Ricky Day With Michael R Jackson On Writing His Tony Nominated Musical A Strange Loop, Winning The Pulitzer, And Living Authentically Nothing To Lose But Yourself podcast

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My guest on the podcast this week is actor Jonathan Burke. He can be seen on Seasons 1, 2, and the upcoming Season 3 of Prime Video’s hit comedy series, “Harlem,” in the recurring role of ‘Eric. Jonathan and I chat about his childhood and start in acting in Baltimore, the arc of his career to date and the blessing of having loving family, strong/wise Black women who poured into him early in life and the importance of maintaining a positive outlook in life. Support the show Please make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow the podcast on Instagram .…

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Ricky Day with Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey on his book Kamala, The Motherland and Me, growing up in Oakland, and the importance of identity 1:09:40

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My guest on the season 5 premiere of the podcast is Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey. Dr. Nii is a political journalist, Pepperdine University professor and prominent convener in the fields of dialogue and social change. He is the author of Kamala, The Motherland and Me, his story of the Vice-President's trip to Africa and his experience of both the continent and Madame Vice President. In our wide ranging conversation we talk about his childhood and youth in Oakland, California, his career as a journalist, and yes Vice-President Harris sharing who she is versus who share has been portrayed to be. This is an important conversation on the eve of the most consequential election in our nation's history. Support the show Please make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow the podcast on Instagram .…

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Ricky Day with Darnell L. Moore on the power of LOVE to transform our lives and social movements, his move to Los Angeles and the continuing impact of his book “No Ashes in the Fire: Coming of Age… 1:10:13

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My guest on the podcast this week is Darnell L. Moore. Darnell is a media maker, educator, writer and thought leader and the author of the 2019 Lambda Literary Award winning memoir, No Ashes in the Fire: Coming of Age Black & Free in America, which was listed among the New York Times 100 Notable Books and was a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers' pick. He is currently Vice President of Inclusion Strategy for Content and Marketing at Netflix and was the former Head of Strategy and Programs at Breakthrough US. In our wide ranging and intimate conversation, Darnell and I chat about the critical importance of self-reflective work as the companion piece to social justice work, his transition to Los Angeles from the east coast, the power of love to transform our social movements and individual lives and the continuing impact of his book No Ashes in the Fire: Coming of Age Black & Free in America. Darnell has also been an advocate for gender equity and sexual diversity and we also chat about the importance of not only pointing out injustice and oppression, but also the necessary work of examining the ways in which each of us may be complicit in oppressing others. Support the show Please make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow the podcast on Instagram .…

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Ricky Day with Marija Abney on founding The Soapbox Presents, hosting the wildly successful "Stoop concerts" in Harlem, being a Dora Miljae in Black Panther and working with Chadwick Boseman 1:05:30

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My guest on the podcast this week is Marija Abney. Marija is a South Carolina native who moved to NY to pursue an arts education at The AIley School at Fordham University and went on to earn her MA in performance studies from NYU. Marija is an actress and dancer who has appeared as a Dora Milaje in "Black Panther" and "Wakanda Forever" as well as "Avengers Inifinity War" and "Avengers End Game," and was featured in Tubi's "A Killer Romance" and "Twisted Marriage Therapist." In many ways though, her most impactful contribution to "the culture" is founding The Soapbox Presents and launching a wildly successful series of "stoop concerts" in Harlem that builds loving community and attracts crowds of over 3500 people per event. The series is so successful it caught the attention of legendary singer-songwriter Babyface who asked to participate and entertained the crowd with a pop up performance of "Whip Appeal." We chat about her artistic journey, art as activism, and what it was like to work with the late Chadwick Boseman. Support the show Please make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow the podcast on Instagram .…

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Ricky Day with Gordon Chambers on building a successful music career, the role of love in his creativity and growing up with an expectation of excellence. 1:30:01

