BLK ON THE SCENE - NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY!: Recent Episodes

DeDe Brown

BLK ON THE SCENE is a love letter to Black creators, Black content and Black voices who are helping to drive change and representation in entertainment.

As two industry professionals who have worked on some of the most iconic multicultural film and TV campaigns over the years, co-hosts DeDe Brown & Jon Gist, will honor the many accomplishments across film, TV, music, art and sports that celebrate diverse and nuanced stories that embody OUR culture. On each episode we will shout out and give flowers to some of the folks you know and those you should know for being BLK ON THE SCENE.

On our final Season 3 episode of BLK ON THE SCENE, we are thrilled to welcome the insanely talented multi-hyphenate James Bland. James is a proud graduate of FAMU who is a sought after writer, director, producer and actor in Hollywood. He executive produced and starred in the Daytime Emmy Award winning drama series, Giants, which is currently streaming on Bet+. James is #bookedandblessed with current projects like writing on the upcoming Peacock limited series The Best Man: Final Chapters and developing a new original series for 20th Century Fox, which he'll write and star in. Being the masterful storyteller that he is, James takes us on the circuitous journey from being a creative kid growing up in Florida that also happened to have height and athletic talent that propelled him toward sports rather than performing. Ultimately, his passion and true calling, plus learning to embrace his authentic super power of being himself brought him to Los Angeles with very little money to intern for another FAMU graduate Will Packer. Settle in and get ready to truly be inspired and ready to go after your dream just like James!

James Bland - https://www.instagram.com/jrbland/?hl=en

Giants - https://www.amazon.com/Giants-Season-1/dp/B08MD188SN

SAG AFTRA Conversation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4R4D8hpLNDE

Will Pack Productions - https://www.willpacker.com/home

The Best Man: Final Chapters - https://ew.com/tv/the-best-man-final-chapters-preview-malcolm-d-lee

Florida A & M University - https://www.famu.edu/

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Vanessa Anderson, the owner and President of the AM PR Group is our honored guest on this week’s show. Vanessa launched her pr agency in 2010 and has become THE premier talent pr agency for Black entertainment royalty with clients such as Amanda Gorman; Marsai Martin; John Boyega; Tika Sumpter; Tamron Hall; multiple Grammy Award winner Cardi B; Golden Globe winner Andra Day; and the one that started it all - Issa Rae. During the episode we discover how she learned from her beloved Grandmother Nettie to check in with herself and follow her intuition which has continued to guide her to this day. We also learn how her lack of resources and mentorship during the launch of her business has inspired her to champion the My Publicist is Black initiative and other Black women throughout the industry including her employees at the agency. Future publicists and entrepreneurs you’ll definitely want to take notes!

AM PR Group - https://www.instagram.com/amprgroup/?hl=en

Barnard College - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnard_College

My Publicist is Black - https://www.instagram.com/mypublicistisblack/?hl=en

Yvette Noel Shure - https://www.instagram.com/yvettenoelschure/?hl=en

Phylicia Fant - https://www.instagram.com/purplephy27/?hl=en

Ernest Dukes - https://www.instagram.com/erndukes/?hl=en

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This week’s episode features Janee Bolden – one of the pod’s favorite and most thoughtful entertainment journalists, authors and speakers. Janee is the Senior Content Director PopCulture at iOne Digital and has interviewed countless actors, musicians and culture creators across film, TV and her first love music. She shares how she came into her own after having a challenging childhood not feeling seen as a young Black child who was a bookworm in Iowa to really stepping into her light which enabled her to fully embrace her Blackness as an intrepid undergrad at New York City University exploring the cultural riches of NYC. Throughout the episode, she also shares getting her start writing erotica and pivoting to entertainment journalism. Janee is the epitome of hustle, grit and grace as she has navigated the entertainment industry shining a spotlight on Black creators especially with her advocacy for Black women in the music industry. Dive in and get ready to be inspired!

Janee Bolden - https://www.instagram.com/janeebolden/

Global Grind - https://www.instagram.com/globalgrind/

Bossip - https://www.instagram.com/bossipofficial/

Janee’s first published poem - https://www.amazon.com/Role-Call-Generational-Anthology-Literature/dp/0883782391/ref=sr_1_1?crid=21AJL4A1J0T9N&keywords=role+call+anthology+tony+medina&qid=1662065475&s=books&sprefix=role+call+anthology+tony+medina%2Cstripbooks%2C64&sr=1-1

Erotica Poets -

Tony Medina - https://www.facebook.com/tony.medina.52
Samiya Bashir - https://www.facebook.com/scryptkeeper
Quraysh Ali-Lansana - https://www.facebook.com/qalansana
AC3 Festival - https://www.instagram.com/a3cfestival/

Director Barry Jenkins - https://www.instagram.com/bandrybarry/

James Baldwin - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Baldwin

Janee’s Tribe

Angela Yee - https://www.instagram.com/angelayee/
Karen Civil - https://www.instagram.com/karencivil/
Tristan Walker - https://www.instagram.com/tristanwalker/

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This week’s episode features the indomitable “abolitionist” Brooke Obie, who is the Editor & Chief of XONecole the premier digital destination for Black women millennials and the host of their podcast She Comes First. And, what an episode it is! Brooke gives us a window into her life and how the “Christain culture” she was raised in shaped her life in both positive and negative ways that ultimately helped her discover the passion and purpose to tell, share and advocate for authentic Black stories that embrace ALL of our community. Get ready to truly be inspired by her life and career pivots in the pursuit of personal liberation that will help you discover your own!

