Malik and Silvia discuss the new book Ebony Covering Black America, and Malik shares hilarious, heartfelt stories of Ebony's influence on his life.
Musician, Educator, Inspirational Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur, The three-time NAACP Image Award Winner, Malik Yoba is probably best known for his roles as an actor in the 1993 Disney classic Cool Runnings, and the hit Fox television series Empire.
Malik has proven himself to be much more than what first meets the eye. As an actor, writer, director, producer, musician, activist, educator, inspirational speaker, entrepreneur, and author, Yoba tackles his quest to live a purpose-filled life and not only entertain but also educate young and old alike in communities across the world on the value of accountability, integrity, and leadership. Born in the South Bronx and later raised in Harlem NY, Yoba lives his life as an example to young people across the country and abroad that those very streets, which breed, apathy, hatred, and violence, can give birth to positive ideas and upward mobility. Shot by a stranger and left for dead at 15, Yoba had already realized he had a passion and gift for moving others and raising consciousness.
There are 40+ film credits to his name including, but not limited to Copland, ‘Til Death Do Us Part, Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married and Why Did I Get Married Too, Smoke, Blue in the Face, Soul Food, Ride, Bad Dad Rehab, Criminal and Betty and Coretta where he says he had the “great honor” of portraying Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. opposite Angela Bassett.
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