In the 1980s, there were only 63 Black films by, for, or about Black Americans. But in the 1990s, that number quadrupled, with 220 Black films making their way to cinema screens nationwide. What sparked this “Black New Wave?” Who blazed this path for contemporaries like Ava DuVernay, Kasi Lemmons and Jordan Peele? And how did these films transform American culture as a whole? Presenting The Class of 1989, a new limited-run series from pop culture critics Len Webb and Vincent Williams, hosts ...
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Paper Trails - Season 3 Episode 10: Mohamed Mohamud | Somali Sideways
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In this episode of the Inspyre Podcast, we had the pleasure of interviewing Mohamed Mohamud, author of *Somalisideways*. Our discussion revolved around the inspiration behind the book and Mohamed's journey of becoming a writer.Mohamed shared his personal experiences growing up in Somalia and how they influenced his writing. We also delved into the importance of representation in literature and the power of storytelling.Tune in to hear more about Mohamed's journey and the themes of his book. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to stay updated on our latest episodes and connect with us on social media!Mohamed's socials:Twitter: https://twitter.com/moamohamudInstagram: Somalisideways: https://www.instagram.com/somalisideways/ Personal: https://www.instagram.com/moamohamud/ Website: https://www.somali-sideways.com/Socials:Twitter: https://twitter.com/inspyreuk?s=21&t=rg7lx-1ptHW_Q0tdGy7wpAInstagram: https://instagram.com/inspyreuk?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@inspyreuk?_t=8d06fC4KWo9&_r=1YouTube: https://youtube.com/@InspyreUK
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In this episode of the Inspyre Podcast, we had the pleasure of interviewing Mohamed Mohamud, author of *Somalisideways*. Our discussion revolved around the inspiration behind the book and Mohamed's journey of becoming a writer.Mohamed shared his personal experiences growing up in Somalia and how they influenced his writing. We also delved into the importance of representation in literature and the power of storytelling.Tune in to hear more about Mohamed's journey and the themes of his book. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to stay updated on our latest episodes and connect with us on social media!Mohamed's socials:Twitter: https://twitter.com/moamohamudInstagram: Somalisideways: https://www.instagram.com/somalisideways/ Personal: https://www.instagram.com/moamohamud/ Website: https://www.somali-sideways.com/Socials:Twitter: https://twitter.com/inspyreuk?s=21&t=rg7lx-1ptHW_Q0tdGy7wpAInstagram: https://instagram.com/inspyreuk?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@inspyreuk?_t=8d06fC4KWo9&_r=1YouTube: https://youtube.com/@InspyreUK
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