Consider it Blacklit highlights films, television programs and stage plays featuring African Americans up front and behind the scenes. The show also highlights social issues, as it relates to these programs, and how they impact our communities. Show host Kim Singleton interviews directors, writers, producers, actors, content creators and overall film/television/stage enthusiasts.
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The Roulette Tapes - John Zorn & Michihiro Sato: Samurai Memory
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Improvisers John Zorn (alto sax, game calls) and Michihiro Sato (shamisen, three-stringed banjo-like instrument) in a 1985 performance at Roulette. Rescued from a reel-to-reel tape and documenting an early chapter in the downtown improv scene, the concert came shortly after the release of the duo's album Ganru Island, since re-released on Tzadik Re…
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The Love of Our Community Speaks_PIPE TV Podcast: Nutrition
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The Love of Our Community Speaks: Real Talks, Real Solutions talks about topics that concern one and all...By Brother Michael Cox
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The Love of Our Community Speaks_PIPE TV Podcast: Homelessness
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The Love of Our Community Speaks: Real Talks, Real Solutions talks about topics that concern one and all...By Brother Michael
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The Love of Our Community Speaks_PIPE TV Podcast: Domestic Violence
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Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses the 1977 classic film "Greased Lightning" with Glenn Gilliam, sports historian and Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Althea Film Project. This film is the story of Wendell Scott, the first African American race car driver to win at NASCAR. The movie stars Richard Pryor, Pam Grier, Cleavon L…
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Highlight of the 1977 Classic Film 'Greased Lightning'
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Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses the 1977 classic film "Greased Lightning" with Glenn Gilliam, sports historian and Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Althea Film Project. This film is the story of Wendell Scott, the first African American race car driver to win at NASCAR. The movie stars Richard Pryor, Pam Grier, Cleavon L…
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The Love of Our Community Speaks_PIPE TV Podcast: Cancer
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Brunch, Blaze, & Babble: GaySh!t: A Pride Episode
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If you're coming off your LGBTQIA+ high because PRIDE month has ended and you're not ready to lower your rainbow flag...well don't(that should be year round anyway). The hosts of Brunch, Blaze and Babble, Roger Turner and Alexus Bertrand will discuss all the movies, tv, and music that celebrate queerness.…
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The Next Stop Is...: Everything Bagels with Bagel Ambassador
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New Yorker's love their bagels, but I don't think anyone loves bagels as much as Sam Silverman. Known as the Bagel Ambassador, Sam is the founder of BagelUp and New York BagelFest, the leading bagel trade organization and show respectively. I got to chat with him about the history of this famous food, why bagel culture is important, and his hot tak…
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Consider It Blacklit: Highlight of "A Quiet Place: Day One"
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Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses the movie "A Quiet Place: Day One" starring Lupita Nyong'o. This film is the third installment of the Quiet Place franchise. It tells the story of the first day the aliens attack in one of the loudest places on the planet, New York City!By Kimberly Singleton
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The Roulette Tapes - Zoh Amba: Musical Souls
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Admired as a bold saxophonist (and also sometimes guitarist, vocalist, pianist), composer Zoh Amba traces a journey from a difficult Tennessee childhood to musical and spiritual revelation. The remarks are coupled with excerpts from two performances at Roulette: the Bhakti project (2022, with Micah Thomas, piano; Thomas Morgan, bass; Marc Edwards, …
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The Love of Our Community Speaks_PIPE TV Podcast: Autism
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The Love of Our Community Speaks: Real Talks, Real Solutions talks about topics that concern one and all...By Brother-Michael Cox
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Interview with music innovator Kamelya Jubran shirinesaad.comBy Saad Shirine
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The hosts of Brunch, Blaze and Babble, Roger Turner and Alexus Bertrand love a good movie. With summer already underway, we talk about one of our favorite genres of movies: action movies. More specifically, "army of one" (usually called "one man army" but a more inclusive title was needed) movies. Action movies in which a singular protagonist, with…
