Best Harlem Williams Podcasts (2024)

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19thC Photography Now, Myra Greene 59:19

25m ago59:19

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Episode No. 654 features curator Karen Hellman and artist Myra Greene. With Carolyn Peter, Hellman is the curator of "Nineteenth-Century Photography Now" at the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles. The exhibition examines how many of the conventions and processes established in photography's early years remain of interest to artists working today. Hi…

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Why BIPOC Writers Should Consider a Life Abroad: Lessons from James Baldwin 24:42

20m ago24:42

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On episode #30 of the Reed, Write, & Create podcast, we’re doing two things; we’re honoring the late, great James Baldwin, who would be turning 100 years old in 2024, and I'm giving you a pep talk about being an American writer abroad. Yes, I’m sharing the life and times of Mr. James Baldwin to offer you the opportunity to consider what travel can …

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Remembering Frank Stella 1:21:16

34m ago1:21:16

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Episode No. 653 of The Modern Art Notes Podcast features critic and author Deborah Solomon and host Tyler Green's 2016 conversation with Frank Stella. Frank Stella died on May 4 at the age of 87. For two decades, from the late 1950s until the late 1970s or early 1980s, Stella was one of the United States' most important painters. The Museum of Mode…

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Encore Rolonda and Dr. Faith on Mental Health Awareness Month 1:00:00

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so I invited two awesome special guests.Tune in today for a special encore of Mental Health Awareness Month with your host G. Keith Alexander! Join us as we revisit our uplifting chat with the fabulous Rolonda Watts and the insightful Dr. Faith Brown. We’re diving deep into the importance of mental health with …

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The Harlem Renaissance, Blood: Medieval/Modern 1:25:03

6d ago1:25:03

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Episode No. 652 features curators Denise Murrell and Larisa Grollemond. Murrell is the curator of "The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The exhibition, which is on view through July 28, explores the ways in which Black artists portrayed everyday life and impacted art on both sides of the A…

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DJ Que Eleven 42:24

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When we take the definition of ecosystem in application, simply it refers to all the elements and organisms that create a sustainable and healthy environment for all of its community to exist and function successfully. Now take this same perspective in the lens of a creative entrepreneur. What creates a healthy ecosystem for the creative entreprene…

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From Self-Published to New York Times Bestseller: Sadeqa Johnson Shares Her Story of Success 52:52

14d ago52:52

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On episode #29, New York Times bestselling author Sadeaqa Johnson is on the show sharing her inspiring author journey and her practical strategies to living a successful literary life. Sadeqa Johnson is the New York Times bestselling author of five novels, including Yellow Wife and her latest, The House of Eve, which was the February 2023 Reese Wit…

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Encore Arrington Foster Sets BET+ The Family Business on Fire 1:00:00

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Tune in today on HarlemAmerica as we sit down with the rising star, Arrington Foster! From humble beginnings in commercials and indie projects to his breakout role as Rio Duncan in BET's hit series Carl Weber's The Family Business, Arrington's journey is one of determination and talent. Don't miss this exclusive conversation where we dive into his …

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Remembering Richard Serra 1:06:23

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Episode No. 651 features art historian Richard Shiff, curator and art historian Michelle White, and a clip from Kirk Varnedoe's 2003 National Gallery of Art Mellon Lectures. Serra died last month at age 85. He may be the most honored sculptor of the post-war era. The Museum of Modern Art, New York, which holds the most important institutional colle…

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From Harlem to Hollywood: The Tyrone Jackson Story 1:00:00

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WHAT'S HOT! HarlemAmerica with G. Keith Alexander is spotlighting the one and only Tyrone Jackson! From his roots in Harlem to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, Tyrone Jackson is a force to be reckoned with. Known for his talents as a writer, producer, host, and entrepreneur, Jackson's journey from federal subsidized housing to multi-million doll…

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Camille Claudel, Jim Moske 1:21:57

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Episode No. 650 features curator Anne-Lise Desmas and author Jim Moske. With Emerson Bowyer, Desmas is the co-curator of "Camille Claudel," a retrospective of the French modernist sculptor's career, at the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles. Until now, Claudel's work has often been under-considered as scholars have focused on her professional and pe…