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My guest on the podcast today is singer-songwriter-producer and recording artist Gordon Chambers. Gordon is a success story in the music industry. His solo albums have been nominated for Independent Soul Album of the Year by Soultracks.com. His #1 hits as a lyricist include: Anita Baker’s Grammy- winning hit “I Apologize”, Brownstone’s Grammy-nominated “If You Love Me”, Angie Stone’s “No More Rain (In This Cloud)”, the Grammy-nominated theme of Set It Off “Missing You” (performed by Brandy, Tamia, Gladys Knight and Chaka Khan). Yolanda Adams’ “Someone Watching Over Me” and The Isley Brothers’ recent comeback smash “Just Came Here To Chill.” He has written for over 75 recording artists, including household names Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Beyonce, Brandy, Trey Songz, Usher, Jamie Foxx, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Patti Labelle and Marc Anthony. In our wide ranging conversation, we chat about Gordon's upbringing in New Jersey, the concept of Black excellence, his successful career in music and the power of Love and the embrace of Blackness. Support the show Please make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow the podcast on Instagram .…

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Ricky Day with O.N.E. the Duo on being the first Black Mother/Daughter duo in country music, RZA as a Dad and co-parent, and modern parenting 1:18:18

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My guests on the podcast this week are the historic and dynamic country music group O.N.E. the Duo. These talented ladies are the first Black mother/daughter duo in country music history and they drop their debut album this summer. In our wide ranging and insightful conversation, I speak to the ladies about the pros and cons of working together, the relationship between mother and daughter, how they've been received in country music circles and the contributions of RZA of Wu-Tang Klan as a Dad and co-parent as well as his professional input and support of their careers. We also chat about Tekitha (the Mom) about her business acumen and approach to the business side of the entertainment industry. It's an eye opening and engaging conversation with two talented Black women who are making their mark in country music and beyond. O.N.E. the Duo website Official YouTube Channel Support the show Please make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow the podcast on Instagram .…

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Ricky Day with Dr. Michael A. Lindsey on the mental health crisis in Black young people and the hope present in the midst of the crisis 1:29:24

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My guest on the podcast this week is Dr. Michael A. Lindsey. Dr. Lindsey is a noted scholar in the fields of child and adolescent mental health, as well as a leader in the search for knowledge and solutions to generational poverty and inequality. He is the Dean and Paulette Goddard Professor of Social Work at NYU Silver School of Social Work, and an Aspen Health Innovators Fellow. In our wide ranging conversation, Dr. Lindsey and I chat about his call to serve the world in the field of social work, being raised by a single Black Mom, and the mental health crisis facing Black young people today. Dr. Lindsey provides insights, tools and more to help those who are trying to navigate these difficult times. He speaks to parents about how to observe our children and make sure to truly check in with them and ask how they are doing and what's on their minds. Most importantly, Dr. Lindsey provides hope and access to resources that can help in an emergency and access to treatment and intervention when necessary. This is a conversation with a brilliant Black man committed to the well being of our young people and communities and to ending generational poverty and inequality. 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline Support the show Please make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow the podcast on Instagram .…

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Ricky Day with Producer/Director Naimah Jabali-Nash (The 1619 Project) on the power of storytelling to inform and transform the world 1:01:28

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My guest on the podcast this week is the dynamic, engaging, and successful journalist and storyteller Naimah Jabali-Nash. Naimah collaborated with acclaimed director, Stanley Nelson,as a producer on Netflix’s Crack: Cocaine, Corruption, Conspiracy, and her work on the sports journalism series, Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel earned her five Emmy Awards and two PeabodyAwards. Most recently Naimah served as a director and producer on the 1619 Project documentary series. for Hulu. In our wide ranging conversation, Naimah and I chat about the importance of family, her journey to producing and directing, navigating the industry as a Black woman and the power of storytelling to inform and to transform the world. Support the show Please make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow the podcast on Instagram .…

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Ricky Day with Rahiem Johnson on founding a Black owned travel business and the divine power of world travel to inspire us all to find and love ourselves 1:08:26

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My guest on the podcast this week is Raheim Johnson. Raheim is a native of Philadelphia, PA and a son to a single mother of four who at an early age developed a strong desire to travel and see the world. He took his first international trip in the summer 2013 to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and from there it was history. Fast forward 6 years later and I’ve been to over 50+ countries across 5 continents with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. In our wide ranging conversation, Rahiem and I chat about growing up being raised by a single parent, the first time he traveled internationally, and the power of travel to open our eyes to all the possibilities that life holds and travel as a platform to help us discover and fall in love with our own humanity. This is an insightful conversation with a dope young brotha who's doing his entrepreneurial thing! TrayTableSeatBack Raheim's Instagram TrayTable Instagram Support the show Please make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow the podcast on Instagram .…

