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Nikki and Nono are back at it after leaving for a year because life lifed in a big way. In BGB News, We discuss Chris Rock's stand-up special, Selective Outrage, and how often he said the n-word. In the process, we discover the true meaning of a wigger. Isaiah Washington makes an announcement that no one asked for and we debate if Michael B. Jordan was petty on the red carpet. Afterward, we gush over a few movie stars and one very hot football player and talk for another 15 minutes about stuff. Nikki and Nono discuss what they've been doing for the past year and we award our Broke AF and Gifted AF awards to well-deserving recipients. Listen, Share, and Subscribe!  IG: https://www.instagram.com/brokegiftedandblackpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrokeGiftedandBlackPodcast Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com

Today's episode was actually recorded last Sunday. We start the episode with a personal update on our lives. Then we top BGB News about Rihanna becoming a billionaire, Courtney Kemp signing with Netflix, and the country album no one asked for from Monica. Nono interviews our special guest, Brandon Camphor of One Way. Brandon is a vocalist and songwriter from the DMV area. Brandon talks about his desire to be a part of a group instead of a solo artist, the path he took from performing at a dance studio to opening for leading gospel artists on tour, some artists that influence him and so much more. We award our BAF and we give all the flowers he deserves to Levar Burton. Brandon Camphor: http://www.bc1way.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/bc1way/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bc1way Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/bc1way Broke, Gifted, and Black Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrokeGiftedandBlackPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/brokegiftedandblackpodcast/ Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com 

Life happens and we had to figure out a schedule to record. So to make up for missing a few episodes we made this one really long. You're Welcome! We start the episode by discussing the deeply melanated Emmy nominees and our own co-host, Nono Osuji was a writer for an Emmy nominated series- WASHED. We discuss how Britney Spears is being treated like a black person and whether or not Tyler Perry needs to hire some writers or maybe not. Nono gives a solo interview to our special guest, Nya Bowman where they discuss her experiences in the dance world abroad and in the States, how dance gave way to her acting career, her work with equity and anti-racism in the dance world and so much more. We award our BAF to the Olympics and GAF to the esteemed Nikole Hannah-Jones. Listen, Follow, and Share! Nya Bowman: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nya.bowman.nyc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyabow/ https://www.nyabowman.com/dancer Broke, Gifted, and Black Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrokeGiftedandBlackPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/brokegiftedandblackpodcast/ Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com

We will be back to our regularly scheduled podcasts with some changes ahead. We didn't want to leave you episode less this week so we wanted to revisit one of our Bonus episodes with the very talented De-Rance Blaylock. Oh and she sings in this episode too! De-Rance Renette Blaylock sang with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s In-Unison Chorus during its inaugural season in 1994 and two years following.  In 1997, De-Rance left St. Louis and continued her vocal training under Richard Tucker at Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, AL. She played one of the title roles in A&M’s production of Porgy & Bess, opposite American Idol winner Ruben Studdard. In 1999, De-Rance came home and later joined the St. Louis Symphony Chorus.  She now sings with Chris & Kyle with True Spirit, and Jesse Williams & Total Praise. She has sung behind some of the world's greatest talents, including Dionne Warwick, Lionel Richie, Daryl Coley, Karen Clark-Sheard. De-Rance has toured the country and Greece with the Phil Woodmore Singers as they perform the critically acclaimed project, Antigone in Ferguson, an ancient Greek tragedy about what happens when personal conviction and state law clash, and violence ensues. Antigone in Ferguson has now been featured as an off-Broadway hit in New York. It was featured during five weeks at the Harlem Stage in 2018, and again at St. Ann and Holy Trinity Church in Brooklyn in 2019. As a lead soloist, De-Rance is known for singing the last song of the production, titled I’m Covered, written by Dr. Phil Woodmore. The song is available on all digital music outlets. De-Rance Blaylock: IG: @deepopstar Twitter: @deepopstar Broke, Gifted, and Black Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrokeGiftedandBlackPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/brokegiftedandblackpodcast/ Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com

