The Black Period Podcast

Feb 18 2021
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From color to culture, The Black Period highlights and celebrates the expansive nature of Black Art. The Black Period Podcast is a conversation series held over the summer of 2020 to the present day. Virginie Bonhomme and Sidra Greene revisit the Crisis magazine’s symposium written in 1926 titled ‘The Negro in Art - How shall he be portrayed?’ Almost 100 years later, Black artists are still being confronted with the same issues and questions. Tune into the 7 episode series where they have in-depth conversations with Black artists and curators tackling these issues. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theblackperiod/support

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The Black Period Ep. 7 Black Hollywood

Feb 18 2021 61 mins  
In our final episode of season one, we wrap things up with a discussion of the past and present Black Hollywood, the pros and cons of representation and a reminder to hold on to hope for the future. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theblackperiod/support

Blackness in media

Feb 04 2021 46 mins  
The Black Period Podcast Episode 6 Our special guest is Nwabisa Tolom (she/her). Nwabisa is a South African Copywriter, Poet and Filmmaker based in California. She’s a dry-humoured introvert who sucks at small talk, but loves conversation. Always learning. On an imperfect spiritual journey. Writing and creating her way through. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify

Financial Freedom

Dec 17 2020 83 mins  
Our special guest is Tangina Stone (she/her). “Acclaimed NYC-based Singer, Songwriter & Producer, Tangina Stone has been championed as a universal breath of fresh air. Her eclectic blend of Soul, Rock, Electronic, and R&B has garnered her international appeal, and brought her to stages around the world. Her unapologetic honesty and quiet dominance shine through her music

No gaze for you.

Dec 03 2020 85 mins  
Our special guest is Lamar Robillard (he/him). Artist Statement: “As a multidisciplinary artist, my work is an investigation of the unfavoured American experience. Through skepticism and curiosity, I cross examine the political and socio economic status of said groups; and how it relates directly to their behavior and psyche. My goal is to address viewers’ preconceived notion

The Art of Storytelling

Nov 19 2020 81 mins  
Our special guest USEN (he/him) is an auteur and curator based in between New York and Lagos. He is the Founder and Artistic Director of HAUSEN, a gallery dedicated to contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora that grew out of his Brooklyn apartment when he was 25 years old. He is also on the acquisitions committee for the Young Collectors Council at the Guggenheim Museum. --

Wellness check

Nov 05 2020 51 mins  
Our special guest is Chanice Taylor, (she/her) a 5yr certified trainer and fun enthusiast. Queens born and bred. She does fitness but also arts. Motto: Life is about exploration and growth. Tune in to hear us chat about all things wellness, fun and art. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theblackperiod/support

This ain't a song

Oct 22 2020 55 mins  
The Black Period Podcast is a conversation series held over the summer of 2020 to present day. Virginie Bonhomme and Sidra Greene revisit the Crisis magazine’s symposium written in 1926 titled ‘The Negro in Art - How shall he be portrayed?’ Almost 100 years later, Black artists are still being confronted with the same issues and questions. Tune into the 7 episode series wher