The Black Period Podcast

In our final episode of season one, we wrap things up with a discussion of the past and present Black Hollywood, the pros and cons of representation and a reminder to hold on to hope for the future.

The Black Period Podcast Episode 6 Our special guest is Nwabisa Tolom (she/her). Nwabisa is a South African Copywriter, Poet and Filmmaker based in California. She’s a dry-humoured introvert who sucks at small talk, but loves conversation. Always learning. On an imperfect spiritual journey. Writing and creating her way through.

Our special guest is Tangina Stone (she/her). “Acclaimed NYC-based Singer, Songwriter & Producer, Tangina Stone has been championed as a universal breath of fresh air. Her eclectic blend of Soul, Rock, Electronic, and R&B has garnered her international appeal, and brought her to stages around the world. Her unapologetic honesty and quiet dominance shine through her music and presence, and as a Queer Woman of Color, she’s been highlighted as a trailblazer in an industry that traditionally has not celebrated artists like her. Whether on stage, protesting or in-studio, Tangina is home.” Link in bio. Tune in!

Our special guest is Lamar Robillard (he/him). Artist Statement: “As a multidisciplinary artist, my work is an investigation of the unfavoured American experience. Through skepticism and curiosity, I cross examine the political and socio economic status of said groups; and how it relates directly to their behavior and psyche. My goal is to address viewers’ preconceived notions of these underrepresented groups, and provide my subjects with an agency over their representation in mainstream media. Simultaneously, I am to encourage viewers to question how those narratives are portrayed to the world at large and understand the vast juxtapositions. Emphasizing the importance of inclusion and accessibility, the works I create are for the people who are excluded from the conversation and lack the privilege to join. Those who the world thinks are as they tend to be portrayed, instead of their authentic self. My work is reclaiming the narrative, and shedding light on the false stigmas and stereotypes of the unfavoured American by documenting, sharing and creating narrative based work. Subversive and conceptual are two constant pillars in my work, where there is a constant struggle against systems and institutions, that tend to alter the authentic depiction of the unfavoured American experience. In retrospect my works will challenge the viewer’s thoughts on the unfavoured experience, and encourage the unfavoured American to accept the worlds judgement but change the portrayal.

Our special guest USEN (he/him) is an auteur and curator based in between New York and Lagos. He is the Founder and Artistic Director of HAUSEN, a gallery dedicated to contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora that grew out of his Brooklyn apartment when he was 25 years old. He is also on the acquisitions committee for the Young Collectors Council at the Guggenheim Museum.

Our special guest is Chanice Taylor, (she/her) a 5yr certified trainer and fun enthusiast. Queens born and bred. She does fitness but also arts. Motto: Life is about exploration and growth. Tune in to hear us chat about all things wellness, fun and art.

The Black Period Podcast is a conversation series held over the summer of 2020 to present day. Virginie Bonhomme and Sidra Greene revisit the Crisis magazine’s symposium written in 1926 titled ‘The Negro in Art - How shall he be portrayed?’ Almost 100 years later, Black artists are still being confronted with the same issues and questions. Tune into the 7 episode series where they have in depth conversations with Black artists and curators tackling these issues. The episodes are presented unedited to preserve the authenticity of the conversation. So, the listener gets to be part of the experience with every siren, doorbell and laugh.

From color to culture, The Black Period highlights and celebrates the expansive nature of Black Art. Get to know your hosts Virginie Bonhomme and Sid Greene.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theblackperiod/support