In today's episode, we top BGB News discussing the Friend's reunion and how it was a whitewash concept stolen from Living Single, attending HBCUs, the Mike Tyson biopic and the season finale of This is Us. We welcome our special guest, Ijeoma Onu, the owner of Didaá bespoke designer bags and Oma Organics Skincare LLC. She is gifted with her hands and talks about juggling a full-time corporate job, two kids, and two businesses. She shares with us how her parents inspired her, how baking cakes is similar to creating skincare products, and much more. We unintentionally award a double BAF and double GAF and take a peek behind the curtain to give a big F-You to Texas and its leadership. Listen, Follow, and Share! Ijeoma Onu: https://www.omaorganics.com/Phil-young-co https://didaahandcrafted.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/philyoungco/ and https://www.instagram.com/didaahandcrafted/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/didaahandcrafted Broke, Gifted, and Black Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrokeGiftedandBlackPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/brokegiftedandblackpodcast/ Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, we top BGB News with Black Superman. We discuss who we could see being cast and ask why was Superman white in the first place, he was an alien. We also talk diversity and incest about the GOT and its upcoming prequel and Sunny Hostin's new production company that focuses on uplifting diverse voices. We welcome our special guest Iquo B. Essien as she discusses her family and cultural history that she has curated over 10 years in what will be a memoir gallery and residency for African womxn artists entitled Elizabeth's Daughter, in honor of her late mother. She also talks about her crowdfunding and marketing experiences that has lead to a very successful consulting business, what films she developing through her production company, Editi Films, and so much more. We award our BAF and GAF Awards and Nikki takes a peek behind the curtain and finds Will Smith's dad bod behind it. Listen, Share, and Follow! Iquo B. Essien Elizabeth's Daughter (current campaign): https://ifundwomen.com/projects/elizabeths-daughter Crowdfund Your Dream: http://www.crowdfunddream.com Personal website: http://www.iquomma.com Film website: https://www.editifilms.com/home IG: https://www.instagram.com/iquoessien/ and https://www.instagram.com/iquomma/ Broke, Gifted, and Black Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrokeGiftedandBlackPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/brokegiftedandblackpodcast/ Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com

In today's episode, we go off on A LOT of tangents... but we do get to BGB News and discuss new documentaries produced by Kevin Hart, Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, and more that highlight leading black actors, Levar Burton guest-hosting Jeopardy, Oscar nominations, Nono randomly sings and more tangents. We have a great discussion with our special guest, NY based celebrity makeup artist, Shemeika Simmons, who talks about how she went from playing in her grandma's Fashion Fair to working for tv shows and magazine spreads, how social media has changed the makeup industry for better & for worse, horrible makeup/beauty trends, and more. We award our BAF and GAF and take a peek behind the curtain to discuss the Chauvin verdict.  Shameika Simmons: Website: http://www.yourfacemycanvas.com/#!/page/431878/about-the-artist IG: https://www.instagram.com/shameikasimmons_/ & https://www.instagram.com/yourfacemycanvas/ Broke, Gifted, and Black Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrokeGiftedandBlackPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/brokegiftedandblackpodcast/ Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com --

In today's episode, we go a bit heavier than usual on the Reality TV News. We start with Tyler Perry taking the origin story of Madea to Showtime, Kanye West's 30 million dollar deal with Netflix for his 20 years in the making documentary, the Kardashian's real bodies, and the Verzuz of music legends that Steve Harvey almost ruined. Our special guest, Kenneisha Thompson joins us to drops great gems about her approach to acting and auditioning over her 18-year career, why men who play Jesus need long tunics, and much more. We give our BAF to a reality star douche and award our GAF to a young, exceptional lady. Like, Share, and Follow! Kenneisha Thompson: IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5652167/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/kenneishathompson/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/kenneishat?lang=en Broke, Gifted, and Black Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrokeGiftedandBlackPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/brokegiftedandblackpodcast/ Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com

We are back after another hiatus because... life. We start the episode by explaining why we were gone and we quickly go into celebrating the EIGHT figure deal w- Issa Rae signed with Warner. We discuss upcoming and possible future Verzuz battles and help Nikki remember some SWV songs. Our first special guest of the year is Jamila Webb. She discusses odd jobs she's worked, why she created a space for writers, actors, and directors to collaborate in First Fifteen LA, gives advice for content creators and so much more. Our BAF spells his last name like a cartoon character and we give props to the Queen. Like, Share, and Follow! First Fifteen LA: https://firstfifteenla.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/firstfifteenla/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirstfifteenLa Broke, Gifted, and Black Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrokeGiftedandBlackPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/brokegiftedandblackpodcast/ Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com

This week on the podcast we discuss the many, many reboots from the Best Man miniseries with the original cast to the live-action Power Puff girls, produced by Ava Duvernay. The New York Times dropped the bomb that Framing Britney Spears and BGB is officially #teamfreeBritney. In our Black History moment, we discuss the real story behind Lee Daniel's The United States vs Billie Holliday. Her life story is so inspiring and heartbreaking. We had no idea that this case ever took place but we are happy that we now know and are looking forward to the release of the movie on February 25th. We award the BAF and GAF and take a peek behind the curtain to discuss the woman formally known as Gorilla Glue Girl, Tessica Brown. United States vs Billie Holliday: https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2015/01/drug-war-the-hunting-of-billie-holiday-114298 https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/02/billie-holiday-biography-lady-sings-the-blues https://www.npr.org/transcripts/752909807 Broke, Gifted, and Black Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrokeGiftedandBlackPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/brokegiftedandblackpodcast/ Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com

