A conversation between Darnell Moore, host of Seasons 1 and 2, and Anika Noni Rose, host of Season 3, on occupying this space at this moment and the importance of prioritizing the voices and experiences of Black women. 

Featured in this episode: Darnell Moore (Host of Season 1 and 2) and Anika Noni Rose (Host of Season 3) Artwork for this episode provided by Ronald Jackson

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A look behind the scenes at what it means to create in this moment. Reflections on community, fellowship and love from the creators of Being Seen.

Featured in this episode: Emil Wilbekin (Founder, Native Son), Darius Brown (Emmy-Award Winning Producer), Gioncarlo Valentine (Visual Narrator, Writer & Curator), and DaShawn Usher (Founder, Mobilizing Our Brothers Initiative (MOBI)). Artwork for this episode provided by Adryan Tunde Abii-Smith and photography provided by Hannah Price.

How gay and queer Black men are reimagining sports, creating space, and discovering new possibility models.

Featured in this episode: Nate Burleson (Sports Commentator & Former NFL Player), Jason Collins (Former NBA Player), and LZ Granderson (Award-Winning Sports Journalist). Artwork for this episode provided by Jonathan Lyndon Chase, and photography provided by Andre D. Wagner.

An exploration of masculinities through the eyes of trans masculine people, gender-expansive individuals, and the ones who love us.

Featured in this episode: Guest Host Texas Isaiah (Visual Narrator), Wazi Maret (Producer & Songwriter), Ahya Simone (Multidisciplinary Artist), and Marquise Vilsón (Actor & Activist). Artwork for this episode provided by Amani Lewis, and photography provided by Texas Isaiah.

How interconnected identities shape our stories, through the lens of the Afro-Latinx experience.

Featured in this episode: Representative Ritchie Torres, Steven Canals (Screenwriter & Producer), and Wilson Cruz (Award-Winning Actor). Artwork for this episode provided by Gustavo de Nazareno and photography provided by Steven Molina Contreras & Gioncarlo Valentine.

An exploration of representation in Hollywood and how entertainment can become a tool for transformation.

Featured in this episode: Anthony Hemingway (Director & Producer), Brandon Goodman (Writer & Actor), and Colman Domingo (Actor, Writer & Director). Artwork for this episode provided by Xavier Daniels and photography provided by Dustin Thierry.

Finding spaces where we can inhabit shared visions of freedom.

Featured in this episode: Quincy Mills (Professor & Author), Marc Lamont Hill (TV Host, Author & Activist), and Lorenzo Lewis (Advocate, Speaker & Author). Artwork for this episode provided by Stephen Towns and photography provided by Antonio Johnson.

An exploration of marking our existence, building community and cherishing our youth. 

Featured in this episode: Shangela (Actor, Comedian & Performer), Kalen Allen (Creator, Writer & Actor), and Keiynan Lonsdale (Dancer & Singer-Songwriter). Artwork for this episode provided by Daniel Marcellus Givens and photography provided by Widline Cadet.

The power of mentoring to create representative narratives, construct community and build a collective legacy.

Featured in this episode: Guest Co-Host Lena Waithe (Writer, Actor & Producer), Gina Prince-Bythewood (Writer & Director), Little Marvin (Writer & Producer) and LaDarian Smith (Writer & Producer). Artwork for this episode provided by Jon Key and photography provided by Gioncarlo Valentine and Texas Isaiah.