Inspired by the Harlem Renaissance Salon, various African American philosophers, writers, musicians, singers, dancers, comedians and actors gather for a coversation on topics relevant to the black experience.
EPISODE 1
Your Success is Not My Failure
Star of On My Block and Star Trek Prodigy, Brett Gray, and other guests challenge old-school norms as they discuss the roles of a leader versus an influencer and why everyone needs to be on social media.
EPISODE 2
The Hardest Fight is the Fight Against Status Quo
Harlem's own rapper, actor and now community advocate, Jim Jones, operating on Jim time, joins our guests to discuss the sentiment of Black Lives Matter and that representation matters too.
EPISODE 3
You Don't Aioli a Black-Eyed Pea
Roxanne Shante, Roy Wood Jr and other guests discuss the proper use of the N-word, who is allowed to use it and the challenges faced while parenting black boys.
EPISODE 4
We Him
Activist and actress Layna Bloom and other guests talk about rewriting black history and have an open discussion about making space and time for black trans women.
EPISODE 5
Rest is Our Ancestor's Wildest Dream
From the infamous girl group to the ultimate gangster mother role, Naturi Naughton and other guests discuss the black hair struggle, code-switching and their ancestor's dream of resting.
EPISODE 6
I Used to Just Think My Idea Tastes Good
From prison cell to political office, Shyne and other guests share their perspectives on reparations, spirituality and black men's need to manage their mental health.
Elaine Welteroth
David Lawrence
Marc Spears
Tracey Baker-Simmons
Raina Kelley
A.C. Roe
Rick Van Meter