We're back and we have video! We had a longer hiatus than we expected but it was well warranted. We explain that in the episode. We are guestless this week because we had so much to say that we didn't want this to be a 3-hour episode. In BGB News we discuss SAG history made by Chadwick Boseman, Golden Globe nominations, Cardi B remaking The Bodyguard, and the Lifetime biopics of Wendy Williams and Salt n' Peppa sans Spinderella. We have a Black History Hidden Figure Moment where we honor couture designer, Anne Lowe. We award our BAF and give a double GAF to the legend, Cicely Tyson, and the memorable Trey Songz. Broke, Gifted, and Black Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrokeGiftedandBlackPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/brokegiftedandblackpodcast/ Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com

We have been on a bit of a hiatus dealing with some personal life issues that we will share when we are back on the air. Although, a lot has already happened in the world around us, and it's only January 22nd we wanted to give you an episode with highlights from our 2020 podcasts. 2020 was a tough year for all of us but it was also the year that we started this journey, and got to dig deeper into our craft. We hope you enjoy walking down memory lane with us. Thank you for the support and here's to bigger and better things for 2021.  Broke, Gifted, and Black Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrokeGiftedandBlackPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/brokegiftedandblackpodcast/ Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com

We thought this episode would be great for the holiday season. Shelley discusses how to balance mindful eating, and enjoy the holiday food without all of the guilt and overindulgence. We also know this holiday may not be the same as it has been in years past for many of our listeners. We hope this episode gives you some bit of relief from the chaos and heartache of 2020.  "I’m a Compassionate Carnivore, Mindful Eater, and Conscious Chef who cooks and eats a high plant-based diet … and shares it with you. When I’m not teaching, filming, or cooking, I’m dancing to a mix of Kompas, Salsa, Soca, Reggae, Afrobeat, and Kizomba.  Eating something dope, divine, and delicious. Spending time in nature. Enjoying art. Learning a new skill. I’m a Spelman woman, it was there that I began to explore healthier eating options and deal with my emotional eating and body issues. I’m a Harvard graduate, it was there that I earned my Master’s in Education and decided to become an educator.  After graduating, I taught Spanish for five years but the classroom wasn’t really my jam.  In 2009, I  found my true calling teaching in the kitchen and on camera. ​What do I teach? I teach mindful eating and plant-based nutrition. ​While I won’t condemn bacon nor ice-cream, I will share the consequences of eating them and provide you with a delicious alternative. ​ I teach people how to eat a satisfying and nourishing plant-based diet on my YouTube Channel. When it comes to making changes to your diet, medical warnings aren’t always enough.  Sometimes you just need that perfect plant-based substitute for cheese or some other ingredient before you make the commitment. I got you. ​ I teach you how to lose weight without the gym, instead of working out, we work in. I went from a size 12 to a size 2 in one year. When it comes to changing your habits and bettering your health, you have to get rid of the toxins and junk.  In my workshops, you learn how to get rid of toxic food, behaviors, thoughts, actions, and relationships for a total shift in wellness and health." ~Shelley Shelley Chapman: The Mindful Plate YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkMx2C2E2JSnyrHfZpHQeXA The Mindful Plate Newsletter www.themindfulplate.tv Website: http://bodyfoodfreedom.com/ CSA - Community Supported Agriculture: (folks can use this to enter their zip code and find farms that provide fresh produce to communities) https://www.ams.usda.gov/local-food-directories/csas Broke, Gifted, and Black Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrokeGiftedandBlackPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/brokegiftedandblackpodcast/ Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com

“I AM CREATIVE BY WAY OF THE ULTIMATE CREATOR… therefore, my work is not merely a showcase of me playing ‘dress-up’ with a model… what I truly desire is for my work to be a visual microphone that projects God’s truth, real experiences from real people, particularly African Americans and people of color. I have a responsibility with my talent and craft to use it to heal, uplift, and rebuild...one project at a time.” — Jess. Jessica is a fashion stylist, social media blogger, career coach, and jazz vocalist. Jessica Alberto: https://www.bravemoode.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/bravemoode/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRzKyNrGgexKUhhEW2cEBKA Rania Blaq: https://linktr.ee/Reinablaqq Broke, Gifted, and Black Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrokeGiftedandBlackPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/brokegiftedandblackpodcast/ Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com

