Mark Anthony Neal's Blog, page 65

“I Hold Your Love” Pays Tribute to Black Mothers

'The painter and filmmaker Titus Kaphar explores the joys and injustices of Black motherhood, collaging imagery from his work alongside an intimate conversation with Serena Williams.'

The Real News Network: Organizing Across Racial and Class Divides in Rural North Carolina

'In rural North Carolina, dog-whistle politics focused on scapegoating minorities for social and economic problems have long fueled racial resentment but have done little to address high poverty rates and rising inequality, says Alicia Walker-Patterson. This is why Walker-Patterson, deputy field director of Down Home North Carolina, works with other grassroots organizers to get residents in rural areas engaged in the political process and to show them that their voices matter. In this on-the-ground report for our special series “Defending Democracy in the 2022 Midterm Elections,” TRNN’s Jaisal Noor and Joshua Komer speak with members of Down Home North Carolina about how they are working to build working-class, grassroots power one voter at a time.'

PJ Morton feat. El DeBarge - On My Way (Official Video)

"On My Way", featuring El DeBarge, from the PJ Morton album, Watch the Sun.

The D.O.C. Shares The Emotional Story Of Losing His Voice After A Car Wreck

'In this clip from People's Party with Talib Kweli, Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh talk with rapper the D.O.C. about how he lost his voice and survived his car crash.'

Black Girl Songbook – The Black Girl Genius of Mariah Carey

'Numbers never lie, and Miss Mariah Carey’s numbers tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth! That’s right—on this episode of Black Girl Songbook, host Danyel Smith is honoring vocal genius Mariah Carey and her inspirational rise up the charts, second only to The Beatles for most no. 1 hits EVER. Danyel talks Mariah's timeless music, brilliant collaborations with hip-hop artists, and her Christmas takeover. Danyel also sheds light on the difficulty of Carey’s high-heeled rise and the industry’s attempt to shut her out, as noted by the ’96 Grammy Awards snub. Plus, Marvet Britto, former publicist for Carey, joins Songbook to discuss Mariah's contribution to music and her impact on culture.'

Many Lumens with Maori Karmael Holmes: Tunde Wey

'Host Maori Karmael Holmes chats with writer, artist, and chef Tunde Wey, known for his gastronomic projects that critically poke fun at and examine gentrification, economic inequality and the enduring neo-colonial politics of food today. Tunde shares how stepping out of family expectations of success is a full circle process, and discusses what it’s like being back home in Nigeria. They talk about how his understanding of Black Atlantic food culture has evolved from his time in Detroit and New Orleans, and how he still owes Maori a husband.'

Vox Conversations: Why Anita Hill Wants Us to Take the Long View on the Supreme Court

'Vox's Fabiola Cineas talks with Anita Hill, whose testimony during the 1991 confirmation hearings for now-Justice Clarence Thomas highlighted the prominence of sexual harassment and unwanted sexual advances in the workplace. Hill discusses how those hearings changed her, whether or not she has respect for the Supreme Court as an institution, and how her fight to stop gender violence continues today.'

In Her Shoes: Rebecca Traister

'For over twenty years, Rebecca Traister has been a leading voice in gender issues and abortion politics. The Cut Columnist joined host Lindsay Peoples to talk about the leaked Supreme Court draft and what a post Roe future could mean for many Americans.'

Left of Black S12 · E26 | Discussing The University Plantation System with Bianca C. Williams & Armond Towns

Is it going too far to liken the modern-day university to the plantation system of old regarding academia's exploitation of Black labor and the squelching of student activism by school administrators? Bianca C. Williams, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Critical Psychology, and Women & Gender Studies at CUNY Graduate Center, and Armond R. Towns, Associate Professor of Communication and Media Studies at Carleton University in Ottawa, join Left of Black host and Duke University Professor Mark Anthony Neal for a robust discussion on the latest publication, Plantation Politics and Campus Rebellions: Power, Diversity, and the Emancipatory Struggle in Higher Education, published by SUNY Press.

Reading The Legacies of Nikki Giovanni and James Baldwin

'A new play at the Vineyard Theatre dramatizes a 1971 interview between Nikki Giovanni and James Baldwin. Before hearing about that play, we wanted to first discuss the influence of both writer's works, including a reading list to those who may not be familiar. Lynn Lobash, assistant director of Reader Services at New York Public Library, joins All Of It to discuss.'