Name: The Conversations Project
Released: 2023-08-28T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Elaine Welteroth, David Lawrence, Marc Spears

TV Show · Talk Show · Reality

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.

2023 · 31m

Starring Elaine Welteroth, David Lawrence, Marc Spears

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.

33m
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.

32m
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.

30m
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.

32m
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.

30m
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.

31m