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Highlight of "A Quiet Place: Day One" starring Lupita Nyong'o
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Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses the movie "A Quiet Place: Day One" starring Lupita Nyong'o. This film is the third installment of the Quiet Place franchise. It tells the story of the first day the aliens attack in one of the loudest places on the planet, New York City! Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connec…
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The Next Stop Is...:Gettin' Fizzy With It At The Brooklyn Seltzer Museum
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Compared to pizza and bagels, seltzer water kind of flies under the radar in regards to NYC edible delights, but it has a long and rich history in the city. The Brooklyn Seltzer Museum is sharing that history inside Brooklyn Seltzer Boys which is the last seltzer factory in the tri-state area. Today I talk with the team behind the museum: Alex Gomb…
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Brunch, Blaze & Babble: Marvelous Nerd Sh!t
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Marvelous Nerd Sh!t It seems as soon as the Marvel Cinematic Universe(MCU) started releasing projects for its phase 4, there was a growing narrative of anti- , misogyny, racism, and phobias downplaying these projects. Recently, those conversations have found their way to the new X-Men 97 series. Join the hosts of Brunch, Blaze & Babble, Roger Turne…
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The Next Stop Is...: This Must Be the Place with Jesse Rifkin
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I am so excited to share my conversation with Jesse Rifkin, the author of This Must Be The Place: Music, Community, and Vanished Spaces in New York City and owner of Walk on the Wild Side Tours NYC. Jesse and I discussed his book writing process, the current state of NYC music scenes, and how music spaces are vital to the city.…
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Brunch, Blaze & Babble: Examining The Gap
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Examining The Gap In 2023, Quinta Brunson seemed to do the impossible by being the first Black woman to win the Emmy for Best Actress in a Comedy series since Isabella Sanford for the Jeffersons in 1981. Join the hosts of Brunch, Blaze & Babble, Roger Turner and Alexus Bertrand as they discuss the 42 year gap between Brunson and Sanford and the inc…
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Brunch, Blaze & Babble: The Beyonce Of It All
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The Beyonce of It All Coming off the tsunami level tidal wave of Renaissance, Cowboy Carter has us holding on tight for a bucking wild ride. Join Brunch Blaze & Babble hosts Roger Turner and Alexus Bertrand as they discuss all the things Beyoncé, Cowboy Carter, Country Music and this album's impact on the future.…
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Consider It Blacklit: A Discussion with Creator Jamal Hodge
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Multiple award-winning filmmaker Jamal Hodge joins host Kim Singleton to discuss his creative process and latest projects. tinyurl.com/CIBPodcastBy Kimberly Singleton
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The Roulette Tapes - Jim Staley: A Trombonist's Playbook
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The trombonist Jim Staley traces his path from playing in a Vietnam-era Army band and as an orchestral musician; through encounters with influential mentors and techniques; and musical awakenings that led to a career as a master improviser and Director of Roulette, the New York City concert series. With musical appearances by John Zorn, Ikue Mori, …
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Brunch, Blaze, and Babble: Examining The Gap
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Examining The Gap Quinta Brunson seemed to do the impossible by winning the Emmy for Best Actress in a Comedy Series. The last Black Woman to do this was Isabella Sanford for the Jeffersons...42 years ago. We decided to take a look at all the other incredible black actresses who have either lost or been snubbed across those 45 years.…
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Multiple award-winning filmmaker/writer/poet Jamal Hodge joins host Kim Singleton to discuss his creative process and latest projects. Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_Blacklit Facebook @ConsiderItBlacklit X (Formerly know as Twit…
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Nerd Sh!t It seems as soon as the MCU started releasing projects for its phase 4, there was a growing narrative of anti-wokeness, misogyny, racism, and phobias downplaying these projects. Recently, those conversations have found their way to the X-Men. We are here to discuss the hypocrisy of it all and make it clear what the Children of the Atom ac…
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Welcome to the Power in the Pen Writers Workshop podcast, where writing, culture and healing meet. Featured in this episode, the powerful voices of Cathie Wright Lewis, Caroline, Ladetta, Hyacinth and Chante. We also discuss the vital role of adult literacy in our lives and communities.By Chante Graham
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Brunch, Blaze, and Babble: Did It Pass The Rewatch?
