In today's episode, Robert explores what it means to lead with legacy in mind. We talk through the lessons learned from fully immersing oneself in their craft and the importance of building a community. Today’s episode is sure to leave you inspired so be sure to share your most motivational moments with us over on Twitter and Instagram at @blackimagination. You can also view this episode and catch up on others by visiting and subscribing to our YouTube channel The Institute of Black Imagination. You can find this and more content on IBI Digital at blackimagination.com.

Things Mentioned

Robert Moses - “The Master Builder” 

History of Hip-Hop

Miami (Liberty City) Riot, 1980

Liberty City Riots 1968

What to Read

My Story, My Dance: Robert Battle's Journey to Alvin Ailey by Lesa Cline-Ransome (Author)  Robert Battle (Foreword)

Dancing Revelations: Alvin Ailey's Embodiment of African American Culture by Thomas F Defrantz

Black Bodies, White Gazes: The Continuing Significance of Race in America by George Yancy

I Am Dance: Words and Images of the Black Dancer by Hal Banfield 

What to listen to

Saving All My Love - Whitney Houston

Living For The City - Stevie Wonder 

Miami - Will Smith

Revelations - Album by Alvin Ailey

Who to follow

Follow Robert Battle on IG @alvinailey

Learn more about Robert at Robert Battle 

This conversation was recorded on October 7th, 2022.

Host Dario Calmese 

Producer: Coniqua Johnson 

Visual Art Direction and Designs: 

River Wildmen, Adam Selah, Will Domingue

Director of Digital Content: Vicky Garcia

Bookings: K.T. Thompson

Original Music composed by Adam Radice

Audio Edited by Adam Radice

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