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The Paradox of Jessie Redmon Fauset: The Harlem Renaissance's Most Prolific Novelist that You Don't Know 25:30

1M ago25:30

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Episode #28 of the podcast is dedicated to the literary life and legacy of Jessie Redmon Fauset, the most prolific novelist of the Harlem Renaissance, and also, sadly, the most overlooked and under-appreciated. On this episode of the Reed, Write, & Create podcast, I will be sharing Fauset’s fascinating life story, as well as four reasons why she is…

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Encore The Versatile Legacy of Stage, Film and TV actor Ron Canada 1:00:00

1M ago1:00:00

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Ron Canada: The Versatile Star and an industry veteran with 40+ years of experience, has appeared in blockbusters like Ted 2 and The Discovery, alongside celebrated actor Robert Redford. From Adventures in Babysitting to National Treasure, his iconic film roles leave a lasting impact. TV viewers know him from standout performances in shows like Eas…

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Mike D Chicago 27:23

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When we take the definition of ecosystem in application, simply it refers to all the elements and organisms that create a sustainable and healthy environment for all of its community to exist and function successfully. Now take this same perspective in the lens of a creative entrepreneur. What creates a healthy ecosystem for the creative entreprene…

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Patrick Martinez, Nell Irvin Painter 1:22:30

24d ago1:22:30

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Episode No. 649 features artist Patrick Martinez and author Nell Irvin Painter. Dallas Contemporary is showing "Patrick Martinez: Histories" through September 1. The exhibition surveys work Martinez has made since 2016, including his Pee Chee folder-referencing paintings, cake paintings, neons, and his recent multi-media paintings which often featu…

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Encore Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson Star Talking with G. Keith 1:00:00

1M ago1:00:00

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The Director of the Hayden Planetarium, Neil deGrasse Tyson, makes G. Keith smarter about the universe and the James Webb Telescope's vision.By G. Keith Alexander

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Matisse & Derain, Isabelle Frances McGuire 1:14:47

1M ago1:14:47

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Episode No. 648 features curator Dita Amory and artist Isabelle Frances McGuire. Along with Ann Dumas, Amory is the curator of "Vertigo of Color: Matisse, Derain and the Origins of Fauvism," which is at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston through May 27. The exhibition presents works Henri Matisse and André Derain made in Collioure, a fishing village …

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Live From the 3rd Annual Women In Wellness Summit 29:15

1M ago29:15

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of attending the 3rd Annual Women In Wellness Summit at Kean University as a media host. The summit's theme was Intentional Living, and it was a wonderful opportunity to connect with inspiring panelists and attendees, including Iyanna Anderson, the founder of Well Together. Iyanna shared her hopes for how women w…

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Live From the 3rd Annual Women In Wellness Summit 29:15

1M ago29:15

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of attending the 3rd Annual Women In Wellness Summit at Kean University as a media host. The summit's theme was Intentional Living, and it was a wonderful opportunity to connect with inspiring panelists and attendees, including Iyanna Anderson, the founder of Well Together. Iyanna shared her hopes for how women w…

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Being a Writer is Hard Work:A Masterclass in Creative Writing with Phillip B. Williams 58:43

1M ago58:43

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On episode 27 of the podcast, award-winning poet and debut novelist, Phillip B. Williams, is on the show. You might have heard about Williams because his brand new novel, Ours, was one of Oprah’s most anticipated books for 2024. Ours is an epic story about a conjure woman named Saint, who goes around destroying plantations in the south, and then fr…

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Encore Diversity in Golf: Debert Cook's Visionary Journey Unveiled 1:00:00

1M ago1:00:00

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Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to tee off into a world of inspiration, empowerment, and groundbreaking achievement! Welcome to a very special episode of WHAT'S HOT! HarlemAmerica with G. Keith Alexander. Today, we have a trailblazing guest who has transformed the world of golf and shattered glass ceilings like never before. She's not just a media …

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Holiday clips: Kahlil Robert Irving 51:16

