Change The Narrative with JD Fuller

Durham City Council member Pierce Freelon is an accomplished Hip Hop/soul/electronic musician and Emmy-award winning producer, director and professor from Durham, NC whose work has been featured on the https://www.today.com/video/pierce-freelon-performs-with-daughter-on-children-s-hip-hop-album-91266117697 (TODAY Show) and at https://www.npr.org/2020/08/01/896920635/pierce-freelon-on-his-childrens-album-and-the-legacy-of-his-creative-black-famil (NPR), https://www.parents.com/fun/entertainment/music/musician-celebrates-black-fatherhood-with-new-family-hip-hop-album/ (Parents Magazine) and more. He is the co-founder of the Emmy Award winning PBS web-series Beat Making Lab- an and has taught in the departments of Music and African American Studies at the University of NC at Chapel Hill. Pierce is the writer, composer and co-director of an animated series called History of White People in America, an official selection of the Tribeca Film Festival. As the founder of Blackspace, a digital maker space, he has mentored dozens of youth, teaching digital storytelling through music and film. Pierce is the frontman of critically acclaimed Jazz/Hip Hop quartet The Beast and has toured internationally and released a series of albums, EPs, and mixtapes. His debut children's book, Daddy Daughter Day is set for release in 2022. He is the son of famed Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon, and the late preeminent architect of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Phil Freelon. Pierce lives in Durham with his wife and their two young children. More at http://piercefreelon.com/ (piercefreelon.com)

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What You Will Hear:

Pierce’s early childhood environment, influences and lessons

What happens when you merge the world of art with activism

Ancestry, spirituality and community

Nurturing mental health in the black community

White supremacy

Navigating through movement work, politics and activism

Tools of the oppressor

Musical and creative inspirations

Blackspace

White institutions vs black institutions

Racial caste system and the creation of the black and white divide

Changing the narrative

Quotes:

“‘Lift as you climb”

“No is a love word”

“We don’t just carry ancestral trauma, we also carry our ancestral resilience” -Omisade Burney-Scott

“There is no check that you can cut that is worth me devaluing my soul.”

“I wanted that university caliber of resource to be available and accessible to black children at all times…..that’s what they deserve, that’s what we deserve.”

“Everything you touch you change, everything you change, changes you.” - Octavia Butler

“God is change.”

Mentioned:

Social Media @PierceFreelon

Omisade Burney-Scott

Black Girls Guide to Menopause

https://www.piercefreelon.com/b2tf (Black to the Future)

http://theblackspace.org/ (Blackspace)

Octavia Butler

JD and Suzy sit down with television literary and packaging agent at ICM Partners, Ava Greenfield to talk about her experience as one of the first African American female agents in Hollywood. Ava works with leading artists in entertainment including writers, directors, actors, comedians, authors and musicians. She began her career as an agent trainee at the prestigious William Morris Agency where she was the first African American female trainee promoted to motion picture literary agent. Ava joined ICM Partners in 2014. She graduated from The Ohio State University. Though she moved to Los Angeles more than 10 years ago, she remains a lifelong Cleveland sports fan.

What You Will Hear:

Ava’s early exposure and love for tv

The complexity of biraciality

Growing up middle class in Ohio

Moving to Los Angeles and finding work

Hollywood Reporter

The intersectionality of black people/people of color and Hollywood

Authenticity and true commitment

Navigating conversations

Navigating for clients

Trauma Porn

White privilege

Representing clients in an equitable way

Maintaining mental health

Changing the narrative by challenging the narrative and getting comfortable with feeling uncomfortable

Quotes:

“Someone’s gotta help you open the door.”

“If a black woman role exists, there must be a commitment from the buyers to find a black director or a writer for the project.”

“I don’t have the fear that being honest will reflect with me in some way.”

“There are other things in your life that are more important or equally as important as your job.”

“Quality of life is essential.”

“Things fall apart, that’s the business.”

“If something doesn’t go your way or doesn’t come together, give yourself a day to mourn it because you deserve it.”