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Did It Pass The Rewatch? We have tons of great childhood memories from the movies that we adored. The question now is: Should we still adore them?! We take a look at 10 our favorite films and see if they Passed The Rewatch. We take 3 tests that challenge Hollywood to make movies be more inclusive. We like to call the BBB Test.…
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Consider It Blacklit: Highlight of the 1976 film "Car Wash"
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Host Kim Singleton discusses the 1976 classic film "Car Wash" with digital ideation & visual artist Inez Brown. "Car Wash" takes a comedic look at a day in the life of employees of a car wash. The ensemble cast includes Ivan Dixon, Bill Duke, Franklin Ajaye, Antonio Fargas, Tracy Reed, Ren Woods, Leon Pinkney, Garrett Morris, Richard Pryor and the …
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The Next Stop Is...Nigel Roxbury on Loving NYC, Newfound Sobriety, and His Dream Museum Idea
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Our next stop on the podcast is a great conversation with Chris Murch who you may know online as Nigel Roxbury. Amassing 125k followers on TikTok, Chris is best known for his recommendation and history videos. On this episode, we discuss our mutual love for the city and life itself, the museums we want to create, and more. Follow Chris (@nigelroxbu…
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Consider It Blacklit: Highlight of "Syncing Ink"
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Host Kim Singleton discusses the Hip-Hop theater production "Syncing Ink" with creator NSangou Njikam and cast member McKenzie Frye. "Syncing Ink" will run at the Apollo's Victoria Theater in the summer of 2024.By Kimberly Singleton
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Highlight of the 1976 Classic Film "Car Wash"
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The Roulette Tapes - Lester St. Louis: The Naked Cello
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The cellist/composer/improviser in commentary with excerpts from several performances at Roulette: his own Transfer 01 and Metahaven projects; collaborative works with guitarist Wendy Eisenberg, drummer Ryan Sawyer, vocalist Charmaine Lee, violist Joanna Mattrey; and yuniya edi kwon's Sun Han Guild. St. Louis has also worked with Jaimie branch, Isa…
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Highlight of the Hip-Hop Theater Production "Syncing Ink"
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Host Kim Singleton discusses the Hip Hop theater production "Syncing Ink" with creator NSangou Njikam and cast member McKenzie Frye. www.syncingink.com Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_Blacklit Facebook @ConsiderItBlacklit X (Form…
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Consider It Blacklit: A discussion with film students Savanna Rust & Navi Dixon
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Film student Savanna Mai Rust and drama student Navi Dixon discuss their journey as emerging artists.By Kimberly Singleton
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Don't Get it Twisted w/Fred Brown: ONE DROP OF BLACK
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There's an old saying which is now scientifically proven: "One drop of Black blood, means you're Black!." Listen to Andrea J. Fulton, Founder of the Fulton Arts Foundation (ABCfulton.org), as she explores the history and themes of that adage, through her play called "ONE DROP", being co-presented as dinner-theater at the John Wesley United Methodis…
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Power in the Pen Episode 2 - April is Poetry Month
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Welcome to Episode 2 of the Power in the Pen podcast. Celebrate National Poetry Month with us a we honor great poets who have inspired our crafts. Listen and you will be enlightened and encouraged by members Lenora, Gail, Chante, Chrissy and founder ED Cathie-Wright Lewis as they recite their original poetry and discuss the spirit that compels them…
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A Discussion with film & drama students Savanna Rust and Navi Dixon
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Film student Savanna Mai Rust and drama student Navi Dixon discuss their journey as emerging artists. Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_Blacklit Facebook @ConsiderItBlacklit X (Formerly know as Twitter) @WeAreBlacklit Tik Tok @ss2k…
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The Next Stop Is..: The Whimsical World of Dyebones
