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Filmmaker Joslyn Rose on Bay Area roots, the alchemy of creativity, and why the courage to tell the truth is the only currency that matters. Interview by Tonya McKenzie Before Joslyn Rose called herself a filmmaker, the Bay Area was already doing the work. Teaching her how light bends, how community resists, how imagination becomes…
Brittany Inge has built a career across television and theater, with roles on “Atlanta,” “The Ms. Pat Show,” and “Elsbeth.” In this interview, she discusses choosing roles that reflect intention and representation. What made you decide to pursue a career in acting? I’ve always been an artist. I started focusing on music, specifically singing. I attended…
Amber Reign Smith’s career is rooted in discipline and character-driven storytelling. In this interview, she reflects on her journey, her role in “Beauty in Black,” and what shaped her work on and off screen. Let’s start at the beginning. What drew you into acting, and when did you decide to pursue it as a career?…
Khayree Lilly is a poet whose work centers on identity and survival, shaped by personal rejection and renewed purpose. In this interview, Lilly discusses her responsibility to present and future generations. What moments or experiences first led you to write poetry centered on the Black experience? When Oprah Winfrey rejected my book. I sent her…
Storytelling, for Tomika Anderson, is not just a craft—it is a calling. It has purpose and strategy, and its potential impact can change the course of an entire generation, hopefully for the better. Through her company, Manifest Greatness Media, she has built a career centered on amplifying voices, shaping narratives, and creating pathways for others…
Rip Michaels has made a name for himself by turning stand-up into arena-level shows that combine music, comedy, and culture into one big event. He has focused on ownership, connecting with audiences, and expanding beyond traditional comedy spaces by helping to shape the Wild ‘N Out tour model and starting shows like April Fools Comedy…
George Middlebrook has spent more than a decade building his career from the ground up. In this conversation, he reflects on why this chapter is the true beginning of his journey. You’ve portrayed a range of characters over more than 15 years. How did growing up in Detroit and your early experiences in sports influence…
Calls to boycott Target continue across the United States despite comments from Atlanta pastor Jamal Bryant suggesting the protest could shift direction. The boycott began after activists raised concerns about the company’s approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and its relationship with Black communities. Organizers and participants say the campaign remains active through community…