#TellBlackStories show

#TellBlackStories

Summary: The #TellBlackStories podcast is an extension of Color Of Change's work to change the rules in Hollywood, and entire media landscape, to ensure accurate, diverse, empathetic and human portrayals of Black people. It is an unfiltered, unapologetic, dose of quick witted commentary on the most relevant social, political and cultural issues impacting the Black community. #TellBlackStories elevates the voices, stories and work of change makers, content creators, activists, and leaders driving a movement for accurate portrayals of Black people. #TellBlackStories is presented by Color Of Change, the nation's largest online racial justice organization. To learn more visit tellblackstories.org/podcast.

Podcasts:

 ‘Black Is King’ Directors’ Roundtable | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:08:24

The Directors of Beyoncé’s new film,’Black Is King,’ sat down with Gia Peppers (Entertainment Journalist) to discuss their creative journeys to the piece, how Blackness and community served as inspirations, and the impact it had on Black children. Featured directors: Jenn Nkiru, Joshua Kissi, Emmanuel Adjei, Blitz Bazawule, Ibra Ake and Kwasi Fordjour.

 The Directors’ Cut featuring Janicza Bravo (Director, ZOLA) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:05:14

Janicza Bravo (Director, ZOLA) sat down with Maori Holmes (Director, Black Star Film Festival) at Sundance to discuss her experience writing and directing the film, ZOLA, and why the film is a love letter to the internet and Black twitter.

 #TellBlackStories featuring Alicia Garza | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 21:58

Check out this unreleased episode from the 2020 Sundance Film Festival featuring Alicia Garza (Activist, Writer, and Co-founder, Black Lives Matter Network) as she discusses the importance of activism, representation, and building Black political power.  Moderated by Kendrick Sampson (Actor and Activist) and Bridget Todd (Podcaster, Writer, Activist). 

 #TellBlackStories featuring Cord Jefferson | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 49:29

Cord Jefferson (Writer – Watchmen, Succession, The Good Place) joins Gia Peppers (Entertainment Journalist) to discuss the acclaimed series Watchmen, the importance and impact stories have on culture, and the calls for change in Hollywood in light of the national uprisings for Black lives.

 John Lewis: Good Trouble – featuring Dawn Porter, Erika Alexander, and Tamar-Kali | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 46:08

Dawn Porter (Director), Erika Alexander (Producer), and Tamar-Kali (Music Composer), sits down with Color Of Change President, Rashad Robinson, to discuss their new film, “John Lewis: Good Trouble,” which chronicles Lewis’ 60-plus years of social activism and legislative action on civil rights, voting rights, gun control, health-care reform, and immigration.

 A Conversation with Raymond Santana (Exonerated 5) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:26

One year ago, Raymond Santana (Exonerated 5) joined our #TellBlackStories podcast to discuss Ava DuVernay’s, When They See Us, its cultural impact, and the importance of prosecutor accountability.

 #TellBlackStories Featuring Marsai Martin, Carol Martin, and Josh Martin. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 37:02

Isolation is the new normal, but through storytelling, we remain connected. Gia Peppers (Entertainment Journalist) sits down with actor + producer, Marai Martin, and her parents Carol and Josh Martin to discuss the power of family and staying connected during COVID19.

 Justice Not Fear: Challenging the Backlash To Bail Reform | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:24:20

Moderated by Yusuf Abdul-Qadir (New York Civil Liberties Union), panelists Scott Roberts (Senior Director of Criminal Justice Campaigns, Color Of Change), Nicole Triplett (New York Civil Liberties Union) Rev. Eric Jackson (Plymouth Church), Kelly Gonzalez (Center for Community Alternatives) and Monica Smith (Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights) sat down for a community town hall in Syracuse, NY, … Continue reading "Justice Not Fear: Challenging the Backlash To Bail Reform"

 #TellBlackStories: One Year Anniversary Panel | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:07:05

At the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, filmmaker dream hampton moderated a discussion with Color Of Change VP Arisha Hatch, Open Society Foundations’ Rashida Bumbray, and BlackStar Film Festival founder Maori Holmes about the importance of activism and owning our stories. 

 ‘Stop Telling Women To Smile’ featuring Tatyana Fazlalizadeh | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:06

Visual artist and author, Tatyana Fazlalizadeh, sits down with Color Of Change President, Rashad Robinson, to discuss her new book, “Stop Telling Women To Smile,” the inspiration behind her street art project, “Stop Telling Women To Smile,” and the importance of intersectionality when discussing who deals with street harassment.

 #OscarsSoWhite featuring April Reign | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:15

#OscarsSoWhite creator, April Reign sits down with Color Of Change President, Rashad Robinson, to discuss her work advocating for a more diverse entertainment industry, and her thoughts on this year’s nominees.

 “The Mockingbird Project” featuring Gbenga Akinnagbe | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 18:00

Rashid Shabazz (Chief Marketing and Storytelling Officer, Color Of Change) sits down with actor and activist, Gbenga Akinnagbe, to discuss his role as an original cast member in Aaron Sorkin’s Broadway adaptation of the novel ‘To Kill A Mockingbird,’ his new Mockingbird Project, and how the play speaks to issues we see in today’s flawed … Continue reading "“The Mockingbird Project” featuring Gbenga Akinnagbe"

 ‘Just Mercy’ featuring Michael B. Jordan | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:06

Gia Peppers (Entertainment Journalist) sits down with actor and producer, Michael B. Jordan, to discuss his new film, Just Mercy.  Just Mercy is a must see film that provides a vital picture of the criminal justice system and our collective fight to end mass incarceration. Donate today to help us ensure families impacted by incarceration … Continue reading "‘Just Mercy’ featuring Michael B. Jordan"

 In Conversation with Political Cartoonist, Khalid Albaih | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:43

Rashid Shabazz (Chief Marketing and Storytelling Officer, Color Of Change) in conversation with Sudanese political cartoonist, Khalid Albaih.

 ‘Queen and Slim’ featuring Lena Waithe | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:28

Gia Peppers (Entertainment Journalist) and Emmy-award winning writer, actor, and producer, discuss Waithe’s new film, Queen and Slim. 

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