Podcast appearances and mentions of Queen Sugar

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/

REVENGE MISSION TO SEATTLE!! The Last Of Us Season 2 Full Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Support The Channel By Grabbing Yourself Our TLOU Apparel: https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Start your online business with a $1 per-month trial when you visit https://www.shopify.com/rejects! Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order After the absolutely SHOCKING ending last week with the Death of Joel, the n00bs return for another The Last Of Us Season 2 BLIND Reaction, Breakdown, Analysis, Commentary, Spoiler Review, & Ending Explained! Roxy Striar, Tara Erickson, & John Humprhey REACT to all the emotional fallout after Abby Kills Joel leaving Ellie and Tommy to bury Joel and mourn his loss... Ellie makes a heartfelt plea for retribution, but after a tense town hall meeting with everyone in Jackson, Ellie decides to hunt down Abby on her own - with more than a little help from Dina. Episode 3 intensifies the desperate grief surrounding Joel's death while raising a whole new set of stakes as Ellie takes matters into her own hands, embarking on a dangerous revenge mission leading directly across the path of a new & unsettling group of scarred religious zealots along with the sinister WLF forces... The last of us stars Pedro Pascal (Fantastic Four: First Steps, The Mandalorian, Game of Thrones) as Joel Miller, Bella Ramsey (Game of Thrones, His Dark Materials) as Ellie, Kaitlyn Dever (Booksmart, Dopesick) as Abby, Isabela Merced (Madame Web, Dora and the Lost City of Gold) as Dina, Gabriel Luna (Terminator: Dark Fate, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) as Tommy, Jeffrey Wright (The Batman, Westworld) as Isaac, Rutina Wesley (True Blood, Queen Sugar) as Maria, and Young Mazino (Beef) as Jesse, The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 3 continues to deliver intense, heartbreaking storytelling while faithfully adapting the game's bold and emotional story beats for HBO. With new factions rising and tensions running high, the journey is only getting started! Follow Roxy Striar YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhirlGirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxystriar/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/roxystriar Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SERAPHITES!! The Last Of Us Season 2 Full Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Support The Channel By Grabbing Yourself Our TLOU Apparel: https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Download PrizePicks today at https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/RE... & use code REJECTS to get $50 instantly when you play $5! After Joel's Death Scene (Abby Kills Joel), now it's time for The Last Of Us Season 2 Reaction, Breakdown, Commentary, Analysis, Spoiler Review, & Ending Explained! Greg Alba, Andrew Gordon (Cinepals), & Aaron Alexander react to all the emotional fallout as Ellie and Tommy bury Joel, Abby and Dina set out on a brutal path of revenge against the WLF, and we get the terrifying first introduction of the Seraphites (Scars). This episode captures the painful consequences of Joel's death while escalating the stakes, exploring Ellie's rage, and diving deeper into the complex world Naughty Dog created. Starring Pedro Pascal (Fantastic Four: First Steps, The Mandalorian, Game of Thrones) as Joel, Bella Ramsey (Game of Thrones, His Dark Materials) as Ellie, Kaitlyn Dever (Booksmart, Dopesick) as Abby, Isabela Merced (Madame Web, Dora and the Lost City of Gold) as Dina, Gabriel Luna (Terminator: Dark Fate, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) as Tommy, Jeffrey Wright (The Batman, Westworld) as Isaac, Rutina Wesley (True Blood, Queen Sugar) as Maria, and Young Mazino (Beef) as Jesse, The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 3 continues to deliver intense, heartbreaking storytelling while faithfully adapting the game's bold and emotional story beats for HBO. With new factions rising and tensions running high, the journey is only getting started! Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Agor711 Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While we are pounding the keyboard writing season two of Alpha 8, we wanted to share another incredible audio drama your ears will love.

Today, Michael welcomes back Tina Lifford. Tina is a Hollywood veteran who has played over 100 characters in her long-standing career, most notably the vivacious Aunt Vi on the critically acclaimed television drama Queen Sugar. Outside of acting, Tina is a visionary thought leader, author, speaker, and the strategist and architect behind The Inner Fitness Project, bringing her deep wisdom, personal experience, and respect for the human condition that supports internal transformation, healing, and resilience-building. She teaches the idea that nurturing the internal Self is how we can live life well and thrive. Her book, The Little Book of BIG LIES, was chosen by Forbes.com as a must-read in 2021. Her new book, The Inner Fitness Revolution: A Roadmap to Your Freedom and Joy, was just released by HarperCollins yesterday and is out now. Highlights from Michael and Tina's insightful conversation include: -Tina's powerful story about a traumatic fifth-grade experience that later impacted her acting career  -What Inner Fitness is and why it's critical to give as much attention to our inner Self as we give to our physical bodies -The distinction between ‘wellness' and ‘well-being' -Why it's important to normalize adversity -What Inner Fitness offers compared to therapy -The Inner Fitness principles and practices that had the most profound impact on Tina's life -How focusing on the truth creates a healing environment; why Inner Fitness isn't necessarily about feeling better but about being better from the inside out; the one transformative lesson you can take away from The Inner Fitness Revolution; and so much more! Finally, Michael leads a guided meditation focused on empowering questions to open up the dynamic wisdom within us.  Catch up with Tina at her website, https://theinnerfitnessproject.com/, and on social media.  Remember to Subscribe or Follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! Connect with Michael at his website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, “Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable” when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at https://agapelive.com/. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith  IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/  TikTok: @officialmichaelbeckwith   https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmichaelbeckwith  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w  And as always, deep gratitude to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: -Agape International Spiritual Center: https://agapelive.com/ and -NutriRise, the makers of Michael's AdaptoZen products: -Superfood Greens: https://nutririse.com/products/greens-superfood?_pos=1&_sid=2057ecc52&_ss=r  -Superfood Reds: https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-superfood-reds    -ELEVATE+: Organic Fermented Mushrooms: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-fermented-mushrooms-powder  

Our history of the Micheaux/Missick Connection introduces actor Omar Dorsey, known for his roles in Queen Sugar and Bookie, who is Dorian Missick's best friend. Additionally, we provide a lively review of Spike Lee's often underappreciated satire, Bamboozled. Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email  micheauxmission@gmail.com Follow The Mission on Instagram Subscribe to the Mission on YouTube  We are a proud member of The Podglomerate - we make podcasts work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this super fun episode, Hilliard & guest co-host actor/writer/dir Denzel Whitaker sit down for an in-depth conversation with award-winning writer-dir-producer LISA FRANCE. If you ever had questions about how to become an Episodic Director, this might be the podcast for you!Lisa France is an entertainment vet with over 25+ years in the business as a writer, director and producer. She began her film and TV career from the ground up. PA, AD, set dec, camera operator, props, 2nd AD, driver, stand-in, extra, etc.  She attributes her extensive entertainment job resume to her ability to think quickly in difficult production situations.  Eventually she landed a stunt gig with Spike Lee in He Got Game and a stunt acting job on The Summer of Sam and did stunts on a variety of other TV shows and films, most notably, The Sopranos. France directed, co-wrote and produced her first feature film, "Anne B. Real" in 2003, which won more than 40 film festival awards and nominations around the world, including two Independent Spirit Award nominations.She then directed two more award-winning independent films in rapid succession, both were distributed on Netflix, Starz and AMC theaters. Her first documentary, "Roll with Me", also garnered numerous awards, debuted at The Woodstock Film Festival and was a 2018 Slamdance Official Selection later acquired and distributed by Ava DuVernay's ARRAY Releasing. France has directed numerous thrillers and Christmas movies for Lifetime, BounceTV, OWN Hulu and Tubi. During the height of the pandemic, France directed and produced on Season 5 and 6, the critically acclaimed, award winning series "Queen Sugar" by creator Ava DuVernay. France recently directed episodes of the hit FOX series "The Cleaning Lady" and "Naomi" which is currently streaming on HBO MAX. France produced "The Herricanes" which just debuted and won a Special Jury Prize and the Audience Award at SXSW and is actually playing in theaters this month. France is a proud member of AWD, the LGBTQ+ community, the DGA, WGA, and SAG-AFTRA.Our Motto: "Keep it GAME all day!"For information, Merch (T-SHIRTS/HOODIES), and all things Rant Room!www.Screenwritersrantroom.comhttps://screenwriters-rant-room.printify.me/productsSubscribe, like, follow, share & 5-star review!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Hilliard Guess on all social media@Hilliardguess.bsky.socialIG: @ScreenwritersRantRoom@Lisafrance2067@DenzelWhitakerWE ARE NOW OPEN TO SPONSORSHIPS AND BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Screenwritersrantroom@gmail.comWe invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content that goes into this podcast. We appreciate your support!THEME SONG: Jack SpadeWEBSITE: MQL2,Abigail Bloom & Laura HuieLOGOS: Rachel MusikanthRANT ROOM TEAM:Richard Scott - Creative ProducerTyler Musikanth - Assoc ProducerBrooke Baltimore - MarketingTogo - Marketing