Mentioned:

ICM

Regina King

Charlamagne Tha God

JD and Suzy sit down with Burt Dubrow, the master and puppeteer of TV talk/variety television, to talk about television’s role, influence and evolution. An Emmy award winning producer, Burt is responsible for bringing the likes of Sally Jessy Raphael, Jerry Springer and Dr. Drew to television. With a passion for promoting critical thinking through programming, he is currently crushing it with his hit show DAILY BLAST LIVE.

What You Will Hear:

What are the most significant changes over the years in television

TV is no longer real

Jerry Springer Show

What is the important part of television's role in relation to society

Daily Blast Live

Social media and television

Gathering a crowd and formats

Reality television

White privilege

Greatest life regret; Education and relationships

Giving back. Personal mentoring

The abuse of opinions in news channels

Changing the narrative: Getting people to think another way in another direction. Make them wonder.

Quotes:

“Somehow, we have to move people. That means we’ve got to get them to feel something.”

“If you’ve got good talent I would like to think an audience will find you.”

“What’s going on today has changed me a great deal and made me put a magnifying glass and watch everything much, much closer and make sure all voices are heard”

“Being white gives me a privilege that others don’t have, and where as I wasn’t as aware of it before, I am very aware of it now.”

“School got in my way.”

“Whatever we do today must be relevant.”

Mentioned:

Mark Kimpton

Jerry Springer

Daily Blast Live

Double Dare

TGIF

Phil Donahue

Johnny Carson

David Letterman

Host Chats

Ted Turner

JD and Suzy are joined by Tony award winning actress Marissa J Winokur known for her role in Hairspray, Celebrity Big Brother and Dancing with the Stars. In this episode JD and Suzy talk to Marissa about her journey through cancer, weight loss, COVID, the challenges of parenting during turbulent times and of course, changing the narrative.

What You Will Hear:

Marissa’s journey

Radical hysterectomy

Lessons learned through her cancer journey

Effects of COVID

Weight loss, health journey and Hollywood

Explaining racism and white supremacy to children

Managing mental health

Prevalent messages about identity and self growing up

Tik tok, Instagram and facebook posting and triggers

The importance of listening to other people’s stories

Quotes:

“Being proactive is the most important thing and that’s what saved my life.”

“After cancer it wasn't about becoming the most famous person in the world and making the most money. It was like, I want to have these experiences, I want to live my best life and it’s not about the money and the fame.”

“Our journeys can happen much faster than people think.”

“Changing the narrative is about listening.”

Mentioned:

IG @Marissajaretwinokur

Fb @marissajwinokur

Twtr @marrisajwinokur

Michelle Meow is a radio personality and a prominent voice for the LGBTQ community. Michelle is the creator and host of the Michelle Meow Show, Michelle's goal and mission are to construct opportunities for people to listen in to deep conversations to develop an understanding and use empathy. The Michelle Meow Show can be heard in San Francisco and nationally through the Commonwealth Club and on KPCWTV and channel 44 in San Francisco. Michelle has been the co-host of the SF pride parade broadcast and she served as the president of their board of directors from 2014-2018. She is a self described LGBTQ+ history geek, informations sponge and lover not a fighter.

What You Will Hear:

Michelle’s family and early influences growing up in Stockton, CA.

Trauma as a kid of a refugee family, growing up poor, single parent home, person of color and queer.

Obstacles Michelle has faced along her journey.

Influence and motivation to start the Michelle Meow Show.

Financial support, investment and resources for LGBTQ initiatives.

Fundraising.

The narratives we create for ourselves. Being low-key.

Intersectionality between racism, white supremacy and mental health within the LGBTQ community.

Systemic phobias, recognizing, acknowledging and believing.

Anti-racism, ending racism and doing the work.

Middle child experience, impact and overcoming.

Being the child of immigrant parents.

Quotes:

“Everyday that you don’t fight for yourself will be the day that you’re silenced, and for many queer people we know silence equals death.”

“The gift of your trauma is your resiliency.”

“I’m actually a professional extrovert.”

“If we really want to break the cycle of racism in this country we really have to come together to fight some of these institutionalized ways of keeping racism alive.”

“I’ll never, ever let go of the fact that it’s human to create a foundation for people to feel comfortable enough for them to tell you their truth and for you to believe it.”