Brooke Obie - https://www.instagram.com/brookeobie/ & http://www.brookeobie.com/
XONecole - https://www.xonecole.com/
She Comes First - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/xonecole-podcast/id1484872409
Brooke’s article on Dr. Donald Shirley - http://www.brookeobie.com/blog/brooke-obie-on-how-green-book-and-hollywood-swallowed-donald-shirley-whole/

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In our first dual conversation on Blk on the Scene, we welcome two brilliant and inspiring ladies from the Gyrl Wonder not-for-profit - Founder and Executive Director, Tola Lawal and Director of Media and Talent Relations Nikki Cameron who from 9-to-5ish is also the Director of Development @Bunim/Murray Productions. Gyrl Wonder is a professional pipeline 501c3 initiative giving rise to ambitious young women of color between the ages of 17 - 22, who’s mission is to empower the "gyrls" through social impact, career exploration and objective alignment.

Tola and Nikki share how they met and became fast friends, plus how that friendship inspired manifested the Gyrl Wonder organization from their shared passion for giving gyrls of color more resources and access to the entertainment business. This episode is a must listen if you want to learn more about the NFP world and support young aspiring entertainment executives.

Episode Notes:

Tola Lawal - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tola617/
Nikki Cameron - https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurencameron/
Gyrl Wonder - https://www.gyrlwonder.org/
Bunim/Murray Productions - https://www.bunim-murray.com/
Carol’s daughter - https://www.instagram.com/carolsdaughter/

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Our guest this week is George Alexander, an Alabama native, HBCU and Ivy League graduate, NAACP Image Award nominated producer and founder of Galex Media, a TV and video production company. George has the receipts from executive producing Coca-Cola and ESSENCE series, If Not For My Girls, starring former Destiny’s Child member and Greenleaf star LeToya Luckett but the beautiful video tributes for the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Oscars Luncheon to name a few.

George gives BLK ON THE SCENE the playbook about how he went from an established corporate banker to a successful multi-hyphenate creative by utilizing his business skills to leverage his new passion for story-telling. He talks about doing everything from driving trucks to cleaning toilets on production sets on weekends in the early days of his creative pursuits which filled him with such joy that it made going back to work on Monday more enjoyable. Get ready to truly be inspired by George’s trajectory, determination, and joy in living a life with purpose and intention to tell the most authentic stories about our culture.

George Alexander - https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-alexander-4609512/

Books by George Alexander:

Why We Make Movies - https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Make-Movies-Filmmakers/dp/0767911814
Queens: Portraits of Black Women and Their Fabulous Hair - https://www.amazon.com/Queens-Portraits-Black-Women-Fabulous/dp/038551462X

American Race with Charles Barkley - https://www.tntdrama.com/shows/american-race

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This week's BLK ON THE SCENE episode features Careshia Moore, Esq! Careshia is an author, licensed attorney, advocate, life long educator and currently serves as the President and CEO of Usher’s New Look (UNL), the youth empowerment foundation started 22 years ago by THE Usher Raymond. She shares with the BOTS community how she learned to listen to her instincts by trusting God to lead her to direction HE wanted her to be. Careshia is truly the embodiment of a servant leader who continues live her life with passion and purpose to transform the lives of our youth.

Careshia Moore - https://www.linkedin.com/in/careshiam/

Usher’s New Look - https://2020.ushersnewlook.org/20for20

Mikaela the Koala - http://competetosucceed.com/

The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin - https://gretchenrubin.com/books/the-happiness-project/about-the-book/

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This week’s episode features Roy Broderick who is the owner of Authentique Agency, a full service marketing agency that services clients like BET and Papa Johns based in Atlanta, GA and Nashville, TN. Broderick is an Atlanta, GA native who is a marketing genius who stepped out on faith to embark on a path of entrepreneurship while also serving as an LGBTQ+ advocate. He truly is someone who shows up as himself in all that he does and the projects he works on. Additionally, he is a man that has always believed in himself and knows that his faith will help him navigate throughout his life and career. Please enjoy this thoughtful, authentic and honest episode and make sure you take all the notes - truly an inspiring conversation!

Episode mentions:

Turner Broadcasting -

To Wong Foo Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_Wong_Foo,_Thanks_for_Everything!_Julie_Newmar

Rupaul's Drag Race - https://www.instagram.com/rupaulsdragrace/?hl=en

University of Florida - https://www.ufl.edu/

MTV - https://www.mtv.com/

Vicky Free - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicky-l-free/

Lori Hall - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorihall/

Morgan DeBaun - https://morgandebaun.com/

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This week’s episode features Caralene Robinson who is a writer, director, award winning producer and marketer that hails from the boogie down Bronx. Not only does she share her trajectory from the Bronx to the halls of Howard University and NYU to a being a top executive in the media field, Caralene gives hosts DeDe, Jon and the BOTS listeners the playbook to how she strategically reimagined her career and life. Caralene proves that no matter where you start it’s never too late to go after your dreams if you give yourself grace to learn as you go. Dive in and get ready to be inspired to go after your dreams too!

Episode mentions:

Carelene Robinson - http://www.caralenerobinson.com/about

Versaille 73 - https://www.amazon.com/Versailles-73-American-Runway-Revolution/dp/B071HF9QZ8

The Bill - https://allblk.tv/thebill/

Ms / Managed - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gF2C35BaVM

BET Her Presents: The Hotline - Episode "Her Lyfeline"

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13964302/

Connie Orlando https://www.instagram.com/connieorlando/?hl=en

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In this episode we welcome one of LInkedin Top Voices and a member of the inaugural Creator Accelerator Program, plus the host of the Black Power Moves podcast - Elizabeth Leiba. Liz is the founder and course developer for Black History & Culture Academy, a subscription-based, unlimited access, e-learning platform with 40+ self-paced courses on African history and literature, African-American history and literature, and DEI. Our conversation with her lit us up as she shared her journey from Peckham, England to Miami, Florida to mastering self-discovery, acceptance, and confidence. We hope you dive into this episode with as much passion, heart and inspiration as Liz gives to us.

