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  • LEAH SMITH

    LEAH SMITH
    2024/12/21
    Leah Smith is a seasoned filmmaker with nearly 25 years of experience in the media industry, crafting compelling stories that resonate with audiences worldwide. She began her career at CNN news, contributing to the launch of Anderson Cooper 360° and served as a producer there for over a decade. During her tenure, Leah covered transformative events like 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, and multiple presidential elections, earning two Emmy Awards for her extraordinary coverage of the Haiti earthquake. In 2013, her talent shone once again, winning a News and Documentary Emmy for Kids on Race: The Hidden Picture, a groundbreaking documentary commissioned by CNN. Leah later brought her storytelling prowess to NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, continuing her mission to highlight impactful narratives. Most recently, Leah’s project Luther: Never Too Much celebrates her passion for music and pays tribute to the legendary Luther Vandross. An alumna of the University of Virginia, Leah holds a BA in English, grounding her artistic vision in a rich literary tradition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 分
  • REGINA TAYLOR

    REGINA TAYLOR
    2024/12/14
    Recognize the extraordinary contributions of Regina Taylor, an actress, director, playwright, educator, and activist whose work spans television, theater, and film. As the playwright-in-residence at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Taylor's acclaimed works, such as Crowns, Oo-Bla-Dee, and Drowning Crow, have earned multiple Helen Hayes Awards and the Edgerton Foundation New American Play Award. She is the most produced playwright at the Goodman Theatre and serves as its artistic associate. On screen, Taylor has garnered a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Lily Harper in I’ll Fly Away, along with Emmy nominations and NAACP Image Awards. Her notable television and film roles include Lovecraft Country, All Day and a Night, Council of Dads, and The Good Fight, and she made history as the first African American woman to play Juliet in Romeo and Juliet on Broadway. Through her groundbreaking work, Regina Taylor continues to shape the cultural landscape with her powerful storytelling and advocacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 分
  • LISA ARRINDELL

    LISA ARRINDELL
    2024/12/07
    Lisa Arrindell was born in the Bronx, New York, and brought straight home to Brooklyn, where she was raised. She is a graduate of The High School of Performing Arts, now called The Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Arts and Performing Arts, and earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre at The Juilliard School. Lisa's extensive acting career includes HBO's A Lesson Before Dying, Disappearing Acts, Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First Hundred Years, Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion, The Sin Seer, Livin' Large, Law and Order, Law and Order SVU, Random Acts of Flyness, Elementary, Madam Secretary, Saints & Sinners, Bull, etc. Lisa appeared led on stage in Jubilee [Seattle Opera], Cat On A Hot Tin Roof [Broadway], Reparations [The Billie Holiday Theatre], Richard III [NY Shakespeare Festival], Heliotrope Bouquet [Playwrights Horizons], and Earth and Sky [Second Stage] among others. Lisa served as the resident acting coach for Seasons 2 and 3 of Starz's hit television series P-Valley, with Season 3 having just wrapped filming last month. This year, she also appeared as Carol in Christine Swanson's film Albany Road, which premiered in theaters on November 15th. Earlier this year, on her birthday, Lisa brought her dream project to life by filming the proof-of-concept for An Extraordinary Life, a film she both wrote and directed. An Extraordinary Life traverses the rich American story of Alonzo Herndon. While celebrated as a phenomenally successful entrepreneur, Alonzo refuses to rest in his escape from slavery’s bonds. Instead, he dedicates his life to paving a path toward freedom and economic dignity for others. This lush and poignant tale unfolds over the course of a single day in 1955, spotlighting one of the wealthiest men in America. Alonzo’s only heir, Norris Herndon, revisits memories sparked by his late mother Adrienne Herndon’s birthday in April of that year, revealing a rich and complex legacy. Lisa is now preparing to pitch and shop her full-length feature screenplay to studio executives and investors, aiming to bring this true story to a wider audience. Along with her acting career, Lisa educates and inspires audiences with her passion for health and wholeness. She enjoys teaching theater students who are earnestly curious about pursuing a career in the performing arts and is on staff at The Freeman Studio and The Billie Holiday Theatre's Youth Arts Academy. Lisa is also a member of The Actors Center Company in New York City and is the joyful mother of two stunning, loving, highly creative, and intelligent people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 分
  • SHIRLEY NEAL

    SHIRLEY NEAL
    2024/11/30
    SHIRLEY NEAL is a Los Angeles based journalist, author, and TV & Film producer whose works have focused on pop culture, Africa, Black identity, and cultural themes. AfroCentric Style: A Celebration of Blackness & Identity in Pop Culture is the certified ghostwriter’s debut solo writing credit. The collectible gift book from publisher HarperCollins Amistad (released Fall 2024) features hundreds of photos of trending pop culture memories, moments, and memes that have meanings often missed about Black history, culture, and identity. In the journalism world, Shirley’s cover story for FORBES AFRICA highlighting Oprah Winfrey’s works in South Africa is among the franchise’s most in-demand issues. Shirley has served as a contributing writer and editor for EBONY MAGAZINE, MOVIEMAKER, and guest editor of the special twenty-five-page magazine supplement for DISCOP AFRICA MAGAZINE celebrating African Americans in Television. The Emmy-award-winning producer and documentarian, who has garnered two NAACP Image Award nominations has wri[en and produced more than 100 TV programs for NBC, CBS, TVLand, A&E, BET, The Travel Channel, and TV One, that include 60 Minutes, Living With Soul, The DL Exposed, Prince: Behind the Symbol, Biography, Tuskegee Airmen, Black Ladies of Song, A Laugh, A Tear, U.S. Olympic Fest, and TVLand: African Americans in Television. Her film credits which include Intore (pronounced In-nor-ay), a feature-length doc about how Rwanda survived its tragic past by regaining its identity through music, dance, and the resilience of a new generation, earned top honors at the International Film Awards and was a Humanitarian Award recipient at the 2016 International Family Film Festival. In 2016, Shirley also served as co-host of African Ancestry Radio, a seasonal series on Sirius XM. The Boston University graduate with a B.A. in Liberal Studies earned her professional certification as a literary Ghostwriter from California State University Long Beach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 分
  • AUNJANUE ELLIS-TAYLOR