Authors and creators will discuss the role of TV in society historically and today, including connections to politics, queer spectatorship, and representations of race, class, and gender. David Craig is a Clinical Professor of Communication and director of the Global Media and Communication program at USC. An expert in Hollywood, Chinese, and social media industries; a television historian; an Emmy-nominated producer and television executive; and a pioneer in the field of Creator Studies at USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, his most recent books is Apocalypse Television How The Day After Helped End the Cold War. Anthony Sparks is showrunner, head writer, and executive producer of the TV drama, Queen Sugar, created by Ava DuVernay and executive produced by Oprah Winfrey and writer/producer for the Iron Mike series on Hulu. A former cast member of Broadway hit STOMP, he holds three degrees from USC (BFA, MA, and Ph.D.), where he studied Theatre, Film, Anthropology, and American History. Karen Tongson is the author of Normporn: Queer Viewers and the TV That Soothes Us, Why Karen Carpenter Matters (one of Pitchfork's best music books of 2019), and Relocations: Queer Suburban Imaginaries. In 2019, she was awarded Lambda Literary's Jeanne Cordova Prize for Lesbian/Queer Nonfiction. She directs the Mellon-funded Consortium for Gender, Sexuality, Race, and Public Culture at USC, where she is also Chair and professor of Gender and Sexuality Studies and professor of English and American Studies and Ethnicity.  Moderator: Tara McPherson is the HMH Foundation Endowed Professor at the USC School of Cinematic Arts and director of the Sidney Harman Academy for Polymathic Study. She is author of Feminist in a Software Lab and Reconstructing Dixie, co-editor of Hop on Pop and Transmedia Frictions, and editor of Digital Youth, Innovation and the Unexpected. She was founding editor of the pioneering multimedia journal Vectors and the lead PI of the online platform Scalar. She has received funding from the Mellon, Ford, Annenberg, and MacArthur foundations, as well as from the NEH.

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Omar J. Dorsey from the HBO Max show “Bookie”, where he co-stars alongside Sebastian Maniscalco! Omar shares his experiences working on well-known projects like “Queen Sugar” and “Django Unchained.” We also discuss Omar's upbringing in Atlanta, his early passion for acting, his family's creative influence and his views on balancing an acting career with family life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS03:23 Balancing Family and Career05:30 Omar's Acting Journey15:16 Comedy Inspirations and Influences19:15 Growing Up in a Creative Household20:46 Atlanta's Impact on Omar's Career25:11 The Shift to Atlanta's Film Industry25:39 Film vs. TV: Preferences and Experiences27:03 Landing the Role in “Bookie”30:01 Working with Hollywood's Best32:57 Current Projects and Future Plans36:33 The Seven QuestionsListen and subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Also, check out the show and sign up for the newsletter at www.storyandcraftpod.com...#podcast #OmarJDorsey #Acting #HBO #Max #Actor #Comedian #Bookie #SebastianManiscalco #QueenSugar #Atlanta #storyandcraft

This week's episode features the incredible Director, Writer, Producer Tina Mabry, who I was lucky enough to work with on our film The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat from Searchlight Pictures which just premiered on Hulu in August. Not only do we dig into our work together on The Supremes, we also cover a wide array of topics from cultivating a kindness and respect on set, jumping into directing episodes of television on established tv shows, to coming up with the spark of an idea for a script to and what happens when you a have to cut a two page monologue in favor of a wordless scene so you can make your day. Spoiler alert, it ends up being the right choice. Also, this episode is essential for all those starting out in the industry as Tina gives so much incredible advice. She is such an inspiration! — If you head on over to the Patreon, there's an extended cut of this episode. I release episodes there two days before the main podcast feed and these episodes will be longer with more even more stories. If you want to support me and this podcast, feel free to buy me a coffee on ko-fi or subscribe to the Patreon. Thanks for your patience during this past two week delay in getting this episode out: work has been all encompassing the past couple months and will continue to be through February. I'm getting episodes out as quickly as I can!  --- Director, Writer, Producer Tina Mabry Credits include: writing and directing The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat & Mississippi Damned, serving as a writer, producer and director for both tv series Queen Sugar and Queen of the South, directing episodes of television including Pose, Women of the Movement, and Insecure. --- Tina Mabry, a native of Tupelo, Mississippi, is an award-winning writer, producer, and director. She earned her MFA in Film Production from the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts. She is known for her work on "Queen Sugar" and on "Queen of the South," where she served as a writer, producer, and director for both series. Her directing credits include "Insecure" (HBO), "Dear White People" (Netflix), and "Pose" (FX). Tina's feature film "Mississippi Damned" won over 13 festival awards. She has received a DGA Award and an NAACP Image Award. Her latest project, "The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat," starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Sanaa Lathan, and Uzo Aduba is available to stream on Hulu.   Tina Mabry Links: Instagram: @tinamabry Twitter: @tinamabry IMDb: Tina Mabry --- TFACD Links: Patreon: Tales From A Costume Designer Instagram: @talesfromacostumedesigner Twitter: @talesfromaCD TikTok: @talesfromaCD --- Whitney Anne Adams Links: Website: whitneyadams.com IMDb: Whitney Anne Adams Instagram: @WAACostumeDesign Twitter: @WhitneyAAdams TikTok: @waacostumedesign Ko-Fi: @waacostumedesign --- Union Links: Costume Designers Guild IG: @cdglocal892 United Scenic Artists Local 829 IG: @unitedscenicartists IATSE IG: @iatse ---

In the final episode of the season, Hilliard and guest co-host, veteran actor/writer TONY WINTERS sat down for a 2 hour conversation with award-winning writer/director of the new hit film - Searchlight Pictures THE SUPREMES AT EARL'S ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT - TINA MABRY (also Mississippi Damned, “Queen of the South”, “Pose”, "Queen Sugar", "Women of the Movement", "Insecure") to list a few!A native of Tupelo, Mississippi, Tina Mabry graduated from the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts with an MFA in Film Production. A true hyphenate, Mabry is an award-winning writer, director, and producer for television and film. She was a co-producer, writer, and director for USA's hit drama "Queen of the South". Mabry was also a producer, writer, and director on OWN's "Queen Sugar" created by Ava DuVernay.Mabry's vast episodic directing credits include “Insecure” (HBO), “Dear White People” (Netflix), “Pose” (FX), “Grand Army” (Netflix), “Women of the Movement” (ABC), “Power” (STARZ), the “Beast Mode” pilot (Macro/TNT), and “The Politician” (Netflix).Out Magazine listed her as one of the most inspirational and outstanding people of the year (2009), Filmmaker Magazine named Mabry among the “25 New Faces of Independent Film,” the Advocate magazine featured her in their list of “Top Forty Under 40”, and with over 300 nominees and only 50 selected artists, United States Artists named Mabry the James Baldwin Fellow in Media (2010). In addition to winning the Creative Promise Award of Tribeca All Access, Mabry has participated in several talent development programs including the Fox Writers Intensive, Sundance's Screenwriters Intensive, and in a plethora of FilmIndependent's Artist Development programs (Project: Involve, Directors Lab, Writers Lab, Fast Track) where Mississippi Damned was awarded the Kodak Film Grant. She was also in the inaugural class for Women in Film's ReFrame Rise initiative (2019), highlighting her commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the industry.Our Motto: "We keep it GAME all day!"For information, Merch (T-SHIRTS/HOODIES), and all things Rant Room!Screenwritersrantroom.comhttps://screenwriters-rant-room.printify.me/productsSubscribe, like, follow, share & 5-star review!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Hilliard Guess on all social mediaIG: @ScreenwritersRantRoom@TinaMabry@prettytonywintersWE ARE NOW OPEN TO SPONSORSHIPS AND BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Screenwritersrantroom@gmail.comWe invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content that goes into this podcast. We appreciate your support!SCREENWRITER NETWORKS:OBSwriter.comBTFC.orgSend in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/screenwriters-rant-room/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/screenwriters-rant-room/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PODCASTS WE SUPPORT:2 Writers Talkin Shit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-writers-talking-shit/id1671253747Hollywood Confessional: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hollywood-confessional/id1628848064?i=1000630276175The Qube & Queer News: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/queer-news/id1595777135A Conversation With Floyd Marshall Jr: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-conversation-with-host-floyd-marshall-jr/id1544499834THEME SONG: Jack SpadeWEBSITE: Abigail Bloom & Laura HuieLOGOS: Rachel MusikanthRANT ROOM TEAM:Richard Scott - Creative ProducerTyler Musikanth - Associate ProducerBrooke Baltimore - MarketingTogo - Marketing --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/screenwriters-rant-room/support