This is our last brand new episode of the year. We will still be releasing bonus episodes and a best of but we wanted to end the year off on a more positive note. In our BGB News, we discuss the delayed release of Coming 2 America, Nikki's cousin playing Salt in the upcoming Lifetime Salt n Peppa biopic, and why Faison Love thinks Jay Z is to blame for all of the current violence in hip hop. Our special guest is Shelley Chapman, a Brooklyn-based chef, food blogger, and wellness coach. She discusses how she decided to heal herself with food and lose 6 dress sizes in the process, attainable goals in our quest to eat more plant-based, the best-kept secret to making vegan eggs, and more. We also award our very last Broke AF and Gifted AF awards of the year and take a peek behind the curtain to discuss why the viral video of a man who has no business judging any woman by her looks.  Shelley Chapman: The Mindful Plate YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkMx2C2E2JSnyrHfZpHQeXA The Mindful Plate Newsletter www.themindfulplate.tv CSA - Community Supported Agriculture: (folks can use this to enter their zip code and find farms that provide fresh produce to communities) https://www.ams.usda.gov/local-food-directories/csas Broke, Gifted, and Black Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrokeGiftedandBlackPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/brokegiftedandblackpodcast/ Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com I Attachments area

We have a brand new episode and it's really good! We discuss the new Wendy Williams biopic and who asked for it, Warner Brothers Studios releasing 17 huge movie titles in 2021 on HBO Max and theaters, and the return of Underground on OWN...maybe. We also have a very special For Artists segment about a free 10-week course about Producing. We welcome our special guest Jessica Alberto of Bravemoode. She talks about why being petite was the reason she became interested in the fashion industry, how she couched surfed in NYC until she found her way, how the fashion industry is finally catching up with her mission statement of inclusion and positive representation, and much more. We also learned that she is also a jazz artist. We award our BAF and GAF awards and take a peek behind the curtain to discuss our hometown boy and his restaurant that made national news.  Listen, Share, and Follow us on Social media! Jessica Alberto: https://www.bravemoode.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/bravemoode/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRzKyNrGgexKUhhEW2cEBKA Rania Blaq: https://linktr.ee/Reinablaqq Broke, Gifted, and Black Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrokeGiftedandBlackPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/brokegiftedandblackpodcast/ Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com For Artists Segment: https://www.playbill.com/article/stephen-c-byrd-mara-isaacs-brian-moreland-more-set-for-theatre-producers-of-colors-10-week-producing-101-program

We will be back next week with a brand new episode but this week we wanted to share with you our extended interview with Akron Watson. His movie Ms. Juneteenth is out on BET now. Akron Watson is a Dallas native and an actor/singer who hasstarredonBroadway, television, film, and voice-overs. He won a Tony, Grammy, and Emmy's a cast member of the Color PurpleRevival on Broadway. He played Trevor in the Tony-winning “The PlayThat Goes Wrong” on Broadway, and he most recently starred as Aaron Burr in Hamilton an American Musical. He is a series regular Erick Houston on Fox’s“Empire”.He can also be seen on TV as Trevor in NBC’sChicago Med. Akron’s film credits include the 2020 recently release “Miss Juneteenth”, as well as ‘Spilt Milk” and “Seasons of Gray”. He is the voice of anime characters like Satoshi on Toonami's Michiko, and Hatchinand Wiley on Jourmungand. He also voices Chris in TheWalkingDeadVideoGame, and he plays himself in the video game borderlands, the Presequelon Playstation, and Xbox. He was a golden ticket winner on American Idol, Season 7. Akron Watson: IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2868550/ Twitter: @akronwatson IG: @akronwatson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akronwatsontheperformer/ Broke, Gifted, and Black Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrokeGiftedandBlackPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/brokegiftedandblackpodcast/ Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com

We're back after a two-week hiatus and there is so much that has happened that we couldn't cover it all., but we tried. We talked about the 1 million dollar bribe the Trump administration offered to 50 Cent and other rappers to endorse him. We also discuss the "Mother of Christmas", Mariah Carey, and her December 4th Christmas special. We talk about People Magazine's choices for the sexiest man alive and more. Our special guest is a speaker and author Shaniqua Rischer. We discuss her path to ministry, false prophets, why black people should do more mission trips, and more. We also award our Broke AF and Gifted Af awards and take a peek behind the curtain about voter fraud and political coups.  Shaniqua Rischer: https://shaniquarischer.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/shaniquarischer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaniquarischer/ Broke, Gifted, and Black Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrokeGiftedandBlackPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/brokegiftedandblackpodcast/ Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com

