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Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton and her guest, Dr. Thelma Ramsey Bryant, give a recap and their thoughts on the new season of HBO's The Gilded Age. Season 4 - Episode 1: Ring the Bells 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 @co...

Get up close and personal with Lawrence Saint-Victor, star of the long-running daytime drama 'The Bold and the Beautiful', as he discusses his career in Daytime TV, the importance of representation and his historic Emmy nominations! Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_Blac...

On this literary edition of Consider It Blacklit, host Kim Singleton discusses the book, Brooklyn Bound : Let's Take A Ride , with author Karen Abel-Bey. This book is a collection of short stories about the author's experiences on the Brooklyn bus lines.  Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Th...

Host Kim Singleton discusses the mission of Black Public Media in supporting and funding independent filmmakers.  This episode's guest is Denise A. Greene, Director of Programs for the organization. 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 T...

This episode of the Consider It Blacklit Literary Edition highlights Total Equity Now. Host Kim Singleton discusses the organization's work of promoting literature in the Harlem community with its founder & executive director Joe Rogers. Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_...

Host Kim Singleton discusses the documentary Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War with director Stacey L. Holman. 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 PBS/American Masters documentary W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With A Cause with writer/director/producer Rita Coburn.  The documentary consists of readings by Jeffrey Wright, Courtney B. Vance and Comment.  It is narrated by Viola Davis.  Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Con...

Consider it Blacklit host Kim Singleton spotlights the new film Michael, the story of the iconic entertainer Micheal Jackson.  The movie stars Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long and Colman Domingo. It was directed by Antoine Fuqua. 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 @Consid...

Writer/Director Harold Hodge Jr talks about his play, Fancy Maids, being adapted to film. Joining him on this episode are two of the cast members, Mona Swain and Chinara Stroman. 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 highlights three new movies on OWN that celebrate the holiday spirit. Fake Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Starring Kiki Layne and Etienne Maurice The Christmas Showdown Starring Amber Stevens West, Corbin Reid, and Loretta Devine Very Merry Mystery Starring Ashleigh Murray and Tristan Mack Wilds Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blackl...

Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton sits down with author and historian Billy Mitchell to discuss the decades he worked at the world famous Apollo Theater and the entertainment icons he met.  Mr. Mitchell is the author of the book THEY CALL ME MR. APOLLO. Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads...

Host Kim Singleton spotlights the new Spike Lee film HIGHEST 2 LOWEST starring Denzel Washington.  Streaming on Apple TV + starting Sept. 5, 2025. 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 Jacquelin Harris, dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.  She discusses dance and the BAAND Together Dance Festival at Lincoln Center. Performances are from July 29-August 2, 2025. 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 @...

Ironheart centers around Ri Ri Williams, a young genius inventor,  who strives to make an advanced version of the Ironman suit.  To gain resources to make this suit she gets involved with some questionable characters, while simultaneously navigating some personal grief.   The series was created by Chinaka Hodge and executive produced by Ryan Coogler.   In this highlight, you will hear from both Ch...

Host Kim Singleton discusses the 1991 classic film 'Boyz N The Hood' with entertainment/film executive Erika Conner.    The movie centers around three boys growing up in South Central Los Angeles.  The film stars Cuba Gooding, Jr., Morris Chestnut and Ice Cube. Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Black...

Host Kim Singleton discusses the 1961 classic film A Raisin in the Sun with author/filmmaker Bridgett M. Davis.   This classic Lorraine Hansberry film tells the story of a Chicago family navigating their dreams and aspirations after receiving a life insurance payout of $10,000.  The film stars Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee and Diana Sands. Thank you for listening and consider yourself B...

Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton talks with the cast of the hit Broadway musical, A WONDERFUL WORLD: The Louis Armstrong Musical.  James Monroe Iglehart, Darlesia Cearcy, Kim Exum and Jennie Harney-Fleming discuss the play and the colorful  life of Louis Armstrong.   Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Bl...

Looking for something to watch? Host Kim Singleton discusses a few of her favorites of 2024. REASONABLE DOUBT A Hulu series starring Emayatzy Coreanaldi and McKinley Freeman DAUGHTERS A documentary about girls who participate in a father/daughter dance with their incarcerated fathers. Directed by Angela Patton and Natalie Rae, it can be streamed on Netflix THE PIANO LESSON Based on the August Wils...

Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses two Netflix films she recommends.  THE DELIVERANCE is a film directed and co-written by Lee Daniels. It tells the story of a single mother who moves into a house with her children and her mother, only to find out that there are supernatural occurrences that are taking over her family. www.netflix.com/thedeliverance BLACK BARBE is a documentary by L...

Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses the 1977 classic film "Greased Lightning" with Glenn Gilliam, sports historian and Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Althea Film Project.  This film is the story of Wendell Scott, the first African American  race car driver to win at NASCAR. The movie stars Richard Pryor, Pam Grier, Cleavon Little and Beau Bridges. Thank you for...

Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses the movie "A Quiet Place: Day One" starring Lupita Nyong'o.  This film is the third installment of the Quiet Place franchise.  It tells the story of the first day the aliens attack in one of the loudest places on the planet, New York City! Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on So...

Multiple award-winning filmmaker/writer/poet Jamal Hodge joins host Kim Singleton to discuss his creative process and latest projects. 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 1976 classic film "Car Wash" with digital ideation & visual artist Inez Brown.  "Car Wash" takes a comedic look at a day in the life of employees of a car wash. The ensemble cast includes Ivan Dixon, Bill Duke, Franklin Ajaye, Antonio Fargas, Tracy Reed, Ren Woods,  Leon Pinkney, Garrett Morris, Richard Pryor and the Pointer Sisters. Thank y...

Host Kim Singleton discusses the Hip Hop theater production "Syncing Ink" with creator NSangou Njikam and cast member McKenzie Frye. www.syncingink.com 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

Film student Savanna Mai Rust and drama student Navi Dixon discuss their journey as emerging artists. 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