"WHAT'S YOUR PART IN THE REVOLUTION?": Phil Moore's Journey with "A New Green Book"
I had the opportunity to chat it up with Phil following the finale of the series about the origins of the show and what was the motivation behind curating content such as this. As I was blessed to be a part of the Atlanta leg of this production I was afforded the opportunity to experience Atlanta's Blackness in an immersive way. That was due to Phil's vision for the show, as the "Branded Development Lead" at Tastemade a position that he pretty much created and "fought for" was one of the determining factors for this show's genesis.
BOX BREAKER: How Do We Redefine Our Creative Self?
"Act like your dream client is always watching, even though you're not there yet, or at least have that in your mind at times." - Jeremy Bell
Should the Black Community divest from Kanye West? (Full Drink Champs Interview)
Here is one of the most controversial interviews we have seen in a very long time. Kanye West after being banned from Instagram and Twitter tries to get his message out through hip-hop podcasts. His first stop was an appearance from "The Shop" which refused to release the episode due to the message Kanye wanted to put out. Kanye then tried to get his message out on Math Hoffa's My Expert opinion, which also refused to publish the episode. Kanye finally was able to get his talking point off on Nore and DJ EFN's drink champs podcasts. it only took 2 days ( and 2 million views) for Nore to have a change of heart and pull the episode from the Revolt's Youtube channel.
Black Leaders '73 hosted by Tony Brown
In 1973, journalist Tony Brown hosted a “Black Journal” television special featuring the time’s most prominent Black leaders. Audiences were tuned into a roundtable that included thought leaders such as Kwame Ture, formerly known as Stokely Carmichael; Fannie Lou Hamer, and Angela Davis. Other voices included politicians such as Congressman Louis Stokes, then of the Congressional Black Caucus; and Manhattan Borough President Percy Sutton while organizations such as the National Business League, National Urban League, and NAACP were represented by Berkeley G. Burrell and James D. Williams, respectively.
Walter Wallace Jr Shooting Sparks Riot in Brooklyn New York
Walter Wallace Jr, who was shot 10x in West Philadelphia on October 26, is the latest Black Man to be killed by police. The incident has thrown more fuel ton a fire that has burned all summer nationwide which started with the death of George Floyd. Wednesday night a crowd of a little over 100 demonstrators took the streets of Brooklyn in a pure rage smashing windows, throwing trash, and lighting whatever they could find on fire.
Today In Black History: October 21, 1763 Dr. Charles Edward Anderson passes
In 1960, Charles Edward Anderson earned a Ph.D. in Meteorology from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, Massachusetts. Charles Edward Anderson the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in Meteorology; died today.
Today In Black History: October 18, 1763 John Chavis, the first African American to Graduate from a College or University in the United States is born.
John Chavis, early 19th Century minister and teacher, was the first African American to graduate from a college or university in the United States. Chavis was born on October 18, 1763.