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Celeste On 'Hear My Voice' And The Pressures Of Success

'In this episode of  World Cafe, British R&B star Celeste performs and talks about writing her Oscar-nominated song "Hear My Voice".'

Brittney Cooper on 'Who Owns Time?'

'Black communities around the country celebrate Juneteenth. But for many, it’s a complicated holiday to celebrate. Why? Because Juneteenth commemorates freedom delayed. While it is a celebration of freedom, it’s also an acknowledgement of losing one of the few resources that can never be renewed: time.  Brittney Cooper, professor at Rutgers University and author of Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower, joined  The Takeaway to discuss the racial politics of time and how people of color can go about reclaiming their time today.'

'The One and Only Dick Gregory'

'The One and Only Dick Gregory covers the comedian and civil rights activism with archival footage and interviews from the entertainers and comedians he inspired. Director Andre Gaines joins All Of It to discuss.'

Coffee & Books with Marc Lamont Hill: Jesse McCarthy Discusses 'Who Will Pay Reparations on My Soul?'

'On this episode, host Marc Lamont Hill is in conversation with Assistant professor of English and of African and African American Studies at Harvard University, Jesse McCarthy. The two discuss Jesse's book of essays Who Will Pay Reparations on My Soul? Jesse explains why he decided to introduce these essays that he has been working on since 2014 and the role hip hop has in these essays.'

Great Grief with Nnenna Freelon: Black Widow

'When death does you part, does marriage truly end? Three years after her husband Phil's passing, Nnenna Freelon continues to wonder. After spending four decades as a wife, she now has to grapple with a brand new identity: widow. She resists the new label with all her might, but resistance may only take her so far.'

Creative Conversation: Quinta Brunson on Finding Creativity Past Viral Moments

'Quinta Brunson is the perfect example of a creator who was able to turn her 15 minutes of viral fame into a solid career. In 2014, she first gained internet fame with her Instagram skit about a girl who's never been on a nice date. That exposure led to an opportunity to producer content for BuzzFeed. And from there, Quinta has been building her career with even bigger opportunities including HBO's A Black Lady Sketch Show, the upcoming ABC comedy Abbott Elementary that she created and stars in, and her new collection of personal essays She Memes Well. In this episode, Quinta explains how writing her book taught her how to ask for help, why she's rejecting the idea of going viral, and the key to handling rejection.'

Graphic Novel 'Wake' Explores The History Of Women-Led Slave Revolts

Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts not only tells the stories of women-led revolts but also author Rebecca Hall's efforts to uncover that history. Here & Now host Callum Borchers speaks with Hall about her part-graphic novel, part-memoir.'

'Reclaiming Black Spaces' Walking Tour

'A new walking tour from the Tenement Museum sheds light on the history of Black New Yorkers in the Lower East Side. Lauren O’Brien, historian and lead scholar for the walking tour, and Kathryn Lloyd, director of programs and education, join All Of It to discuss the tour, called Reclaiming Black Spaces.'

Celebrating Tupac Shakur's 50th Birthday With Mark Anthony Neal and Aja Monet

'Tupac Shakur would've been 50-years-old this year. To reflect on his life and legacy Black News Channel host  Marc Lamont Hill brought on poet and organizer Aja Monet and Duke University Professor professor Mark Anthony Neal.'

Never Aired: Profile on James Baldwin ABC’s 20/20, 1979

The following 1979 profile of James Baldwin was never aired.

Sylvia Chase: Writer, interviewer, Narrator.

Joseph Lovett: Producer, Director

Richard O’Regan: Associate Producer

Robert Leacock, Jr. : Cinematographer
Michael Lonsdale: Sound
Editor: Dina Boogaard.

Supervising Producer: Karen Lerner

Never Aired: Profile on James Baldwin ABC’s 20/20, 1979 from A Closer Look on Vimeo.