Our guest is Tewodross "Teo" Melchishua Williams (pronounced Tee-oh-droze Mell-keshu-ah), a filmmaker, animator, visual artist, and motion graphics and projection designer from Prince George’s County, Maryland. He completed his B.A. in Fine Arts: Photographic Media at Morgan State University and his M.F.A. in Imaging and Digital Media Arts at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). He also previously taught visual communication, design, animation, and motion graphics at Howard University and Prince George’s Community College.

Alternative Break is a chance for young adults to be productive on their school break and learn how to be successful in the creative sector.

Beautifully Uncomfortable is a conversation series that brings awareness to trying and confusing topics, creating safer spaces in hip-hop. In this episode, “Mortal Man”, we discuss the current state of Ye and the insights and ramifications of his recent actions.

Feat: Prowess The Testament (Host)

Produced by Flex Mathews

aired live on December 11, 2022

Our guest is Adisa Banjoko, or Adisa the Bishop, known by many names. He is the charismatic founder of the Hip-Hop Chess Federation. The organization uses chess and martial arts to teach non-violence to at-risk and incarcerated youth. 

Alternative Break is a chance for young adults to be productive on their school break and learn how to be successful in the creative sector.

Our College Material program prepares teens to move on to secondary education. In this episode, our college coaches discuss how students can fund their college experience. Learn how to avoid FAFSA errors, apply for college grants, and find scholarship opportunities. 

Beautifully Uncomfortable is a conversation series that brings awareness to trying and confusing topics, creating safer spaces in hip-hop. This episode, Prowess the Testament discusses toxicity and environments in which it is present with the help of a panel of guests. 

Our guest is Tamara Wellons, who is a vaunted, soulful vocalist whose artistry resonates in multiple realms with the vitality of the timeless definition of rhythm and blues. Also, she’s a passionate, empathetic Piscean who understands — on multiple levels — the healing essence of music.

Our College Material program prepares teens to move on to secondary education. In this episode, college couches talk about what it's like to be college and career ready.

Beautifully Uncomfortable, Episode 2: Marginalized Voices 

A Talk Show dedicated to issues affecting the hip-hop community. Each month we gather artists, leaders, journalists, and fans of hip-hop to talk more about the things that sometimes make us uncomfortable with people who find the beauty in the hideous.

Feat: Prowess The Testament (Host), guests Mana, Mental Stamina and Vi-Cee. Produced by Flex Mathews

aired live March 19, 2021

WBL's Alternative Winter Break series features conversations with people working in the creative sector. This episode features writer / blogger Yahsmin Bobo. Follow us on Instagram @wordsbeatsandlife