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Episode No. 647 is a holiday weekend clips episode featuring artist Kahlil Robert Irving. The Kemper Art Museum at Washington University in Saint Louis is presenting "Kahlil Robert Irving: Archaeology of the Present" through July 29. "Archaeology of the Present" is a presentation of new Irving sculptures, video, and found objects. Irving has situat…

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Encore: Apollo CEO, Jonelle Procope, takes Center Stage on WHAT'S HOT! 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

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This Women's History Month, tune into an extraordinary encore episode of WHAT'S HOT! HarlemAmerica with G. Keith Alexander. Today, we're spotlighting Jonelle Procope, the visionary former CEO of the Apollo Theater Foundation. Dive into the legacy of her remarkable 20-year tenure, which transformed the Apollo into a global performing arts beacon, no…

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Ruth Asawa's drawings, "The Anxious Eye" 1:05:09

2M ago1:05:09

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Episode No. 646 features curators Edouard Kopp and Shelley Langdale. With Kim Conaty, Kopp is the co-curator of "Ruth Asawa: Through Line," a survey of Asawa's lifelong drawing practice. (Kirsten Marples and Scout Hutchinson assisted Kopp and Conaty.) The exhibition, which is at Houston's Menil Collection through July 21, presents drawings, collage…

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How Do You Make a Living as a Writer in Hard Times? Ask Langston Hughes! 22:59

2M ago22:59

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On episode #26 of the podcast, I’m using the life of the illustrious Langston Hughes, to give you a pep talk on how to make a living with your writing. Even in hard times. Did you know that Langston Hughes is recognized as the first African-American writer to make a living solely from his writing? Yes, Langston Hughes was definitely the hardest wor…

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From Curiosity to Calling: Iyana Anderson On Becoming A Wellness Advocate 2:21

2M ago2:21

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In today’s episode, we reflect on some of the insightful moments shared by Iyana Anderson, the founder of Well Together, a wellness consulting company with a vision to introduce accessible, inclusive, and equitable wellness culture to communities and organizations. She shares what led her to become a wellness advocate. Iyana's interest in understan…

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From Curiosity to Calling: Iyana Anderson On Becoming A Wellness Advocate 2:21

2M ago2:21

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In today’s episode, we reflect on some of the insightful moments shared by Iyana Anderson, the founder of Well Together, a wellness consulting company with a vision to introduce accessible, inclusive, and equitable wellness culture to communities and organizations. She shares what led her to become a wellness advocate. Iyana's interest in understan…

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Encore Broadway Songtress, Aisha Jackson Wows as Anna in Frozen! 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

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In today's encore presentation for Women's History Month on WHAT'S HOT! HARLEMAMERICA WITH G. KEITH ALEXANDER, we spotlight Aisha Jackson, a trailblazer who has not only graced the Broadway stage but also shattered ceilings for future generations. Aisha's journey through the arts has seen her perform in the Off-Broadway cast of Invisible Thread and…

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"Surrealism and Us," Kenny Rivero 57:22

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Episode No. 645 features curator María Elena Ortiz and artist Kenny Rivero. Ortiz is the curator of "Surrealism and Us: Caribbean and African Diasporic Artists since 1940" at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. The exhibition investigates the history of surrealism in the Caribbean and posits that Caribbean intellectuals were key to the development…

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Harlem Nyte 1:13:32

2M ago1:13:32

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When we take the definition of ecosystem in application, simply it refers to all the elements and organisms that create a sustainable and healthy environment for all of its community to exist and function successfully. Now take this same perspective in the lens of a creative entrepreneur. What creates a healthy ecosystem for the creative entreprene…

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Finance and Philanthropy: The Janice Williams Story 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

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Janice Williams co-founded The Williams Capital Group L.P. in 1994, establishing it as a powerhouse in investment banking and a leading underwriter of U.S. investment-grade corporate debt. Alongside her husband, she navigated the firm through decades of success, culminating in a groundbreaking merger in 2019 with Siebert Williams Shank & Co. LLC, c…

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Thenjiwe Niki Nkosi, Trey Burns 1:15:54

