SKY IS BLACK

Why Nigerians may be the greatest people on earth - point blank, period. What the evidence has to say | We’ll debate the best new African AI tech, from an agentic app that can spend your money and build your credit to a defense ecosystem with AI surveillance and autonomous drone patrol | We’ll celebrate the American Black film festival, and share the future Black content we’ll try to speak into ex...

Why Ethiopia is 15 years away from being Wakanda | What the President of Botswana meant when he said Africa will rule the world | What we love about the e-commerce and empowerment platform, WE LOVE US | Our review of the Black Cowboy documentary, HIGH HORSE, along with more takeaways from our visit to a Black Cowboy exhibit | How it feels to play the new video game, RELOOTED, which is about libera...

Why Black people, using A.I., will change the world as we know it | A new Black-owned A.I. tool for aspiring entrepreneurs | Unpacking the ancient Kemetic principle of Ma’at | Upcoming Black films and TV shows we’re excited about | Global Black events for your business and cultural calendar | How we are coping one year after the Eaton fire in Altadena | Our takeaways from an illuminating Black cow...

In this special extended edition, Anton and BC discuss their experiences during the recent Eaton Fire.

Anton and BC discuss Colin Kaepernick's new A.I. platform, LUMI , the new book, SKY FULL OF ELEPHANTS , by Cebo Campbell, their recent YouTube conversation with OCTAVIA’S BOOKSHELF founder, Nikki High , and their experience with the new, Brisk-It "A.I." grill. Hot links not included.

In this extended YouTube edition, BC and Anton discuss their favorite Olympic moments, Season One of the Netflix series, Supacell , and how far they’re willing to go to support Black businesses. You be the judge.  Subscribe to the SKY IS BLACK YouTube channel , and please share this video with all those who might value this content. One love! To learn more, please visit skyisblack.com , or recolle...

In this episode, Anton and BC discuss the recent Octavia Butler symposium, the Black-owned water bottle company, SUPLMNT , and why the care of beautiful Black skin must be taken seriously.

BC and Anton discuss the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park, the Venice Art Biennale, the African American Board Leadership Institute, and why Black solidarity is the only way forward for the global, Pan-African family. Ideas matter.

In this episode, Anton and BC discuss the Apple TV+ series, Foundation , the Black-owned, sustainable paper company, REEL , and the controversial Netflix reboot of the TV sitcom, Good Times . Aint we lucky we got 'em...

BC and Anton discuss the new Disney+ animated series, Iwaju , the popular Apple+ series, Foundation , and enjoy Hot & Spicy Teff Puffs from the London-based, Ethiopian-owned company, LOVEGRASS . 

In this episode, Anton and BC enjoy Tefftastic snacks, share funny moments from their SKY IS BLACK video rehearsal, and take turns experiencing the brand new Apple Vision Pro. SKY is visual... *Look out for our new YouTube channel, and be sure to follow us on Instagram for news, views, info, and updates. SKY is social... 

In this episode, BC and Anton discuss Pan-African books and movies, the African Cup of Nations, and announce their third SKY IS BLACK Person of the Year. Drum roll, please.

Happy New Year!  In this first episode of 2024, Anton and BC enjoy a very inspiring conversation with their most recent SKY IS BLACK Person of the Year, Nikkolas Smith.

In this extended edition, Anton and BC return to discuss their recent conversation with wellness coach, Michelle Emmanuelle , the bold new film, The Creator , and all the things they missed during their unplanned hiatus. Blessed are the peacemakers.

BC and Anton discuss rest, resilience, and sustainable change with wellness coach and consultant, Michelle Emmanuelle .

Anton and BC enjoy “Ujamaa snacks” as they discuss BRICS, the new Netflix series, Supa Team 4 , and what they’ve learned so far this season about artificial intelligence.

BC and Anton discuss Pan-African storytelling, Idris Elba's Sherbro Island City, and the upcoming book from author and artivist, Nikkolas Smith. *Information about the comments made by Lesley Lokko and Wanuri Kahiu can be found here .

Anton and BC discuss investing with artificial intelligence, the Netflix documentary, Descendant , and the African-American sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha.

BC and Anton discuss the new Disney+ series, Kizazi Moto , the epic adventure series once developed for Idris Elba, and the wearable A.I. pin from tech startup company, Humane .

Anton and BC discuss the OceanGate sub explosion, the controversial A.I. device, Moxie, and the power of culturally empowering films for Black girls.

BC and Anton preview Season 2 of Year of Ujamaa , and also discuss eclectic singer-songwriter Meklit, the lack of empowering cultural films for black boys, and the visionary filmmaking partnership between Idris Elba and Mo Abudu. *You can follow Meklit on Twitter , Instagram , YouTube , and Spotify , and learn more at www.meklitmusic.com

Anton and BC discuss Africa Day , the musical film adaption of The Color Purple , and the Elvis Mitchell documentary, Is That Black Enough for You? **Comments from Elvis Mitchell were produced by the American Film Institute (AFI). You can follow them on Twitter @AmericanFilm , and learn more at https://www.afi.com .

BC and Anton discuss the AI-inspired movie, The Creator , Michelle Obama’s new beverage company, PLEZI , and the historic, visionary exhibition from architect Lesley Lokko . **Comments from Lesley Lokko were produced by ArchDaily . You can follow ArchDaily on Twitter @ArchDaily , and learn more at www.archdaily.com .

In this episode, Anton and BC discuss Elon Musk’s “truth” GPT, Black-owned AI companies, and the African Union’s 40-year roadmap to a new African renaissance.  *Remarks are from MarketForce CEO and co-founder, Tesh Mbaabu , in conversation with NALA founder, Benjamin Fernandes , and LELAPA co-founders, Jade Abbott and Pelonomi Moiloa , during a “fireside” chat with SisonkeBiotik .

In this portion of the conversation, BC and Anton discuss the future of public education, the new school they’re developing in Ethiopia, and a few financial tools designed by people of African descent….