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Host Kim Singleton discusses the award-winning documentary "Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia" with producer/director Kyra Knox.  This film focuses on the impact of  gun violence in Philadelphia.  It also highlights the organization Shoot Basketballs Not People which is actively in the community helping young people. Follow Consider It Blacklit: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Conside...

Host Kim Singleton discusses the Tubi original movie, "Twisted Marriage Therapist" with writer/director Booker T. Mattison. Follow Booker T. Mattison on Instagram @bookert.mattison Follow Consider It Blacklit, on Instagram @consider_it_blacklit on X (formerly twitter) @WeAreBlacklit on Threads @consider_it_blacklit Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Cons...

Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses The Industry Standard Group (TISG) with co-founders Rashad Chambers and Adam Hyndman. TISG is innovating Broadway by finding new pathways toward equitable representation in commercial theatre. https://theindustrystandardgroup.com/ Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider...

Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton sits down with Linnette Harrigan for a discussion on her journey as a music supervisor for films, television shows and commercials.   Learn more about Linnette Harrigan at www.linnetteharriganmedia.com Follow Consider It Blacklit on social media: Instagram @consider_it_blacklit Facebook @ConsiderItBlacklit Twitter @WeAreBlacklit Youtube @consideritblacklitch...

Host  Kim Singleton sits down with the award-winning filmmaker Cheryl Polote Williamson.  Williamson is one of the executive producers of the acclaimed documentary TWENTY PEARLS, which chronicles the history of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated (r) the first Black sorority founded on the campus of Howard University in 1908. Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with...

Host Kim Singleton discusses the Pulitzer Prize winning play FAT HAM with playwright James Ijames.   Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_Blacklit Facebook @ConsiderItBlacklit Tik Tok @consideritblacklit

Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses the 1968 classic film FOR LOVE OF IVY with multimedia professional Kalin Thomas. The film centers around a live-in maid who tells her white family that she is leaving.  The adult son and daughter of the family match her up with a playboy to encourage her to stay.  The movie stars Sidney Poitier and famous jazz singer Abbey Lincoln. Thank you for li...

Consider It Blacklit Host Kim Singleton discusses the BET + movie "The Sound of Christmas" with the writer/director Booker T. Mattison. This film is based on the book "The Replacement Wife" by Tiffany L. Warren and stars Ne-Yo, Draya Michele, Serayah McNeill and Jennifer Seals. Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social M...

Host Kim Singleton discusses MARIAN, an original musical, with the play's writing team.  Elkin Antoniou G, Chelsea Marie Davis,  Emily Ruth Hazel, Caleen Sinnette Jennings and Victoria Theodore discuss their journey in creating the musical about the iconic opera singer Marian Anderson. The play is being directed by Tamara Tunie. Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect...

Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses the hit television series Abbott Elementary with educator Thelma Ramsey Bryant. Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_Blacklit Facebook @ConsiderItBlacklit Tik Tok @consideritblacklit

Consider It Blacklit Host Kim Singleton sits down with actress/singer Lillias White and discusses her career and role as Hermes in the award-winning Broadway musical "Hadestown". Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_Blacklit Facebook @ConsiderItBlacklit Tik Tok @consideritb...

Host Kim Singleton discusses the documentary THE SOUND SHE SAW with award-winning writer/director Crystal Whaley.  This documentary highlights Black women photographers. Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_Blacklit Facebook @ConsiderItBlacklit Tik Tok @consideritblacklit

This episode is a discussion with stars from three of my favorite series to stream this season. Denée Benton- The Gilded Age  on HBO Max Craig Robinson - Killing It on Peacock TV Emma McDonald - Moonhaven on AMC+ Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_Blacklit Facebook @ConsiderItBlack...

Host Kim Singleton sits down with Randy Donaldson and discusses his career as a Broadway and stage producer.  Donaldson talks about his producing role with THE PEE WEE HERMAN SHOW, THE SCOTTSOBORO BOYS and AMERICAN SON.  He also discusses his upcoming projects, MR. RICKEY CALLS A MEETING and MARIAN: THE MUSICAL. Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Black...

Host Kim Singleton discusses the R&B Opera HAL KING with its creator and composer Steve Wallace.  This film is a coming of age romance set in the late 1950s. The film is directed by Myron Davis and features Sharaé Moultrie, Ryan Shaw, J. Ivy, Richard Phillis, Eric Roberson and Darien Dean. HAL KING  is available for viewing on Amazon Prime Video. Thank you for listening and consider yourself B...

Filmmaker Rex Miller discusses his documentary on champion tennis player Arthur Ashe with Host Kim Singleton.  "Citizen Ashe" chronicles Arthur Ashe's many contributions to the sport of tennis and his human rights activism. Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_Blacklit...

Host Kim Singleton discusses the ALTHEA documentary with Executive Director of Strategic Partnership Glenn Gilliam.  ALTHEA is the life story of Althea Gibson, the first African American woman to win the US Open and Wimbledon tennis competitions. Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_...

Actor/writer/producer Lawrence Winslow joins host Kim Singleton to discuss the CBS series, The Equalizer starring Queen Latifah. Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_Blacklit Facebook @ConsiderItBlacklit Tik Tok @consideritblacklit

Multiple award-winning television producer Crystal Whaley joins host Kim Singleton to discuss the classic 1964 film "Nothing But A Man".  The movie centers around a rail worker who changes his drifting ways after meeting and marrying a preacher's daughter.  He struggles to hold on to his marriage and dignity while dealing with the oppressive racism of the 1960s. The film stars Ivan...

Consider It Blacklit hosts Kim Singleton discusses the documentary "Balloon Man" with its producer/director Chantal Potter.  This film tells the story of the first African American hot air balloon master, Bill Costen. Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_Blacklit Facebook @...

Host Kim Singleton discusses REALEMN Productions with Founder & CEO Toni Isreal.  REALEMN provides marketing and promotions for Broadway productions, as well as other behind the scene services for stage, film and television.  Taking place during the height of the pandemic, hear how Ms. Isreal was involved with preparing Broadway for its re-opening. Thank you for listening and consider yourself...

Host Kim Singleton sits down with founder and artistic director of the New Jersey Tap Dance Ensemble, Deborah Mitchell.  Mitchell discusses her journey in tap dancing, the legends met along the way, and starting the ensemble. Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_Blacklit Facebook @Co...

Host Kim Singleton sits down with Ricardo Khan. Khan is the  co-founder and artistic director of Crossroads Theatre Company. Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_Blacklit Facebook @ConsiderItBlacklit Tik Tok @consideritblacklit

Host Kim Singleton sits down with Twi McCallum, the first woman of color sound designer on Broadway. Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_Blacklit Facebook @ConsiderItBlacklit Tik Tok @consideritblacklit

Host Kim Singleton discusses the film "King Richard" with Glenn Gilliam.  Glenn is the Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Althea Film Project.  "King Richard" stars Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton. Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Con...