2M ago1:15:54

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Episode No. 644 features artists Thenjiwe Niki Nkosi and Trey Burns. The Hammer Museum is presenting "Hammer Projects: Thenjiwe Niki Nkosi" through August 11. The exhibition features ARENA V (2024), Nkosi's latest investigation of the social and psychological experiences of Black gymnasts. "Nkosi" is curated by Ikechúkwú Onyewuenyi with Connie Butl…

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How to Bring History's Hidden Figures to Life on the Page with New York Times Bestselling Author, Ilyon Woo 56:38

2M ago56:38

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On episode 25 of the podcast, my guest is New York Times Bestselling author, Ilyon Woo. Ilyon is the author of the new book, Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom and The Great Divorce: A Nineteenth-Century Mother’s Extraordinary Fight Against Her Husband, the Shakers, and Her Times. Her writing has also appeared in The…

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Behind The Music: Lead singer Gerald Alston & the Manhattans 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

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On the upcoming episode of WHAT'S HOT! HarlemAmerica with G. Keith Alexander, we have the honor of featuring Gerald Alston, the iconic lead singer of The Manhattans. Alston, who stepped into the spotlight in the early '70s, significantly contributed to the group's success with chart-topping hits that resonated deeply with fans of R&B and soul music…

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Sargent Claude Johnson, Stacy Kranitz 1:39:18

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Episode No. 643 of The Modern Art Notes Podcast features curator and art historian John P. Bowles and artist Stacy Kranitz. Along with Dennis Carr and Jacqueline Francis, Bowles is the co-curator of "Sargent Claude Johnson," a survey of the artist's career at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, Calif. through Ma…

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Encore Hisham Tawfiq - DEMBE of NBC'S The BLACKLIST is WHAT'S HOT! 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

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Hisham Tawfiq is a prominent American actor, particularly acclaimed for portraying the beloved character of Dembe Zuma in NBC's hit series The Blacklist. Dembe Zuma is a key member of the show's security detail turned FBI agent and shares an intimate and trusting relationship with the lead character, Raymond Red Reddington.…

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Matisse and the Sea, Marc Bauer 1:00:25

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Episode No. 642 features curator Simon Kelly and artist Marc Bauer. Kelly is the curator of "Matisse and the Sea," at the Saint Louis Art Museum through May 12. The exhibition examines the significance of the sea across Matisse's oeuvre. It especially examines SLAM's own 1907-08 Bathers with a Turtle, long considered one of Matisse's most challengi…

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Art, Activism, and Audre Lorde: How to Use Your Words to Change the World 18:59

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On episode 24 of the podcast, you’re getting a pep talk about art and activism, using the life and times of the incredible Audre Lorde as our role model. We’re talking about the intersection of identity, writing, and making the world a better place. Audre Lorde was a Black feminist writer and activist who authored several books of poetry, essays, a…

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The Kara Young Effect: Broadway & Beyond 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

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On WHAT'S HOT! HarlemAmerica with G. Keith Alexander, we're turning up the heat with the sensational Kara Young, fresh off her electrifying run in Purlie Victorious on Broadway! Join us as Kara dives into her journey from making a smashing Broadway debut in Lynn Nottage’s Clyde’s, to capturing hearts and critical acclaim with not one, but two Tony …

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Holiday clips: Stanley Whitney 1:07:15

3M ago1:07:15

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Episode No. 641 is a President's Day weekend clips show featuring artist Stanley Whitney. The Buffalo AKG Art Museum (née the Albright-Knox Art Gallery) is presenting "Stanley Whitney: How High the Moon," a retrospective of Whitney's fifty-year career. The exhibition features the square-format, semi-gridded abstract canvases Whitney has been making…

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Ep.65: Stance’s Final Episode! Musician Kamaal Williams, Author LaToya Watkins, Artist Cochemea, Musician Sinkane 1:11:49

3M ago1:11:49

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After seven years of Stance which has spanned over 64 episodes of arts, culture and current affairs, 8 insightful Stance Takes shows, the growth of Stance Studios, multiple awards, and over 30 in-person events across the globe, we present our final show! In this episode, Chrystal Genesis takes one last look at creativity, storytelling and what it m…

