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In Season Seven and Eight we talked about some of the best African American movies ever. The list was so long we had to do it in two seasons. Some of the movies were made by African Americans, while others were only stories that included American Africans. All of these movies were life changing.
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Lucille Ball mastered timing, business, and boldness. As the powerhouse behind I Love Lucy, she broke television barriers while making the world laugh until it cried. She proved that humor is serious power. This month, we celebrate a woman who turned comedy into legacy.
On a recent podcast appearance, Barack Obama reflected on the presidency of Donald Trump by suggesting that while there was plenty of spectacle and media clowning surrounding the administration, the real consequences were far more serious than late night punchlines. He cautioned that treating politics like entertainment, complete with constant clowning on social media, can distract from the tangible impact policies have on everyday people. Obama’s broader point was that democracy demands focus and responsibility, even when the political arena starts to resemble a stage built for viral moments.
Lois Mailou Jones painted with global rhythm and ancestral pride. From Harlem to Haiti, Paris to Howard, her brush translated identity into vibrant declaration. Her art does not whisper. It celebrates. This month, we honor a woman who turned pigment into power.
The Pen That Proved Genius.
In a time that denied her humanity, Phyllis Wheatley wrote with elegance that demanded recognition. Her poetry was both art and argument, grace and resistance. She carved space for Black literary brilliance before it was acknowledged. Women’s History Month bows to her ink.
On a recent podcast appearance, Barack Obama reflected on the presidency of Donald Trump by suggesting that while there was plenty of spectacle and media clowning surrounding the administration, the real consequences were far more serious than late night punchlines. He cautioned that treating politics like entertainment, complete with constant clowning on social media, can distract from the tangible impact policies have on everyday people. Obama’s broader point was that democracy demands focus and responsibility, even when the political arena starts to resemble a stage built for viral moments.
The Black Patti Who Sang Beyond Boundaries
Before stages were welcoming, she commanded them. Sisseretta Jones carried her voice across oceans, earning standing ovations in a world that doubted her presence. She did not just hit high notes. She lifted expectations. Women’s History Month is louder because of her.
TV Talk with the Sistas have been telling the truth for seven seasons straight.
Season 8? We’re turning the volume up.
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