Camille is from Brooklyn, New York. She was a college student living in Brooklyn at the time of her interview, and was spending her days “either working, going to school, or sleeping.” Continue reading “Conversation No. 58 – Talking with Camille”
Conversation No. 57 – Talking with Tobi
Tobi is from Lagos, Nigeria. At the time of her interview, she was living outside of London, England, and had recently launched The Book Banque, a social enterprise using literature to develop young people in Nigeria. Continue reading “Conversation No. 57 – Talking with Tobi”
No More Runnin’
The only thing more incredible than the story of these women is the fact that our recent history can be as effectively hidden as our ancient history.
Conversation No. 56 – Talking With Patrick
Patrick was born in Jamaica and grew up in Brooklyn, New York. He was living in Alaska and serving as a member of the United States Air Force at the time of his interview.
He spent his days “[waking] up at 5 o’clock in the morning, going to work at two jobs, coming home…this winter, I want to get into doing some ice-fishing and trying snowboarding.” Continue reading “Conversation No. 56 – Talking With Patrick”
Conversation No. 55 – Talking With Shanai
Shanai is from Brooklyn, New York, where she was living at the time of her interview. Her days were spent “working as a manager at a medical practice.” Continue reading “Conversation No. 55 – Talking With Shanai”
Conversation No. 54 – Talking with Salihah
Salihah is from New York City, and was a graduate school student living in the Bronx at the time of her interview. Her days were spent, “[at] school and work…that’s pretty much how I’ve been spending my time as of late.” Continue reading “Conversation No. 54 – Talking with Salihah”
Converation No. 53 – Talking with Mimi
Quaneesha – better known to friends and fans as Mimi – is an NYC-based actor who is a member of the quartet of young Black women at the center of the new movie trilogy, She EVIL.
We sat down with Mimi a little while back, at the beginning of her acting journey. At the time, she was spending her days “just working…I work every day. And if I’m not working, I’m either in acting class or I’m at home hanging out.”
Mimi’s “Most Likely To” Is: Most Likely to Be Trying to Balance Everything Continue reading “Converation No. 53 – Talking with Mimi”
Conversation No. 52 – Talking with Silver
Silver is from Brooklyn, New York. He had recently graduated from college at the time of his interview, and was living in Brooklyn as an animator and illustrator. His days were spent, “at this point…I spend most of the time just trying to find work, like I think most recent grads are.”
Silver’s Most Likely To Is: Most Likely To Work in Television Continue reading “Conversation No. 52 – Talking with Silver”
Sermon on Southampton
“But they said, ‘Should he treat our sister like a prostitute?” – Genesis 34:31
I like history. I like having context. I think putting things in perspective is important. I think knowing about what has happened before is important. Continue reading “Sermon on Southampton”
Katwe Keys
So many keys in this film. If we can translate these principles across oceans and right down to our blocks…then maybe, just maybe we can start to get somewhere. Continue reading “Katwe Keys”