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The consideration of interracial marriage vs interracial sex comes down to one thing: property. Donna & Jonathan have discussed it before, and here they’ll discuss it in more depth; the intersectionalities of morality and laws and their consequences on simply getting to exist as a full person while black in America.

Resources:

https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/388/1/ 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QQRe2M96jw

Book to read:

White Fright The Sexual Panic at the Heart of America’s Racist History

https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jane-dailey/white-fright/9781541646544/?lens=basic-books#:~:text=In%20this%20urgent%20investigation%2C%20Dailey,War%20II%2C%20in%20the%20violent 

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@DonnaJaneen

Bold, brilliant, and unapologetically outspoken, Eartha Kitt was far more than an icon of stage and screen.

From her mesmerizing voice that captivated audiences worldwide to her unforgettable performances in film and television, she redefined what it meant to be a performer.
But Eartha didn’t stop at entertainment. She used her platform to speak truth to power, challenging injustice even when it came at a personal cost.
Her courage during moments like her outspoken criticism of the Vietnam War showed a different kind of star power - one rooted in conviction.

Blacklisted but never silenced, she rebuilt her career on her own terms, proving resilience is its own kind of artistry.

This Women’s History Month, we honor a legacy that blended talent with fearless advocacy. A reminder that using your voice can, and does, change the world.
Eartha Kitt didn’t just perform, she transformed culture. 🎙️✨

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Resources:

https://www.whitehousehistory.org/photos/fotoware?id=B9A396B2898045E9%20972B31CEC8AF1CDB

https://www.britannica.com/art/theatrical-production/Means-of-artistic-control

https://youtu.be/uXIr6-HcocY?si=COs0bSnP1Gx2hNTD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PECF0ZupS28

Sometimes it feels resilience, tenacity and determination are not only overused adjectives but indicative of the struggle that persists today. Lowndes County is no exception to the immense effort and grit our ancestors displayed. Despite the turmoil, the beautiful impact of their work does not go unnoticed and cannot be understated. To that, we cannot say thank you enough.

To truly understand the depths and lengths people went to, watch the documentary and listen to the episode.

Resources:

https://www.multitudefilms.com/lowndes-county

Quips:

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPRKE6bLX/

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@DonnaJaneen

Sometimes, Donna & Jonathan need a vacation too. Re-sharing a popular episode from April 2023.

Music is instrumental, pun intended, for many of us in the Black Community - Donna & Jonathan are no exception. From childhood artistry to a now multi-platinum singer-songwriter, Cameron Forbes joins the Now We Know podcast for an episode on the joys, the struggles and the triumphs of building his music career in LA over the last decade. Cameron details how he remains true to himself in keeping the love for music and not becoming jaded in a world that wasn't created for the faint of heart.

How has the world of TikTok and plagiarism impacted the music industry? Are artists having greater control over their creations or will AI totally change the game? 

Instagram:

@CameronForbes

www.cameronforbes.com

EP - Back to Me

@DonnaJaneen

Sources:

⁠https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/celebrating-black-music-month#:~:text=The%20earliest%20form%20of%20black,defining%20the%20hardships%20of%20slavery⁠. 

⁠https://www.npr.org/2021/06/30/1011901555/radio-diaries-harry-pace-and-the-rise-and-fall-of-black-swan-records⁠ 

⁠https://soundbetter.com/profiles/21436-cameron-forbes⁠ 

#blackartistry #blackmusic

Without trailblazers Iike Ida B. Wells; truly, where would we be? In a time when truth needed to be told more than ever, Ida fearlessly paved the way to help eradicate injustices.

Resources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ML8XiKVStWQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62eH6TNP72E

https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/ida-b-wells-barnett

Now You Know:

https://instituteforpr.org/pioneer-inez-kaiser/

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On a very special bonus episode of Now We Know, Donna interviews artist Adderly Grant-Lord; an incredibly talented, vibrant and joyous woman based out of Boulder, Colorado. The Proclaiming exhibit at the Museum of Boulder showcases Adderly’s work, along with others in their AfroFuturistic exhibit that will be available through September of 2025. 

To check out more about the museum, the inspirations of Adderly’s work as well as the other fantastic artists in the Proclaiming exhibit, take a look at the resources below:

https://museumofboulder.org/exhibit/proclaiming-colorados-black-history/ 

https://www.adderlyart.com/ 

Instagram:

@AdderlyArt_

@DonnaJaneen

Would you believe of over 3,100 Oscar winners, only 60 have been black? It shouldn't be as surprising considering the inception of the Oscars, but here we are.

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@DonnaJaeen

Resources:

https://www.wionews.com/photos/oscars-history-1923-2023-did-you-know-only-six-black-actors-have-won-best-actor-award-so-far-570496

https://www.netflix.com/title/81577005

#oscars #winners

The depths, intricacies and beauty of Afrofuturism have been practiced in more ways than Donna & Jonathan realized in their own lives. Discovering more of the definitions and applications has brought a new level of appreciation for the movement as well as creators in the space. 

How do you feel you apply Afrofuturism in your life?

Resources:

https://www.pbs.org/video/afrofuturism-i8qu2w/ https://www.pbs.org/video/afrofantastic-n5yggg/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWl-u2AN478&t=1140s

Now You Know:

https://www.jackieormes.com/

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@DonnaJaeen

#afrofuturism #blackhistory

Kicking off the 4th season of Now We Know with an episode easy like Sunday morning. Donna & Jonathan discuss the making of, hits from and modern time influence from Motown - one of the biggest record labels with an iconic sound our parents, and our parents parents, know all too well and love dearly. As soon as that first 8 count hits, you know exactly what song is about to grace your ears. What are some of your favorite Motown hits/artists?

Sources:

Hitsville the Making of Motown (2019) https://vimeo.com/419289693

https://www.motownmuseum.org/

https://www.womenshistory.org/articles/women-motown

Now You Know:

Dawn Richard https://www.dawnrichard.io/

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@DonnaJaneen

#motown #music #billboards