Reclaiming Their Roots: CBS News Producer Rodney Hawkins Discovers Ancestor in Slavery Archiveby Mark Anthony Neal / 6min
' CBS News producer Rodney Hawkins digs deep into his family's past with the help of the Lone Star Slavery Project at Stephen F. Austin State University.'
The Making of Adrian Younge's "The American Negro"by Mark Anthony Neal / 6min
Behind the scenes of the making of Adrian Younge 's latest project, The American Negro , which is described as "an unapologetic critique, detailing the systemic and malevolent psychology that afflicts people of color. This project dissects the chemistry behind blind racism, using music as the medium to restore dignity and self-worth."
"The 4% Problem": Breaking Down the Lack of Black Representation in Corporate and University Leadership Ranksby Mark Anthony Neal / 13min
'CBS News political contributor Jamal Simmons joins CBS This Morning to discuss his new article called "The 4 Percent Problem," regarding race within the leadership ranks of corporations and universities.'
Joshie Jo Armstead on Ashford & Simpsonby Mark Anthony Neal / 1d
On this episode of Unscripted: Conversations w/ Christian John Wikane, songwriter Joshie Jo Armstead discusses her partnership with Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson , which produced hits like Aretha Franklin's "Cry Like a Baby" and Ray Charles' "Let's Go Get Stoned".
Art As Activism: Groundbreaking FX Show 'Pose' Serves As 'Antithesis' To Anti-Trans Rhetoricby Mark Anthony Neal / 1d
' Steven Canals , Janet Mock and Ryan Murphy join Here & Now to discuss the final season of Pose . The award-winning series has gained critical acclaim by taking viewers back to the golden age of NYC's underground ballroom subculture.'
Brenรฉ Brown and Tarana Burke on their Anthology 'You Are Your Best Thing'by Mark Anthony Neal / 2d
'Author, speaker and life coach Brenรฉ Brown and #MeToo co-founder Tarana Burke join us to share their experiences working together as editors of You Are Your Best Thing: An Anthology of Vulnerability, Shame, Resilience and the Black Experience. '
W. Kamau Bell Is A 'Wall-Tearer-Downer' In 'United Shades Of America'by Mark Anthony Neal / 2d
'Since 2016, comedian W. Kamau Bell has been traveling the country for his TV show United Shades of America . He asks serious questions, but always with a bit of humor thrown in. " United Shades of America is just Sesame Street for grown-ups," he tells All Things Considered 's Michel Martin . The goal of the show is to explore the unique challenges of communities around the United States.'
With 'Trojan Horse' Animation, 'Yasuke' Creators Honor True Story Of Black Samuraiby Mark Anthony Neal / 2d
'A new anime series on Netflix brings a little-known figure from Japanese feudal history to the small screen: Yasuke . A Black samurai portrayed as an aging, stoic loner reflecting on his past.' -- All Things Considered
John Legend: "Bring your own unique gifts to the table to engage in the real, tangible bettering of your community."23by Mark Anthony Neal / 2d
“We see [zero-sum thinking] in efforts to hoard economic opportunity, too. Today, the 26 wealthiest people on the planet own as much as the 3.5 billion poorest. And powerful people are spending lots of money lobbying to keep it
