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Today’s podcast features my special guest La’Torria Lemon, a young publicist with her own Houston-Atlanta based Lemon Lime Light public relations firm. 

She represents celebrities (Beyonce’s BeyGood Foundation), non-profits (United Negro College Fund), faith-based companies, media (Warner Brothers/TNT/OWN), and corporations. 

One of her most challenging roles was in June 2020 as the official publicist for George Floyd’s memorial and funeral services in Minnesota, North Carolina, and Houston.
 
Also, on this podcast, the HollyShorts Film Festival, which is currently going on until November 15, 2020. This year, the Oscar-qualifying event now in its 16th year, is all virtual.

Plus, a music review of  Moses Sumney’s latest.

Links:
*La'Torria Lemon: http://lemonlimelightmedia.com; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latorria_l
*Holly Shorts Film Festival - buy tickets:  http://www.hollyshorts.com
*Moses Sumney: https://www.mosessumney.com; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moses

Music:
"Jazz Addict’s Intro" by Cosimo Fogg
(https://soundcloud.com/cosimo-fogg)

"Coffee Shop" by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusic
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"Vintage Memories" by Schematist | http://www.schematistmusic.com
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"Magheda" by Punch Deck | https://soundcloud.com/punch-deck
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The latest episode features Alyson Williams discussing her illustrious recording career, upcoming projects, women rappers, and much more. 

In the late 80s, the Harlem singer became the first female R&B artist signed to the groundbreaking Def Jam rap label. Alyson’s first album, "Raw," garnered several top 5 singles, including slow jam favorite “Just Call My Name.” The album went on to spend over a year on the Billboard charts, met only by Madonna’s “Like a Prayer.” 

After leaving Def Jam,  the daughter of trumpeter and bandleader Bobby Booker, moved to Columbia records (now Sony) and released her second album. The self-titled release nabbed two top ten hits – “Just My Luck” and “Can’t Have My Man.”

Alyson would go on to release two more albums – in 2004 and 2010.

Before success as a solo artist, she sang background for hitmakers including Melba Moore, Evelyn Champagne King, and Kurtis Blow. Yep, that was Alyson singing the hook on classic Kurtis Blow rap tracks – "Basketball" and "If I Ruled the World."   

In addition to a recording career, Alyson enjoyed acting and singing in musical reviews and stage plays both on and off Broadway in shows including  “One Mo Time” and the “25th Anniversary Revival of the Wiz." She worked with actors/and singers Lynn Whitfield, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Carl Payne, The Whispers, and Eddie Levert of The O'Jays. 

Currently, Alyson has a lot on her plate – working on a new jazz album, an upcoming virtual show honoring her friend and gone-too-soon singer Phyliss Hyman (click here for ticket information), and a radio show on WHCR in New York.

Additional Links:
Instagram: @alysonwilliamsmusic (https://www.instagram.com/alysonwilliamsmusic/)
I Love My Artist Foundation: https://www.ilovemyartistfoundation.org/

Music:
"Jazz Addict’s Intro" by Cosimo Fogg
(https://soundcloud.com/cosimo-fogg)

“Breaking Down” by Groove Bakery | https://groovebakery.com
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0)
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“Day Ahead” by Joe Crotty | https://soundcloud.com/joecrotty
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License
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Underground Magnolia website: (https://www.undergroundmagnolia.com/)
Instagram: @UMPodcastDV (https://www.instagram.com/umpodcastdv/)
Twitter:  @UMPodcastDV (https://twitter.com/UMPodcastDV)

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The guest for this episode is Dr. Jeanine Hall, a board-certified pediatric emergency medicine doctor in Los Angeles, who discusses being on the frontlines during COVID-19. She received her undergraduate degree in biology from Xavier University of Louisiana, a top black college (HBCU). She went on to medical school at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Dr. Hall strongly advocates wearing a mask, social distancing, and handwashing to help prevent the spread of the virus.

Music:
"Jazz Addict’s Intro" by Cosimo Fogg
(https://soundcloud.com/cosimo-fogg)

The Way by Mike Leite | https://soundcloud.com/mikeleite
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Day Ahead by Joe Crotty | https://soundcloud.com/joecrotty
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Underground Magnolia website: (https://www.undergroundmagnolia.com/)
Instagram: @UMPodcastDV (https://www.instagram.com/umpodcastdv/)
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On this podcast, "I May Destroy You" - a bold comedy/drama starring Black Brits by way of Ghana - is reviewed. The HBO Max series deals with the complex trauma of sexual consent, dating, and friendship. In the Celebrity Throwback segment, check out the 90s retelling of an interview with Iyanla Vanzant – long before the popular "Iyanla: Fix My Life" on the OWN network.

