About this podcast
BLK LIT highlights the creative wordsmiths of our current and past generations. We will delve into the history, purpose, and personalities behind each literary work, spending an intimate amount of time with each writer’s expression through orated excerpts or reenactments, content dissection, direct dialogue with the writers, and the host’s final thoughts. BLK LIT is the home for lovers of literature by wordsmiths of culture.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 23 episodes
- ADANNE BOOKSHOP - Listen To Your Community · 58 min · Season 2 Episode 2In Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, we sit with Darlene Okpo at Adanne Books & Co. about the purpose and niche of independent bookstores and the challenges of running one largely alone. Okpo…
- The LIT BAR - A Hybrid Bookstore & Wine Bar in the Bronx · 28 min · Season 2 Episode 1At The Lit Bar in Mott Haven, Bronx, with the founder Noelle "Santos" Brown in season two of “BLK LIT,” spotlighting women preserving Black stories by opening bookstores across…
- BLK LIT: Season 2 · 1 min · Season 2Listen to Season Two of BLK LIT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Roundtable Discussion: Sky Full of Elephants · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 18In this lively roundtable discussion, host Jacquees Thomas sits down with some of her favorite book influencers to unpack the fictional novel Sky Full of Elephants. Joining the…
- The Book Clubs Selected: Sky Full Of Elephants · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 17In this episode of BLK LIT, host Jacquees Thomas delves into the life and work of Cebo Campbell, author, creative director, and award-winning poet. Best known for his debut…
- The Becoming of Cebo Campbell · 52 min · Season 1 Episode 16Who is Cebo Campbell? What inspired him to write the novel Sky Full of Elephants? In this conversation, we explore his upbringing and the world that shaped his brilliant mind and…
- A Possibility Model with George M Johnson · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 15In this episode, New York Times bestselling author George M. Johnson joins Jacquees Thomas for a powerful conversation about identity, imagination, and the role of literature in…
- Black AF History with Michael Harriot · 55 min · Season 1 Episode 14In this episode, Jacquees and Producer Jason Torres join the conversation to unpack the power of Black history with Michael Harriot, the absurdity of whitewashed narratives, and…
- BLK LIT - Phillis Wheatley - The Letters · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 11The Black Effect Presents... BLK LIT! The discussion centers on the friendship between Phyllis Wheatley and Obour Tanner, highlighting their intellectual exchange and the…
- Prose To The People By Katie Mitchell · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 13Katie Mitchell discusses her newly released book 'Pros to the People,' a powerful tribute to the legacy of Black bookstores in America, exploring their rich history and cultural…
- Reimagining Phillis Wheatley - Let's Discuss! · 1 h 17 min · Season 1 Episode 12In this heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation, our panel dives deep into the legacy of Phillis Wheatley—not just as a poet but as a cultural ancestor whose words still…
- Phillis Wheatley - Black JOY in the 18th Century · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 10This conversation delves into the life and legacy of Phillis Wheatley, the first published African American poet. It explores her impact on Black literature, the complexities of…
- Langston Hughes - A Conversation Behind The Episodes · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 9Jacquees and her producers discuss the creative process behind the podcast, share personal small wins, and delve into the poetry of Langston Hughes that resonated with them the…
- Langston Hughes - How Our Relationships Shape Us and Our Art · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 8In this episode of BLK LIT, Jacquees shares her journey of creating a community poetry event called Poetry in the Park, reflecting on the generational influence of poetry and the…
- Langston Hughes - Fulterius King, The Table · 5 min · Season 1Today, we highlight Fulterius King, a Poet and Licensed Mental Health Therapist. Fulterius shares the significance of Langston Hughes in reflecting on societal issues through…
- Langston Hughes - The People's Poet: The Power of Oral Traditions and The Blues · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 7Today, we delve deeper into Langston Hughes's life and work, exploring the cultural and historical contexts that shaped his voice. The conversation highlights the significance of…
- BLK LIT: Octavia Butler - Why Didn't We Watch, KINDRED??! · 46 min · Season 1 Episode 4The Black Effect Presents... BLK LIT! This conversation delves into the profound impact of Octavia Butler's work, particularly her exploration of identity, legacy, and the human…
- BLK LIT: Langston Hughes - We, Too: The Life, Legacy and Longevity of a Poet · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 6The Black Effect Presents... BLK LIT! This episode of BLK LIT delves into the life and legacy of Langston Hughes, a pivotal figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Dr Carmaletta…
- Anita Kopacz - The Flow Writer: Talks Process, Traditions and Science Fiction VS. Black Reality · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 5In this episode of BLK LIT, Jacquees and Anita Kopacz delve into the world of Black literature, focusing on influential writers like Octavia Butler and Langston Hughes. They…
- Octavia Butler - The Stars Are Free, Parable of the Sower · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 3Today we delve into the profound impact of Octavia Butler's work on Black literature and the unique perspectives it offers. The conversation explores various interpretations of…