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Wow a brand new podcast! On our first stop along my journey to interview every cool person in New York City, I chat with fashion designer, social media star, and friend Alejandro Fortunes aka dyebones. While his 1.5 million TikTok followers know him for his zany storytimes, Alejandro is also a full-time clothing designer through his brand Good Fort…
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The Roulette Tapes - Brandon Lopez: Digging Deep
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Bassist, composer, and improviser Brandon Lopez in solo, duo, and ensemble works recorded at Roulette alongside the artist's commentary on technique, process, influences, and the unexpected. With appearances by collaborators Steve Baczkowski (sax), gabby fluke-mogul and Marina Kifferstein (violins), Nate Wooley (trumpet), Michael Foster (sax), Ben …
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Power in The Pen: Welcome to Power in the Pen Episode 1
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Introduction by founder of Power in the Pen founder Cathie Wright-Lewis. We will talk about the Creation of Power in the Pen workshop in its ninth year of existence and enjoy two powerful readings. This is a unique, cathartic, safe space for writers of poetry and prose to share their stories, hone their writing and oratory skills and receive guidan…
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The Roulette Tapes - Ches Smith: Another Language
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The composer Ches Smith in a collection of excerpts from performances at Roulette featuring Smith on drums, percussion, vibraphone, drum machine, and electronics. The artist provides background on his wide-ranging band projects including a Haitian ceremonial project with drummer Daniel Brevil plus ensembles with Bill Frisell, guitar; Craig Taborn, …
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Consider It Blacklit: International Association of Blacks In Dance
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Host Kim Singleton discusses the annual conference and the programs of the International Association of Blacks in Dance with co-executive directors Omar Ingram and Dr. Natasha Moreland Spears.By Kimberly Singleton
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Highlight of the International Association of Blacks in Dance
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Host Kim Singleton discusses the annual conference and the programs of the International Association of Blacks in Dance with co-executive directors Omar Ingram and Dr. Natasha Moreland Spears. (www.iabdassociation.org) Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: Facebook @consideritblacklit IG & Threads @consider_it_blacklit X(Twitter) @WeAr…
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Don't Get It Twisted! w/Fred Brown: The Harriett Tubman Effect
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Consider It Blacklit: Highlight of "The UnderDoggs"
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Host Kim Singleton discusses the Amazon Prime movie "The UnderDoggs" starring Snoop Dogg.By Kimberly Singleton
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The Roulette Tapes - Charmaine Lee: The Edge of Nowhere
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Vocalist, composer, and electronic musician Charmaine Lee with commentary on and excerpts from four performances at the Roulette concert hall in Brooklyn from 2017-2021 with bits of the works Ceremony and Papillae, an appearance at the Resonant Bodies Festival, plus solos and collaborations with violist Joanna Mattrey, cellist Lester St. Louis, tru…
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Host Kim Singleton discusses the movie "The Underdoggs", starring Snoop Dogg. The film can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video. Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_Blacklit Facebook @ConsiderItBlacklit X (Formerly know as Twitter) @WeA…
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UNLEASHING HUMANITY w/ Ebone' Bishop: Who is Ebone' Bishop?
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So just who is Ebone' Bishop? Learn more about her new show UNLEASHING HUMANITY as she explores conversations with people you know, and those you need to know. An attorney and cultural strategist, Ebone' has something to say, about almost everything and everyone!By Ebone' Bishop
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Consider It Blacklit: 2023 Film Recommendations
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Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton gives some of her recommendations on 2023 films to stream and watch: A THOUSAND AND ONE Starring Teyana Taylor CHEVALIER Starring Kelvin Harrison Jr SURROUNDED Starring Letitia Wright H/JACK Starring Idris ElbaBy Kimberly Singleton
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