    AUNJANUE ELLIS-TAYLOR
    2024/11/24
    Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, born on February 21, 1969, in San Francisco, California, is an accomplished actress and producer celebrated for her compelling performances in film, television, and theater. Raised in McComb, Mississippi, she discovered her passion for acting while attending Tougaloo College before transferring to Brown University, where she graduated with a degree in African-American studies. She further honed her craft at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Aunjanue’s career is marked by a dedication to portraying multifaceted characters and telling underrepresented stories. She gained widespread acclaim for her role as Oracene Price in King Richard (2021), earning Academy Award and Emmy nominations. Her other notable credits include The Help (2011), When They See Us (2019), and Lovecraft Country (2020). Aunjanue has also been an advocate for social justice, using her platform to address systemic inequities in the entertainment industry and beyond. Through her work, she continues to inspire, educate, and entertain audiences around the globe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 分
  • DR. TRISHA BAILEY

    DR. TRISHA BAILEY
    2024/11/16
    Dr. Trisha Bailey, a distinguished University of Connecticut alum, brings over two decades of expertise to the medical industry. As the visionary founder and CEO of Bailey’s Pharmacy & Medical Equipment & Supplies, she channels her passion for providing love and care to the elderly and disabled. Overseeing 16 successful companies, Dr. Bailey's flagship enterprise employs 500+ people, generating revenue in the hundreds of millions. Her achievements include HME Woman of The Year finalist, Jamaica’s wealthiest born woman, and the first black individual honored with a building at the University of Connecticut. ​ A powerhouse in her professional life, Dr. Trisha Bailey leads with purpose, extending her love for her five children to interactions with people from all walks of life. Driven for success, like accomplished entrepreneurs, she creates her opportunities. Defining Dr. Trisha Bailey in a few words is challenging but describing her in one word is effortless—kind! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 分
  • AUDREY EDWARDS

    AUDREY EDWARDS
    2024/11/09
    Journalist Audrey Edwards swore she would leave America if Donald Trump was elected president. He was. And she did. Bolting for Paris. In this rich collection of essays, cultural and political commentary, and personal “race stories,” an African American runaway of a certain age and wiseass perspective takes aim at America in its twilight—the Donald Trump years. And rediscovers as a self-liberated woman the magic that has always been Paris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 分
  • DR. IAN K. SMITH

    DR. IAN K. SMITH
    2024/11/02
    Dr. Ian Smith is a bestselling author, including his latest novel, Eagle Rock: An Ashe Cayne Novel, Book 4 (An Ashe Cayne Mystery), and the highly anticipated 2025 release, Eat Your Age: Feel Younger, Be Happier, Live Longer. He is renowned for his #1 New York Times bestselling titles, including SHRED: THE REVOLUTIONARY DIET, SUPER SHRED: The Big Results Diet, BLAST THE SUGAR OUT, The Clean 20, THE ANCIENT NINE, and CLEAN & LEAN, with millions of copies in print. His newest novel, THE UNSPOKEN, is the first installment of his Ashe Cayne mystery series and is now available. Dr. Smith's next revolutionary diet plan, FAST BURN!, is set to release on April 13, 2021. Currently, Dr. Smith serves as the solo host of the nationally syndicated, Emmy award-winning television show THE DOCTORS, and he has been a longtime medical contributor to the Emmy award-winning The Rachael Ray Show. He also spent six seasons as the medical and diet expert on VH1’s popular Celebrity Fit Club. As the creator and founder of national health initiatives such as The 50 Million Pound Challenge and The Makeover Mile, Dr. Smith has made a significant impact in the field of health and wellness. He previously held the role of medical correspondent for NBC News Network and NewsChannel 4 in New York, where he reported for NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, and various WNBC news broadcasts. Dr. Smith has been featured extensively in media outlets, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, The View, Dr. Oz, Steve Harvey Show, The Talk, Larry King Live, Anderson Cooper 360, CNN, MSNBC, and many more. His writing has appeared in publications such as Time, Newsweek, Men’s Fitness, and the New York Daily News, along with features in magazines like People, Redbook, Details Magazine, Essence, Ebony, Cosmopolitan, and Black Enterprise. A highly sought-after speaker, Dr. Smith's contributions have been recognized by various organizations, including the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for his coverage of the significant events surrounding September 11th, 2001. He is actively involved in charitable causes and has served on the boards of several organizations, including the American Council on Exercise, the New York Mission Society, the Prevent Cancer Foundation, the New York Council for the Humanities, and the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity. Dr. Smith graduated from Harvard College with an AB and earned a master’s in science education from Teachers College of Columbia University. He attended Dartmouth Medical School and completed his medical education, graduating from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Connect with Dr. Ian Smith: Twitter: @DrIanSmith Instagram: @DoctorIanSmith Websites: www.shredlife.com and www.doctoriansmith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 分