It’s the the season finale! We wrap up “Making Change” and season 2 with the amazing Zakiyyah. Zakiyyah is a classically-trained singer and actress who is well-versed in Opera, Hip-Hop, Jazz, and R&B. As a socially-conscious musician and the Founder of Black and Bold productions, she uses a combination of musical and visual media to further center the narratives of marginalized communities. I am so proud to call her one of my musical daughters. Recorded in September 2020 and featuring her single “Shades of Black: The Hip-Hopera”, here is my chat with Zakiyyah.