We are going to be back next week with a brand new episode. Please be patient with us as we deal with life and unexpected circumstances. In the meantime please enjoy this bonus episode! It is our full interview with Dr. Phil Woodmore. We are also happy to announce the release of his book,  Antigone in Ferguson: A Journey Through the Transformative Power of Music. Here is a note from Phil about the release of his book: "I am so grateful to have been on an incredible journey with a project I composed called Antigone in Ferguson these past four years; it has changed my life! In celebration of this amazing project, I have written a book documenting the process of creating Antigone in Ferguson and sharing the transformative stories of the audiences and choir members who participated. Please consider supporting me as I try to effect change in my community by purchasing my book.  This book also speaks to the injustices that avail in our communities and is a platform to encourage courageous conversations with your inner circle and community at large. I pray that you and your families are safe during these trying times and that this book might be a necessary support to these hard conversations which MUST occur for us to make observable progress toward the goal of people living together in genuine peace and goodwill for each other. Respectfully, Dr. Phil" Buy the book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/057878629X/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_WoRNFbZ3CMPYH Broke, Gifted, and Black Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrokeGiftedandBlackPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/brokegiftedandblackpodcast/ Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com

**This episode was recorded on October 21st, for whatever reason, it didn't publish on all platforms** Today's episode was a bit late because TECHNOLOGY.  Nikki and Nono discuss Daniel Kaluuya's new project, Barney and Friends with a dark twist, Eddie Murphy winning his Emmy, and men on zoom. We have our very special guest, De-Rance Blaylock. She is a vocalist, educator, and musician. De-Rance talks about the early musical influences from her super talented parents, going from studying at Alabama to performing for the Pope, her experience with Antigone in Ferguson, and much more. We award our Broke AF and Gifted AF awards and take a peek behind the curtain to discuss the #EndSars movement in Nigeria. Listen, Share, and Rate us! De-Rance Blaylock: IG: @deepopstar Twitter: @deepopstar Broke, Gifted, and Black Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrokeGiftedandBlackPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/brokegiftedandblackpodcast/ Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com

Is mercury in retrograde? It's the second week in a row that our technology has been off but here we are. We top the episode with BGB News discussing the top winners of the Hip Hop Music Awards, the death of Quibi, and the rebirth of Shondaland on Netflix due to a huge mistake by a now fired Disney Exec. We welcome our special guest Darielle Williams. She discusses her literal ascension from dancing on the floor to dancing in the air as an aerialist, her experience auditioning and touring with Beyonce, her move to LA to pursue acting, and so much more. We award our BAF and give a double GAF award because Mike Tyson and his therapist deserve it. Listen, Share, and Rate us! Darielle Williams: IG: https://www.instagram.com/divadari/ Website: https://linktr.ee/divadari Alvin Ailey: The theater company will offer several works paying homage to six decades of Ailey’s Revelations. New pieces presented include Testament, a modern-day approach to Revelations, curated by Associate Artistic Director Matthew Rushing alongside Clifton Brown, Yusha-Marie Sorzano and Damien Sneed on scoring. www.AlvinAiley.org. Broke, Gifted, and Black Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrokeGiftedandBlackPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/brokegiftedandblackpodcast/ Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com

Today's episode gets a bit more political because IT'S 2020! We discuss Ice Cube allegedly teaming up with the Trump administration for the Black Platinum Plan, Amazon purchasing Coming 2 America the sequel, and the Forbes female self-made billionaire/millionaire list. We interview the Grammy, Tony, and, Emmy award-winning actor, Akron Watson. He discusses his run as Aaron Burr in Hamilton, his journey from Dallas regional theater to the Broadway stage, he discusses his the next challenge in his career in television and film, and much more. We award our Broke AF to Isaiah Washington and his fascist friends and give our Gifted AF award to the show everyone should be watching, Lovecraft Country. Listen, Share, and Rate us! Akron Watson: IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2868550/ Twitter: @akronwatson IG: @akronwatson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akronwatsontheperformer/ Broke, Gifted, and Black Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrokeGiftedandBlackPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/brokegiftedandblackpodcast/ Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com

Today's episode was a display of our hosts just being broke and black. We promise we will do better next week! This week we discuss what new information could be revealed in the new Netflix series about the life of Selena, Taraji P Henson's new talk show, and series cancellations. We have Dr. Philip A Woodmore as our special guest. He discusses why he got his Ph.D. in Music Education, his hit performance piece using Greek mythology and gospel music to tell the story of racialized police violence, Mike Brown, Ferguson, and healing, his new book, and so much more. We give out our Gifted AF award, and combine our Broke AF award and peek behind the curtain conversation with a complete thrashing of the COVID super spreader, The White House occupant. Listen, Share, and Rate us on any platform you listen to the podcast! Dr. Philip A. Woodmore: https://www.philipawoodmore.com/ IG: @phil_woodmore YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/URAHOT His book is entitled: Antigone in Ferguson: A Journey Through the Transformative Power of Music Antigone in Ferguson: https://theaterofwar.com/projects/antigone-in-ferguson Broke Gifted and Black Podcast: https://anchor.fm/broke-gifted-and-black Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrokeGiftedandBlackPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/brokegiftedandblackpodcast/ Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com