592. Today we talk to author Carolyn Morrow Long about two of her books, one on Marie Laveau and the other on Madame LaLaurie. A New Orleans Voudou Priestess: The Legend and Reality of Marie Laveau. "Legendary for an unusual combination of spiritual power, beauty, charisma, showmanship, intimidation, and shrewd business sense, Marie Leveau also was known for her kindness and charity, nursing yellow fever victims and ministering to condemned prisoners, and her devotion to the Roman Catholic Church. In separating verifiable fact from semi-truths and complete fabrication, Carolyn Morrow Long explores the unique social, political, and legal setting in which the lives of Laveau's African and European ancestors became intertwined in nineteenth-century New Orleans."      Madame Lalaurie, Mistress of the Haunted House. "A meticulous researcher of New Orleans history, Carolyn Long disentangles the threads of fact and legend that have intertwined over the decades. Was Madame Lalaurie a sadistic abuser? Mentally ill? Or merely the victim of an unfair and sensationalist press? Using carefully documented eyewitness testimony, archival documents, and family letters, Long recounts Lalaurie's life from legal troubles before the fire through the scandal of her exile to France to her death in Paris in 1849." Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 220 years. Order your copy today! This week in Louisiana history. September 21, 1779. Spanish La. Commander Galvez captured New Richmond (Baton Rouge) from the English This week in New Orleans history. September 21, 1873 "Papa Jack" Laine is Born. Born on September 21, 1873, George Vital "Papa Jack" Laine was a pioneering band leader in New Orleans in the years from the Spanish-American War to World War I. He is often credited with being instrumental in the development of jazz music as his Reliance Brass Band was the first to fuse European, African and Latin music together. The earliest jazz musicians can be traced back to playing within the Reliance Brass Band or being influenced from those who had. This week in Louisiana. Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival Sept. 21-29, 2024 102 W. Main St. New Iberia LA 70560 Street fair, Fais Do-Do's, Coronation of Queen Sugar, Blessing of the Crop, sugar cookery, photo & art exhibits, Louisiana Sugar Cane parade, children's parade and much more Amenities: Family Friendly, Handicapped Accessible, Free Parking Contact (337) 369-9323 info@hisugar.org Postcards from Louisiana. Jazz Vipers play at the French Quarter Fest. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

On this amazing episode we  talk about finding your identity and caring your path in the sync space. We also talk about using emotion to push a message and what being the male Lizzo means. We also get into what labels are looking for and how to make your tracks even more suitable for sync.   Make sure to listen to the end because this podcast is AMAZING   James's Bio: James Gardin is a musician who's been around the block...a few times. With a 20-year career under his belt, this Lansing, Michigan native has seen it all - from playing to empty bars to performing with big-name artists like Bryce Vine, Jack Harlow, KING, MURS, Macklemore, and Quinn XCII. Gardin's music has been featured on TV shows and films like ESPN's " First Take , CW's "All American," ,"Queen Sugar," Bloom, and "Block Party," proving that he's not just a one-hit wonder. And if that's not impressive enough, he's also had his tunes played on Hot97 - you know, the radio station that's heard by more people than a screaming toddler in a quiet restaurant. But what really sets James Gardin apart is his niche. He creates empowering, encouraging music for TV, film, and fans alike, all while using faith as a sonic/lyrical foundation. If you're looking for a musician who's got talent, heart, and a sense of humor (because let's face it, he's got to have one to have lasted this long in the industry), then look no further than James Gardin.   Get in touch with James https://www.supercleanjames.com

Today's episode features the Costume Designer Michelle A. Green. We first met through our advocacy work as members of Costume Designers Guild Pay Equity Committee. We cover many topics including the joy of finding the character in the fitting room, the importance of safety, staying true to yourself, as well as making sure our actors in period projects have those trousers pulled up fully to their actual waists! If you head on over to the Patreon, there's an extended cut of this episode with eight more minutes of stories.  --- Costume Designer Michelle Green Credits include: Queen Sugar, 13 Reasons Why, Son of the South, Valor, Parish --- Michelle Green is a costume designer who has worked on numerous productions with Netflix, Starz, AMC, and WB. Michelle's work is synonymous with great storytelling. A true artist at heart, Michelle approaches each project with unwavering dedication and a keen eye for detail. Her hands-on approach ensures that every costume not only complements the character but also elevates the storytelling experience. From meticulously selecting fabrics to crafting bespoke designs, Michelle's commitment to excellence shines through in every stitch. --- Michelle Green Links: MG Website: michelledesign.net Instagram: @m.costume.g IMDb: Michelle Green --- TFACD Links: Patreon: Tales From A Costume Designer Instagram: @talesfromacostumedesigner Twitter: @talesfromaCD TikTok: @talesfromaCD --- Whitney Anne Adams Links: Website: whitneyadams.com IMDb: Whitney Anne Adams Instagram: @WAACostumeDesign Twitter: @WhitneyAAdams TikTok: @waacostumedesign Ko-Fi: @waacostumedesign --- Union Links: #NakedWithoutUs Website Pay Equity Now IG: @payequitynow Pay Equity Now TikTok: @payequitynow Costume Designers Guild IG: @cdglocal892 United Scenic Artists Local 829 IG: @unitedscenicartists Local USA 829 Pay Equity Task Force IG: @usa829payequity IATSE IG: @iatse

Did you love Zaria from "The Parent 'Hood" as much as Mickey Factz? Get ready to dive into the fascinating journey of Reagan Gomez. From her early days making waves on "The Parent 'Hood" to achieving lasting success in Hollywood, Mickey reveals his childhood admiration for her, sparking a lively brainstorm about potential 90s TV character crossovers that blend nostalgia with modern storytelling.Reagan offers heartfelt and sassy insights into her rise to fame, the iconic role of Zaria, and the significance of "The Parent 'Hood" in representing Black creativity. Hear touching reflections on her interactions with fans and the profound impact of the show, especially poignant given Suzanne Douglas's recent passing. Reagan's behind-the-scenes contributions come to light as she recalls the opportunities she had to grow her skills and expand her horizons in the industry.We take a nostalgic and spirited trip through Hollywood's evolution. Reagan dishes on her friendships with stars like Meagan Good and Gabrielle Union, her music video appearances, and the pivotal role of shows like "Scandal" in enhancing visibility for Black women in lead roles. She also chats about her voice-over work on "The Cleveland Show" and "Steven Universe," as well as her role on "Queen Sugar." The conversation delves into the importance of education, networking, and genuine relationships in sustaining a career in entertainment. Join us for an episode filled with inspiration, nostalgia, and valuable industry insights!"Unglossy: Decoding Brand in Culture," is produced and distributed by Merrick Creative and hosted by Merrick Chief Creative Officer, Tom Frank, hip hop artist and founder of Pendulum Ink, Mickey Factz, and music industry veteran, Jeffrey Sledge. Tune in to on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you catch your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @UnglossyPod to join the conversation and support the show at https://unglossypod.buzzsprout.com/Send us a Text Message.This Is PropagandaChallenging marketers' delusions about the cultural impact of our work. A WEBBY winner!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.

