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Remarkable Receptions
By Howard Rambsy IIArts
Remarkable Receptions episodes
- Matt Baker, A Pioneer in Comics -- ep. by Stephyn Phillips
A brief take on Matt Baker, the first Black superhero comic artist, whose work on Phantom Lady and Voodah shaped the industry.
Script by Stephyn Phillips
Read by Kassandra Timm3 min - Three Top Black Novels on Wikipedia -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II
A brief take on how Invisible Man, Beloved, and The Color Purple top Wikipedia’s views for African American novels, showcasing their lasting impact.
Script by Howard Rambsy II
Read by Kassandra Timm3 min - Ta-Nehisi Coates Responds to Responses -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II
A brief take on how Between the World and Me sparked layered reactions, with Coates critiquing the fixation on white readers’ responses to his Black-centered narrative.
Script by Howard Rambsy II
Read by Kassandra Timm4 min - Jackie Ormes, Breaking Barriers in Comics -- ep. by Stephyn Phillips
A brief take on Jackie Ormes, the trailblazing first Black female cartoonist, whose comic strips Torchy Brown and Patty-Jo 'n' Ginger addressed social issues and left an enduring legacy in American comics.
Script by Stephyn Phillips
Read by Kassandra Timm3 min - The Story of Zora Neale Hurston's Sweat -- ep. by Kenton Rambsy
A brief take on Zora Neale Hurston’s Sweat, first published in the 1926 magazine Fire!!, which showcased realities of Black life and paved the way for enduring discussions in African American literature.
Script by Kenton Rambsy
Read by Kassandra Timm4 min - The Story Architect Behind Celebrity Memoirs -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II
A brief take on Michelle Burford, the writer behind memoirs by Cicely Tyson, Alicia Keys, Simone Biles, and others, whose collaborative storytelling gives voice to the life experiences of prominent Black women, among others.
Script by Howard Rambsy II
Read by Kassandra Timm4 min - The Saga of Huey Freeman -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II
A brief take on Huey Freeman, the sharp-tongued, afro-wearing 10-year-old from The Boondocks, whose biting critiques of society made him a highly visible (fictive) Black militant.
Script by Howard Rambsy II
Read by Kassandra Timm4 min - George Herriman and the Legacy of Krazy Kat -- ep. by Stephyn Phillips
A brief take on George Herriman, the Black Creole creator of Krazy Kat, whose influential comic strip tackled humor, racial tensions, and left an enduring mark on American comics history.
Script by Stephyn Phillips
Read by Kassandra Timm3 min - The Greatest 25 Years in Black Women’s Writing? -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II
A brief take on the extraordinary literary achievements of Black women writers from 1969 to 1994, a period marked by groundbreaking works and unprecedented critical and popular acclaim.
Script by Howard Rambsy II
Read by Kassandra Timm5 min - Representations of Slavery as Creative Inspiration -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II
A brief take on how generations of Black creators—novelists, poets, filmmakers, and musicians—have drawn inspiration from the subject of slavery, producing works that highlight its horrors, reimagine its history, and elevate African American artistic expression.
Script by Howard Rambsy II
Read by Kassandra Timm5 min
About Remarkable Receptions
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A podcast about popular and critical responses to African American novels, artistic productions, and more.