Elizabeth is a passionate Bible teacher whose deepest desire is to know Christ and to make Him known! Engaging both the heart and mind, she loves to teach the truth of Scripture, empowering believers to experience abundant life with Jesus! On most days you can find her hanging out at The Village Church, where she has the joy to work as the Institute Minister doing what she loves – writing, teaching, and developing leaders. Elizabeth is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a Masters in Christian Education, and formerly served as the Single Life Ministry Coordinator at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship under the leadership of Senior Pastor, Dr. Tony Evans. https://www.elizabethwoodson.org/

In this episode, we discuss how FOXSoul filled the talk show void with a new show from Jay Jeezy Jenkins. We also talk about how remakes and sequels are upsetting Nikki when the original was perfect and the delay of filming in the industry because of COVID. Our special guest is a Brooklyn based celebrity and bridal hairstylist and the owner of Modimel Salon, Modimel Brides, and NAHOM Wellness, Mohan Jean Mary. She shares how she went from aspirations to be a dancer on Broadway to working with the biggest names in the industry and creating her own wellness brand. We talk about how COVID has changed her business and perspective, and how finding her own healing and balance has inspired her next phase. Mohan also gives us great insight into how others in her industry can do the same. We award our Broke AF and Gifted AF awards and resurrect Petty Ghost in our peek behind the curtain. Like, Share, and Rate us wherever you listen to the podcast. Mohan Jean Mary/Modimel: https://modimel.com/ Modimel Salon:@modimel_salon Modimel Weddings: @modilmelweddings NAHOM Wellness: @nahomwellness First Fifteen LA: Instagram: @firstfifteenla Broke, Gifted, and Black: https://anchor.fm/broke-gifted-and-black Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrokeGiftedandBlackPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/brokegiftedandblackpodcast/ Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com

Nikki and Nono top the episode discussing the Emmy wins, Regina King making history, Zandaya's growth as an actor, and why Schitts Creek deserves all of those Emmys.  We talk about which shows are going back into production and the Billboard Music Award nominations. Just how old is Old Town Road and why does it feel like it came out three years ago? We speak to a different kind of artist, a minister. Elizabeth Woodson joins the podcast to discuss how her ministry is art, the loud oppositional voices from the Evangelical Church, and how she navigates white spaces while being unapologetically who God created her to be, a black Christian woman with a gift for ministering to His people. We award our Broke AF and Gifted AF awards and we take an emotional peek behind the curtain to discuss the injustice of Breonna Taylor's murder.  Listen, Share, and Rate us! Elizabeth Woodson: Website: https://www.elizabethwoodson.org/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/missjazzyliz/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/missjazzyliz Be a part of her ministry- The One Conference ($47, 10/9-10/2020, streamed online) Lifeway Women's Leadership Forum ( $150, 11/12-13/20202-day conference. streamed online.) Christian Story Class at The Village Church ($25, registration open until 9/30) Breonna Taylor: https://www.thecut.com/2020/09/breonna-taylor-louisville-shooting-police-what-we-know.html https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/25/us/breonna-taylor-investigation-protests/index.html Broke, Gifted, and Black: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrokeGiftedandBlackPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/brokegiftedandblackpodcast/ Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com

Garlia is a writer, producer, photographer, and mother.  In 2008, Garlia founded Blackboard Plays, a monthly series devoted to Black Playwrights.  She is one of the founding producers of Harlem9, OBIE Award winners for, “48Hours in…™Harlem”.   Her essays and articles have appeared in "The New York Times", "The Washington Post”,  "Salon.com" and “AmericanTheatre.org”. Her play “Shoppin for N.I.G.G.A.S” has been workshopped at the cell, and excerpts showcased at Theater for a New City.  Garlia was a Momm and Popp resident at Popps Packing in Hamtramck, MI during the summer of 2018, where she developed “Pingree’s Past”.  Garlia’s play “Snapshots” was part of the 10th Season of The Fire This Time Festival in 2019.  Most recently, she has twice been a writer for the #24viralmonologues on Instagram, produced by “The 24Hour Plays”.  She worked on an MA in African American and African Diaspora studies at Indiana University before coming to New York for her MFA in Playwrighting which she earned at The New School for Drama. Garlia is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America and a Line Producer at The Public Theater. She has been the Line Producer for “Socrates”, “Much Ado About Nothing”, (filmed for Great Performances on PBS), “Mojada”,  “for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enough” and “Coal Country”.  Since Quarantine began, she has also been the Line Producer on several Digital projects coming out of The Public Theater and was most recently the Co-Creative Producer of #ToBeBlack, released on Juneteenth.  Finally, Garlia is the Producing Director of the Parent Artists Advocacy League (PAAL) and their NYC Chief Rep, receiving one of their first childcare grants in 2019.   Website: www.garliacornelia.com Join Garlia on Patreon! www.patreon.com/garliacornelia   Social Media: @garliacornelia