Episode mentions:

Elizabeth Leiba - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethleiba/

Black Power Moves Podcast - https://ebonypodcastnetwork.com/black-power-moves/

Black History Culture Academy - https://www.blackhistorycultureacademy.com/

Peckham, England - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peckham

For Colored Girls Ntozke Shange - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/For_Colored_Girls_Who_Have_Considered_Suicide_/_When_the_Rainbow_Is_Enuf

The Autobiography of Malcolm X - https://www.amazon.com/Autobiography-Malcolm-Told-Alex-Haley/dp/0345350685

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The Autobiography of Malcolm X

Our guest for this episode is the multi-talented Jill Munroe who is a Los Angeles-bred sports and culture analyst, bestselling author, producer and host. Jill’s in depth content has been featured on FoxSports.com, MSN.com, ESPN.com, The Wendy Williams Show, TMZ, The Hollywood Reporter and various other outlets. She shares with the community how a serendipitous encounter led her to the music industry at the peak of the 90s hip-hop entertainment movement that pivoted her into launching her blog www.JocksandStilettoJill.com -- which gave us a window into the world of the personal lives and fashions of the sports and entertainment glitterati waaayyy before we had social media. Jill chronicles her many pivots with very thoughtful insights about the importance of having several internships, revenue streams, diverse skill sets to keep you marketable and repping for the culture. You are going to want to bookmark this episode of BLK ON THE SCENE, so grab your beverage and snack and dive in!

Episode mentions:

Jill Munroe Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stilettojill/?hl=en

Jill’s book Post Game Pass: Access into the life - https://www.amazon.com/PostGame-Pass-Access-Stiletto-Chronicles/dp/0996353003

Jill’s Blog Jocks and Stiletto Jill - www.JocksandStilettoJill.com

James Andrews - https://www.instagram.com/keyinfluencer/?hl=en

NBA Rap Album 1994 B-Ball Best Kept Secret - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B-Ball%27s_Best_Kept_Secret

Pinterest - https://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/31147/the-ultimate-guide-to-mastering-pinterest-for-marketing.aspx

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Season three’s kick off episode is with Ernest Dukes, founder of the Nottingham Group, who is a publicist, branding genius, and next level entrepreneur. Ernest shares his journey about how he started from a youngin’ living in Orange County, CA with the dream of being an actor, opting not to go to college to get real world experience and a paycheck to pivoting into Public Relations -- which led to his success at helping to catapult some of our favorite reality stars, entertainers and Fashion Nova to super stardom. Ernest truly pours into the BOTS community by being super transparent with the trial-and-errors he faced building a successful business including under charging at times, learning his value and always being willing to learn and seek knowledge all while fighting imposter syndrome. His passion for representing our people and culture led him to an iconic moment with “the jacket” and co-founding the not-for-profit My Publicist is Black. Grab your pen and notebook before you start this episode of BLK ON THE SCENE because Ernest Dukes will be dropping some major gems.

Episode mentions:

Ernest Dukes Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erndukes/?hl=en

Earn Your Leisure interview with Ernest Dukes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HZpepHXUVE&t=11s

THE jacket - https://www.instagram.com/p/B_d-gXkFZ0N/?hl=en

My Publicist is Black https://www.instagram.com/mypublicistisblack/?hl=en

We Are Translation - https://www.instagram.com/wearetranslation/?hl=en

PR Manifesto - https://www.instagram.com/prgirlmanifesto/?hl=en

Diverse Representation - https://www.instagram.com/diverserepresentation/?hl=en

Constant Contact - https://www.instagram.com/constantcontact/

Cision - https://www.instagram.com/cisionglobal/?nav_location=footer

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DeDe and Jon are back with the season 3 premiere episode of BLK ON THE SCENE. Join us as we preview the exciting guests and conversations from this season. You definitely will not want to miss a single episode, so be sure to subscribe to get the notifications.

Episode Mentions:

Alex Hill - https://www.justaddhotsauce.com/

Danielle Young - https://thedanielleyoung.com/

Shawn Finnie - https://www.instagram.com/shawnfinniebeflourishing/?hl=en

Shayla Cowan - https://www.instagram.com/shayla_pc/?hl=en

Paramount Pictures - https://www.paramountpictures.com/

Top Gun: Maverick - https://www.topgunmovie.com/

DJ Suss One - https://www.instagram.com/djsussone/?hl=en

Hampton University / Watch the Yard - https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd_5kPupZfz/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Keisha Senter - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keishasenter/

Sony Pictures Entertainment - https://www.sonypictures.com/

Ellene Miles - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellene-v-miles-96560514/

The Woman King - https://www.instagram.com/womankingmovie/?hl=en

Gina Prince-Bythewood - https://www.instagram.com/gpbmadeit/?hl=en

I Wanna Dance With Somebody - https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/iwannadancewithsomebody

Kasi Lemmons - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0501435/

Annnnddd just like that....it's a wrap for Season 2 of Blk on the Scene! This season served up some insightful thought provoking conversations that brought a multitude of gems, but ones that truly resonated were about prioritizing self-care & mental health, plus each guest's “circuitous” journey. Even more than the gems we learned, we have so much gratitude for our guests who shared the realest parts of themselves, and to each and every person that listened, shared and supported the show this season. Please stay tuned for Season 3 coming soon with more authentic and inspiring conversations! Shout out to the following BOTS team for making this season possible!

Editing: Kelby Joseph @KKP Production

Photography: @TamariskB

Logo: @PrimoDesignShop

Social Media:@Avid.Wave & @Charliefoxtrotpapa

Circuitous: adjective (of a route or journey) longer than the most direct way.

Check out all of the previous Season 2 episodes below:

Danielle Young: https://anchor.fm/blkonthescene/episodes/Episode-10-Blk-on-the-Scene-with-Danielle-Young-e1aaqgj

Alyson Furch: https://anchor.fm/blkonthescene/episodes/Episode-10-Blk-on-the-Scene-with-Danielle-Young-e1aaqgj

Victor Jackson: https://anchor.fm/blkonthescene/episodes/Episode-12-Blk-on-the-Scene-with-Victor-Jackson-e1aojbs

Lexi Felder: https://anchor.fm/blkonthescene/episodes/Episode-13-Blk-on-the-Scene-with-Lexi-Felder-e1ate87

Vaughn Alvarez: https://anchor.fm/blkonthescene/episodes/Episode-14-Blk-on-the-Scene-with-Vaughn-Alvarez-e1bdllh

Chardae Jenkins; https://anchor.fm/blkonthescene/episodes/Episode-15-Blk-on-the-Scene-with-Chardae-Jenkins-e1bn3mu

Alex Hill: https://anchor.fm/blkonthescene/episodes/Episode-16-Blk-on-the-Scene-with-Alex-Hill-e1cnq4g

Darius Brown: https://anchor.fm/blkonthescene/episodes/Episode-17-Blk-on-the-Scene-with-Darius-Brown-e1d3ap3

Keisha Senter: https://anchor.fm/blkonthescene/episodes/Episode-18-Blk-on-the-Scene-w-Keisha-Senter-e1dekuq

Gilda Squire: https://anchor.fm/blkonthescene/episodes/Episode-19-Blk-on-the-Scene-w-Gilda-Squire-e1dqko2

Shayla Cowan: https://anchor.fm/blkonthescene/episodes/Episode-20-Blk-on-the-Scene-w-Shayla-Cowan-e1e29bp

Shawn Finnie: https://anchor.fm/blkonthescene/episodes/Episode-21-Blk-on-the-Scene-w-Shawn-Finnie-e1edg0k

Capital City Black Film Festival: https://anchor.fm/blkonthescene/episodes/Episode-22-Blk-on-the-Scene--the-Capital-City-Black-Film-Festival-e1eoett

On this very special episode of Blk on the Scene, we wanted to share this in-depth and fun conversation with one of our FAVorite people THE Desirae Jones of Desirae Jones Co. Agency and Program Director of the Capital City Black Film Festival. We’ve known the talented Desirae for many years and participated in a panel with her on a panel in 2019 around Marketing for Independent Films in Austin, TX. That conversation went so well, she recently invited us back to the conference (virtually) this year to share our career journey and inspiration for starting the BLK ON THE SCENE podcast. We hope you enjoy listening to the conversation as much as we had having it!

Capital City Black Film Festival https://www.capcitybff.com/

The Best Man - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUwBXEjIVKM

The Best Man Holiday - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=va7uNZS39ZY

Get Out - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzfpyUB60YY

Girls Trip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jE61BzKmgQ

Queen & Slim - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Th84oGDno

BET - https://www.bet.com/

Twenties - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZlsRqZEkwA

The Oval - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd1Oh1e_HEE

Games People Play - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDp6iQmFLKw

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This week's episode of BLK ON THE SCENE features an engaging conversation with the amazing Shawn Finnie, who is the Executive Vice-President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. To keep it short, Shawn is a bright light in the entertainment space. During this conversation he shares with us the idea of intention, his career journey and how he shows up as his true self in all aspects of his life including work and personal. This is a conversation not to be missed!

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On this episode of Blk on the Scene, we are joined by boss lady and all around fabulous Shayla Cowan, Chief of Staff at Will Packer Productions. Tune in for this episode as Shayla walks us through her career journey in music to transitioning to working in film with mega producer, Will Packer. Additionally, she shares career gems and learnings like "operating on purpose" and the idea of "receiving credit and kudos" when working. This episode is definitely special, so make sure to grab your pin and paper to capture some of "Shayla-isms". Enjoy!

Episode Shoutouts:

Will Packer Productions: https://www.instagram.com/willpackerproductions/?hl=en

Stomp the Yard: Homecoming: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stomp_the_Yard:_Homecoming

Think Like A Man: https://www.netflix.com/title/70218677

Kelly Rowland: https://www.instagram.com/kellyrowland/

Tim Story: https://twitter.com/timkstory?lang=en

“It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.” - President Harry S. Truman

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This week’s guest on BLK ON THE SCENE is Gilda Squire, founder of Squire Media & Management, Inc. a boutique management and PR firm that oversees the career of groundbreaking American Ballet Theatre principal dancer, and cultural icon Misty Copeland. Her firm also manages Public Relations for award-winning actors Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance. Gilda shares her journey from growing up in a small town, her incredible journey from starting college in her mid twenties, working in government to killing it in the entertainment industry. She is the QUEEN of the career pivot and schools us on the power of planning, nurturing relationships and meeting people where they are. This conversation with Gilda will light you up as much as it did us!

Alek Wek - https://www.instagram.com/msalekwek/?hl=en

Misty Copeland - https://www.abt.org/people/misty-copeland/?type=performer

Courtney B. Vance - https://www.instagram.com/courtneybvance/?hl=en

Angela Bassett - https://www.instagram.com/im.angelabassett/?hl=en

Goldman Sachs - https://www.goldmansachs.com/

Harper Collins - https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/amistadbooks

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Episode 18 of Blk on the Scene features Keisha Senter from Monkeypaw Productions. Keisha has worked in politics, social impact and the non-profit space and has truly made an impact in every space she's occupied in her career. She discusses her journey from Kentucky to New York a stop in Ireland and Los Angeles. Keisha is a woman who puts her all into everything she touches and strives to seek out transformational change in all that she does, her career is one to be admired and revered. Please enjoy this conversation and take note of the intention Keisha has throughout each chapter in her career.

FAMU - https://www.famu.edu/

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority - https://aka1908.com

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority - https://www.deltasigmatheta.org/

TSU - https://www.tnstate.edu/

Chuck Schumer - https://www.schumer.senate.gov/

Generation Progress - https://genprogress.org/

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This episode of BLK ON THE SCENE is a deep dive with Emmy and Clio award winning entertainment news show producer and booker, Darius Brown. Darius is an industry vet who worked at major TV networks including ABC News, BET, NBC, and FOX and is currently the Director of Talent & Partnerships at Harley & Co, a New York-based creative studio that produces multi-platform social justice and culture projects. On this episode, we learn why Kim Kardashian got mad at him, how he got a 4 hour interview with Usher, the importance of tithing even when you THINK you can’t afford it plus what he learned about why it’s important to bring your authentic self to the job. Plus, as we do every week with our guest, he shares his love and inspiration for Black entertainment.

Harley & Co - https://www.linkedin.com/company/harley-&-co/

Being Seen - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hollywood/id1529315116?i=1000524631885

Extra - https://extratv.com/

Clio Awards - https://clios.com/

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We are back with the first new episode of 2022 of Blk on the Scene. This week, we have chef, content creator & marketing expert Alex Hill joining DeDe and Jon. As a D.C. native, Alex spent the majority of her career in the entertainment space working in marketing/publicity but made a complete shift in her career to actually pursue a lifelong passion and dream. Enter her food blog…Just Add Hot Sauce and the rest is history. She takes us down the road of her journey to where she has been to where she is now. Never an easy road to go down she discusses and breaks down the challenges of reaching your goals and dreams to achieve what you love. Alex is meeting fear at door, getting over the anxiety of not knowing the next step and understanding the journey isn’t going to always be easy but at the end it always is well worth it. If you’ve been looking for the inspiration to take a leap in your career, you’ll want to make sure to download this episode of BLK ON THE SCENE immediately.

Just Add Hot Sauce - https://www.justaddhotsauce.com/

Allied Moxy (Multicultural Agency)

Team Epiphany - https:// www.teamepiphany.com/

Pharrell feat Jay-Z (Entrepreneur) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTOoY5MIkvM

Leah Chase - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leah_Chase

Ina Garten - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ina_Garten

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On this week’s episode of Blk on the Scene, Jon and DeDe are joined by THE FORCE known as Chardae Jenkins. She is a woman who is a true Cultural Authority for all things black. Chardae was someone who was destined to land in the world of multicultural due to her commitment to learning space from her time in college to her days at a variety of marketing agencies and now being at Netflix. This episode is a true reflection of appreciating one's journey...Chardae walks us through what that journey has looked liked for her - including all of the ups and downs. Through it all, Chardae is dedicated to the work, always showing up ready to bring her A game and most importantly always staying true to self.

Allied Moxy (Multicultural Agency)

California State University Dominguez Hills - https://www.csudh.edu/

Beyond Meat - https://www.beyondmeat.com/

Ryan Ford - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fordryan/

Ice Cube - https://www.instagram.com/icecube/?hl=en

The Birth of a Nation - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Birth_of_a_Nation

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In this episode of BLK ON THE SCENE, entertainment publicist, entrepreneur and LGBTQIA activist, Vaughn Alvarez joins DeDe and Jon for one heartfelt dialogue. Vaughn who started as a child performer takes us through his career journey and how being a creator is inextricably linked to his current work as a talent publicist. Additionally, he discusses how he has futuristic vision and leading from a place of service after seeing Brandy and Ray-J on TV early in their career, to creating one of the first fan blogs dedicated to R&B singer Brandy to then representing both brother and sister as their publicist! Vaughn truly exemplifies how coming from a place of service and hard work, leading with faith and following his path has been divinely ordered.

Russ Parr (Radio Dad) - https://www.instagram.com/russparrshow/?hl=en

The Brandy Blog - https://thebrandyblog.com/

Brandy - https://www.instagram.com/brandy/?hl=en

Ray J - https://www.instagram.com/rayj/?hl=en

HLM with Robin Meade - https://www.cnn.com/shows/morning-express

Atlanta Black Gay Pride - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_Black_Pride

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This week’s episode of BLK ON THE SCENE features a conversation with Lexi Felder, aka Lexi with the Curls who is an HBCU grad, influencer, ultimate side hustler and full time nine - fiver. Lexi shares with us how she got her start in the entertainment industry (does anyone remember Craigslist?!) and being one of the first natural hair care content creators in the mid 2000s plus how she manages it all by prioritizing her mental health, regular nail appointments, and her main job with the help of a few key tools. Be sure to stay to the end to hear her love letter to Black entertainment!!

Bossip - https://bossip.com/

Tia Mowry - https://www.instagram.com/tiamowry/

The Game - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1HaA2xjp9Y

Keyshia Cole The Way It Is Show - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5AXyimducE

OG Black Owned Hair - Care Brands

Carol’s Daughter - https://www.carolsdaughter.com/
Miss Jesse - https://missjessies.com/

Keeping organized - dry erase board, notes on iPhone, Summit app https://apps.apple.com/us/app/summit-daily-planner/id1266410931

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An Atlanta native, Victor Jackson (@MrGlamRockSoul), is a true multi-hyphenate talent by definition, he is a gifted singer, actor, writer and stylist - the so much more. He has been an artist all of his life and always wanted to “just create” from the moment he was a little boy. Victor brings a special and beautiful warmth to this episode of Blk on the Scene with sharing his intention to always wanting to "just create" and what that journey looked like for him.

Episode Mentions:

HBOs Lovecraft Country https://www.hbo.com/lovecraft-country

Broadway Dreams Foundation https://broadwaydreams.org/

Kenny Leon's True Color Theater Company https://truecolorstheatre.org/

Real Housewives of Atlanta https://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-atlanta

Trappy Hour https://www.instagram.com/trappyhourharlemreloaded/?hl=en

Tri-Cities High School https://www.fultonschools.org/tricitieshs

Creating Loafing https://creativeloafing.com/homepage

Gotta Dance Atlanta https://www.got2dance.net/

Apache Cafe https://apachexlr.com/

Kandi Burruss https://www.instagram.com/kandi/?hl=en

Bedroom Kandi https://www.bedroomkandi.com/

Donja R. Love https://www.them.us/story/donja-r-love-one-in-two-interview

Purpose Awakening by Touré Roberts https://www.amazon.com/Purpose-Awakening-Discover-Motivated-Birth/dp/1455548375

Victor Jackson https://www.mrglamrocksoul.com/videos

Victor Jackson New Music Video “Groovin” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnUkEvtG1kA&t=1s

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Purpose Awakening: Discover the Epic Idea that Motivated Your Birth

Alyson K. Furch brings so much transparency and tangible action to this episode of BLK ON THE SCENE. She discusses how sports runs in her family, how to tap into your network for opportunities and why she loves working with some of the most talented players in the NBA, and why sports is her north star.

Episode mentions:

Lisa Leslie - https://www.instagram.com/lisaleslie/?hl=en

Gabrielle Reese - https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/?hl=en

Rajon Rondo - https://www.instagram.com/rajonrondo/?hl=en

Zach Lavine - https://www.instagram.com/zachlavine8/?hl=en

RJ Barrett - https://www.instagram.com/rjbarrett/?hl=en

Blue Book Sports - https://bluebooksports.com/

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On the kick-off episode of BLK ON THE SCENE, Danielle Young serves a record number of gems so we might have to change her name from the content queen to the gem dropping queen! Her journey took us from South Carolina to NYC to LA and had DeDe & Jon both laughing and crying along the way. We especially love that her work and contributions to the world as a talented multi-hyphenate is her love letter to BLK entertainment and BLK people as a whole.

Episode mentions:

The Root

https://www.theroot.com/

Brande Victorian

https://www.instagram.com/be_vic/?hl=en

Essence - The Overexplainer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egPk9CBHAQA

Freelance - Real Quick

One/35 Street Agency Shante Bacon

https://one35agency.com/

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Welcome back to BLK on the Scene Season 2! DeDe and Jon are back for an exciting yet slightly different season but still dedicated to sharing their love letter to Black entertainment! Though they enjoyed chatting with each other in season one, it felt like after 7 years of it just being the two of them on their yet to be launched pod, that they needed to invite some other people to the party. And that they did - they invited some of their favorite BLACK AND BRILLIANT marketers, journalists, producers and creatives to chat about their professional and personal journeys. And each guest shares their own love letters dedicated to BLK entertainment.

Additionally, DeDe and Jon shout out some of their favorite current and upcoming Blackity, Blackity, Black movies and TV shows they are looking forward to this fall and winter.

TV

Our Kinda People - FOX

Starring: Yaya DaCosta, Nadine Ellis, Rhyon Nicole Brown, Morris Chestnut, Joe Morton & Lance Gross

Created: Karen Gist

Executive Producer: Lee Daniels

https://www.fox.com/our-kind-of-people/

The Wonder Years - ABC

Starring: Elisha "EJ" Williams, Dulé Hill, Saycon Sengbloh, Laura Kariuki, Amari O'Neil, Julian Lerner & Milan Ray

Executive Producer: Lee Daniels

https://abc.com/shows/the-wonder-years

Insecure - HBO & HBOMax

Starring: Issa Rae, Yvonne Orji, Jay Ellis, Natasha Rothwell &Amanda Seales

Created By: Issa Rae

https://www.hbo.com/insecure

Queens - ABC

Starring: Brandy, Naturi Naughton, Eve & Nadine Velazquez

https://abc.com/shows/queens

BET & BET+

Tyler Perry’s The Oval

Tyler Perry’s Sistas

Twenties

Games People Play

Ms. Pat Show

https://www.bet.com/shows

Soul Train Awards

The Equalizer - CBS

Starring: Queen Latifah

https://www.cbs.com/shows/the-equalizer/

IN THEATER MOVIES

Needle in a Timestack

Starring: Cynthia Erivo & Leslie Odom Jr.

Directed by: John Ridley

A Journal for Jordan (December 25)

Starring: Michael B. Jordan & Chante Adams

Directed by: Denzel Washington

https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/ajournalforjordan

King Richard - In Theaters & HBO Max (November 19)

Starring: Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney, Demi Singleton

Directed by: Reinaldo Marcus Green

https://www.kingrichardfilm.com/

STREAMING

Netflix https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWOA1ZGywLbqmigxE4Qlvuw

Colin in Black & White - Netflix

Starring: Jaden Michael

Created by: Colin Kaepernick & Ava DuVernay

The Harder They Fall - Netflix

Starring: Regina King, Idris Elba, Jonathan Major, Zazie Beetz, LaKeith Stanfield, Delroy Lindo

Directed by: Jeymes Samuel

Passing - Netflix

Starring: Tessa Thompson & Ruth Negga

Bruised - Netflix

Starring: Halle Berry

Directed by: Halle Berry

On the final episode of BLK ON THE SCENE - Season 1, DeDe and Jon dive into their bread and butter, the wonderful world of Multicultural Marketing & Publicity. They talk about how it started vs. how it’s going, plus give a shout to a few of the films, TV shows and brilliant people they’ve worked with along the way.

Grab your notebook and a glass of wine for our love letter to marketing and publicity to Black audiences. Be sure to like, leave a review and subscribe to the show. Don’t you worry, we will be back in September with season 2 of BLK ON THE SCENE that will include a variety of guest interviews with brilliant and passionate people we adore and admire who are pouring into the culture.

Films mentioned:

THE BEST MAN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUwBXEjIVKM
BEST MAN HOLIDAYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESSsStp3pFU
BEST MAN LIMITED SERIES https://deadline.com/2021/02/the-best-man-final-chapters-limited-series-original-cast-peacock-malcolm-d-lee-dayna-lynne-north-morris-chestnut-melissa-de-sousa-taye-diggs-regina-hall-terrence-howard-sanaa-lathan-nia-lo-1234688009/
Director & Writer Malcolm D. Lee https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/malcolm-d-lee-space-jam-1234982036/
USFIRST MC campaign https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/savvy-cultural-marketing-finally-pays-hollywood-1205150/
QUEEN & SLIM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFqPDKXp_iY

Shout out to the MC Marketing & Publicity legends mentioned:

Talitha Watkins https://deadline.com/2020/07/issa-rae-enlists-caa-talitha-watkins-colorcreative-management-hire-1202992297/
Erika Bennett https://www.linkedin.com/posts/erikajbennett_apiheritage-rethinkourinfluence-culture-activity-6796591610961514496-N7RZ

TV shows mentioned:

South Side https://www.cc.com/shows/southside
Sherman’s Showcase https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaD8LhjaBtE

Black events mentioned

NABJ Convention https://nabjonline.org/event/2021-nabj-convention-and-career-fair/
American Black Film Festival https://www.abff.com/miami/

Other items mentioned:

Mckinsey & Company Diversity Report https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/diversity-wins-how-inclusion-matters

In this episode, BLK ON THE SCENE shows love to the immensely gifted costume designer extraordinaire Ruth E. Carter. If you don’t know, Carter, a Hampton University alum and Academy Award winner, has worked on some of the most riveting and culturally impactful films including SCHOOL DAZE, SELMA, BLACK PANTHER and COMING 2 AMERICA. She is a true gem in this industry and we take a moment to honor her work and her new exhibit, 'Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design' at SCAD in Atlanta, GA. Enjoy this episode and make sure you check out some of her amazing work in film and television!

Episode Mentions: Ruth E. Carter Official Website

Link: https://ruthecarter.com/

Ruth E. Carter Instagram

Link: https://www.instagram.com/therealruthecarter

List of films worked on by Ruth E. Carter: SCHOOL DAZE, I'M GONNA GIT YOU SUCKA, DO THE RIGHT THING, MO' BETTER BLUES, HOUSE PARTY 2, JUNGLE FEVER, THE FIVE HEARTBEATS, MALCOLM X, WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT, COBB, CROOKLYN, SURVIVING THE GAME, MONEY TRAIN, CLOCKERS, THE GREAT WHITE HYPE, BAP*S, ROSEWOOD, AMISTAD, SUMMER OF SAM. PRICE OF GLORY, LOVE & BASKETBALL, SHAFT, BAMBOOZLED, BABY BOY, DR. DOLITTLE 2, I SPY, DADDY DAY CARE, AGAINST THE ROPES, SERENITY, FOUR BROTHERS, SPREAD, SPARKLE, TEEN BEACH MOVIE, OLDBOY, THE BUTLER, THE BEST OF ME, SELMA, DA SWEET BLOOD OF JESUS, CHI-RAQ, KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES, KIDNAP, MARSHALL, BLACK PANTHER, ABOVE SUSPICION, DOLEMITE IS MY NAME and COMING 2 AMERICA

Ruth E. Carter Wins 'Best Costume Design' at Oscars

Link: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/oscars-ruth-e-carter-wins-best-costume-design-black-panther-1189121/

James Lopez (President of Will Packer Productions)

Link: https://www.willpacker.com/james-lopez-bio

Coming 2 America Costumes via Harpers Bazaar

Link: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a35855261/ruth-e-carter-coming-2-america-interview

Refinery 29 article

Link: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2015/01/81104/selma-movie-costume-design

'Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design' Presented by SCAD

Link: https://www.scad.edu/event/2020-12-17-ruth-e-carter-afrofuturism-costume-design

In this episode, BLK ON THE SCENE gives mad love to the iconic and game changing director John Singleton and the 30th Anniversary of Boyz in the Hood. BNTH took the world by storm in 1991 with its raw, emotional and authentic story-telling about coming of age in South Central LA. Be sure to check out some of the reference materials we mention in the episode and outlined below.

Synopsis
Honoring John Singleton’s Legacy
How John Singleton Changed The World with Boyz n the Hood
Morris Chestnut reflects on the movie
Rent or Buy the Movie
Soundtrack
YoYo

In part two of this special episode, DeDe and Jon take you on a recap of this year's 93rd Annual Academy Awards ceremony. The hosts take audiences through all of the black winners, losers, surprises, speeches and of course the best fashions of the night. Enjoy!

Complete list of BLACK Winners at the 93rd Academy Awards:

Performance by an actor in a supporting role

Daniel Kaluuya in “Judas and the Black Messiah” - Acceptance Speech

Best Live Action Short

“Two Distant Strangers” Travon Free and Martin Desmond Roe

Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original song)

“Fight For You” from “Judas and the Black Messiah”

Music by H.E.R. and Dernst Emile II; Lyric by H.E.R. and Tiara Thomas

Achievement in makeup and hairstyling

“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” Sergio Lopez-Rivera, Mia Neal and Jamika Wilson

Best animated feature film of the year

“Soul” Pete Docter and Dana Murray

Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original score)

“Soul” Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross and Jon Batiste

Best Dressed Mentions

Regina King & Colman Domingo both styled by Wayman & Micah
Zendaya
Angela Bassett
Halle Berry
Stacey Walker King & Charles King - King and Queen of the Ball

Episode Shoutouts

Tyler Perry Speech
Chloé Zhao and her Oscar Wins (Best Picture & Best Director)
Lil Rel in-show game with Glen Close
Ariana Debose (Warner Bros. Upcoming WEST SIDE STORY)
TIME documentary directed/produced by Garrett Bradley
A Love Song For Natasha

None

Part one of this special two-part episode features DeDe & Jon celebrating all of the amazing black nominees at this year’s Academy Awards. This past year was truly an exceptionally stellar year of Black films where the Academy honored a variety of actors, producers, directors and more with nominations in a variety of categories. This year's group of nominations was definitely one for the books and DeDe and Jon dive in to celebrate all of their Black excellence. Enjoy!

Complete list of BLACK nominees at the 93rd Academy Awards:

Performance by an actor in a leading role

Chadwick Boseman in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”

Performance by an actor in a supporting role

Daniel Kaluuya in “Judas and the Black Messiah”

Leslie Odom, Jr. in “One Night in Miami…”

Lakeith Stanfield in “Judas and the Black Messiah”

Performance by an actress in a leading role

Viola Davis in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”

Andra Day in “The United States vs. Billie Holiday”

Best animated feature film of the year

“Soul” Pete Docter and Dana Murray

Achievement in cinematography

“Judas and the Black Messiah” Sean Bobbitt

Achievement in costume design

“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” Ann Roth

Best documentary feature

“Crip Camp” Nicole Newnham, Jim LeBrecht and Sara Bolder

“Time” Garrett Bradley, Lauren Domino and Kellen Quinn

Best documentary short subject

“A Concerto Is a Conversation” Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers

“A Love Song for Latasha” Sophia Nahli Allison and Janice Duncan

Achievement in makeup and hairstyling

“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” Sergio Lopez-Rivera, Mia Neal and Jamika Wilson

Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original score)

“Da 5 Bloods” Terence Blanchard

“Soul” Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross and Jon Batiste

Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original song)

“Fight For You” from “Judas and the Black Messiah”

Music by H.E.R. and Dernst Emile II; Lyric by H.E.R. and Tiara Thomas

“Speak Now” from “One Night in Miami…”

Music and Lyric by Leslie Odom, Jr. and Sam Ashworth

Best motion picture of the year

“Judas and the Black Messiah” Shaka King, Charles D. King and Ryan Coogler, Producers

Achievement in production design

“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” Production Design: Mark Ricker; Set Decoration: Karen O’Hara and Diana Stoughton

Best Live Action Short

“Two Distant Strangers” Travon Free and Martin Desmond Roe

Adapted screenplay

“One Night in Miami…” Screenplay by Kemp Powers

Original Screenplay

“Judas and the Black Messiah” Screenplay by Will Berson & Shaka King; Story by Will Berson & Shaka King and Kenny Lucas & Keith Lucas

This episode features DeDe & Jon highlighting some of the most anticipated black content releasing this summer. Theaters are open again and there will be plenty of films to check out from ZOLA to SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACY to CANDYMAN, there is something for all audiences. They also take a dive into the variety of television shows hitting our favorite streaming services and television networks. Take a ride with BLK ON THE SCENE special episode dedicated to all things Black content to watch this summer. Enjoy!

FILMS MENTIONED

ZOLA (A24) - Release Date: June 30
SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACY (Warner Bros.) - Release Date: July 16 in theaters and HBO Max
RESPECT (MGM) - Release Date: August 13
CANDYMAN (Universal Pictures) - Release Date: August 27

CURRENTLY AIRING TV SHOWS MENTIONED

RUN THE WORLD (STARZ)
THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD (Amazon Prime)
HIGH ON THE HOG: HOW AFRICAN-AMERICAN CUISINE TRANSFORMED AMERICA (Netflix)

UPCOMING TV SHOWS MENTIONED

INSECURE (HBO)
ATLANTA (F/X)

HONORABLE (NOT) MENTIONED BUT WE ARE EXCITED TO SEE!

MARY J BLIGE’S MY LIFE (Amazon Prime)
SUMMER OF SOUL (Hulu) - Release Date: July 2
AILEY (In Theaters) - Release Date: July 23
PAUSE WITH SAM JAY (HBOMAX)

EPISODE SHOUTS

Nikki Cameron co-host Let’s Talk About It w/ Nikki & Britt
Kelley Carter
Aramide Tinubu
Danielle Young
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Bronny James
Black Mirror
Titus Burgess Peeno Noir
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
Shiona Turini

This week, co-hosts DeDe & Jon kick off the episode where they share their love for Multicultural marketing and how their experiences in the space contributed to the launch of their show. The hosts also take a moment to announce BLK ON THE SCENE as their new title and share why this title in particular resonated with both, plus they reveal some of the hilarious titles that just didn't make the cut (some for obvious reasons - ummm, nocinephilia and black light). Enjoy!

Episode Shoutouts

Nikki Cameron (@NikSaintLaurent)
Brittinee Royes (@BrittineeRoyes)
Da 5 Bloods (Netflix)
Lovecraft Country (HBO)
Robin Theade (@robinthede) - Black Lady Sketch Comedy (HBO)
Issa Rae - Insecure (HBO)
Misha Green (@MishaGreen) Creator of P-Valley (Starz)
Kevin Stuckey & Chardae Jenkins @Netlfix
Ellene Miles @Sony Pictures
Terra Potts @Warner Pictures

On the very first episode of BLK ON THE SCENE, DeDe and Jon welcome you into their world by taking audiences on a journey of their humble beginnings in the multicultural marketing space to now preparing to launch the show. Join us for a hilarious walk down memory lane in true DeDe and Jon fashion as they kick off an exciting new chapter by sharing their “love letter to Black Hollywood” to the world. Enjoy!

Episode Shoutouts

Black & Brilliant Tribe:

Carolyn Sloss @404girl *honorary member and mentor
Kevin Stuckey (@KevinJStuckey)
Micah McDonald (@McDonaldMicah)
Jey Floyd (@JusJey)
Talitha Watkins (@TalithaWatkins)
Erika Bennett (@ErikaJBennett)
Chardae Jenkins (@Chardaej_)
Alex Hill (@Justaddhotsauce_)

Black & Beautiful Content:

Essence Festival
42
GET ON UP (RIP CHADWICK BOSEMAN)
JUST MERCY
SELMA