Iyanla's Links:
Website: https://iyanla.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IyanlaVanzant
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iyanlavanzant/

Music:
"Jazz Addict’s Intro" by Cosimo Fogg
(https://soundcloud.com/cosimo-fogg)

Coffee Shop by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusic
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)
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Miyazaki’s House by Schematist | http://www.schematistmusic.com
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Vintage Memories by Schematist | http://www.schematistmusic.com
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Underground Magnolia website: (https://www.undergroundmagnolia.com/)
Instagram: @UMPodcastDV (https://www.instagram.com/umpodcastdv/)
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Known as the "trauma psychiatrist," Houston based board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Alauna Curry will join me on today's podcast. With Covid-19 affecting African American and Hispanic communities more than other groups, Dr. Alauna will help us center our thoughts and minds so that we can make it through the pandemic and more. Also, hear her conversation about “mask rage” with conservative radio talk-show host Rush Limbaugh. 

For more information on Dr. Alauna, go to the following:
Website: https://www.dralauna.com/
Online Course: https://www.traumarecoveryacademy.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralauna/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dralauna
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dralauna/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP5TBAeKn1S3vHAL8eiVNag

Music:
"Jazz Addict’s Intro" by Cosimo Fogg
(https://soundcloud.com/cosimo-fogg)

"The Way" by Mike Leite | https://soundcloud.com/mikeleite
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"Affection" by Sappheiros | https://soundcloud.com/sappheirosmusic
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 Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License
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"Check The Glove Box" by Otis Galloway
 (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1h3wk6cOFTdjQNbNsnBosP)
 
Underground Magnolia website: (https://www.undergroundmagnolia.com/)
Instagram: @UMPodcastDV (https://www.instagram.com/umpodcastdv/)
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***EXPLICIT LANGUAGE***

This podcast features Cheryl L. Bedford, whose name should be in the dictionary next to Hollywood Diversity and Inclusion.

Bedford is a longtime outspoken Hollywood producer, who has always advocated for fairness. Best known as a producer of the still talked about 2011 “Dark Girls” documentary on colorism, her fearless, passionate voice has started the proactive organization Women of Color Unite. The group - for Women of Color behind the scenes and in front of the camera - addresses the dismal numbers and treatment of us – Women of Color - in entertainment. 

In addition to discussing Women of Color Unite, also known as WOCU (https://wocunite.com/), we discuss The JTC List (See WOCU website for more info) – a database of Women of Color in entertainment. Plus, we’ll hear about the successful mentorship initiative #StartWith8Hollywood (https://www.startwith8hollywood.com/), a partnership with The Bitch Pack, headed by Thuc Nguyen, that’s shaking up Hollywood gatekeepers.

Hold on to your hats and seats because this interview is lit with hard-hitting, in your face facts.

INDEX:
00:00:12 Intro
00:02:20 Short Music Break by Deepa Soul (https://www.deepasoullive.com/)
00:02:54 Who Is Cheryl L. Bedford?/'Dark Girls' & Colorism/The JTC List & Women of Color Unite (WOCU) Beginnings
00:11:39 The JTC List Named For Mother/Black Hair
00:15:20 Kamala Harris-Light Skinned Black People & Identity
00:18:34 Short Music Break
00:19:00 Nuts & Bolts of The JTC List & WOCU
00:29:59 Short Music Break
00:30:33 Bedford's Family Members Fueled Her Activism
00:32:06 "Trauma Porn"
00:33:32 #StartWith8Hollywood
00:41:56 Short Music Break
00:43:09 "Get Us In The Door"
00:44:27 Emmys: Black vs. Latinx-"Stop Fighting Over That Piece of Pie"
00:48:40 Bedford Outro
00:49:49 End with Deepa Soul Bio & Music

Other Music:
"Jazz Addict’s Intro" by Cosimo Fogg
(https://soundcloud.com/cosimo-fogg)

"Affection" by Sappheiros | https://soundcloud.com/sappheirosmusic
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License
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Breaking Down by Groove Bakery | https://groovebakery.com
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0)
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/
 
The Way by Mike Leite | https://soundcloud.com/mikeleite
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Day Ahead by Joe Crotty | https://soundcloud.com/joecrotty
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US 

Underground Magnolia website: (http://undergroundmagnolia.com/)
Instagram: @UMPodcastDV (https://www.instagram.com/umpodcastdv/)
Twitter:  @UMPodcastDV (https://twitter.com/UMPodcastDV)

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In part 2 of my interview with Dr. Corey Hartman, a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Birmingham, Alabama, we discuss how derms address more than just skin issues. Derms can be seen for concerns about nails, hair, and much more. We also talk about when to see a dermatologist, skin cancer in the black community, and the epidemic rates of black women losing their hair. Plus, how to really know if a "protective hairstyle" is helping your hair, how wigs and hair glue may equal no edges, and finding a dermatologist that can properly treat  African Americans and other people of color.

