Consider It Blacklit

On this literary edition of Consider It Blacklit, host Kim Singleton discusses the book, Brooklyn Bound: Let's Take A Ride, with author Karen Abel-Bey. This book is a collection of short stories about the author's experiences on the Brooklyn bus lines. 

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Host Kim Singleton discusses the mission of Black Public Media in supporting and funding independent filmmakers.  This episode's guest is Denise A. Greene, Director of Programs for the organization.

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This episode of the Consider It Blacklit Literary Edition highlights Total Equity Now. Host Kim Singleton discusses the organization's work of promoting literature in the Harlem community with its founder & executive director Joe Rogers.

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Host Kim Singleton discusses the documentary Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War with director Stacey L. Holman.

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Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses the PBS/American Masters documentary W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With A Cause with writer/director/producer Rita Coburn.  The documentary consists of readings by Jeffrey Wright, Courtney B. Vance and Comment.  It is narrated by Viola Davis. 

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Consider it Blacklit host Kim Singleton spotlights the new film Michael, the story of the iconic entertainer Micheal Jackson.  The movie stars Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long and Colman Domingo. It was directed by Antoine Fuqua.

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Writer/Director Harold Hodge Jr talks about his play, Fancy Maids, being adapted to film. Joining him on this episode are two of the cast members, Mona Swain and Chinara Stroman.

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This episode highlights three new movies on OWN that celebrate the holiday spirit.

Fake Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Starring Kiki Layne and Etienne Maurice

The Christmas Showdown
Starring Amber Stevens West, Corbin Reid, and Loretta Devine

Very Merry Mystery
Starring Ashleigh Murray and Tristan Mack Wilds

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Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton sits down with author and historian Billy Mitchell to discuss the decades he worked at the world famous Apollo Theater and the entertainment icons he met.  Mr. Mitchell is the author of the book THEY CALL ME MR. APOLLO.

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Host Kim Singleton spotlights the new Spike Lee film HIGHEST 2 LOWEST starring Denzel Washington.  Streaming on Apple TV + starting Sept. 5, 2025.

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