This episode is a bit late because we had some editing issues, our apologies, but we've made up for it with a  great episode. We discuss the new diversity requirements for the Oscars, the end of a reality tv family empire, and if it will mark the end of reality tv as a whole, Tyler Perry joining the billionaire club and shooting 19 episodes in 4 days. How? We also come up with a new tv show concept based off of Kenya Barris's spinoff Oldish. We have an in-depth conversation with Blackboard Plays creator, featured NY Times writer, and Public Theater producer, Garlia Cornelia.  She discusses motherhood, multiple streams of income, the power of her pen, and much more. We also award our BAF and GAF and take a peek behind the curtain to discuss Kenosha, Wisconsin. Listen, Share, Rate us, and Follow us on social media! Follow and Support Garlia Cornelia- https://garliacornelia.com/ FB/Twitter/IG: @garliacornelia Patreon: patreon.com/garliacornelia 1619 Project- https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.html https://nikolehannahjones.com/ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/23/podcasts/1619-podcast.html Follow us- IG: @brokegiftedandblack Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com

We had an extensive, wonderful conversation with @calvinjwalker. We couldn't get all of it in during the podcast so we wanted to bring you a bonus episode. We go in-depth about acting and the film/tv landscape in Dallas, and what is lacking from the industry and the artists. We also talk more about his Arts with Impact work and how we got on the board. We talk about activism, Jesus, and storytelling. He also reveals the kind of movies he is tired of seeing and what he wants to see more of. This entire episode is a word for anyone who considers themselves an artist.  Calvin J Walker is an award-winning artist and activist. He's the CEO and founder of Watchmen Media Productions. Over the last decade, he's created and collaborated on a multitude of projects as a writer, singer, director, and producer. Most recently, he contributed to an anthology compiled by Chuck Brown of Expected End Entertainment. Nightmare in America is a collection of personal stories and essays about the experiences of black men in America. Calvin, also, serves on the advisory board of Art With Impact. He's a husband and a father of three. IG: @calvinjwalker Twitter: @watchmenmedia Facebook: www.facebook.com/CalvinJWalker  Listen. Share. Follow. Rate us! IG: @brokegiftedandblack Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com

WARNING THERE ARE SPOILERS ABOUT LOVECRAFT COUNTRY!!! We talk about the most-watched Verzuz battle that has been over 20 years in the making. Nikki updates us on her hurricane experience. We discuss and give a lot of spoilers as we talk about Nono's favorite show that gave Nikki nightmares, HBO's Lovecraft Country. We encourage you to listen to the official podcast, Lovecraft Country Radio and read all of the articles to get a better understanding of what is going on. Calvin J. Walker is our guest and we have an extensive conversation with him about his inspiration behind his craft of writing, his media company, Jesus's activism in the Bible, and much more. We have a very special GAF and tribute to the late and incredibly talented Chadwick Boseman. Nikki shares her DNA results and is baptized with a new name. Listen, share, and rate us! Calvin J Walker: Instagram: @calvinjwalker Facebook: www.facebook.com/CalvinJWalker Twitter: @watchmenmedia Screening time for First Time After-www.urbanfilmfestivals.com/ Lovecraft Country Podcast: https://itsh.bo/3lNjc3j Follow on IG @brokegiftedandblack Email us at hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com