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Encore Nationally Syndicated Radio Star of “The Quiet Storm with Lenny Green,” joins G. Keith Alexander 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

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It's his voice, that unmistakable deep, rich sound. With a vocal tone and smooth delivery that could melt glaciers, Lenny Green was destined for stardom. The host of the syndicated radio show “The Quiet Storm with Lenny Green,” Lenny makes his home at the show's flagship station, the highly-rated New York Tri-state area radio station WBLS/107.5-FM.…

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Judy Ledgerwood, 'Frank & Webb' 1:21:42

3M ago1:21:42

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Episode No. 640 of The Modern Art Notes Podcast features artist Judy Ledgerwood and curator Lisa Volpe. Ledgerwood is included within "50 Paintings" at the Milwaukee Art Museum. The exhibition features paintings made in the last five years by 50 artists from around the world. It was curated by Margaret Andera and Michelle Grabner and is on view thr…

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Writing Romance, Race, and Ricki Wilde with New York Times Best-Selling Author, Tia Williams 44:17

3M ago44:17

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We’re back with season 3 of the Reed, Write, and Create Podcast! On episode 23 of the podcast, my guest is New York Times best-selling author, Tia Williams. Tia is an author of both YA titles and adult fiction. She wrote the bestselling debut novel The Accidental Diva and then penned two young adult novels, It Chicks and Sixteen Candles. Her award-…

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Encore CP Lacey The Executioner from Showtime at the Apollo 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

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Get ready for an electrifying encore presentation of WHAT'S HOT! HarlemAmerica with your host, the iconic G. Keith Alexander. This time, we're shining the spotlight on the multi-talented C.P. Lacey, a virtuoso of the entertainment world known for his SPIRITED performances. With over three decades dazzling audiences across the globe, Lacey's unparal…

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Sin Wai Kin, Jacqueline Kiyomi Gork 1:03:16

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Episode No. 639 features artists Sin Wai Kin and Jacqueline Kiyomi Gork. The Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive, University of California, Berkeley is presenting "MATRIX 284/Sin Wai Kin: The Story Changing," the artist's first US exhibition. BAMPFA's exhibition includes Sin's two most recent video works: The Breaking Story (2022) and Dreami…

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Encore Actor, director, playwright, Regina Taylor from The First Lady 1:00:00

4M ago1:00:00

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Taylor chats about being in pre-production on a film entitled Justified which also stars Academy Award and Golden Globe Award-nominated actress Aunjanue Ellis, who received critical acclaim playing the Venus sister's mom in King Richard.Regina and G. Keith discuss her critically acclaimed portrayal as Marion Shields Robinson, the mother of former F…

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Saif Azzuz, Maryam Taghavi 1:07:33

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Episode No. 638 of The Modern Art Notes Podcast features artists Saif Azzuz and Maryam Taghavi. The Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco is presenting "Saif Azzuz: Cost of Living," an exhibition of paintings, sculptures and installation that considers settler colonialism and gentrification as related processes. The exhibition is on view thro…

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Encore Broadway & TV Star Brenda Braxton And Her Shenanigans 1:00:00

4M ago1:00:00

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Brenda talks about years of stability, losing everything: My home, marriage, and business - without a regular paycheck to keep me afloat! The cherry on the cake? Finding out that no one in Hollywood wanted someone her age for their projects either. Everything can change so quickly but this 'Now What?' moment became an opportunity for her to start a…

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Ep.64: Music w/Enji; US Jews of Color: Celebrating Sukkot, Journalist Robin Washington, Writer Hanah Bloom, Jews of Color Initiative CEO Ilana Kaufman & Philosopher Lewis R. Gordon 1:15:07

4M ago1:15:07

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On Stance, we explore the question: what does it mean to be a Jewish person of color in America today? We chat with a range of voices from this growing demographic, in the worlds of philosophy, pop culture, community organizing, and journalism. Plus, we cover music with Jazz Musician Enji to learn more about her mesmerizing new record, Ulan. At a S…

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