ADQ's Renaissance

Brother Dominick Hand returns to discuss The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan's The Criterion speech from July 4th. We give it an analysis and how it applies to our community at large. #adqsrenaissance

Nachela Knox returns promoting her new film COMPLICATED she share's writing techniques, the forming of her production company and remaining creative in the midst of this pandemic. #adqsrenaissance

Newly approved Dramatist Guild member ADQ chops it up with History teacher and Author Jibri Abdullah about his upcoming book A BOY WHO GREW UP TO BE KING and the motivation behind it.

In this episode ADQ speaks on his admiration for the musical HAMILTON, also is a short message from the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan and a scene from ADQ'S upcoming play KEEPING MY BROTHER performed by Josh Anderson #adqsrenaissance

ADQ talks with friend and collaborater Tumaini Johnson about filmmaking and aspirations as well as the film they collaborated on GETAWAY. ADQ also visits the Juneteenth rally and interviews business owners.

In this episode ADQ presents the Juneteenth Zoom reading of BATTLE OF THE BOOKS. Featured in this episode is Jon BlaQ, Prophet Jones, Daphne Trevathan, and Sierra Nicole Smith. The cast of Battle of the Books.

ADQ goes solo on this episode talking about Juneteenth, his black experience, shouts out Black businesses and promotes TONIGHT'S PRESENTATION OF BATTLE OF THE BOOKS

ADQ chops it up with Friend and SAG Actress LaTisha DiVenuto about artistic pursuits and desires as well as admiration for influences and ADQ's trip to NY

ADQ chops it up with friend and mentor Andre Minkins about life in the theatre which has entailed touring, being mentored by Larry Leon Hamlin, teaching at Winston Salem State University among many other pastures covered in this motivational and inspirational interview. #adqsrenaissance

ADQ gives his thoughts on a rally that he attended and what the solution in his mind may be and also dialogues with marchers and protesters. #adqsrenaissance

In the wake of the killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Botham Jean, Trayvon Martin and many others ADQ calls for all black people to come together to present an agenda to elected officials until then ADQ vows to hold his vote. #adqsrenaissance

ADQ chops it up with fellow multifaceted artist Main Man about his artistry and the fielda that he performs in. #adqsrenaissance

ADQ chops it up with Author and fellow thespian Genesis Amaris Kemp about her upcoming book "CHOCOLATE DROP IN CORPORATE AMERICA" and her experience that inspired her book as well as shared experiences being the only melanated face in certain groups. #adqsrenaissance

ADQ chops it up with Poet/ Actor/ Playwright/ Community Activist Ronald Lavender about multiple commonalities between them as well as different adventures in the arts. #adqsrenaissance

ADQ chops it up with Educator and Community leader Dominick Hand about politics, black economics, working with S.O.U.L. Society , Malcolm X and more. #adqsrenaissance

ADQ chops it up with old friend Jerome "King Historii" Wilson about Music, and Misconceptions about Gang Culture as well as life in Winston Salem. #adqsrenaissance

ADQ talks with Author Allie West about her book A DRESSED UP MESS and all personal occurances that went into the writing of the book also black mental health and spirituality are addressed. On Malcolm X Day #adqsrenaissance

ADQ chops it up with Lady V of 105.1 Get Real Radio. About her background leading up to her radio show. Also black relationships is discussed. #adqsrenaissance

ADQ chops it up with Professor/ Poet Deborah Turner about the substantive nature of her poetry and how her path has led to the writing of her book SWEATING IT OUT. #adqsrenaissance

ADQ chops it up with friend, fellow actor, fellow Shelby native, and host of the Authentic Footsteps podcast Neeko Williams about Shelby experiences, growing up as a PK, life at NC A&T and life at Mercy Hill Church. #adqsrenaissance

ADQ raps with Kareem Alston about music, film and theatre experience especially his inspirational performances in FOUL BALL and his integral role in developing the groundbreaking BUTTER. #adqsrenaissance

ADQ opens Season 2 with talks about faith and anxiety along with reflections of his own life. Scripture read: Proverbs 12:25 and Matthew 6:25-34 also read were passages from The 48 Laws of Power and The 50th Law

ADQ chops it up with fellow Shelby, NC natives and hosts of BLACK OUT LOUD Obasi Jaheem Amare and Justin Cunningham about Shelby beginnings and the struggles of Black people as well as the relational change to Afrikan Spirituality. #adqsrenaissance

ADQ chops it up with fellow writer Mesha Hampton about the type of life experiences that influence her writing and her blogging. ADQ also seeks information of her experiences in an alternative genre.#adqsrenaissance

ADQ chops it up with Author, Activist and Motivational Speaker Reginald Williams about his book A MARGINALIZED VOICE and the day to day struggles of black boys in America. From Gang life to Hip Hop to Education. #adqsrenaissance