#blerdseyeview #theboys #actress #author #reaction #instagram #youtube We are talking to Brittany N. Williams (@brittanyacts)Brittany N. Williams is the award-nominated author of The Forge & Fracture Saga and a classically-trained actress who studied Musical Theatre at Howard University and Shakespearean performance at the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama in London. Previously she's been a principal vocalist at Hong Kong Disneyland, a theatre professor at Coppin State University, and made appearances in Queen Sugar and Leverage: Redemption. Her short stories have been published in The Gambit Weekly, Fireside Magazine, and the Star Wars anthology From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back. Did I mention covering The Boys? Well, we are!! All this and more!! #blerdseyeview #theboys #actress #author #reaction #instagram #youtubeInstagram: / blerdseyeview Linktree: https://linktr.ee/blerdseyeviewTwitch: / blerdseyeview1 Youtube: / @blerdseyeview Facebook: / blerdseyeview1 X (Formally Twitter): / blerdseyeview1

“A lot of production companies… who decide to do stories about people of color are not used to having the people of color they hire coming in with an opinion. Coming in contradicting them on certain things.” -- Neema Barnette, director, A Different WorldSusan and Sharon welcome legendary producer-director Neema Barnette to talk about her journey from Harlem to Hollywood. Ms. Barnette made history in 1986 when she became the first African-American woman to direct a prime-time sitcom (What's Happening Now?). She followed this up with episodes of Frank's Place, It's A Living and The Cosby Show before directing seven episodes of A Different World. She has directed over 50 movies and television shows and was also the first African-American woman to get a three-picture deal with Sony Pictures.Neema was also the producer-director of Season One of Ava DuVernay and Oprah Winfrey's Queen Sugar. She shares stories of making the transition from New York theater to Hollywood films and television, fighting the good fight for herself and others, and inspiring a new generation -- with the truth.THE CONVERSATIONHead of Columbia Pictures Barbara Corday took one look at Neema's reel and said “Get this woman a job!”“I've had two jobs in my life. Directing and teaching. And they have a lot of similarities. ‘Sit down. Shut up. Move over.'Supportive words from the great Shirley Hemphill on the ground-breaking episode of What's Happening Now?:  “We've got your back.”IN THE 60s: Getting Sherman's BBQ and going to the Apollo from noon to midnight to see everyone -- especially Aretha Franklin.The troubles and battles with Ron Howard, Brian Grazer and National Geographic during the making of Genius: Aretha.“When I was in college, I took a course called ‘Strategies For Revolution'. I took that course and I applied it when I came to Hollywood.”Directing The Cosby Show -- in the episode where Bill gets pregnant!Working with Tyra Ferrell, Mare Winningham, Rosilyn Heller and Gloria Steinem on Better Off Dead.Getting pulled away from teaching to do Queen Sugar. “The ratings came out and I started getting calls.”How Ava DuVernay changed the landscape of television by hiring only women directors on Queen Sugar -- and supporting their careers ongoing.So, join Susan, Sharon -- and Neema -- as they talk Michael B. Jordan, Superfly, The Young Lords, Queen Latifah, Seventh Heaven, Pam Grier -- and “Cut--print that sucker!”AUDIOGRAPHYWatch A Different World -- streaming on MAX.Find Neema Barnette at instagram.com/neemafilms. On Twitter https://x.com/neemrick Watch Neema's mini-docs on BlackHistoryMiniDocs.com.Check out Tammy at the true-crime podcast: Grits with a Side of Murder.Get & read Susan's new play Confidence (and the Speech) at Broadway Licensing.Abortion access in America is severely limited – Help or Get Help at AbortionFinder.org.CONNECTVisit 80sTVLadies.com for more.Sign up for the 80s TV Ladies mailing list.Check out Instagram/80sTVLadies.Support us and get ad-free episodes on PATREON.Find more cool podcasts at our host sight, Weirding Way Media.

Hollywood veteran Tina Lifford has played over 100 characters in her long-standing career, including most notably, the vivacious Aunt Vi on the critically acclaimed television drama Queen Sugar. Outside of acting, Tina is the author of “The Little Book of BIG LIES,” chosen by Forbes.com as a “must-read to make 2021 your best year yet.”  She is also the visionary thought leader and strategist behind the Inner Fitness Project which is designed to engage people in the process of internal transformation, healing, and resilience building. In this episode, Michael and Tina discuss: -How they met and their long-term friendship over the years -Tina's spiritual self-discovery and realization journey and what she learned about the Surviving Self, the Thriving Self, and the Infinite Self -How she managed caregiving for her mom while being mindful of herself -The dream that changed Tina's life and inspired The Inner Fitness Project offering the tools and practices to strengthen our mental, emotional, and spiritual core, and so much more!   Michael then guides us on a brief meditation on Inner Fitness.  Check out Tina's Inner Fitness Project at https://www.theinnerfitnessproject.com/, watch her “Tina Lifford Dream” YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/WYuxKMqr7QI?si=NZMEtyFswBySESz1, and follow her across social media! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his newly-redesigned website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, “Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable” when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael!  You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X:  @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w Finally, a special thank you to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: The Agape International Spiritual Center (www.Agapelive.com) and NutriRise, makers of Michael's AdaptoZen Superfood Greens Powder and Vitamin D3+K2 drops (https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-bundle)! 

Cierra Glaude, also known as “Shooter,” Cierra is an accomplished director and filmmaker from Mobile, Alabama. She initiated her career under the guidance of Ava DuVernay, beginning with a role on the film Selma. Cierra's passion for filmmaking ignited during her tenure at the University of Alabama, where she was instrumental in launching the Black Warrior Film Festival, an experience that paved her path to meeting DuVernay. Her directorial journey includes four episodes of the series Queen Sugar, where she evolved from a production assistant to a director. Cierra's directorial acumen extends to other notable TV series such as Power Book IV, BMF, Riverdale, and several others. Her work is marked by a commitment to diverse representation, particularly for people of color, women, and the LGBTQ community. She directed the poignant short film Last Looks, which was showcased at the Urbanworld Film Festival and later featured in Issa Rae's “#ShortFilmSundays” series on YouTube. Cierra's approach to filmmaking is deeply communal and collaborative, often emphasizing the importance of creating films with friends and nurturing relationships on set. She believes in a servant spirit in directing, focusing on serving the story and those who help bring it to life. Her career is characterized by a strong work ethic, personal connection, and joy.Shooter shared the profound impact of her brother's passing and the challenges she faced in coping with grief and loss. She opened up about her family dynamics, particularly her sometimes fraught relationship with her father and the responsibilities she has taken on as the eldest daughter, and setting personal boundaries. Shooter was candid about her need to protect herself, and the bifurcated self she has constructed—she is "Cierra" in certain situations, and "Shooter" in others. Shooter's remarkable resilience and determination shine brightly, as does her ability to find humor and wisdom in challenging circumstances.Thank you for listening to Cierra's story, and for being a part of our community. Tune in next week for episode 4 of season 1, and please subscribe.You can learn more about us at www.senseofselfpod.com and follow us for updates on  Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sense.of.self.pod/. A note on ethics, process, and safety: The individuals in this podcast have graciously shared their stories and it's important to note that while these discussions are enriching and enlightening, they are not a substitute for therapy or mental healthcare.Please note that each guest has given their consent to participate, had full control over what aspects of their journey were shared, and either currently engages in therapy or has done so in the past.Thanks from all of us at Sense of Self and The Mission Entertainment.

So excited to share this episode with you! It's with editor Sean Linal! What makes this conversation so interesting is the way it exemplifies the power of intention and leveraging one's purpose. Sean's been a part of shows that have impacted the culture in many ways. He was an editor on Ava DuVernay's Queen Sugar and Lena Waithe's The Chi and we get to talk about the experiences and avenues that led to those roles as well as his overall journey into post-production.Like most professionals in creative industries, Sean's love for film manifested itself at an early age. It was the NAACP ACT-SO program that gave Sean early agency to really explore his interest. At the age of 16, a film he made on homelessness on the subway earned him substantial accolades and money towards film school.We discuss how crucial it is to be proactive, the best attributes for an assistant editor to acquire and uncover how Sean's early experiences really illustrate how local organizations can provide a wealth of resources and access for creatives. Some of Sean's other credits include The Cleaning Lady, All Rise, David Makes Man, Jay-Z feat. Beyoncé: Family Feud (music video), Teen Wolf, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, The Amazing Race and Survivor. Stay tuned for more episodes of Post In Black's third season as we continue to amplify the stories and experiences of Black professionals working in post-production. Look out for new episodes every second and fourth Wednesday. TITLE SPONSOR: The Dolby Institute Also brought to you by AVID Host: David Hunter Jr. | Executive Producers: Eric Johnson, Aurelia Belfield, Daniel K. Hunter, David Hunter Jr., Tatiana M. Johnson | Producers: Daniel K. Hunter, David Hunter Jr., Tatiana M. Johnson | Post-Production Supervisor: Tatiana M. Johnson | Editor: Landon T. Bost | Audio Post/Re-recording Mixer: Trailblazer Studios® | Special Guest: Andrew Roberts | Theme Song: "Sanctuary" by Chvrles | BTS Photography: J Nyce | ARCHIVAL: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jeff_Davis_by_Gage_Skidmore_2.jpg, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rooftop_view_of_Far_Rockaway.jpg, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:GeoffreyCanada.jpg, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Zoe_Saldana_(Headshot).jpg, https://digital.copcomm.com/i/1397791-q3-2021/0?, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lena_Waithe_(41061468592).jpg, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ava_DuVernay_-_Peabody_Awards_(cropped_2).jpg | Produced by Made for More Entertainment in association with Trailblazer Studios and Landon Bost Media RELATED VIDEOS Post in Black – Season 5: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WD8BO9mFhxtqMrxdrI8MIkD&si=F23Rrx846__21G5U Post in Black – Season 4: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WAYLhXPNkA52FWM49JEbMwY Post in Black – Season 3: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WDVPHsYggzwBdwOTsJvt5pb Post In Black – Season 2: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WCA1y1AEh-lSn9ga9yZv5sq Post In Black – Season 1: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WBUJGPdXlHNIn8nuQBxri4U CONNECT WITH POST IN BLACK & MADE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT https://www.madeformoreent.com/ IG: @PostInBlack & @MadeForMoreEnt Twitter: @PostInBlack & @MadeForMoreEnt FB: @PostInBlack & @MadeForMoreEntertainment SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXX9qvIHg44P60FMfoLz4xA LISTEN TO THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/postinblack CONNECT WITH SEAN LINAL INSTAGRAM: @SEANLINAL FACEBOOK: SEAN LINAL X (FORMERLY TWITTIER): @SEANLINAL --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/postinblack/support

