DiscoverBRNDD: Conversations with CreativesEpisode 16: Ericka Blount Danois
Episode 16: Ericka Blount Danois

Episode 16: Ericka Blount Danois

Update: 2017-05-08
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Ericka Blount Danois is an award winning author who has worked as a staff writer, editor, freelancer, and stringer for a number of publications including: Spin, The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, ESPN The Magazine, Sports Illustrated, Vibe, and The Source. She also has written a non-fiction book on the history of Soul Train, entitled, Love, Peace and Soooooouul! The BRNDD hosts caught up with her to talk about her career over the past couple decades; from interviewing Pac to meeting former Cuban President Fidel Castro. 

Highlights: 

  • 15:01 : Behind the Scenes of All Eyez On Me and Rooming with Benny Boom
  • 23:40 Journalistic fairness and the story behind Little Melvin
  • 29:45 Working for Vibe and Covering Nas before illMatic
  • 38:32 Writing for the Legendary Source
  • 41:38 The world of Freelance Writers
  • 44:29 Writing Love, Peace and Soooooouul!
  • 51:25 the Transition from Traditional Print to Digital and Blogs
  • 54:26 Black Comedy
  • 1:02:15 Unsung Stories and Charlie Murphy
  • 1:08:28 Sports Figures and 30 for 30
  • 1:11:52 Interviewing Fidel Castro
  • 1:17:18 Fake News
  • 1:23:00 Where Were you When Prince Died?
  • 1:30:41 The Impact of Love Peace & Soul
  • 1:32:28 Advice to Upcoming Writers; is it still fun for you?

 Ericka's 

Website: http://www.erickablount.com/

Love, Peace & Soul Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/lovepeaceandsoul/

Purchase Love, Peace & Soul: 

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/love-peace-and-soul-ericka-blount-danois/1114718203?ean=9781480341012

 BRNDD Podcast:

Website: debonairmaterial.com

E-Mail: brndd@debonairmaterial.com

Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/brnddpodcast

Twitter:

@DebMaterial

Instagram:

@debonairmaterial

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www.facebook.com/DebonairMaterial/

https://www.facebook.com/brnddpodcast/

RSVP for BRNDD Live: July 13th: 

https://www.facebook.com/events/1293084974112947/

Ronald James

Twitter and Instagram:

@whoisronjames

 

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Episode 16: Ericka Blount Danois

Episode 16: Ericka Blount Danois

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