 We had such a great conversation with Nneka that we wanted to share the entire conversation with our listeners in a bonus episode. So here is the complete, raw, and unedited version of our interview. We hope you enjoy it!  Nneka Osueke is a visual artist, mental health advocate, an author who glides across various mediums, most notably painting and sculpture, to depict themes of African history, spirituality, Black empowerment, and the human mind. A first-generation Nigerian born and raised in Dallas, Texas, she received her Bachelor's in Fashion Merchandising from Sam Houston State University in 2013. Shortly after, Nneka moved to Los Angeles, CA to begin her career in design, but surprisingly, found herself pursuing a Master's in Clinical Psychology and her artistry full-time. Thus, she discovered the golden bridge between her purpose and her passion--merging art, African psychology, and mental health advocacy together. Osueke has exhibited her work in Miami, Italy, Jamaica, Dallas, and Los Angeles, CA, and has presented on/participated in discussions about African Spirituality and the connections between mental health and creative expression. She currently lives and works in Ratchaburi, Thailand, where she implemented the newest chapter of her youth creative expression program, The Prodigy Vanguard. She is also the founder and host of Paint-In-Place, a weekly, virtual paint and sip class created in light of the recent pandemic, and is set to release her first book later this month entitled Blooming Abroad: The Black Girl’s Journal-Guide-Memoir for Traveling and Living in Foreign Lands. With her sights set on opening an art gallery, creating a full-15 course International Art program in Thailand, and exhibiting new artwork both in Thailand and in the States, Nneka is intentional about using all of her gifts and strives to inspire others to do the same. Follow Nneka at https://www.nnekaosueke.com/ IG: @nneka.osueke Her new book now available to pre-order: Blooming Abroad: The Black Girl's Journal-Guide-Memoir for Traveling and Living In Foreign Lands Follow us on IG @brokegiftedandblack Email us hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com

This episode was recorded on August 23rd because our super talented co-host Nikki is on location in New Orleans filming a project. Her hurricane prep story tops our BGB News and we discuss how the 90s are trying to make a comeback with music from Foxxy Brown to a Verzus battle that has been 20 years in the making with Monica vs Brandy. We have a wonderful interview with the visual artist, painter, sculptor, and clinical therapist Nneka Osueke. Listen to our in-depth discussion with her about everything from being an ex-pat in Thailand, getting flewed out to Palermo to show her work, how she links her clinical degree in psychology to her visual artwork, her upcoming book, and so much more. We award our BAF and GAF and there is a very personal peek behind the curtain with Nono. Follow Nneka at https://www.nnekaosueke.com/ IG: @nneka.osueke Her new book is now available to pre-order- Blooming Abroad: The Black Girl's Journal-Guide-Memoir for Traveling and Living In Foreign Lands Follow us on IG @brokegiftedandblack Email us hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com

***This episode was recorded on August 12th. We're sorry that we couldn't get it out last week but here it is!  We discuss the correct pronunciation of Mahalia Jackson (the l is not silent) and Jill Scott starring in a movie about her life. There is a dramatic remake of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air coming out, it's the brainchild Morgan Cooper, who released the trailer that went viral last year, and we discuss WAP! We interview our very first guest, the multi-talented and award-winning actor, writer, director, and producer Eric Lockley. He discusses everything from winning amateur night at the Apollo to how he created a space for black stories to be told and produced by black people and so much more. We also give out our BAF and GAF Awards and end with a peek behind the curtain. Listen and Share. Follow and Support Eric Lockley http://iamericlockley.com/ https://www.instagram.com/iamericlockley/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr7L7u03emchtn1BWcs5CEw https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCci1kDQqy3-fOIKYfJ9ifuQ Buy your tickets for the 10th anniversary of the Harlem 9 at harlem9.veeps.com Follow us @brokegiftedandblack Email us @hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com

Today Nikki and Nono discuss the possible replacement for TikTok, Reels, if watching Mulan is really worth the $30 price tag, and Zoe Saldana's dark skin regrets. We get to know our other co-host Nono with an in-depth interview. We give out our BAF and GAF awards and take a look behind the curtain as to why the Aurora police department deserves all of the litigation and we answer the question, Who are the Yo!Semites? Follow on IG: @brokegiftedandblack @thenikkidixon and @lupusdiaries Email us: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com TikTok Master: theJulianBass Places to eat for free on your BDay:https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/free-food-on-your-birthday-restaurants

We want you to get to know your hosts and understand our reason for creating this podcast. What better way than to dedicate the first two episodes to interviewing each other. This week Nono interviews Nikki. We also talk about how and if other productions can recreate Tyler Perry's new filming model during the pandemic, Emmy Nominations, and the backlash from some in the Latinx community, and Black is King. We also award our very first Broke AF and Gifted AF awards. Listen, Share, and Rate us! Follow us on Instagram @brokegiftedandblack Email us at hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com Follow Nikki @thenikkidixon Reveal Suits: https://bit.ly/3kjkIcL

We are two artists (Nikki and Nono) that have experienced life being broke, gifted, and black. We understand that it is a mental and financial struggle to turn your passion into a consistent paycheck. Join us weekly when we discuss everything art and industry-related, give out our Broke AF and Gifted AF Awards, and interview artists and performers from all genres and every walk of life to share their journey of turning their gifts into more than just hobbies, but what they do for a living.  At the end of most episodes, we also let our listeners take a peek behind the curtain, where we discuss things outside of the arts that we need to get off our chest or just want to share with you!  Listen, Laugh, Learn, and Share!