Welcome to Silver Screen Sips; a podcast where two idiots talk about movies! Today is our eleventh listener's episode where we review our listener's movie suggestions. Today's films are Whiplash, Oblivion, and The Menu with special guest - Laura Cayouette. Best known for her role as Leonardo DiCaprio's sister in Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained, Laura has acted in over 45 films including Now You See Me, Enemy of the State and Kill Bill. Television appearances include True Detective, Friends, a recurring role on Queen Sugar and more than 60 commercials. Check her out at: https://lauracayouette.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/SilverScreenSips⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This episode is brought to you by our sponsor: Shaker & Spoon Use promo code: SIPS10 to get $10 off your first subscription box! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/silver-screen-sips/support

This week's episode features special guest Monique of Queen Sugar Tarot! She shares her journey of becoming a dynamic entrepreneur who creates tarot and oracle decks that include images of individuals with diverse backgrounds. Take a listen if you've ever wondered about the behind the scenes of owning a spiritual business. Queen Sugar Tarot Contact Info IG: harmony_soulreadings YouTube: Queen Sugar Tarot Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/queensugartarot Book a reading with Diana www.dvnpearls.com For all other inquiries email divinepearlsinsight@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/halfmedium/message

We are here with Erika Alexander and she is the moment! You Might Know Her From American Fiction, Get Out, Earth Mama, Black Lightning, Insecure, The Long Walk Home, Mama Flora's Family, The Cosby Show, 54, Wu Tang: an American Saga, and Living Single. We got to talk to Erika about sporting her signature NRAY locks while she's on the awards circuit for her Indie Spirit-nominated performance in American Fiction. We also covered a potential Living Single reunion, the beautiful moment Cicely Tyson gave her on set, and her meta cameo on Issa Rae's Insecure. All that plus, genre work in Get Out, her Harvey Weinstein story, and her multi-hyphenate work as a writer, producer, and director. Get into Erika Alexander, the artist.  Follow us on social media: @youmightknowherfrom || @damianbellino || @rodemanne Discussed this week: Amen starring Anna Maria Horsford (her episode of YMKHF)  Damian deep in Barbra's (audio) book, My Name is Barbra Who else is on the Barbra tier of singer/actor/arTISTE? Aka larger than life but also relatable. Judy Garland, Whitney Houston, Diana Ross, Beyonce, Lady Gaga?!? What about Cher, Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, Liza Minnelli, Bette Midler, Brandy? Jennifer Hudson? Emma Stone? If Jennifer Lawrence could sing? WHOOPI GOLDBERG coulda  Real audio tracks of Jennifer Lopez singing In What's Up Doc, Barbra is sexy and weird Truth or Dare is an incredible documentary. Is Madonna on the list?!  Madonna: should we watch Swept Away Anne is an Madonna as Evita (1996) apologist Nominated for best supporting actress Indie Spirit Award for American Fiction Has used the stylist Debra Hare-Bey and her yarn locs (NRAY locs) since before Living Single  Worked with Whoopi Goldberg in The Long Walk Home (1990) The C.R.O.W.N. Act was a big legislative win for Black women Earth Mama starring Tia Nomore and directed by former volleyball player, Savanah LeafErika was discovered in an acting program to play opposite James Earl Jones in My Little GirlErika played young Cicely Tyson in Mama Flora's Family and one of the producers threatened her  Felt like 4th wheel as Maxine Shaw on Living Single Worked closely with Hillary Clinton as her surrogate while working on Queen Sugar when she got Get Out Yvette Lee Bowser cast Erika and Les Moonves went to bat for her  End of Living Single left bad taste in her mouth bc wasn't able to shake Maxine  Did a meta bit on Insecure (had already agreed to do Awkward Black Girl when it was on YouTube) Played cousin Pam on seasons 7 & 8 of The Cosby Show. Had great scene with Charmaine played by Karen Malina White Go watch Malina White in Dahmer Appears in Toni Braxton's “You're Making Me High” with Vivica A. Fox and Tisha Campbell Produced the documentaries, Finding Tamika, Good Trouble Erika's Buffy comic with Joss Whedon Erika's spec script for Mad Men (Don Draper meets a black ad man) Erika testified in front of Congress on the importance of diversifying the entertainment industry Fathers and Sons with Jeff Goldblum Was Ciel who ran coat check in 54 (1998) Salma Hayek told her she needed to ask why they moved her trailer and of course it's Harvey Weinstein Porn star, Ron Jeremy asked Erika if she wanted to party Her brother worked at Studio 54! Plays Perenna on the CW DC series, Black Lightning Oh no, Anne went basic and bought an Owala water bottle Anne riding bikes and Damian making hemp milk from scratch now  

We're honored to kick off 2024 with the esteemed Cheryl Dunye, a world-renowned filmmaker and director of episodic television. Cheryl's work includes the groundbreaking 1996 film The Watermelon Woman, which is part of the permanent cinema collection at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC and was added to the Criterion Collection in 2023. She's also directed episodes of The Umbrella Academy, Bridgerton, and Queen Sugar, among many other shows. Born in Liberia and raised in Philly, Cheryl is now rooted in the Town's vibrant filmmaking community, having founded Jingletown Films, an Oakland-based production company. Hear her talk about five of her favorite tunes of the moment, the emotional places they take her, and the big wide cinematic possibilities that music can open up.

Today we talk to filmmaker, producer, director, Lisa France! We will be discussing the new documentary she produced called The Herricanes, and all it represents.  Directed by Olivia Kuan, The Herricanes will be featured in key fim festivals including Slamdance 2024 this week in Park City, Utah. The Houston Herricanes was a women's professional full-tackle football team. The players found camaraderie and strength as they controversially open a new door in the world of sports. Women playing football and stepping into a terf, not just dominated, but protected for, and only allowed for men. The Houston Herricanes were a part of the first women's full tackle football league in the 1970s. Their unknown story is one of commitment, courage, and strength. Despite adversity and hardship, they fielded a team purely for the love of the game. What they started is a movement that is still in motion today. Lisa France began her film and TV career as a stunt woman . She directed, co-wrote and produced her first feature film, Anne B Real in 2003, which won more than 30 film festival awards and nominations around the world, including two Independent Spirit Award nominations, a Black Reel Award, Urbanworld, Pan African Film Festival and American Black Film Festival. Her first documentary, Roll with Me also garnered numerous awards, and has been acquired by and distributed by ARRAY Releasing. France has directed numerous thrillers and Christmas movies for Lifetime, BounceTV, OWN Hulu and Tubi; directed and produced on Season 5 and 6 of Queen Sugar and more. With co-host Brody Levesque

Hollywood veteran Tina Lifford has played over 100 characters in her long-standing career, including most notably, the vivacious Aunt Vi on the critically acclaimed television drama Queen Sugar. Tina has starred opposite Hollywood greats including Clint Eastwood, Jennifer Lopez, and Bruce Willis. Outside of acting, Tina is the author of The Little Book of BIG LIES, released by HarperCollins and chosen by Forbes.com as a must-read to make 2021 your best year yet. Tina is a visionary thought leader in the field of Inner Fitness. As the strategist and architect behind The Inner Fitness Project, she brings deep wisdom, personal experience, and respect for the human condition that allows her to engage people in the process of internal transformation, healing, and resilience building. As an author and speaker, Tina fosters the idea that we can all live life well and thrive.

