“How do you color a sound?”: The ‘Wonder Bread’ Soul of the 5th Dimension by Mark Anthony Nealby Mark Anthony Neal / 14h
| @NewBlackMan | NewBlackMan (in Exile) What is a more mainstream example of America, than a sandwich made with white bread? And that is perhaps what Motown’s Berry Gordy was thinking when he launched a short-lived merchandising partnership with Schafer Bakeries in Lansing, MI. “The Supremes Special Formula White Bread”, featured Motown’s flagship trio, The Supremes, on its packaging. Long-forgo
Amid Haiti's Upheaval, Rapper Mach-Hommy Sees The Country's Resiliency In Focusby Mark Anthony Neal / 15h
' Mach-Hommy 's latest album, Pray For Haiti , was released in early 2021 on the respected Griselda Records and is already being considered one of the year's best. Simultaneously, a place he cares deeply about sinks further and further into crisis. As a member of the country's diaspora, the artist says he's used to holding disparate thoughts, like these, in his head at the same time. Hommy says t
REEL SOUTH: Missing Magic (Directed by Anissa Simone Latham-Brown)by Mark Anthony Neal / 17h
'As uprisings spread across the country, a young poet in Birmingham, Alabama becomes involved in local protests against decades of police brutality. As he tries to reconcile the city’s modern image as a diverse and welcoming metropolis with its violent and complex civil rights history, he suddenly becomes a part of the story when he’s arrested at a demonstration. Missing Magic is directed by Anis
Whitewashing History and Suppressing Voters Go Hand in Hand by Ben Jealousby Mark Anthony Neal / 19h
Whitewashing History and Suppressing Voters Go Hand in Hand by Ben Jealous | @BenJealous | NewBlackMan (in Exile) There’s been a lot of news about the Democratic legislators in Texas who fled the state to prevent Republicans from pushing through sweeping new voter suppression laws. Gov. Greg Abbott has threatened to have them arrested to force them to attend a special session of the state legisla
Just the Right Book with Roxanne Coady: Ursula Burns on the Dangers of Exceptionalismby Mark Anthony Neal / 1d
'In this episode of Just the Right Book with Roxanne Coady , Ursula Burns joins Roxanne Coady to discuss her new memoir, Where You Are Is Not Who You Are , out now from Amistad Press. Ursula M. Burns was the chair and CEO of VEON from mid 2019 to early 2020, a senior advisor to Teneo LTD, Nestlé, Exxon Mobil, and The Ford Foundation among others. She is a member of the board of directors of Uber.
MICHAËLA DANJÉ /// AfroTrans (interview by Amélie Tresfels)by Mark Anthony Neal / 1d
'In this conversation, Amélie Tresfels asks Michaëla Danjé about AfroTrans , which gathers essays, interviews, poetry, and fictions by Black trans women, men, and non-binary persons, from and about their lived experience, in a resolutely political approach but without ever essentializing trans identities. They also talk about collective creation, Black resistance, the importance of language and,
Let's Talk Bruh – Healing While Black - The Road to Healing ain't Linear with Josh Odamby Mark Anthony Neal / 1d
'On this episode of Let's Talk Bruh host Jeremy linked up with Josh Odam aka Healing While Black. In today's show, Josh shares with us what his healing journey has looked like, how his divestment from patriarchy journey included a little tour as a hotep in training, and the number of services and programs he offers/supports with his platform. Tune in now. Follow him on IG to keep up with his work
The Future of Music Librariesby Mark Anthony Neal / 1d
'Spotify launched in the United States in July of 2011, ushering in the era of streaming and instant digital access to an unprecedented catalogue of music. But what happens to the music we have when the way we consume it changes? Joe Pinsker , staff writer at The Atlantic and author of the recent article, “ What Will Happen to My Music Library When Spotify Dies? ,” joins All Of It to talk about t
Antoinette Nwandu's 'Pass Over' on Broadwayby Mark Anthony Neal / 1d
'The play, " Pass Over ," was written by Antoinette Nwandu whose work on the piece was partially in reaction to news coverage of George Zimmerman's trial in the wake of Trayvon Martin 's death. Director Danya Taymor and actor Namir Smallwood join All Of It to discuss the production.'