Black Derm Directory https://www.blackdermdirectory.com/ was mentioned by Dr. Hartman as a resource to find black dermatologists nationally and outside of the U.S. 

For more info on Dr. Hartman and his practice Skin Wellness Dermatology, go to https://skinwellness.com/.

Music in this podcast:
"Jazz Addict’s Intro" by Cosimo Fogg
(https://soundcloud.com/cosimo-fogg)

Breaking Down by Groove Bakery | https://groovebakery.com
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0)
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/

The Way by Mike Leite | https://soundcloud.com/mikeleite
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License
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Underground Magnolia website: (http://undergroundmagnolia.com/)
Instagram: @UMPodcastDV (https://www.instagram.com/umpodcastdv/)
Twitter:  @UMPodcastDV (https://twitter.com/UMPodcastDV)

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In this episode, get ready for Part 1 of a two part episode with Dr. Corey Hartman. I used to babysit the now board certified dermatologist while he was a young boy living down the street from me in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hartman, who is African American, has his own practice (Skin Wellness Dermatology - https://skinwellness.com/) in Birmingham, Alabama and discusses his medical school journey as the only black person in his program at University of Alabama. We also do a deep dive into running a business in the Deep South and treating patients, especially black people and people of color. Additionally, I’ll review the Amazon Prime series "Upload" starring former Prince protege Andy Allo and there's the Interview Throwback with South African singer/musician Jonathan Butler.

Music in this podcast:
"Jazz Addict’s Intro" by Cosimo Fogg
(https://soundcloud.com/cosimo-fogg)

Day Ahead by Joe Crotty | https://soundcloud.com/joecrotty
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Breaking Down by Groove Bakery | https://groovebakery.com
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0)
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/

The Way by Mike Leite | https://soundcloud.com/mikeleite
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
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 just chilling out by Barradeen | https://soundcloud.com/barradeen
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Underground Magnolia website (http://undergroundmagnolia.com/) and Twitter @UMPodcastDV (https://twitter.com/UMPodcastDV).
 
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This episode features an interview with Seattle-area's Daizha Brown, who has been donning natural hair for six years. To take care of her beautiful tresses, the 24-year-old created DaiByDai Hydrating Hair Buttercream, a handmade healthy hair treatment that moisturizes, mends split ends, adds shine, promotes growth and strong hair. It contains whipped shea butter, Jamaican black castor oil and rosemary oil. For more information and to buy, go to https://www.daibydai.com/. Also, her Instagram is DaiByDaiBeauty (https://www.instagram.com/daibydaibeauty/?hl=en).

Music in this podcast:
"Jazz Addict’s Intro" by Cosimo Fogg
(https://soundcloud.com/cosimo-fogg)

"Day Ahead" by Joe Crotty | https://soundcloud.com/joecrotty
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
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https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

"Breaking Down" by Groove Bakery | https://groovebakery.com
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0)
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/

"The Way by Mike Leite" | https://soundcloud.com/mikeleite
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"Affection" by Sappheiros | https://soundcloud.com/sappheirosmusic
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
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Underground Magnolia website (http://undergroundmagnolia.com/) and Twitter @UMPodcastDV (https://twitter.com/UMPodcastDV).
 
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This is Part 2 of Underground Magnolia's host Desiréia Valteau's millennial daughter (Simone) and friends decompressing  "Insecure"-Season 4, the popular HBO series created by and starring Issa Rae.

Simone (African American) along with Amanda (her bestie & Mexican American) and Daniel (a trusted colleague, pal & African American) rep the best and brightest in today’s black and Latino young people.

The college grads - living in Los Angeles and the Seattle area - work in tech and media and tell it like it is about the show that highlights life, love and pain of young black Americans living and holding it down in the Greater Los Angeles area.

Also in this episode, Desiréia gives her take on the show overall as a black mom and the Encounter With A Celebrity segment features Yvonne Orji.

Music in this podcast:
"Jazz Addict’s Intro" by Cosimo Fogg
(https://soundcloud.com/cosimo-fogg)

"Check The Glove Box" by Otis Galloway
(https://open.spotify.com/artist/1h3wk6cOFTdjQNbNsnBosP)

Underground Magnolia website
(http://undergroundmagnolia.com/)
 
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