Mark Anthony Neal's Blog, page 180

Left Bank Books: Da'Shaun Harrison with Danez Smith | Belly of the Beast: The Politics of Anti-Fatness as Anti-Blackness

'Left Bank Books welcomes nonbinary abolitionist and organizer Da'Shaun Harrison, who will discuss their highly anticipated new book, Belly of the Beast with acclaimed poet & finalist for the National Book Award Danez Smith.'

 

#OnTheClock: Sustaining Black-owned Businesses Into The Future

'Capital One leader Zainep Mahmoud and Boss Women Media Founder Marty McDonald discuss the ongoing work to strengthen Black and brown small business owners with the resources to strengthen local communities and create a more equitable society for all.' -- Black Enterprise

White Skin, Black Fuel: Fossil Fascism and Colonialism's Inky Legacy

'Fossil-fueled technologies were born in the soot-covered pits of British colonialism and have held onto their racist legacy to this day. As the burning of carbon makes climate related catastrophe a near weekly occurrence, Fossil capital has of late turned to willing accomplices among the growing far-right to displace blame and defend the status quo. In a world of rising sea levels, scorching temperatures, and crippling droughts, the right-wing in country after country has risen to pin the blame on migrants, Muslims, and other scapegoats as they offer their own solutions to a warming world: close the borders and save the nation from climate break down. In the first study of the far right’s role in the climate crisis, White Skin, Black Fuel presents an eye-opening sweep of this novel political constellation, drawing out its deep historical roots, and arguing that to confront this crisis requires combating the racist forces of reaction who would enable it.' -- Haymarket Books

'The Debt Trap' Author On The Generational Setbacks From Student Loans

'NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Josh Mitchell about his new book, The Debt Trap: How Student Loans Became a National Catastrophe.'

Afropop Worldwide: New Moves In African Jazz

'It’s a truism that jazz has roots in Africa, but compared with other forms of Black American music, it doesn’t have a large audience there. Just the same, African musicians have long been smitten with jazz, and have always found inventive ways to incorporate jazz elements into their sounds. On this program we meet young artists forging new paths in Afro-Jazz: Etuk Ubong from Nigeria, Awale Jant Band from Senegal by way of London, Afrikan Protokol from Burkina Faso by way of Belgium. It’s a freewheeling musical joyride. Produced by Banning Eyre.'

Afropop Worldwide · New Moves In African Jazz

TheBlerdGurl Podcast with Karama Horne: Tananarive Due and Steven Barnes talk Horror and Hollywood

'In this episode of TheBlerdGurl Podcast with Karama Horne, Tananarive Due and Steven Barnes talk about the process of writing, how they have pitched and sold books and TV shows to Hollywood, including, how they got to write for Season 2 of Jordan Peele’s The Twilight Zone: A Small Town.'

Race at Work with Porter Braswell: McKinsey Institute’s Shelley Stewart: Black Americans and Economic Mobility

'Imagine a world in which Black business owners achieved economic parity, receiving the same funding as other founders. That, alone, would create 615,000 new Black-led workplaces, according to a new report from the McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility. That report examines the racial gaps that exist across the U.S. economy. Shelley Stewart III leads McKinsey’s research on Black economic mobility in the United States and is also a partner with McKinsey’s Private Equity & Principal Investors Practice. Stewart speaks with host Porter Braswell about some of the barriers Black Americans face in the U.S. economy, as workers, business owners, and consumers. They also explore how addressing representational imbalances could create greater economic equity.'

'New York State of Mind'

'A new short film, "New York State of Mind," is a love letter to New York City that covers the Billy Joel song, New York State of Mind. Created in collaboration with NYC Next, the film is a response to the pandemic and the idea that New York City is "dead." The film features the likes of Adina Menzel, Stephen Colbert, Ben Stiller, and more, as well as landmarks of the city. Director Josh Seftel, Song Arranger Tom Kitt, and NYC Next co-founder Maryam Banikarim join us to discuss the project.'

The Isley Brothers: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

'Before the Isley Brothers played "That Lady" during this Tiny Desk (at Home) concert, lead singer and founding member Ronald Isley shared two stories about the song that perfectly encapsulates the scope of their nearly seven-decade career. "It reminds me of going way back, when we had Jimi Hendrix living at the house and playing. We went on to meet a young fellow by the name of Kendrick Lamar who sampled the record and we got a Grammy award for it." At the Tiny Desk, we've hosted shows from superstars and legends – but our home concert series has now officially reached new heights.'

Pandemic Lessons: Elaine Welteroth And Jonathan Singletary Talk With Lara Downes

'Fairy tales do come true, but sometimes not quite the way you've imagined. Last spring, Elaine Welteroth and Jonathan Singletary had to give up their plans for a dream wedding. The award-winning journalist/Project Runway judge/The Talk host and the musician/producer had been planning epic nuptials to celebrate their epic love story (they knew each other as children, then reconnected after many years to discover soul mate-level romance.) But when the pandemic started, their happily-ever-after took a different turn. The wedding turned into a DIY front stoop affair at their Brooklyn brownstone, with most guests Zooming in while a lucky few danced in the street to a boombox playing the couple's favorite songs. It was enchanted beyond anyone's wildest dreams. During this year of pandemic and isolation, of grief and fear, and of newlywed bliss, Jonathan wrote a love song. "Never Like This" is for Elaine, and for their community of friends and family that have gathered together in the shelter of love. In his words, "It's an ode to the greatest drug known to mankind — love. It's an homage to classic love, to courageous love, to transcendent love".' -- Amplify With Lara Downes