Today we talk to filmmaker, producer, director, Lisa France! We will be discussing the new documentary she produced called The Herricanes, and all it represents.  Directed by Olivia Kuan, The Herricanes will be featured in key fim festivals including Slamdance 2024 this week in Park City, Utah. The Houston Herricanes was a women's professional full-tackle football team. The players found camaraderie and strength as they controversially open a new door in the world of sports. Women playing football and stepping into a terf, not just dominated, but protected for, and only allowed for men. The Houston Herricanes were a part of the first women's full tackle football league in the 1970s. Their unknown story is one of commitment, courage, and strength. Despite adversity and hardship, they fielded a team purely for the love of the game. What they started is a movement that is still in motion today. Lisa France began her film and TV career as a stunt woman . She directed, co-wrote and produced her first feature film, Anne B Real in 2003, which won more than 30 film festival awards and nominations around the world, including two Independent Spirit Award nominations, a Black Reel Award, Urbanworld, Pan African Film Festival and American Black Film Festival. Her first documentary, Roll with Me also garnered numerous awards, and has been acquired by and distributed by ARRAY Releasing. France has directed numerous thrillers and Christmas movies for Lifetime, BounceTV, OWN Hulu and Tubi; directed and produced on Season 5 and 6 of Queen Sugar and more. With co-host Brody Levesque

Over the past 15 years, filmmaker Ava DuVernay (Selma, Queen Sugar) has become something of an institution in Hollywood. As a writer, director, and producer she's worked to make our industry more just and diverse—creating opportunities for voices that have historically been underrepresented both in front and behind the camera. In many ways her latest film, Origin, examines a hierarchy she's worked to upend through a bold body of work. And so we begin today's episode discussing her creative adaptation of Isabel Wilkerson's best-selling book, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents (7:30) and the timely questions she hopes to pose as we begin 2024 (11:35). Then, Ava reflects on the influence of her Aunt Denise (17:42), what a typical Saturday looked like in the DuVernay household (21:30), her formative years as an underground emcee at UCLA (25:28), and how working on Michael Mann's Collateral (30:59) inspired her to direct.  On the back-half, we talk about the making of Ava's first narrative feature I Will Follow (36:20), a life-changing review from Roger Ebert (40:00) and the resulting decade as a director (48:00). We also wade through this past year in Hollywood (43:46), her hopes for ARRAY in the years to come (1:02:14), and the words of Angela Davis that keep her moving forward (1:04:30).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank Monteleone boasts a remarkable 17-year journey as a creative producer. His production career took root in Off-Broadway theater, and in 2005, he founded Full Armor Films, a dynamic development and production company based in New Orleans. Full Armor Films has provided production services to esteemed clients like ESPN, Geffen Records, and L'Oréal, along with post-production services for industry giants like Warner Bros. and Relativity Media. Frank has elevated Full Armor Films into a burgeoning development hub dedicated to film and television.  Presently, Frank is executive producing the films "Barron's Cove,” starring Brittany Snow and Garrett Hedlund, "Fog of War," starring Mira Sorvino and John Cusack, and is in production for one of the only Louisiana-based independent films to obtain a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement during the strike titled, "Average Joe." Pre-production began July 2023, and principal photography begins October 2, 2023.  Frank is a family member and partial co-owner of the legendary luxury Hotel Monteleone in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Combining his love for both the hotel and filmmaking, Full Armor Films is currently in development for a project surrounding the hotel. Frank's notable acting credits include the Warner Bros. feature film "Focus," where he shared the screen with Will Smith, the Marvel series "Cloak & Dagger," and the compelling legal drama "Bull" on CBS. His versatility is evident in a spectrum of roles, from the brooding drama of "The Secrets We Keep" to the intense "Lonewolf: Manhunt" on CBS, as well as a recurring role on OWN's highly acclaimed "Queen Sugar." In 2022, he also graced the screen alongside Terrence Howard and Malcolm McDowell in the period drama "The Walk."  His co-creation and production of the series "AVENUES," licensed by Lionsgate and currently available on Tubi, stands as a testament to his creative vision. Notable projects also include the award-winning documentary "Hotel Al," which aired on PBS, and the recently released feature film "American Reject," featuring talents such as Annaleigh Ashford, Billy Ray Cyrus, and his wife, Kathleen Elizabeth Monteleone. Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Bruce Francis Cole is an esteemed cinematographer whose career has traversed both coasts of the United States and extended globally. Born and raised in Upstate New York, his artistic journey began in a surprising place—painting. Before transitioning to cinematography, Bruce honed his skills as a classical painter, drawing inspiration from the likes of Vermeer, Picasso, and Rembrandt. These formative years of artistic exploration instilled in him a deep understanding of color, light, and composition, which would later become the hallmark of his cinematic work.  Bruce's path to cinematography was as unique as it was diverse. Raised in the inner-city, his exceptional talent in visual art opened doors to experiences far beyond his immediate surroundings. Fuelled by his passion for social justice, Bruce embarked on a journey across America, dedicating himself to non-profit programs that aimed to make a positive impact on society. This period of exploration and activism eventually led him to discover film as a powerful art form.  His formal education in cinematography took place at both the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA), where he studied under luminaries like David Gordon Green and Jeff Nichols, and later, at The American Film Institute (AFI). At AFI, he refined his craft under the mentorship of renowned cinematographers Bill Dill, A.S.C., and Stephen Lighthill, A.S.C. This academic foundation paved the way for Bruce's ascent in the film industry.  Bruce's cinematic portfolio boasts a diverse range of projects, from TV shows like "Queen Sugar" and "Queer as Folk" to acclaimed films such as "Farewell Amor" and "Jinn." Notably, his international short film "Gringo Honeymoon" earned a nomination for Best Cinematography at The Madrid International Film Festival in 2015. Beyond these achievements, Bruce has lent his visual expertise to commercial giants like Nike and Apple, where he artfully blends creativity with commercial branding.  His passion for storytelling through the lens extends to his work with top-tier musicians, including Kendrick Lamar, Baby Keem, Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, Eminem, Shakira, T.I., Wyclef Jean, Chris Brown, Busta Rhymes, and Linda Perry, among others. Bruce's cinematography skills have graced music videos that have left an indelible mark on the industry.  This podcast delves into the intricate layers of Bruce Francis Cole's artistic journey, unveiling the intersections of painting, activism, and cinematography that have shaped his unique perspective. From his inner-city upbringing to his evolution as a visual artist, his story is a testament to the transformative power of art. Tune in to explore the vibrant palette of Bruce's cinematic world, where every frame is a masterpiece waiting to be discovered. Bruce Francis Cole Website: https://www.brucecoledp.com/Bruce Francis Cole's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/brucefcole/Bruce Francis Cole: https://gersh.com/production/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/COLE-B.-RES.pdfVisual Intonation Website: https://www.visualintonations.com/Visual Intonation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visualintonation/Vante Gregory's Website: vantegregory.comVante Gregory's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directedbyvante/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): patreon.com/visualintonations Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@visualintonation Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@directedbyvante

Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Mignon Francois, the Founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection, is our very special guest on an all new episode of We Sound Crazy. As her company celebrates 15 years of success, we have real talk with Mignon about what inspires her mission and what lessons she's learning as one of Nashville's star businesswomen. And to top it all off THERE ARE CUPCAKES! Award-winning cupcakes! Who doesn't love cupcakes? Press play. You're in for a treat!  We Sound Crazy is your backstage pass to music and culture. Three music industry veterans and a music aficionado unlock the secrets of your favorite moments in entertainment and have one-on-one conversations with household names.  Special thanks to our We Sound Crazy team! Videography: Aaron Walton Editing: Lamont Baldwin Producer: Michael "Roux" Johnson Assistant: Brittany Guydon Intern: Montez Freeman Grooming for Phillionaire & Tamone Bacon: Delvin "Redd The Barber" Washington Thank you to all of our listeners, as well as our partners at Visit Music City.  Subscribe to We Sound Crazy on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere you get your favorite podcast.  Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok! Follow We Sound Crazy on Social Media: ~ Facebook: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscfacebook ~ Instagram: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscinstagram ~ Twitter: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wsctwitter ~ TikTok: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wsctiktok ~ Email: https://ffm.link/wsc-signup Subscribe to We Sound Crazy on YouTube: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscyoutube-subscribe Visit the official We Sound Crazy website: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/officialwebsite #WeSoundCrazy #MignonFrancois Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, FANTI brings you another special installment of We See Each Other: The Podcast. We'll be back next week to give you the usual good good! On this week's episode, hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Shar Jossell speak with actor, Brian Michael Smith.The star shares how he is now able to bring all sides of himself to the table as an actor. But first, our hosts discuss masc representation in media, or rather the lack thereof. With cis women actors playing transmasculine characters as the norm back in the day, like Hilary Swank in Boys Don't Cry, our hosts discuss how this practice creates further confusion and harm into the trans conversation. Then later, we Pass The Mic to our everyday trans siblings and get a lesson on transmasculine activist and civil rights pioneer, Pauli Murray.Find us on IG: @SlayzhonYou can buy We See Each Other: A Black Trans Journey Through TV & Film the book wherever books are soldMentioned in the ShowDr. Kortney ZieglerStill Black: A Portrait of Black TransmenSoldier's GirlLaith AshleyStrut Isis KingQueen SugarIG:@Rayzhon @sharsaysso @slayzhon (WSEO IG) Twitter@trevellanderson @sharssaysso @slayzhon @vivalapalma (Producer, Palmira Muniz)@swishswish (Senior Producer, Laura Swisher) Music: Neverending Nina (IG @neverendingninanotes)Producer: Palmira MunizSenior Producer: Laura SwisherLaura Swisher is senior producer Music: Never Ending NinaWe See Each Other: The Podcast is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.orgThis podcast is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color co founded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and The Ford Foundation. It's a production of Slayzhon and Maximum Fun! 