“You always have to evolve and recreate yourself, especially as an LGBTQ person and an artist.”

Mentioned:

Mayor Michael Tubbs

https://www.yelp.com/biz/barrish-bail-bonds-san-francisco (Barrish Bail Bonds)

Melonie and Melorra Green

https://www.commonwealthclub.org/michelle-meow-show (Commonwealthclub.org/mms)

https://www.michellemeow.com/ (Michelle Meow Show)

KPCW Sunday 10:30pm

Internationally acclaimed writer, performer, content creator, media strategist, podcaster, singer/songwriter and columnist Siouxsie Q joins us to talk about intersectionality of politics and activism within the adult film industry. As a content creator and writer Siouxsie uses her platform to bring awareness and create action focused on feminism and sex worker rights.

What You Will Hear:

Who is Siouxsie Q?

The intersection between politics, adult film and activism.

Political aspects of being a porn star.

Prop 60.

Sex worker rights. Criminalization of survival.

Combating brown and black bodies being feticized while being minimized by racism.

Mental and emotional health in the adult entertainment industry.

Polyamory.

Behaving truthfully under imaginary circumstances.

Whore Next Door column.

Prop 35.

Content production.

Dismantling white supremacy

Quotes:

“We have to remove the excuses that police have to harass and profile and harm our communities.”

“Elected representatives are largely uninformed about the realities of the work that so many people are doing now more than ever.”

“It’s a habit to find the truth in any situation.”

Mentioned:

IG and TikTok @youramericansweetheart

Twitter @youamericansw

https://youramericanbabe.com/ (Your American Sweetheart)

https://www.patreon.com/whorecast (Thewhorecast.com)

Thedaddyissue.com

Free Speech Coalition

https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780990557159 (Truth Justice and the American Whore)

The Whore Next Door

Modelcentro

Peghim.com

Girlbullies.com

Fancentro

https://onlyfans.com/siouxsieq (Onlyfans)

Lizzy Grossman found her passion for wellness after struggling with her weight for years. After successfully loosing 100 pounds she set her focus on helping other people live their best life one mindful choice at a time. Lizzy is a personal coach for WW. She has always loved cooking and has found passion in reimagining recipes to meet healthy habits.

What You Will Hear:

Lizzy’s role at WW formerly known as Weight Watchers.

Lizzy’s personal weight loss journey.

WW’s diversity.

Fixing the root instead of constant dieting.

Therapy and mental health during the weight loss process.

Why weight and eating disorders carry so much shame.

Hitting rock bottom.

Education and learning.

Advice for weight loss.

The kindest place on the internet.

Healthy boundaries

Quotes:

“Changing how I viewed myself and how I took care of myself changed my life.”

“So often today we are programmed to turn to food for every emotion.”

“Strong is the new sexy.”

“Do not focus on the scale as much as you focus on every other win around you.”

“I don’t let what the scale says make me decide I’m not going to make healthy choices the rest of the day.”

Mentioned:

IG: @lizzysirgey

https://www.weightwatchers.com/us/ (WW)

Dr. Demetri is a board certified, fellowship trained and award winning surgeon in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Demetri has authored over 30 peer reviewed publications and book chapters. Following his Columbia University education from which he graduated Cum Laude, Dr. Demetri attended the https://med.ufl.edu/ (University of Florida College of Medicine). As a third year medical student, he was awarded a highly competitive Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship. This allowed him to dedicate a year to research in head and neck cancer reconstruction at the world-renowned https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/the_johns_hopkins_hospital/ (Johns Hopkins Hospital). Prior to graduating from medical school with Honors in Research, he was also awarded the George T. Singleton Prize for excellence in Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Demetri is part of the esteemed https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/19/08/n14282743/dr-demetri-arnaoutakis-partners-with-the-exclusive-haute-beauty-network (Haute Beauty Network). This exclusive publication represents an elite clientele of aesthetic physicians, with only two doctors in every major market.

What You Will Hear:

Dr. Demetri’s inspiration and career path.

Body dysmorphic disorder, psychiatric evaluation and ethics in plastic surgery.

