A brief take on how Black characters like Lucius Fox, Batwing, and the Signal have become vital members of Gotham City’s legendary crimefighting team.

Script by Stephyn Phillips 
Read by Kassandra Timm

A brief take on how Toni Morrison’s short story Recitatif captivates readers by challenging them to determine the race of its main characters, sparking debates shaped by their own assumptions and experiences.

Script by Howard Rambsy II
Read by Kassandra Timm

A brief take on why viewers committed to quality representations of Black characters and storylines might stop watching a show, choosing instead to seek better depictions or explore other forms of storytelling.

Script by Elizabeth Cali and Howard Rambsy II
Read by Kassandra Timm

A brief take on how Edward P. Jones’s short stories document and celebrate the history and culture of Washington, D.C.’s Black neighborhoods, resurrecting forgotten landmarks and local heritage.

Script by Kenton Rambsy 
Read by Kassandra Timm

A brief take on how the 2000s ushered in a new era of diversity in comic books, spotlighting groundbreaking characters like Mr. Terrific, Shuri, and the Blue Marvel.

Script by Stephyn Phillips 
Voiceover by Kassandra Timm

A brief take on how studying African American literature opens doors to diverse careers, from digital editing to brand strategy, while enhancing analytical skills and cultural understanding.

Script by Howard Rambsy II
Read by Kassandra Timm

A brief take on Edward P. Jones’s intricate storytelling and his role as a chronicler of Washington, D.C.’s neighborhoods and landmarks.

Script by Kenton Rambsy 
Read by Kassandra Timm

A brief take on the need for a sociology of Black novelists to better understand the challenges and limited recognition faced by the vast majority of Black writers.

Script by Howard Rambsy II
Read by Kassandra Timm

A brief take on Miles Morales and the groundbreaking diversity of Sony’s Spider-Verse films.

Script by Stephyn Phillips 
Read by Kassandra Timm

A brief take on the recurring visual clichés of Africa on novel covers. 

Script by Howard Rambsy II
Read by Kassandra Timm