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

Back from break, hosts j & t cover the hot topics they missed while they were away: Montgomery Brawl, Trump's indictment, and Lizzo getting sued. Then later, our hosts recollect themselves after Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour in DisHonorable Mentions. But first, a sneak peek into jarrett and Tre'vell's newest book, Historically Black Phrases, dropping September 19.Mentioned In This EpisodeTextured WavesHistorically Black PhrasesDIS/Honorable Mentions HM: Beyoncé's Renaissance World TourJh: HM: Nicole Liggins, Bestie who took jarrett to see BeyonceYolo Akili Robinson,Black Healing RemixedVictoria Monét, Jaguar II Amber Abundance, The Color PurpleTA HM: Tennessee State is the first historically Black college and university to create a Division I hockey program Go ahead and @ usEmail: FANTI@maximumfun.orgIG@FANTIpodcast@Jarrett Hill@rayzon (Tre'vell)Twitter@FANTIpodcast@TreVellAnderson@JarrettHill@vivalapalma (Producer, Palmira Muniz) @Swish (Senior Producer Laura Swisher)Laura Swisher is senior producer Music: Cor.eceGraphics: Ashley NguyenFANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

Felicia Pride's work spans television, film, and podcasts. In this episode of Film Forward, she discusses how her work on shows like "Grey's Anatomy" and "Queen Sugar" sharpened her craft and prepared her for personal projects like "Look Back At It." Felicia and host Nicholas Ybarra discuss the importance of making a place for yourself in the film industry, carving your own path, and honing your true voice. "Look Back At It" screens with LADFF on Friday, September 22nd. Tickets are available now at LADFF.com

Hollie Harper and Tracee Loran discuss Sag's Indie film waiver, black history on social media, Sinead O'Connor and more with host Marina Franklin.  Hollie Harper is a comedy nerd from South Jersey. She is currently the creator and co-exec producer of Hella Late! with Hollie Harper on BRIC TV and a co-host of the nationally trending Twitter Storytelling Chat “BlerdDating.” Hella Late! with Hollie Harper was recently in the 2021 NYC Web Fest where she was nominated as Best Actress. Hollie was a semi-finalist in the 2019 NBC Standup Competition and has been featured on NY1, and in Black Enterprise Magazine, Thrive Global, Confessional Magazine and Black San Diego Magazine. Her popular sketch comedy show AMERICAN CANDY has played the Comic Strip, Gotham Comedy Club, BAM Café as well as the Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival. Time Out Chicago named them one of the five groups to watch. Hollie is a regular host for West Side Comedy Club in NYC and works with Gold Comedy and Stand Up Girls, two programs that empower young women by teaching them standup comedy. She was recently the talent coordinator and casting for “Blood Lassi” on Spotify, written by Pratima Mani, and moderated the panel for the Emmy Award winning, WOC editing team of Black Lady Sketch Show for The Black TV and Film Collective. She is also the Creative Consultant for the very successful Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest. Tracee Loran is a New York-based writer, TV host, and actress. She hosted and penned a very popular Internet show called TV Quickie with Nikki. Later, she worked as an on-air reporter for ESPN Mobile, covering major sporting events like the Super Bowl, Wimbledon, and MLB League Division Series. Tracee was previously commissioned by HBO to create a multi-platform campaign for its' digital on demand service HBOGo. The campaign featured Queen Sugar's Rutina Wesley and the late Michael K. Williams. Tracee has also appeared in several national television commercials for global brands such as FedEx, HBO, AT&T, and Arby's. Tracee's popular web series Black History Baddies has garnered over a million views since debuting in 2021. Fun fact: Tracee has never eaten at Red Lobster. No cheddar biscuits for her. Sorry, Black Twitter.  And, she has never ever seen, "It's a Wonderful Life." She intends to keep it that way. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf.  

In today's episode, we talk with Writer, Director, Producer and Showrunner KAT CANDLER about her experiences with casting between films (HELLION) and television (QUEEN SUGAR).

Nijla Mu'min is a writer and filmmaker from the East Bay Area. Her work is informed by poetry, photography, fiction, and dance. Named one of 25 New Faces of Independent Film by Filmmaker Magazine in 2017, she tells stories about Black girls and women who find themselves between worlds and identities.  Her short films have screened at festivals across the country. Her filmmaking and screenwriting have been supported by the Sundance Institute, IFP, Film Independent, Women In Film LA, and the Princess Grace Foundation. In 2011, she worked as a Production Assistant on Ava DuVernay's film, Middle of Nowhere. In 2014, she was selected for the Sundance Institute Screenwriters Intensive, and she was the winner of the Grand Jury Prize for Best Screenplay at the 2014 Urbanworld Film Festival, for her script Noor. Nijla attended the 2017 Sundance Institute Sound and Music Design Lab for Jinn. Her short film Dream was acquired by Issa Rae Productions for online streaming in 2017.  Her debut feature film, Jinn, starring Zoe Renee, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Simone Missick, premiered at the 2018 South By Southwest Film Festival, where she won the Special Jury Recognition Award for Screenwriting. In 2018, she directed an episode of Ava DuVernay's critically-acclaimed series "Queen Sugar.” Jinn, a New York Times Critic's pick, was released in November 2018 by Orion Classics, and is currently streaming on Amazon. In 2021, she directed an episode of “Wu-Tang: An American Saga” for Hulu. She is currently developing her second feature film, Mosswood Park. She is a 2013 graduate of CalArts MFA Film Directing and Creative Writing Programs, and a 2007 graduate of UC Berkeley, where studied in June Jordan's Poetry for the People Program.  

In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, we are re-airing the captivating interview with renowned film director Ava DuVernay. Known for her groundbreaking work in movies like "Selma" and "13th," as well as the hit TV series "Queen Sugar," Ava has become a force in the industry. Host Light Watkins takes us through Ava's inspiring journey, from her upbringing in South Central Los Angeles to her career in PR and her eventual leap of faith into directing and storytelling.Ava shares how she overcame challenges, downsizing her life and making sacrifices to pursue her passion for filmmaking. Despite picking up a camera later in life, Ava's dedication to telling diverse and important stories shines through. She discusses the creation of her nonprofit organization, Array, which focuses on distributing films by people of color and women.With numerous awards and nominations under her belt, Ava's message is clear: it's never too late to pursue your dreams. She emphasizes the importance of using your voice and platform to uplift others, a mission she has embraced throughout her career. Join Light Watkins as he delves into the remarkable life and work of one of today's most influential creative voices, Ava DuVernay.

The entertainment industry and its TV and film writers can't get on the same page. For the first time in over a decade, the Writers Guild of America is on strike. Shows like Saturday Night Live have already stopped production, with more to come as the WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers try to reach a labor agreement.As networks and film studios continue make record-high profits, writers are fighting for livable wages and fair compensation in the streaming era. And for the Black writers and the community at large, there's much more at stake.For decades, Black writers were shut out of writers' rooms, unable to tell their own stories. As the industry changed, these scribes were only relegated to write comedy. Today, just a handful have made it to the top of the television hierarchy as showrunners. Anthony Sparks, a 20-year industry veteran told Trymaine Lee that for him, the strike is about making sure writing can continue to be a viable career path for people like him. Because if the industry doesn't change, Black writers could get squeezed out, and Black audiences risk losing representation, or worse – having outsiders control it.Follow and share the show on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, using the handle @intoamericapod.Thoughts? Feedback? Story ideas? Write to us at intoamerica@nbcuni.com.For a transcript, please visit our homepage.For More: The Re-Freshed Prince of Bel-AirComedian Cristela Alonzo explains why WGA writers are on strikeWGA Says Strike Is Costing California's Economy $30 Million A Day

