call and response, hosted by Felicia Fitzpatrick, explores the intersection of Blackness and performing arts.
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Black America is an in-depth conversation that explores what it means to be Black in America. The show profiles Black activists, academics, business leaders, sports figures, elected officials, artists and writers to gauge this experience in a time of both turbulence and breakthroughs.
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Help, I’m pre-diabetic! The Kurang Manis Sugar, Less Podcast
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Help, I’m pre-diabetic! The Kurang Manis (Sugar, Less) Podcast goes in search of ways to avoid Type 2 Diabetes. We interview health and fitness personalities from Asia Pacific; athletes, medical doctors, allied health professionals, fitness/wellness experts & people living with NCDs. Co-hosts Nikki Yeo and Jasmine Low chat over a cuppa tea. In Malaysia, it’s the Teh Tarik, made frothy by swift hand movements of a tea-pulling expert but 8tsp of condensed milk in one cup?! Kurang manis, boss! ...
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Dreaming, Healing, and Making History - Dede Ayite: Episode 123
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This week we welcome Tony Award-winning costume designer Dede Ayite! You’ve seen her designs in Broadway shows like Appropriate, Days of Wine and Rose, Hell’s Kitchen, and Jaja’s African Hair Braiding—and that was just for this 2023-2024 season! We dive into why research is her favorite part of the design process, what she hopes audiences receive f…
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Exhaling on Intention - Ambe J. Williams: Episode 122
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This week we talk with Ambe J. Williams, a portrait and commercial photographer, director, and actor on sabbatical. We discuss the skills she relied on during her journey through the actor-to-photographer pipeline, the courageous cocktails that led to her film directorial debut, and the music videos that inspire her (when put on the spot).…
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Pouring Into the Community - Giselle Byrd: Episode 121
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This week we chat with The Theater Offensive’s executive director, Giselle Byrd. We dive into how liberation and community has always been at the center of her artistic philosophy—from her leadership beginnings in college as President of 3rd Act to building momentum as a talent manager to crafting her vision as the first Black trans woman leading a…
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Writing as an Act of Service - Ricky Tucker: Episode 120
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This week we talk with writer, educator, and art critic Ricky Tucker. He is the author of And The Category Is…: Inside New York’s Vogue, House and Ballroom Community, for which he was a 2023 Lambda Literary Award Finalist in Nonfiction. We explore the idea of social versus stage performance, misconceptions of art criticism, and how the sacred space…
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Overflowing With Thank Yous - Leroy Church: Episode 119
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This week we chat with actor, dancer, producer, creative director, and wellness enthusiast Leroy Church. The Chita Rivera and Antonyo Award winner shares his story, starting with his church dance beginnings at age 13 all the way to his current expansion into producing and creative directing, like he did with the renowned Dreamgirls production on Cl…
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Being Real as Real Can Be - Nikki M. James: Episode 118
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This week we welcome Tony winner Nikki M. James! We discuss the beautiful breadth of Black women she has played in her career—from The Book of Mormon’s Nabulungi (which earned her a 2011 Tony Award) to The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin’s Viveca to real-life investigative journalist Ida B. Wells in Suffs, her current role that earned he…
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In this episode of Black America, we revisit Season 9 and highlight key moments and conversations that challenged our perspectives.
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Listening to Your Life - York Walker: Episode 117
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This week we talk with the inaugural recipient of Vineyard Theatre’s Colman Domingo Award and the inaugural recipient of the John Singleton Screenwriter Award, playwright and screenwriter York Walker. We talk about the Disney kid to Broadway fan pipeline, his artistic philosophy as a playwright, and what he learned from working on his first profess…
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Making Memories Through Merchandise - Brooklyn McLain: Episode 116
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This week we talk with Brooklyn McLain, the co-founder and COO of the first Black-owned Broadway merchandise company, “merch.” We chat about the musical that made him a self-described “theatre enthusiast,” why merchandising is so important to a show’s branding, and what it was like introducing the first durag to Broadway.…
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Nikki M. James On Her roles as an Actress, Director and Mom
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Tony Award-winning actress Nikki M. James delivers a powerful performance as Ida B. Wells in Shaina Taub's "Suffs," a musical that explores the 1913 Women's Movement.
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Doing Everything and Anything - Thaïs Bass-Moore: Episode 115
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This week we chat with Thaïs Bass-Moore, who both as a kid and a theatremaker has done “everything and anything!” She is an actor, director, writer, mommy, wifey, Co-Founder and Director of University of Texas’ Fearless Leadership Institute, and author of A Syllabus for Black Women: 110 Life Lessons for Sistahs in College. We dive into the moment t…
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Standing Strong and Tall in The “Why” - Allen René Louis: Episode 114
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This week, we talk with Broadway Inspirational Voices’ Artistic Director Allen René Louis, who also works as a music director, arranger, composer, lyricist, vocalist, instrumentalist, vocalist, actor, creative director, and producer. We dive into how his Haitian roots influence his musical approach, why he embraces imposter syndrome, and the artist…
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Historian and New York Times bestselling author Nell I. Painter explores her latest book, "I Just Keep Talking: A Life in Essays," delving into decades of her historical research with original sketches and more.
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Writing Plays as Heart Work - C.A. Johnson: Episode 113
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This week we welcome playwright, screenwriter, and former President of the Library Club, C.A. Johnson! We chat about the differences between collaboration for theatre versus television, how capitalism influences theatremaking, and what it was like seeing her play All The Natalie Portmans go from page to stage.…
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Spreading The Good Word About Theatre - Nate Shelton: Episode 112
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This week we chat with Nate Shelton, a self-described “general theatre person.” He’s worn many hats in the theatre space—from actor to company manager to TKTS employee to Actors’ Equity Association Contractual Business Representative. Throughout all of them, his joy and enthusiasm for the theatre has never wavered. We dive into how he joined the th…
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New York Times bestselling and award winning author, Renée Watson joins host Carol Jenkins to discuss her novel, "Skin & Bones".