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Ricky Day with NaTasha Yvette Williams on her 2023 Tony Award nomination, the role of faith and love in her journey, and the evolution of Broadway 1:14:47

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My guest on the podcast today is NaTasha Yvette Williams. Natasha is one of the few African American women to consistently star in major roles on Broadway such: Mama Morton in the critically acclaimed Broadway hit Chicago with Brandy, Ms Sophia in The Color Purple with Fantasia, A Night with Janis Joplin as Aretha Franklin, and currently as Sweet Sue in Some Like it Hot which has garnered her a Tony Award nomination. In our wide ranging conversation, we chat about her childhood and the influence of her parents, her LOVE of math and how it relates to her career as a performer, her successful career on stage and screen, her relationship to Blackness, and the role of faith and love in her life. It’s a warm conversation with a talented, passionate, and dynamic human being engaged in doing the work she is called to do. Support the show Please make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow the podcast on Instagram .…

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Ricky Day with Eboni K. Williams on her new book Bet on Black, the infamous "bus driver" comment, and perceived divide between Black women and Black men 53:21

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My guest this week is author, attorney, media personality, and journalist Eboni K. Williams. Eboni is the host and executive producer of Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams in addition to hosting The Grio with Eboni K. Williams, which airs on The Grio cable television network owned by Mr. Byron Allen. In our wide ranging conversation, Eboni and I chat about her latest book Bet on Black: The Good News About Being Black in America Today. We also dive in about the perceived divide between Black women and Black men, how she follows "her calling" to fight for justice and equality, her experiences at FoxNews and on The Real Housewives of New York, and YES we touch on that viral comment about bus drivers. This is a great conversation with an a dynamic and brilliant Black woman. This is also our first ever two-part conversation with part two coming to you next week. Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams Support the show Please make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow the podcast on Instagram .…

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Ricky Day with Eboni K. Williams on her new book Bet on Black, the infamous "bus driver" comment, and the role of LOVE in her life and career 56:26

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Ricky Day with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson on his new book, anti-intellectualism, gender and identity and more! 1:14:27

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My guest on the podcast this week has been called the most famous astrophysicist of our time. Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist and the author of the #1 bestselling Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, among other books. He is the director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History, where he has served since 1996. He is also the two-time host of the beloved TV series Cosmos — rebooting the original 1980 series was hosted by Carl Sagan. Dr. Tyson is also the host and cofounder of the Emmy-nominated popular podcast StarTalk and its spinoff StarTalk Sports Edition, which combine science, humor, and pop culture. In our conversation, we talk about his new book Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization, anti-intellectualism, gender and identity and more! He’s dynamic, engaging, and shoots from the hip. Official Website Starry Messenger Hayden Planetarium Support the show Please make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow the podcast on Instagram .…

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Ricky Day with Sanya Richards-Ross on her Olympic Gold Medals, joining the cast of Real Housewives of Atlanta, and the toughest decision of her life 56:26

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My guest on this 4th Season Premiere episode of the podcast is Sanya Richards-Ross. Sanya is long-ranked the world’s best 400m runner, a 4-time Olympic Gold medal winner, a two time IAAF Athlete of the Year, and Track & Field News’ Athlete of the Decade. This talented black woman is also a NBC Track and Field commentator , the founder of Mommi Nation, a loving wife, devoted mother and a cast member of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. In our dynamic and engaging conversation we reflect briefly on her childhood and journey to track and field, but things quickly get introspective as we discuss the toughest decision of her life, her loving partnership with her husband two-time Superbowl champion and former NY Giant Aaron Ross, the importance of family and embracing her blackness, and why she agreed to join the cast of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. This is a great way to start our fourth season and I hope you love this convo as much as I loved having it. Sanya's website Sanya's Mommi Nation Support the show Please make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow the podcast on Instagram .…

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Ricky Day with indie recording artist Eric Roberson on his new album, navigating the music industry, the divine power of choice, and what fuels his indie spirit. 1:12:11

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