BLACK TABLE READ

BLACK TABLE READ

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BLACK TABLE READ episodes

  • The C Word
    Peace and Blessings fam!
    So, plain and simple - no one likes to be called or referred to as "crazy." For some that triggers so much, and can cause such trauma. On that side of the coin, those that are called this, usually feel as though something is wrong with them, and actually, believe what was just said to them.
    So what to do? How do you cope with the thoughts, anxiety, and anxiousness of the world? For some, it's therapy.
    Join us this week at the table, as we have invited our very first special guest, Ms. Charna F. Wilson, MFT (Marriage and Family Therapist) who's based in Atlanta. She comes through with the gems of why there are still hang-ups about therapy, what it can do for artists, families, and our generation as a whole.
    A full one this is, and we hope to let it be a blessing to someone who is dealing with any issues, and needs an outlet for answers!
    1 hr 5 min
  • Tale of Two Cities

    Plain and simple, the two of us are TIRED of the standards that are still in place! Not just within the entertainment industry, because GOOD-NESS there are standards. It's the everlasting double standard that is the ticket. A ticket that we wish was cast away, and never to be seen again! 

    Join us this week at the table as we discuss what those double standards entail, new productions on the horizon, and how one woman would've ended up on the news in a different kind of story...Just listen and you'll see. 


    Blessings BTR family! 


    IG: @iam_lydiaeku @jariuscliettperforms @blacktableread

    54 min
  • Verified! The Standard of Fame

    Where that blue check at?! Oh, you got to be at a certain level to get that...famous or at least close to it. 

    What is fame really? What is the overall premise for one to appreciate the levels it takes to reach it? 

    To be verified these days means that "you've made it." It means that the world is your oyster, and you've clutched that pearl with no hesitation, and all the hustle you got in you! What about when you haven't reached that certain peak of success yet that it takes to be seen as verifiable? Are you seen as not good enough?

    Join us this week at The Table Read as we dive into the nit of the grit!


    **Some adult language was used during the recording of this podcast. 

    1 hr 15 min
  • More Than What Meets The Eye: The Importance of Black Fictional Characters

    It's always a good feeling to see someone that looks like you on the screen, onstage, or on the page. The world of fiction can be stretched widely, and we can fit within that with all kinds of black creation! 

    Not just to be "good in the hood," but within every neighborhood - black superheroes can make a change. We can be in space, the realms of the future, and even in a wizarding world. This episode we're diving into it all. 

    Join us at the table! 

    51 min
  • The Convenience of Blackness

    You want to be black when it suits you, but not when it matters. Some may see others as "culture vultures." Something that we see all too often within cultures of color - particularly the Black culture.  

    As artists we sense it as well when it comes to being accepted for jobs or fulfilling projects. Having certain people to tell our stories, but not reaching for OUR input. Being a minority advocate - How does it truly work? Do people know how to do it?


    1 hr 12 min
  • Road to the Top
    WE'RE BACK FOR SEASON TWO!! What better way to start it off than to discuss the road to success? Last season was definitely a great starting point for us, and we are grateful for the stepping stones to pave our way up!
    With that said...the levels and ways to make it to the top of fame have changed. From Youtube to TikTok, fame can be achieved in many different ways, but what is the “true way” to get there? Is there even a right way or a wrong way?
    59 min
  • For the Culture - Celebration of Kwanzaa

    Its Black Table Read's Season 1 Finale! This episode Jarius and Lydia cover what Kwanzaa is all about. Our host breakdown the history and tradition of the holiday. Get ready for The Table Read! Follow Black Table Read on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @blacktableread and send any questions to [email protected]

    54 min
  • We All We Got - Represention Inside & Out

    When the chips are down and we are looking to be uplifted, we all we got. This week's episode Lydia and Jarius divide into how important representation truly is. Whether its behind the scenes or important positions, it matters to have representation. what does that look like? How do we make sure it carries over for the next generation? Get ready for The Table Read! Follow Black Table Read on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @blacktableread and send any questions to [email protected]

    1 hr 4 min
  • The New Normal

    So we finally made it to December, and things are much different than they were a year ago. The pandemic has made the past several months has created a new normal. What does that look like? How can we improve things and get back to what we know? Do you trust the possible vaccines that are on the way? Get ready for The Table Read! Follow Black Table Read on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @blacktableread and send any questions to [email protected] 

    1 hr 18 min
  • Shift The Focus: Real Black Stories Matter

    Black Lives Matter! And the stories whether fiction or not, matter as well. This week Lydia and Jarius dive into what it means to elevate the conversation about representation in those stories. How do we make sure we push past the old ways? What is the right way to tell our stories in the general audience? Get ready for The Table Read! Follow Black Table Read on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @blacktableread and send any questions to [email protected]

    1 hr 3 min

About BLACK TABLE READ

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Black Table Read is that vibe that you need. Bridging the gap for artists of color, and bringing these conversations to light. Hosted by young, gifted, and BLACK artists - Lydia Eku and Jarius Cliett. Gleefully a.k.a. The Queen of Shade and King Petty. Join them for "The Table Read" as they tackle issues, stories, and conversations ranging from entertainment to sports, and advice for artists alike!