In this segment of The Color Purple Chronicles Tania finds parallels between Alice Walker and Steven Spielberg's relationship and her relationship with the co-host of her former podcast Race Bait. She explores the dynamics between Black women and White men, what White people need to do if they want authentic relationships with people of color and speaks truths she has never shared about why her podcast Race Bait ended. With topics ranging from giving away one's power to shame spirals and "honoring the difficult" Tania shares how Alice Walker's relationship with Steven Spielberg led her to recognize the gift of someone showing you a future reflection of who you are striving to be. 

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Tania gives examples of a "different kind" of white flight where people give up before the miracle happens in the fight for equity and inclusion. She has positive news to share about listeners emails and calls to the waterpark that allowed hate speech. And she talks about the ebb and flow of activism as well as the need for creating accountability. Mini-episode.

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In the first installment of The Color Purple Chronicles Tania speaks with her friend Felicia Fields who was Tony nominated for her portrayal of Sophia in the original production. Felicia talks about her experiences with Alice Walker and Oprah Winfrey the serendipity in being cast in the role. She talks about revisiting the role of Ma Rainey in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (currently running), her lupus diagnosis and how and why she doesn't get stressed. Find out why as a performer Felicia only enters theaters through the front and why she believes "God serves no wine before it's time". Felicia shares her testimony and her belief that no one can take anything from her. Finally find out how she answers when Tania asks Felicia to adopt her. 

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom runs until March 17th. You can purchase tickets here

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Tania introduces a new ongoing segment called "The Color Purple Chronicles" where she'll explore the Pulitzer Prize winning book, Oscar nominated movie and Tony nominated musical as well as it's author Alice Walker to illuminate a broader perspective on authorship, identity, ancestry, success, failure, spirituality and more. Tania talks to her friend Beth Wheeler a White woman who is the Mother of two young black boys, an activist and Diversity and Inclusion Consultant. She provides resources, personal perspective, advice and guidance for people considering transracial adoption or who are already on the journey and want to provide an inclusive environment for their children. Finally Tania shares an update on the incident of hate speech at Blue Harbor Resort, the impact of your emails and calls and a new call to action. 

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Tania has a call to action for listeners related to her experience with her family at Blue Harbor Resort over President's Day Weekend. A father at the park in attendance with his family had giant White Power and Swastika tattoos across his chest. When Tania and her husband requested that the manger ask the man to put on a t-shirt or leave the water park for spreading hate speech the manager refused to do it, threatened to kick out Tania's family and proceeded to make all the wrong decisions when it comes to leadership in a racially charged situation. 

On a lighter note Tania talks to Chicago actress Sydney Charles (starring as Nina Simone at Northlight Theatre) in Hey, girl heyyy. Tania met with Sydney between her matinee and evening performance so there's sexy ambient sound from the Panera Bread where they ate lunch. 

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In this bonus episode Tania talks about the impact of Liam Neeson's racist statements, the myth of the White savior and the history of white male rage against Black men as well as Trayvon Martin who would have been 24 years old on Tuesday. And she has a challenge for allies during Black History Month.

New episode drops Thursday 2/7 

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Tania talks to James; a guy she went to high school with and hasn't spoken to in 36 years. They talk about what it was like for him to be one of a few Black students in an all White school and Tania gains perspective she always wanted and still more questions.

The chance for Tania and future guests to have a do-over and revisit conversations, interactions and relationships they wish they had handled differently will be a recurring segment called "shoulda coulda woulda". Sometimes going back is necessary to move forward.

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In this bonus content from Ep 2 Tania and her guest Hope Jones confess that as busy moms and entrepreneurs they like to unwind and watch really bad reality television. 

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Tania rolls out a recurring segment called "Hey girl, heyyy..." where she speaks with black women who are dynamic, funny, smart and part of the revolution. Tania saw Hope Jones speak at an event about anti-racism and just knew she wanted to get to know her. They talk about equity in education, whether the national Black Lives Matter Week of Action is a good idea, the power of Historically Black Colleges & Universities, friendship and seeing oneself reflected in the world. All that and they wore fabulous glasses. 

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Tania shares her take on the Oscar nominations and the actors who announced the nominees. "I wish [Tracee Ellis Ross] had said,"No,"... if the Academy isn't going to open their eyes and their periphery and be more inclusive than they shouldn't use performers to excuse that. Let it be what it is. Have Sandra Bullock or Tom Hanks present." 

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