Being a casting agent is a dope gig, but just like any other job it comes with its share of hurdles. Racial bias, ignorance, and “black on black” crime are as prominent here as they are anywhere. Take a moment and chop it up with While Black and Rhavynn Drummer (Casting Director, Freelance & Tyler Perry Studios) as we talk casting while black.

If you are interested in what's black about the industry, getting casted or starting a career behind the camera this is a must listen to episode. Rhavynn drops gem after gem and gives her opinion on the good the bad and the ugly. We also discuss those FB posts saying that Tyler Perry will buy you a new house if you just repost this one little post..SPOILER ALERT… STOP DREAMING....

Parting words ... “Don’t dig up in doubt what you planted in faith”..... Hold on to that nugget from Rhavynn and apply it to every aspect of your life...You're welcome.

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IG:@rhavynn; Official Website: www.rhavynndrummer.com

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Fitness starts with diet!!! If you don't take anything else from this episode take that.

Today, just in time to support holding on and meeting your weight loss and fitness resolutions While Black was blessed to sit down with the Queen of Abs - Ms Santia Deck. Santia is a personal trainer, fitness model, athlete, and all around DOPE person that knows what she is talking about when it comes to health and fitness.

If you have a desire to change your body or your level of health THIS IS A MUST LISTEN TO EPISODE. She breaks down the rules of health engagement, sheds the light of truth on to what a cheat day actually should be, and she drops pro tips to help you succeed. We also talk about the lack of color in the fitness industry and what our communities need to “shape up” and eat right.

Make sure to go out there and follow Santia (The Queen of Abs) on her social media

IG: Queenofabs or trackbaby001 and hit her website at www.queenofabs.com

And make sure to follow The While Black Podcast - we want to make you better

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This episode was recording on location in Dwele's Atlanta Airbnb so the sound is slightly different from our normal - but its still AMAZING!!!

This is a side of Dwele that you have not seen in interview before so take it in and enjoy it! The interview was simply DOPE!!

Today we chat with National Recording Artist Dwele about the role of black music today as well as his music and its role in the culture. We touch on the history of music's relationship with black folks from songs like Strange Fruit to What’s Going On all the way up to todays music. We honestly have a great time talking good music. 

We learn whose entire musical catalog Dwele would erase if he had to and believe me the choices was gave made it an impossible question.

Dwele also tells us what he thinks black folks need to create a better country for ourselves and has some dope advice for our community to “build a window” toward greater opportunity.

For you Dwele fans this is a very different glimpse into one of the dopest soul music artists around today.

Check this episode out now!!!

Hit the download button now to join this conversation and have a great time learning about Soul Music, Dwele, and our culture.

This is a great episode that you dont want to miss.

We also want to know whose musical catalog you would cut...While Black Isht!!!

Follow Dwele on his social channels below

IG:@therealdwele; FB: @Dwele; Official Website: www.Dwele.com

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HIV is no longer a death sentence! It has changed considerably over the last decade and considering we make up a disproportionately large percentage of new HIV diagnoses we should all be better informed. Listen to Nona Nunu Thomas talk us through learning her diagnosis, how she is winning at life despite her diagnosis, and how she is enjoying healthy abundant relationships including monogamous unprotected sex while NOT transmitting the virus. Do you know what prep is? Do you know what pep is? Do you know your status? U=U undetectable means untransmittable

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Welcome to the last episode of While Black season 1

Today's episode is a fun one. We introduce you to the third and primarily silent member of the While Black team...the man behind our dope quality...Wahid

We talk while black shit, our favorites episodes and what's coming next for season 2 

We also play a Tupac clip that shares the distinction of being the bedrock for which While Black is based.

Tune in and enjoy

We will drop a special episode on December 1 for world aids day…and then we will see you in January for While Black season 2

Peace!!!

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