Blacker The Berry

Lights! Camera! Soul!
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Blacker The Berry, curated by Lights! Camera! Soul! is a storytelling platform for illuminating the voices, stories, and ideas of Black artists. New episodes appearing bi-weekly.

  1. 02/08/2021

    5 Couples. 5 Stories. 5 Minutes

    In celebration of Black History Month and Valentine's Day, we wanted to take an evening stroll down Lover's Boulevard and collect 5 stories from Artist couples. It's a race to beat the clock! With only 1 minute each to answer 5 questions, join our stroll as we expound upon the many hills and valleys Artist couples experience everyday!

    39 min

  2. 11/25/2020

    In The Kitchen

    Let's sizzle things up with some good ole fashioned "kitchen talk". Inspired by the play Stew by Zora Howard, In The Kitchen features a collection of multi-generational stories that are sure to make you laugh, cry, and celebrate the bonds melded over cooking.

    31 min

  3. 09/07/2020

    Crafting Creativity

    We're artists. We craft things-it's what we do. Actor and Designer, Austin Winter, shares a story on the experiences he's had as a Black Queer man working in the theater and why it's important he uses his creativity to represent his most authentic self.

    13 min

  4. 08/24/2020

    Power to the Music

    Music has the power to change, influence, and impact. Rapper, Don Jay Live allows his music to transform through conscious lyrics, stimulating visuals, and the message of Love.

    13 min

  5. 08/10/2020

    Get the job done

    Chike Johnson is an accomplished actor, father, husband, and filmmaker. In this personal story he details why it's important to him to get the job done and get it done well. Black Excellence at it's finest people!

    20 min

  6. 07/27/2020

    I am Enough.

    Chicago based Actor and Artistic Director of Black Box Acting, Eric Gerard shares a story on how he stays grounded in truth. Through his beginnings of growing up heavily in the church, to recognizing his value as an artist. These experiences have shaped him to be an even more grounded artist and even better leader through the mantra of, I AM ENOUGH.

    40 min

  7. 07/13/2020

    Re-Mastering Master Narratives: Part Two

    Too big for just one episode! In this continuation from part one, T.R. is at the helm of a major theatrical production on her college campus, but is given the run-around by school administration and fellow students. Listen to how the words of Ntosake Shange broke the chains of an old narrative and gave inspiration for a new one.

    19 min

  8. 07/06/2020

    Re-Mastering Master Narratives: Part One

    As our favorite Auntie Rep. Maxine Waters said "Reclaiming my time!" Our guest, T.R. Williams proceeded to do just that with the intriguing details of her thesis statement. Her story is powerful, but her voice is even more powerful.

    19 min
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About

Blacker The Berry, curated by Lights! Camera! Soul! is a storytelling platform for illuminating the voices, stories, and ideas of Black artists. New episodes appearing bi-weekly.

Information

  • Creator
    Lights! Camera! Soul!
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2021
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Lights! Camera! Soul!
  • Show Website
    Blacker The Berry