A conversation with 'Katie B' alumni
Interviews with “Katie B” alumni in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Part of the Undying Yearning project.
Read MoreA conversation with 'Big Four' alumni
Interviews with “Big Four” alumni in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Part of the Undying Yearning project.
Read MoreA conversation about 'Curiosity' with Jim Lee
Artist Jim Lee has illuminated his curiosity through his creations since the late 1990s. In this artist talk, Lee sits with Black On Black founder Michael S. Williams to discuss his background and how his various interests are reflected in his work.
Read MoreMatthew Bacoate, Jr. discusses 'The Block' and much more
Asheville native and businessman Matthew Bacoate, Jr. discusses his life and what he’s learned serving in the U.S. Army, owning a business, and observing the racial climate in western North Carolina. Interview part of the Weariness to the Flesh project.
Read MoreCurated Conversations: The Authors of "Black Boy, Black Boy"
From inventor Elijah McCoy to writer Chinua Achebe, authors Ali Kamanda & Jorge Redmond have created a lyrical, rhythmic text celebrating inspirational Black men, past and present, in their debut children's book "Black Boy, Black Boy."
Read MoreCurated Conversations: Precious D. Lovell
Episode 24: Consultant Michael S. Williams chats with artist, fashion designer and educator Precious D. Lovell about her life, creative practice and what viewers can expect from her exhibition Ex-Domestication. The show is on view at Anchorlight in Raleigh, NC.
Read MoreCurated Conversations: Bertha Boykin Todd
Episode 23: In this episode of Curated Conversations, author, educator and community strategist Bertha Boykin Todd joins consultant and Black On Black Project founder Michael S. Williams for a discussion about her life as an educator and her latest book, Reflections on a Massacre and a Coup.
Read MoreCurated Conversations: "I Carry Them On My Back, Of Course!"
Episode 22: Mixed media artist Alexandria P. Clay joins Black On Black Project founder Michael S. Williams for a discussion about her latest body of work, "I Carry Them On My Back, Of Course!"
Read More'MY NAME IS PAULI MURRAY' post-screening Q&A
Episode 21: "MY NAME IS PAULI MURRAY" directors Betsy West & Julie Cohen, producer Talleah Bridges McMahon and editor Cinque Northern sit in conversation with Michael S. Williams of the Black on Black Project on the life of this forgotten pillar of the American civil rights and gender rights movement.
Read Moreprophesy: A post-screening conversation with Monèt Noelle Marshall
Curated Conversations EP 19: Using Art as a Catalyst for Change
Episode 19: How can art be used to foster necessary changes in our communities? Shaw University, the Black On Black Project and members of the Raleigh arts community discussed the power of art in documenting societal issues and fostering change.
Read MoreCurated Conversations EP 18: "Breathe: Life After Death"
Episode 18: The artists from "Breathe: Life After Death" — Clarence Heyward, JP Jermaine Powell, William Paul Thomas and Telvin Wallace — at Raleigh’s Block Gallery discuss the exhibition and life during the pandemic and social unrest.
Read MoreCurated Conversations EP 17 featuring Kevin "Kaze" Thomas
Episode 17: Artist and entrepreneur Kevin "Kaze" Thomas joins Curated Conversations to talk about current events, his background and new music.
Read MoreCurated Conversations EP 16: What's the origin of the pain?
Episode 16: In 2020 the world has dealt with COVID-19 and quarantine, and then again we see more hashtags for African-American citizens — Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd. In this episode we try to unpack all that’s happened and why.
Read MoreCurated Conversations EP 15 featuring Nathaniel L. Key
Episode 15: In this episode, artist and entrepreneur Nathaniel L. Key talks about his new book, his faith and growing up in Buffalo, NY.
Read MoreCurated Conversations EP 14: The Ahmaud Arbery case
Episode 14: In this episode we discuss the case of Ahmaud Arbery, who was fatally shot while jogging in Brunswick, Georgia, on February 23, 2020.
Read MoreCurated Conversations EP 13 featuring Courtney Napier
Episode 13: Courtney Napier joins Curated Conversations to discuss housing, displacement, civic responsibility and the importance of black storytellers.
Read MoreCurated Conversations EP 12 featuring Morgan Siegel of Jeddah's Tea
Episode 12: Morgan Siegel of Jeddah's Tea chats with us about the company's journey, the changes it has made during COVID-19 and why she feels the "ceremony of tea" is so vital right now.
Read MoreCurated Conversations EP 11 featuring Carly P. Jones and Nicole Oxendine
Episode 11: We chat with the owner of Durham-based Empower Dance Studio Nicole Oxendine and artist, performer and arts administrator Carly P. Jones about their career paths and how they use the arts to impact the community.
Read MoreCurated Conversations EP 10 featuring April Bey
Episode 10: Los Angeles-based contemporary visual artist and arts educator April Bey discusses growing up in the Caribbean, her annual trips to Ghana and how she’s working/teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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