What Sexual Health Can Teach Us About COVID-19by Mark Anthony Neal / 2d
'COVID-19 cases in the United States are on the rise. According to STAT, July has seen cases increase at the fastest pace since last winter . The CDC is actively considering bringing back the mask mandate. But masks have been heavily politicized, and most people just don’t like wearing them. The same has been true for condoms for many years. The Takeaway speaks with Martha Kempner, sexual health
'Moonlight' Writer Tarell Alvin McCraney On His TV Series 'David Makes Man'by Mark Anthony Neal / 2d
'The movie Moonlight , which won the Oscar for best picture in 2017, was adapted from a script by Fresh Air guest, Tarell Alvin McCraney . He and the film's director, Barry Jenkins , won an Oscar for best adapted screenplay. McCraney is now the creator of the series David Makes Man , where he's also an executive producer and writer. It's in its second season on OWN, The Oprah Winfrey Network. Lik
With 'Curls' And 'Glow,' Poet Ruth Forman Wrote The Books She Wanted Her Daughter To Readby Mark Anthony Neal / 2d
'Poet Ruth Forman remembers her daughter coming home from preschool one day and saying something shocking. The young girl said that she wished she had straighter hair and lighter skin. This hurtful moment with her daughter led Forman to publish Curls , a poetry board book for Black children that encouraged them to embrace their identity, last December. The book includes colorful illustrations by
Vince Staples: Tiny Desk (Home) Concertby Mark Anthony Neal / 4d
' Vince Staples brings the sound of his new self-titled album to life for his Tiny Desk (home) concert.'
A New Cookbook of Gullah Geechee Recipesby Mark Anthony Neal / 5d
' Matthew Raiford joins All Of It to discuss his cookbook, Bress 'n' Nyam: Gullah Geechee Recipes from a Sixth-Generation Farmer . "Bress 'n' nyam" means "bless and eat" in the Gullah language. He shares recipes from the cuisine inherited across seven generations of his family, including hot buttermilk biscuits and salmon cakes on pepper rice. In 2010, Raiford and his sister inherited the family
Race at Work with Porter Braswell: High on the Hog’s Stephen Satterfield—The Power of Black Storytellingby Mark Anthony Neal / 5d
'As host of a hit new Netflix TV show, High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America , and founder of a food media company, Stephen Satterfield has a platform to share Black narratives. He tells Race at Work host Porter Braswell how powerful it is to share these stories, and why it’s important for them to be told through the lens of an all-Black production crew.'
Sound Expertise: The Gospel Imagination with Braxton D. Shelleyby Mark Anthony Neal / 5d
'What happens, musically and spiritually, when a congregation sings gospel? How can we analyze music that moves not just the mind, but also the body and the soul? A conversation with Braxton D. Shelley , whose scholarship fuses theology and musicology to understand how musical techniques like vamps and “tuning up” lead to transcendent religious experiences. Braxton D. Shelley is Stanley A. Marks
Stay Human with Michael Franti: Ani DiFrancoby Mark Anthony Neal / 6d
'Widely considered a feminist icon, Grammy winner Ani Di Franco has been called the mother of the DIY movement, being one of the first artists to create her own record label in 1990. While she has been known as the “Little Folksinger,” her music has embraced punk, funk, hip hop, jazz, soul, electronica, and more. Her most recent release titled Revolutionary Love received wide critical acclaim and
'A Movement, Not A Moment': Black Lives Matter Marks an Anniversaryby Mark Anthony Neal / 6d
'In July of 2013, a hashtag on social media led to a global movement against systemic racism and police brutality. #BlackLivesMatter was created by three Black women — Alicia Garza , Patrisse Cullors and Opal Tometi — following the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Florida. 2020 proved to be a watershed moment for the BLM movement when protests e
'The Black Hair Experience' Is About The Joy Of Black Hair — Including My Ownby Mark Anthony Neal / 6d
' The Black Hair Experience is a pop-up visual exhibit dedicated to the beauty, history and nostalgia of Black hair. Guest host Ayesha Rascoe takes a trip there and chats with its co-founder, Alisha Brooks . Then, Ayesha is joined by NPR's Susan Davis and Asma Khalid about the two huge economic priorities for the Biden administration.' -- It's Been a Minute with Sam Sanders
The Blues Chase the Blues Away: Who Buddy Guy Admires Mostby Mark Anthony Neal / 7d
'On a trip to Germany, Buddy Guy met some of his musical heroes, including John Lee Hooker and Big Mama Thornton . Meeting them was a huge achievement for Guy; he said, “I don’t care if I ever get a chance to make a record or nothin’. I done met the people who I admired the most as a musician".' -- American Masters PBS
