Mark Anthony Neal's Blog, page 329

Joking from a Distance: Ziwe Fumudoh on Processing Trauma Through Comedy

 'The last time Ziwe Fumudoh , a comedian and writer for Showtime's Desus & Mero , was on The Takeaway, she discussed the relationship between empathy and comedy. For the next installment in our series "Joking from a Distance," The Takeaway checked back in with her to see whether comedy can still be used to build empathy during the coronavirus pandemic.'
 

People’s Party: Talib Kweli & Chuck D Talk Public Enemy, Flavor Flav, Tupac and Trump

'In this episode of People’s Party , Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with rapper, author, producer, and one of the most influential and respected figures around the world in all of culture. The leader of the iconic group Public Enemy -- "Mista" Chuck D.' -- UPROXX Video
 

Just Blaze Unpacks His Samples for Beyoncé And Jay-Z

'In the first installment of NPR Music's video series The Formula, producer Just Blaze unpacks the drum-centric samples he created for Jay-Z and Beyoncé. Whether he's tapping out sampled drums or incorporating live drummers in the studio, his ability to harness energy is what makes his sound so dynamic.'

Why Racial Data on Coronavirus Testing and Deaths is Needed

'In some communities, the coronavirus pandemic appears to be disproportionately affecting people of color. African Americans have higher rates of the underlying health issues that can lead to death by the virus. Jericka Duncan speaks with health experts, Dr. Uché Blackstock including  about the need to collect data on the race of those who have tested positive or died from coronavirus.' -- CBS This Morning

9th Wonder Breaks Down His Beats For Kendrick Lamar's 'Duckworth.'

'Three samples. Three genres. Three generations. Watch 9th Wonder take NPR Music on a sonic journey while breaking down the trio of beats he produced for one Kendrick Lamar classic: "Duckworth".'

TWO DOLLARS AND A DREAM: The True Story of Madam C.J. Walker (dir. Stanley Nelson, 1987)

'TWO DOLLARS AND A DREAM is the biography of Madame C.J. Walker, America's first self-made millionairess. Mrs. Walker's fortune was built on skin and hair care products, parlaying a homemade beauty formula into a prosperous business from coast to coast. The film is the first from noted director Stanley Nelson.' -- WORLD Channel

Jordan Casteel: Within Reach

'Painter Jordan Casteel discusses her art practice and her recent solo show at The New Museum, Jordan Casteel: Within Reach, that was up until the institution closed in March.' -- All Of It
         
        

Kandace Springs Pays Tribute To 'The Women Who Raised' Her

'Kandace Springs' third record is a source of familiarity in uncertain times. Titled The Women Who Raised Me, it's full of beloved and recognizable songs associated with jazz artists who inspired and influenced Springs as an artist: Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, Lauryn Hill and Norah Jones, among many others. But the album is not only a tribute to some of those legends, it's also a showcase of Springs' talent for reinterpreting and seamlessly blending genres.' -- Weekend Edition Sunday

Cheryl Wall on Opening Up the University

'The late Cheryl Wall is a Board of Governors Zora Neale Hurston Distinguished Professor of English and former Chair of the English Department. Wall is an author and a specialist in Black women’s writing, the Harlem Renaissance, and Zora Neale Hurston. Joining the Douglass Residential College in 1972 as an assistant instructor, Wall describes her role in the development of the college and its legacy today. She discusses the intrinsic value of the humanities in the context of a liberal arts education, student activism on campus, and the evolution of the Douglass Woman.' -- IWL Rutgers

Why Chef Kwame is Fighting for Independent Restaurants

'Chef Kwame Onwuachi returns to All Of It  to talk about the current state of the restaurant industry and his new Instagram live series, Eating Clean While Quarantined.'