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Chasing the Potential - Maya Boyd: Episode 111
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You’re gonna hear her roar! This week, we chat with Maya Boyd, the current star of &Juliet on Broadway! We discuss her experience of training in Russian ballet as a kid, how auditions helped her musical theater imposter syndrome, and what it was like making her Broadway debut in Merrily We Roll Along while she was still a senior at the University o…
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The Oral History of Holler If Ya Hear Me: Episode 110
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Happy 10th anniversary, Holler If Ya Hear Me! A decade ago, today, a musical featuring a score from one of history's most influential rappers, Tupac Shakur, opened at Broadway's Palace Theatre and we are celebrating with a special episode. Though the production only lasted 17 previews and 38 performances, it impacted the Broadway landscape through …
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Owning Spaces Unapologetically - Jacie Scott: Episode 109
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Get stretching because this week we are going behind the scenes of America’s most famous kicklines! Formerly a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and a Radio City Rockette, dancer Jacie Scott knows a thing or two about high-kicks. We dive into the similarities and differences of the two groups—from auditions to misconceptions to her experience as a Black w…
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Cosplaying for the Culture - Lillian Hope: Episode 108
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And I say, “Hey! What a wonderful kind of day!” as we chat with actor, cosplayer, and content creator Lillian Hope! We talk about why she got into cosplay content creation, why the Millennial generation is so nostalgic, and why Black Nerds Matter.
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Behind the Success of Many Celebrities is a Great Publicist
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Gilda N. Squire, Founder of Squire Media & Management Inc. Gilda is one of the few Black women who has reached to upper echelons of public relations. Her professional network has pushed the careers of many celebrities, history makers, authors and more.
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Gifting The Language - Kelundra Smith: Episode 107
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This week, we talk with Kelundra Smith about the many writing hats she wears as a culture and theater critic, playwright, arts and culture journalist, and Managing Editor of American Theatre Magazine. We dive into what inspired her to write The Wash and Younger (a prequel to Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun), how her Southern perspective in…
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Exchanging Energy Through Dance - Criscia Long: Episode 106
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The 2024 WNBA season tipped off just last week, and we are celebrating with Criscia Long! She is the Senior Director of Entertainment for NBA’s Brooklyn Nets, the Long Island Nets, and WNBA’s New York Liberty. We dive into how she embraces commercial and concert dance, what she learned during her time as a pro NBA dancer, and what it was like orche…
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Following the steps of Bronx dance guru Maleek Washington
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Maleek Washington is a performer, choreographer and teaching artist whose creative footprint extends from the stages of Broadway to off-Broadway productions like "Soul Train: The Hippest Trip", "Hell's Kitchen" and "For Colored Girls."
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Catching Up With Call and Response Alums - Season Six Premiere: Episode 105
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We are BACK IN THE HABIT, y’all! After three years away, we are kicking off season six with a catch-up episode. We highlight some of the incredible accomplishments of some podcast alums, as well as hear from four previous guests about how their lives have changed since their podcast episode aired. We chat with Marc J. Franklin (Episode 12), Vincent…
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Champion of Change Who Helps Formerly Imprisoned of New York
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For many years, Rikers Island has remained at the epicenter of human rights violations. In this episode, Stanley Richards, President/CEO of The Fortune Society shares his experience working on his mission to reintegrate formerly imprisoned into society.
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The National Urban League: It's Impact and Influence
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Marc Morial, President and CEO of The National Urban League discusses their "State of Black America" Report, home ownership, wealth gap, moving to Harlem, and other important topics with host Carol Jenkins.
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Celebrating 30 Years of Beauty and the Beast with Three Belles: Episode 104
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Happy 30th Anniversary to Beauty and the Beast! 30 years ago today, Disney’s first musical premiered on Broadway and we are celebrating with a special episode. In honor of the milestone, we chatted with three Black actors who have played Belle: Briana Brooks from ZACH Theatre’s 2018 production (Austin, TX), Jade Jones from Olney Theatre Center’s 20…
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What's at Stake for the Black Vote in the 2024 Election?
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Join us for the 2nd half as we dive into the importance of the Black vote and what it means for voting rights, the Supreme Court, IVF, and other key issues with three political experts.
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Where Does The Black Vote Stand in the 2024 Election?
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As the 2024 election approaches, we dive into the importance of the Black vote and what it means for voting rights, the Supreme Court, IVF, and other key issues with three political experts, Dr. Basil Smikle, Errol Louis and Dr. Christina Greer.
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Inspiring Black Women's Speeches with Janet Dewart Bell
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Janet Dewart Bell shares her collection of speeches by Black women in her latest work, "Blackbirds Singing: Inspiring Black Women's Speeches from the Civil War to the Twenty-first Century".
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Creating a Brighter Future for CUNY's BMI Program
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Our host, Carol Jenkins sits with Dr. Jonathan Quash, Director of CUNY's Black Male Initiative (BMI), and James Viafara, a student at Medgar Evers College to discuss the program's significance, its historical roots, and its broader impact beyond people of color.
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Black Doctors and Patients Still Battling Racism in Medicine
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Dr. Uché Blackstock discusses the devastating cycle of racism in our health care system in her memoir, "Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine".
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Taking a look at Black academia and what it looks like for Black Faculty with host Carol Jenkins. Joined by June Cross, Errol Olton Dr. Marcus D. Allen
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Kimberly Peeler-Allen, Co-Founder of Higher Heights discusses Black women in politics and her new role as the Chair of Reproductive Freedom for All; formerly known as NARAL.
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