the little-known world of Louisiana’s sugarcane country. I fell in love with Charley Bordelon—her huge heart, her kindness, her courage, and her resilience. A lyrical and page-turning meditation on second chances, reinvention, family, and race, Queen Sugar casts quite a spell.” —Melanie Gideon, author of The Slippery Year and Wife 22 “Queen Sugar is an accomplished, confident narrative that announces the arrival of a writer to watch.” —Krys Lee, author of Drifting House “Gorgeous . . . an exquisitely written book about the joys and sorrows of family, love, endurance, and hard work. I can’t ask much more of any novel.” —Peter Orner, author of Last Car Over the Sagamore Bridge “Queen Sugar is story of reinvention and reconciliation about an African American woman who unexpectedly inherits a sugarcane farm in Louisiana. It is a remarkable tale of hope, endurance, and love.” —Ann Trice, Garden District Bookshop Thank You for checking out Hollywood Breakthrough Show This podcast main purpose is to serve up positive information. 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Natalie Baszile-a member of the San Francisco Writers' Grotto, former Holden Minority Scholar in Warren Wilson College's MFA Program for Writers, and author of nonfiction pieces for numerous publications-will read excerpts from her debut novel published b

It is with great Behind the Prose pride that I share awesome news about Natalie Baszile's first novel. Queen Sugar is moving to Oprah Winfrey's OWN network under the helm of "Selma" director Ava DuVernay.  I am proud, but I'm not surprised. Days before the news broke, I wrote "If there ever was a novel that surely will be a movie, Queen Sugar is it." I met Natalie at the 2012 VONA Voices Workshop. In a nonfiction workshop taught by Faith Adiele, I had the pleasure of reading excerpts of Natalie's memoir in progress. The same rhetorical qualities that endeared me to her writing are earning her praise in a number of reviews: eloquence, description, and confidence. But in the words of the first book reviewer I knew, "Don't take my word for it." Listen to Behind the Prose on Sunday, March 1 at 6 p.m. EST!

Natalie Baszile is the guest. Her debut novel, Queen Sugar, is now available from Pamela Dorman Books.  O Magazine says “In Queen Sugar, two bulwarks of American literature—Southern fiction and the transformational journey—are given a fresh take by talented first time novelist Natalie Baszile . . . [the novel] is a sensory experience, a tableau vivant that Baszile skillfully paints in a palette simultaneously subtle and bold. Queen Sugar is a bright and enticing reminder that, sometimes, you can go home.” And Joshilyn Jackson, the NY Times bestselling author of Gods in Alabama, says “Queen Sugar is a gorgeous, moving story about what grounds us as brothers and sisters, as mothers and daughters, and all the ways we fight to save each other. Natalie Baszile’s characters put brave roots into inhospitable ground, looking for a place, a person, a community to call home home. I alternately laughed and wept as they failed each other, forgave each other, lost each other, found themselves. It’s a wise, strong book, and I loved it. You will, too.” Monologue topics:  The Oscars, darkness, fear, self-loathing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices