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New World Coming: History is Our Teacher

'In this episode of The People's Forum NYC's New World Coming, moderator James Counts Early is joined by British historian Hakim Adi to discuss history as a tool for social political change, culture as a place to challenge the power relations of society, and how the global communist struggle attracted revolutionaries from across the world. Hakim Adi is a Professor of the History of Africa and the African Diaspora at the University of Chichester.'

Directors on Directors: Spike Lee & Reinaldo Marcus Green on 'King Richard’ and Will Smith

'Spike Lee and Reinaldo Marcus Green discuss King Richard, working with Will Smith, getting the Williams' family approval for the film, film studies at NYU and the future of filmmaking.'

Danny Glover and Joslyn Barnes on 15 Years of Louverture Films

'The Film at Lincoln Center Podcast features a Q&A with Louverture Films co-producers Danny Glover and Joslyn Barnes, moderated by FLC’s Director of Programming Dennis Lim. Following a screening of Abderrahmane Sissako’s Bamako, the opening night film of our week-long Danny Glover and Louverture Films series, the co-producers discussed the history of the production company, collaborating with directors, and how the landscape of international cinema has changed over the years. Danny Glover and Louverture Films features 14 films from around the world and celebrates the work of the actor, activist, and groundbreaking production company.'

Film at Lincoln Center Podcast · #375 - Danny Glover and Joslyn Barnes on 15 Years of Louverture Films

Making Contact: Medical Apartheid and the COVID-19 Vaccines

'The world is struggling to contain COVID-19, as variants continue to emerge in countries where the virus is spreading unchecked, killing thousands. Not only could widespread vaccination campaigns help slow the emergence of new variants, they would save countless lives. So why can’t countries in the global south access the novel COVID-19 vaccines? Making Contact takes a deep dive into the WTO and international patents and we talk about the similarity between the current battle and the prior fight for access to antiretrovirals during the HIV pandemic. We also take a look at what needs to change in order to create a more just medical system, not just in the United States, but around the world.'

Making Contact · Medical Apartheid and the COVID-19 vaccines

Legacy, Okay?! For Black Musicians, 'Insecure' Created a New World of Possibilities

'The creation of writer and actor Issa Rae, Insecure has become a cultural touchstone for a new kind of representation in media, one that has opened the door to complicated, authentic arcs for its characters and visibility for awkward, amazing, multifaceted Black fans who finally feel seen by the television they watch. Insecure will go down in pop culture history for many reasons, but one ripple effect of the show that Rae and her team have turned into a tidal wave of influence is the specific way it has shaped the sound and scope of Black music in its wake.'

Why Child Care Is The Most Broken Business In The U.S.

'Bloomberg Businessweek journalist Claire Suddath explains to Fresh Air why child care is so unaffordable in the U.S. and why attempts to provide federal funding for care keep failing in Congress.'

What Is 'Latin Music' Anyway?

'The term 'Latin Music' can encompass everything from Celia Cruz to Bad Bunny to Selena Gomez to Los Tigres del Norte. It's rock, pop, hip hop, salsa, bachata, reggaetón, and so much more. So...what exactly is the connective tissue? Language? Ethnicity of the artist? Pure vibes? Or is it something else entirely? Code Switch host emeritus Shereen Marisol Meraji is back on the show — and she's teaming up with Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre of NPR's AltLatino podcast to dig into these questions.'

Beverly Guy-Sheftall on Black Feminist bell hooks’s Trailblazing Critique of “Imperialist White Supremacist Heteropatriarchy”

'Democracy Now looks at the life and legacy of trailblazing Black feminist scholar and activist bell hooks, who died at the age of 69. We speak with her longtime colleague Beverly Guy-Sheftall, professor of women’s studies at Spelman College, who remembers her as “a person who would sit with young people and community people and students and help them understand this world in which we live, which is full of all kinds of domination.” Working in the tradition of intersectionality and Black radical feminism, hooks’s critiques of “imperialist white supremacist heteropatriarchy” called attention to the interlocking systems of oppression in hopes of eradicating them, Guy-Sheftall says.'

How One Movie Highlights Elder Economic Insecurity

'The documentary Duty Free explores the issues of ageism, caring for elderly parents and the scarcity of protection for working, older Americans. Director Sian-Pierre Regis joins The Takeaway with his mother Rebecca Danigelis who went through job loss at the age of 75. They tell us about the unique way they dealt with her job loss and how it changed their outlook and inspires their current activism.'

Screenwriter Zach Baylin On 'King Richard'

'The new film King Richard is receiving acclaim and Oscars buzz for Will Smith’s performance as Richard Williams, the father and first coach of Venus and Serena Williams. Screenwriter Zach Baylin joins All Of It to discuss the film, his first feature, which was featured in the second slot in the 2018 Black List. King Richard is in theaters now and streaming on HBO Max.'