Image Unscripted

In this episode of Image Unscripted , Bozoma Saint John, Tai Beauchamp and Shantel Jackson have a candid conversation about early earned success and the realities of making decisions for both others and themselves.  From filing patents and making boardroom decisions to acquiring valued assets -- did someone say early Kehinde Wiley?? -- the three reflect on their pivotal career milestones and the c...

When culture, community and gaming collide, magic happens. In this episode, Jemele chats with Khleo Thomas (actor, rapper, gamer) and Jay-Ann Lopez (founder of Black Girl Gamers). The three dig in on the ways identity shape gaming spaces and the importance of representation through community. From unpacking long-standing stereotypes in gaming spaces, Jay-Ann and Khleo discuss how they are reclaimi...

In this episode of Image Unscripted , Jemele sits down with competition reality standouts and TV personalities Taylor Hale (Winner of Big Brother Season 24) and Chelley Bissanthe (Season 7 of Love Island ) for a candid conversation about competition reality television and the highs and lows of visibility. From their days before reality television, Taylor as a former Miss Michigan and Chelley as a...

In this episode of Image Unscripted , Jemele sits down and chats with Ego Nwodim about her early days of sketch and improv and the lesson she learned about her own work ethic. From those early lessons, to being cast as Saturday Night Live ’s 7th Black female cast-member Ego chats about the world of sketch comedy and career milestones.  With Jemele, Ego reflects on her time at SNL crafting viral sk...

In this episode of Image Unscripted , Jemele sits down and has a brief chat with NAACP President Derrick Johnson about why the NAACP’s work is important today more than ever. Through the lighthearted conversation with Jemele, President Johnson chats about the history of the NAACP and how the movement evolves from the streets to the screen to the algorithms. Later, President Derrick Johnson talks a...

WE LOVE SINNERS! In this episode of Image Unscripted , Jemele sits down on the couch with artists who embody humanity on screen, Miles Caton (Sinners); Jaz Sinclair (Gen V) and rising film star Tyriq Withers (Him, I Know What You Did Last Summer and Reminders of Him)... and it gets artsy! Prepare to get into your feels as Miles Caton opens up about the reality of fame and the joy he finds when lea...

In this episode of Image Unscripted , host Jemele Hill kicks back with Kalen Allen, KevOnStage, and Scott Evans –  and find a laugh over their love of the Hailey Bieber Erewhon smoothie. Scott Evans reacts to his Image Award nomination, shares what it’s like to find a greater purpose through his independently produced series House Guest and provides a small lesson on the etymology of the word avoc...

Image Unscripted Podcast! Hosted by Jemele Hill. This NAACP+ project is highlighting the actual moves that shape careers, creativity, and keep the culture moving forward. Follow us as we chat with actors, comedians, execs, and innovators — and they bring the honesty. Listen as they chat about being part of a greater purpose and the impact their breakthrough moments and career highlights have made....