Consider It Blacklit

Consider It Blacklit

Consider it Blacklit highlights films, television programs and stage plays featuring African Americans up front and behind the scenes. The show also highlights social issues, as it relates to these programs, and how they impact our communities. Show host Kim Singleton interviews directors, writers, producers, actors, content creators and overall film/television/stage enthusiasts.

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May 5, 2025 25 mins

Host Kim Singleton discusses the 1991 classic film 'Boyz N The Hood' with entertainment/film executive Erika Conner.    The movie centers around three boys growing up in South Central Los Angeles.  The film stars Cuba Gooding, Jr., Morris Chestnut and Ice Cube.

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Host Kim Singleton discusses the 1961 classic film A Raisin in the Sun with author/filmmaker Bridgett M. Davis.   This classic Lorraine Hansberry film tells the story of a Chicago family navigating their dreams and aspirations after receiving a life insurance payout of $10,000.  The film stars Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee and Diana Sands.

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Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton talks with the cast of the hit Broadway musical, A WONDERFUL WORLD: The Louis Armstrong Musical.  James Monroe Iglehart, Darlesia Cearcy, Kim Exum and Jennie Harney-Fleming discuss the play and the colorful  life of Louis Armstrong.  


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Looking for something to watch? Host Kim Singleton discusses a few of her favorites of 2024.

REASONABLE DOUBT
A Hulu series starring Emayatzy Coreanaldi and McKinley Freeman

DAUGHTERS
A documentary about girls who participate in a father/daughter dance with their incarcerated fathers.
Directed by Angela Patton and Natalie Rae, it can be streamed on Netflix

THE PIANO LESSON
Based on the Aug...

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Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses two Netflix films she recommends. 

THE DELIVERANCE is a film directed and co-written by Lee Daniels. It tells the story of a single mother who moves into a house with her children and her mother, only to find out that there are supernatural occurrences that are taking over her family.
www.netflix.com/thedeliverance

BLACK BARBE is a documentary by Lagueria Davi...

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Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses the 1977 classic film "Greased Lightning" with Glenn Gilliam, sports historian and Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Althea Film Project.  This film is the story of Wendell Scott, the first African American  race car driver to win at NASCAR. The movie stars Richard Pryor, Pam Grier, Cleavon Little and Beau Bridges.

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Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses the movie "A Quiet Place: Day One" starring Lupita Nyong'o.  This film is the third installment of the Quiet Place franchise.  It tells the story of the first day the aliens attack in one of the loudest places on the planet, New York City!

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Multiple award-winning filmmaker/writer/poet Jamal Hodge joins host Kim Singleton to discuss his creative process and latest projects.

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Host Kim Singleton discusses the 1976 classic film "Car Wash" with digital ideation & visual artist Inez Brown.  "Car Wash" takes a comedic look at a day in the life of employees of a car wash. The ensemble cast includes Ivan Dixon, Bill Duke, Franklin Ajaye, Antonio Fargas, Tracy Reed, Ren Woods,  Leon Pinkney, Garrett Morris, Richard Pryor and the Pointer Sisters.

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Host Kim Singleton discusses the Hip Hop theater production "Syncing Ink" with creator NSangou Njikam and cast member McKenzie Frye.
www.syncingink.com



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Film student Savanna Mai Rust and drama student Navi Dixon discuss their journey as emerging artists.

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Host Kim Singleton discusses the annual conference and the programs of the International Association of Blacks in Dance with co-executive directors Omar Ingram and Dr. Natasha Moreland Spears. (www.iabdassociation.org)

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January 30, 2024 6 mins

Host Kim Singleton discusses the movie "The Underdoggs",  starring  Snoop Dogg.
The film can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.

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Looking for recommendations on what to stream?  Check out this podcast episode of Consider It Blacklit  to hear about a few of host Kim Singleton's favorites of 2023.

A THOUSAND AND ONE
Starring Teyana Taylor

CHEVALIER
Starring Kelvin Harrison Jr

SURROUNDED
Starring Letitia Wright

H/JACK
Starring Idris Elba

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November 22, 2023 26 mins

Host Kim Singleton sits down with Monica Ellis, founding member of the wind quintet Imani Winds.  Ellis discusses the performances and accomplishments of the group, as well as the representation of people of color in classical music.  www.imaniwinds.com

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Host Kim Singleton sits down with Founder/CEO of Anew Network, Lynne McDaniel.  They discuss the exciting programming of the streaming network and the challenges of running her media company.  
www.anewnetwork.com

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October 13, 2023 24 mins

Host Kim Singleton sits down with Janol “Mecca” Holmes. He is the President & COO of Supernatural, Inc, a 21st century, multi-media company that creates films, music, fashion and technology.
www.thesupernaturalinc.com

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September 27, 2023 27 mins

Host Kim Singleton discusses the award-winning documentary "Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia" with producer/director Kyra Knox.  This film focuses on the impact of  gun violence in Philadelphia.  It also highlights the organization Shoot Basketballs Not People which is actively in the community helping young people.

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Host Kim Singleton discusses the Tubi original movie, "Twisted Marriage Therapist" with writer/director Booker T. Mattison.

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Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses The Industry Standard Group (TISG) with co-founders Rashad Chambers and Adam Hyndman. TISG is innovating Broadway by finding new pathways toward equitable representation in commercial theatre.
https://theindustrystandardgroup.com/

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