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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Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses the two Netflix movies, "The Deliverance" and "Black Barbie".由Kimberly Singleton
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Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses two Netflix films she recommends. THE DELIVERANCE is a film directed and co-written by Lee Daniels. It tells the story of a single mother who moves into a house with her children and her mother, only to find out that there are supernatural occurrences that are taking over her family. www.netflix.com…
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The Relevancy of Reality TV The hosts of Brunch, Blaze and Babble take a look at the history, impact, and influence of reality tv. Alexus and Roger will share a few of their favorites and some you should check out.由Roger Turner
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Bassist, composer, and activist Luke Stewart is best known as an accomplished jazz musician, but he is also an innovator of techniques incorporating feedback as an extension of his sound. This edition features Stewart's commentary on his musical trajectory as well as the role of liberation politics in music. With excerpts from the Feedback Ensemble…
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Songs of The Summer The hosts of Brunch, Blaze and Babble, Roger Turner and Alexus Bertrand love a hot summer bop. With summer almost ending, the BBB dynamic duo ponder why there has to be THE song of the summer and what are the SONGS (plural) of the summer of 2024.由Roger Turner
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Interview with Artist.由Shirine Saad
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Interview with Artist由Shirine Saad
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Interview with Artist.由Shirine Saad
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Interviews with Artist.由Shirine Saad
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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: Real Talks, Real Solutions talks about topics that concern one and all...由Brother Michael Cox
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The Love of Our Community Speaks: Real Talks, Real Solutions talks about topics that concern one and all...由Brother Michael
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Interview with Youmna Saba shirinesaad.com由Shirine Saad
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The Love of Our Community Speaks: Real Talks, Real Solutions talks about topics that concern one and all...由Brother Michael Cox
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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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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: Real Talks, Real Solutions talks about topics that concern one and all...由Brother Michael Cox
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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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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!由Kimberly Singleton
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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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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: Real Talks, Real Solutions talks about topics that concern one and all...由Brother-Michael Cox
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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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Interview with music innovator Kamelya Jubran shirinesaad.com由Saad Shirine
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Multiple award-winning filmmaker Jamal Hodge joins host Kim Singleton to discuss his creative process and latest projects. tinyurl.com/CIBPodcast由Kimberly Singleton
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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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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.由Chante Graham
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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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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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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.由Kimberly Singleton
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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 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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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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Film student Savanna Mai Rust and drama student Navi Dixon discuss their journey as emerging artists.由Kimberly Singleton
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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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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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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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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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