Cultural appropriation and the evolution of social media influence on younger patients.

Psychiatric evaluations before plastic surgery and enforcing ethical practice.

Contributing back to society.

Beauty tips.

Hair transplants, propecia and finasteride.

The importance of a good plastic surgeon.

Unity for change

Quotes:

“Do no harm”

“The number one thing is to listen to your patient and to hear their concerns.”

“It’s sad but greed can become a factor, but there’s also ethics to this and you want to make sure you’re doing the right thing for someone.”

“Young people are easily influenced by celebrities.”

Mentioned:

https://www.drdemetrimd.com/ (Dr. Demetri)

IG @drdemetri

Fb @Demetri Arnaoutakis

The conversation continues with self described edutainer, George Lee aka Conscious Lee, mixes education and entertainment to be purposely provocative. As an activist, educator, social media sensation, consultant, speaker, podcaster, family man, transformational icon, Conscious uses his platform to educate and entertain with the mission of spurring critical thinking. Conscious holds a Bachelors in African and African American Studies and a Masters in both Human Resource and Diversity Development. Spark your critical thinking with JD and Conscious as they discuss a wide variety of topics including gaslighting, racism, afro-pessimism, black culture, white supremacy, white fragility, LGBTQIA+, black censorship and trauma.

What You Will Hear:

Post traumatic slave syndrome, mental health, racial trauma, psychological manipulation.

How does mainstream media work against black and brown people.

Independence and ownership in the black community.

Black twitter, the commodification of blackness, black fungibility.

LGBTQIA+ community, accountability and self reflection.

Changing the narrative: 3 questions

Why should I care?

What is the motive?

Who is writing?

At what cost do you value representation?

America is a big ass piggy bank analogy.

The value of skin color.

Quotes:

“You should be able to see yourself as the bad guy or the bad person.”

“I’m not scared to be wrong.”

“We celebrate black people that are integrated into white spaces and places.”

“Correlation is not causation.”

“Just because you can be integrated or heard in a space doesn't mean you are valued in that space.”

“We are lost in the sauce of integration and representation.”

Mentioned:

Unheard

https://georgeleespeaks.com/ (Georgeleespeaks.com)

The Chop Up Show Podcast

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAq6Qm-V3S_UCXE7fQ7pP7g (Youtube)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chop-up-show/id1525106253 (Apple )

Spotify

@ConsciousLee

@Theconsciouslee

Self described edutainer, George Lee aka Conscious Lee, mixes education and entertainment to be purposely provocative. As an activist, educator, social media sensation, consultant, speaker, podcaster, family man, transformational icon, Conscious uses his platform to educate, entertain and encourage critical thinking. Conscious holds a Bachelors in African and African American Studies and a Masters in both Human Resource and Diversity Development. Spark your critical thinking with JD and Conscious as they discuss a wide variety of topics including gaslighting, racism, afro-pessimism, black culture, white supremacy, white fragility, LGBTQIA+, black censorship and trauma.

What You Will Hear:

Spurring critical thoughts through combining education, entertainment and engagement to spark critical thinking about current issues in all subjects.

White fragility, racism and white supremacy.

Owning racism and privilege.

What is gaslighting and what does it trigger.

The privilege of not knowing as possible deniability or a weapon.

Black censorship.

Afro-pessimism and black culture.

Emotional gain vs economic gain.

Addiction to violence, policing and power.

Private prisons.

Political awareness and younger generations.

Quotes:

“White supremacy in itself triggers white fragility.”

“Power is the ability to define a phenomenon and make it act in a desired manner.” - Huey P. Newton

“Power is always operating off of a paradox or contradictions.”

“Black labor gets separated from black flesh.”

“It should be the new norm, being politically aware of who is using our tax dollars and how they’re using it.”

“White people listen to white people but black people are the ones who are going to teach them how to get this work started, how to really get in there and get your hands dirty, cause that’s our history, that’s what we’ve done. It takes a lot for us to get where we are.”

‘Power only wants to listen to power and privilege only wants to listen to privilege.”

Mentioned:

IG: @Conscious Lee

Youtube: @The Conscious Lee