Originally aired October 7, 2020 Tina Lifford, an award-winning actress (Queen Sugar) and the Founder & CEO of The Inner Fitness Project, joins Denise Love Hewett for a conversation about  the nitty-gritty aspects of personal development and practices that foster well-being so that one can be fully alive and THRIVE in one's life. Tina leaves us with many takeaways including the guiding principles of The Surviving Self, The Thriving Self and The Infinite Self.     About Tina Lifford: Hollywood veteran Tina Lifford plays the vivacious breakout character Aunt Vi on the critically acclaimed television drama, Queen Sugar. She has played over 100 characters in her long-standing career, including notable roles on Scandal and Parenthood. Equally accomplished behind the camera, Tina is the respected playwright of THE CIRCLE, a play about how seven diverse women navigate the choppy waters of life together; author of The Little Book of BIG LIES (released by Harper Collins in November 2019); and CEO of The Inner Fitness Project, a personal development network committed to making the practices and benefits of “Inner Fitness” as familiar, well understood and accessible as those of physical fitness.    Recommended Reading:  White Rage by Carol Anderson

Shannon Baker Davis is an award-winning television and film editor best known for ‘Grown-ish', ‘Queen Sugar', 'Top Chef', ‘The Photograph', and “Prom Pact”. In this episode, Pete gains access to the mind of an editor as Shannon describes what she looks for when navigating through various cuts, her transition from reality tv to scripted editing, the importance of pacing in a scene, and more…(00:00:00 - 00:05:00) -- Podcast Intro (00:03:45 - 00:10:30) -- How Did You Get Your Start?(00:10:30 - 00:14:35) -- The First Story That Impacted You(00:14:35 - 00:17:45) -- Getting Involved With Editing(00:17:45 - 00:22:00) -- Navigating Various Cuts(00:22:00 - 00:28:10) -- Howard University vs. AFI Educational Journey(00:28:10 - 00:34:30) -- AFI Curriculum and Take Away(00:34:30 - 00:40:40) -- Building Trust And Proving Yourself(00:40:40 - 00:41:40) -- “Transitions: A Director's Journey and Motivational Handbook” Promo(00:41:40 - 00:48:10) -- Transitioning Into Scripted Editing(00:48:10 - 00:53:25) -- The Role Of An Assistant Editor(00:53:25 - 00:58:55) -- The Importance Of Having Good Instincts(00:58:55 - 01:09:40) -- The Signs Of A Good Director(01:09:40 - 01:11:10) -- What's Next For You?(01:11:10 - 01:13:05) -- Advice To Younger Self(01:13:05 - 01:16:20) -- Balancing Home And Work Life(01:16:20 - 01:19:40) -- Final Words(01:19:40 - 01:20:54) -- Podcast Outro

We dive deep into the life of trailblazing trans actor and activist Brian Michael Smith, known for his portrayal of firefighter Paul Strickland on Fox's "911 Lone Star." As a strong advocate for trans representation, visibility, and education (12:25), Brian discusses his transformative journey to self-acceptance (04:14), overcoming people-pleasing (20:20), being featured in People's Sexiest Man Alive issue (03:14), and the importance of embracing change (54:01). Don't miss this inspiring conversation with a champion for trans representation, visibility, and education. New episodes every Monday

Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez (creators, Koala Man, Ultra-Violet and Black Scorpion), Steve Loter (Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur; Kim Possible), and Felicia Pride (Grey's Anatomy; Queen Sugar) discuss juggling multiple projects, conveying passion for material, training people how to treat you, and knowing your worth. LISTEN TO THE WRITERS PANEL AD-FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus  CONNECT W/ BEN BLACKER & THE WRITER'S PANEL ON SOCIAL MEDIA  https://twitter.com/BENBLACKER  https://www.facebook.com/TVWritersPanel  THE WRITER'S PANEL IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST  https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/the-writers-panel  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Demi returns to Accra; EMMY AWARD WINNERS Sheryl Lee Ralph and Quinta Brunson; Black Ariel and White Jesus; reviews of Queen Sugar and  **TRIGGER WARNING** the Desiree Washington episode of “Mike” ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:Go to DAILY HARVEST.com/respectable to get up to forty dollars off your first box!Go to ShipStation.com today and sign up with promo code RESPECT for a FREE 60-day trial.Sign-up for a Chime Checking Account at chime.com/ratchetVisit BetterHelp.com/ratchet today to get 10% off your first month.Go to Rocket Money.com/rachet and save on your subscriptions today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Demi returns to Accra; EMMY AWARD WINNERS Sheryl Lee Ralph and Quinta Brunson; Black Ariel and White Jesus; reviews of Queen Sugar and  **TRIGGER WARNING** the Desiree Washington episode of “Mike”  ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Go to DAILY HARVEST.com/respectable to get up to forty dollars off your first box! Go to ShipStation.com today and sign up with promo code RESPECT for a FREE 60-day trial. Sign-up for a Chime Checking Account at chime.com/ratchet Visit BetterHelp.com/ratchet today to get 10% off your first month. Go to Rocket Money.com/rachet and save on your subscriptions today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi on safari; the officially official Obama portraits, The Queen (not Latifah) is dead; WTF is going on with Queen Sugar?; Kanye vs Adidas ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThanks to our sponsors:Visit go.goli.com/RATCHET and make Goli part of your wellness routine today!Visit Carawayhome.com/RATCHET to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchaseFind your inner detective -- DOWNLOAD JUNE'S JOURNEY TODAY!Go to HelloFresh.com/ratchet16 and use code ratchet16 for 16 free meals across 7 boxes AND 3 free gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Demi on safari; the officially official Obama portraits, The Queen (not Latifah) is dead; WTF is going on with Queen Sugar?; Kanye vs Adidas  ABOUT ME:  http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors: Visit go.goli.com/RATCHET and make Goli part of your wellness routine today! Visit Carawayhome.com/RATCHET to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase Find your inner detective -- DOWNLOAD JUNE'S JOURNEY TODAY! Go to HelloFresh.com/ratchet16 and use code ratchet16 for 16 free meals across 7 boxes AND 3 free gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Money Making Conversations I speak with award winning actor Omar J. Dorsey as we discuss how he manifested his successful diverse acting career. Topics CoveredOmar is often recognized for his pivotal roles in iconic films unafraid to confront our historic American inequities including SELMA, WHEN THEY SEE US, DJANGO UNCHAINED, THE BLINDSIDE.More on Omar DorseyOmar J. Dorsey is a classically-trained NAACP Award-winning actor, long beloved for his critically-acclaimed work across Oscar-nominated films and award-winning television shows. Celebrated by fans and colleagues for consistently joining projects unafraid to confront our historic American inequities (Selma, When They See Us, Django Unchained, Harriet, The Blindside), Atlanta native Dorsey, “the pride and joy of Black America” (BET) returns as everyone's favorite “Queen Sugar” character, “Hollywood Desonier” in the seventh season of the hit OWN show this September 7th. This October, he also reprises his role as “Sheriff Barker” alongside Jamie Lee Curtis in the second installment of the Blumhouse-produced Halloween franchise, Halloween Kills.Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi this is Rushion McDonald. This week on Money Making Conversations Master Class I am joined by NAACP award-winning actor Omar J. Dorsey who stars as fan favorite ‘Hollywood Desonier' in Ava DuVernay's Queen Sugar. I will also be welcoming TV medical contributor and a black health advocate, Dr. Cedrek McFadden.Topics CoveredSeventh and final season of Ava DuVernay's NAACP award-winning show, QUEEN SUGAR.Omar can also be seen portraying the charismatic and ever-so stylish Cartier “Duns” Fareed in season 2 of Starz's POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANANHealth awareness events for September- Prostate Cancer- Childhood ObesityMore on Omar DorseyOmar J. Dorsey is a classically-trained NAACP Award-winning actor, long beloved for his critically-acclaimed work across Oscar-nominated films and award-winning television shows. Celebrated by fans and colleagues for consistently joining projects unafraid to confront our historic American inequities (Selma, When They See Us, Django Unchained, Harriet, The Blindside), Atlanta native Dorsey, “the pride and joy of Black America” (BET) returns as everyone's favorite “Queen Sugar” character, “Hollywood Desonier” in the seventh season of the hit OWN show this September 6th. This October, he also reprises his role as “Sheriff Barker” alongside Jamie Lee Curtis in the third installment of the Blumhouse-produced Halloween franchise, Halloween Kills.More on Dr. Cedrek McFaddenDr. Cedrek McFadden is a popular TV medical contributor and a black health advocate appearing regularly on the CBS affiliate in the Upstate of South Carolina. He passionately weighs in on a wide range of health topics for the station. Educating the public and helping viewers navigate their lives during the pandemic has been a recent hot subject for Dr. McFadden. His broadcast commentary covers vaccines, variants, masking, reinfections, antibodies, and coping with loss and isolation.Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.