Now We Know Donna Greene & Jonathan Stokes
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- Society & Culture
Now We Know focuses on learning and relearning black history in a fun yet educational way with hosts Donna and Jonathan. Together, they unpack and repack our history from the lens of two people simply trying to figure it out themselves. What didn’t we learn? What do we want to know? Let’s delve into it all!
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From the Vault: The Triumphs of Black Music with Multi-Platinum Artist, Cameron Forbes
Sometimes, Donna & Jonathan need a vacation too. Re-sharing a popular episode from April 2023.
Music is instrumental, pun intended, for many of us in the Black Community - Donna & Jonathan are no exception. From childhood artistry to a now multi-platinum singer-songwriter, Cameron Forbes joins the Now We Know podcast for an episode on the joys, the struggles and the triumphs of building his music career in LA over the last decade. Cameron details how he remains true to himself in keeping the love for music and not becoming jaded in a world that wasn't created for the faint of heart.
How has the world of TikTok and plagiarism impacted the music industry? Are artists having greater control over their creations or will AI totally change the game?
Instagram:
@CameronForbes
www.cameronforbes.com
EP - Back to Me
@DonnaJaneen
Sources:
https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/celebrating-black-music-month#:~:text=The%20earliest%20form%20of%20black,defining%20the%20hardships%20of%20slavery.
https://www.npr.org/2021/06/30/1011901555/radio-diaries-harry-pace-and-the-rise-and-fall-of-black-swan-records
https://soundbetter.com/profiles/21436-cameron-forbes
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For the Love of Ida B. Wells
Without trailblazers Iike Ida B. Wells; truly, where would we be? In a time when truth needed to be told more than ever, Ida fearlessly paved the way to help eradicate injustices.
Resources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ML8XiKVStWQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62eH6TNP72E
https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/ida-b-wells-barnett
Now You Know:
https://instituteforpr.org/pioneer-inez-kaiser/
Instagram:
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Bonus Episode - Adderly Grant-Lord, Proclaiming Colorado's Black History
On a very special bonus episode of Now We Know, Donna interviews artist Adderly Grant-Lord; an incredibly talented, vibrant and joyous woman based out of Boulder, Colorado. The Proclaiming exhibit at the Museum of Boulder showcases Adderly’s work, along with others in their AfroFuturistic exhibit that will be available through September of 2025.
To check out more about the museum, the inspirations of Adderly’s work as well as the other fantastic artists in the Proclaiming exhibit, take a look at the resources below:
https://museumofboulder.org/exhibit/proclaiming-colorados-black-history/
https://www.adderlyart.com/
Instagram:
@AdderlyArt_
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On the Oscars
Would you believe of over 3,100 Oscar winners, only 60 have been black? It shouldn't be as surprising considering the inception of the Oscars, but here we are.
Instagram:
@DonnaJaeen
Resources:
https://www.wionews.com/photos/oscars-history-1923-2023-did-you-know-only-six-black-actors-have-won-best-actor-award-so-far-570496
https://www.netflix.com/title/81577005
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Afrofuturism, Understanding Its Forever Existence and Application In Our Lives
The depths, intricacies and beauty of Afrofuturism have been practiced in more ways than Donna & Jonathan realized in their own lives. Discovering more of the definitions and applications has brought a new level of appreciation for the movement as well as creators in the space.
How do you feel you apply Afrofuturism in your life?
Resources:
https://www.pbs.org/video/afrofuturism-i8qu2w/ https://www.pbs.org/video/afrofantastic-n5yggg/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWl-u2AN478&t=1140s
Now You Know:
https://www.jackieormes.com/
Instagram:
@DonnaJaeen
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Hitsville the Making of Motown
Kicking off the 4th season of Now We Know with an episode easy like Sunday morning. Donna & Jonathan discuss the making of, hits from and modern time influence from Motown - one of the biggest record labels with an iconic sound our parents, and our parents parents, know all too well and love dearly. As soon as that first 8 count hits, you know exactly what song is about to grace your ears. What are some of your favorite Motown hits/artists?
Sources:
Hitsville the Making of Motown (2019) https://vimeo.com/419289693
https://www.motownmuseum.org/
https://www.womenshistory.org/articles/women-motown
Now You Know:
Dawn Richard https://www.dawnrichard.io/
Instagram:
@DonnaJaneen
#motown #music #billboards