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Underground Magnolia's host Desiréia Valteau's millennial daughter (Simone) and friends decompress "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.

Enjoy Part 1, with Part 2 coming soon.

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)

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Today’s episode is about "Gone With The Wind's" very quick return to HBO Max after a two-week removal and how they are putting it in context with companion content. June is Black Music Month - Happy Black Music Month! Celebrate it with the film recommendation "The Five Heartbeats." Directed and starring Robert Townsend, the film chronicles the rise and fall of an all-male singing group reminiscent of The Dells, The Four Tops and The Temptations. In the Interview With A Celebrity segment, memories of the 1970s super soul groups – the Chi Lites, The Stylistics and The Dramatics - are highlighted.

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

Underground Magnolia website (http://undergroundmagnolia.com/)
 
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We’ve got a few things to talk about - HBO Max’s decision to remove the film "Gone With the Wind" temporarily and who may have prompted that decision. It’s also Pride Month and hear about the "Major!" documentary (https://www.missmajorfilm.com/), based on the life of transgender elder Miss Major Griffin-Gracy. In my Encounter With a Celebrity (Icon) segment, listen to a story about my meeting with Rosa Parks and also hear about my passing for white dad’s own defiance.

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

Underground Magnolia website (http://undergroundmagnolia.com/)
 
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It's Juneteenth! Celebrating freedom from slavery!

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

Underground Magnolia website (http://undergroundmagnolia.com/)
 
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In this episode, a continuation of serving up content to help with these trying times such as documentaries you should watch: 

·        "Before the West Coast: A Sports Civil Rights Story" (released 2016) -  about the integration of Louisiana's all-white high school football league in 1967 by St. Augustine (New Orleans). Website: http://beforethewestcoast.com/

·        "Chisholm '72: Unbought & Unbossed" (released 2004) -  about Shirley's Chisholm's 1972 presidential bid. She was the first woman and the first African American to run for the nomination of a major party for President of the United States. In 1968, she was the first black woman to be elected to the United States Congress. 

·        "John L. Waller: Striving For Equality" (released in 2010) – about John Lewis Waller, born in the mid 1800's, who became a prominent lawyer, politician, journalist, publisher, and more. In 1888, Waller also became the first black man in the electoral college.

Also, look for a review of the film "Black and Blue" starring Naomie Harris and Tyrese and in the Interview with a Celebrity segment, hear how actress Daphne Maxwell Reid proudly protested. You may be surprised about the former Aunt Viv’s past. 

Finally, the sounds of New Orleans-based singer Deepa Soul will have you dancing in agreement. Buy her music at https://www.deepasoullive.com/.
 
Link to Daphne Maxwell Reid story: https://eurweb.com/2018/02/26/daphne-maxwell-reid-opens-black-history-contributions-fresh-prince-eur-exclusive/

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

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This episode talks about the investigation into Gabrielle Union’s claims against "America's Got Talent" (AGT). Also, find out about the upcoming "Dark Girls 2" documentary, a follow-up to the 2011 "Dark Girls" film about  non-fictional stories of the pain often associated with being a dark skinned black woman.

Speaking of films, check out writer/filmmaker Tananarive Due's short film about the pandemic, "Bad Trip" - watch it here. In the review segment, it’s all about the show finale of Viola’s Davis’ "How To Get Away With Murder." Finally, in the Interview (Encounter) with a Celebrity segment, it's Ahmed Best, who played the controversial Jar Jar Binks in "Star Wars."

Music in this podcast:
"Jazz Addict’s Intro" by Cosimo Fogg
"Check The Glove Box" by Otis Galloway

Check out my new Underground Magnolia website here.

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This special podcast (Monday, June 1, 2020) looks at the protests and unrest over the past week in the United States. The actions stem from the death of George Floyd, a black man who was killed by a white officer in Minneapolis.

The podcast delves into the meaning and underlying causes of the protest and unrest, which go beyond Floyd's death. Quotes (see podcast Twitter) from black leaders are presented for reflection while songs and films are suggested to deal with the ongoing issue of police brutality and other injustices plaguing our society and in particular the African American community.

Music in this podcast:
"Jazz Addict’s Intro" by Cosimo Fogg
"Check The Glove Box" by Otis Galloway

Check out the new Underground Magnolia website here.

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This episode uses Asian Pacific American Heritage Month to discuss Asians in American film and TV.  A Review of Awkwafina's new Comedy Central scripted show, and in the segment Interview With A Celebrity, a recollection of meeting Joan Chen in the year 2000 about a film from the "Bend It Like Beckham" director.

For more on Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, go here.

For more info on the UCLA "Hollywood Diversity Report 2020" cited, go here:

Music in this podcast:
"Jazz Addict’s Intro" by Cosimo Fogg 
"Check The Glove Box" by Otis Galloway

Check out my new Underground Magnolia website here.

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Discussion on mental health resources during COVID-19 such as apps and how to find a therapist. Race specific resources listed for Native Americans, Asian Americans, Latin Americans, and African Americans (see links below). Additionally, Hulu series “High Fidelity,” starring Zoe Kravitiz, is reviewed. New segment, Interview With A Celebrity, flashes back to interview with Little Richard back in the 90s.

LINKS mentioned in podcast
Mindfulness apps: 
https://www.happify.com
https://www.headspace.com
https://www.calm.com 
UCLA Mindfulness App (Search App Store)

Meditation apps: 
https://chopra.com/
https://chopraananda.com/

Therapist and mental health resources:
National Alliance on Mental Illness-https://nami.org/
Asian American Psychological Association - https://aapaonline.org/
National Latinx Psychological Association (NLPA) - https://www.nlpa.ws/
Society of Indian Psychologists - http://aiansip.org/
Association of Black Psychologists - https://www.abpsi.org/

Music:
“Jazz Addict’s Intro” by Cosimo Fogg

Check out my new Underground Magnolia website https://www.undergroundmagnolia.com.

Email me at [email protected].

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This is the first episode of the revamped podcast. This first edition gives COVID-19 resources for those in front of and behind the scenes in film and television. Resources for music professionals also included. Additionally, there are two new segments: reviews (first up is "Little Fires Everywhere") and "Encounter With A Celebrity” (Smokey Robinson). Please check it out. Meanwhile, here's the list of resources:

• Motion Picture Television Fund: 323-634-3888, https://mptf.com (In conjunction with NetFlix, also use the same number and website for assistance to BELOW THE LINE WORKERS).
• The Actors Fund: https://actorsfund.org/am-i-eligible-help 
• Recording Academy/MusiCares. https://www.grammy.com/musicares/get-help/musicares-coronavirus-relief-fund
• Sundance: https://collab.sundance.org/resources-we-love/All-1 
• Stage 32: https://www.stage32.com/welcome/
• Film Independent: https://www.filmindependent.org/
• Women of Color Unite: https://wocunite.com/
• Indiewire: https://www.indiewire.com/ 
• Shadow and Act: https://shadowandact.com/ 

Music featured in the podcast is "Jazz Addict’s Intro" by Cosimo Fogg-. https://soundcloud.com/cosimo-fogg.

For more info or inquiries, send an email to [email protected].

Check out my new Underground Magnolia website here.

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