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Get up close and personal with Lawrence Saint-Victor, star of the long-running daytime drama 'The Bold and the Beautiful', as he discusses his career in Daytime TV, the importance of representation and his historic Emmy nominations! Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_Blacklit Facebook @ConsiderItBlacklit Tik Tok @consideritblacklit

On this literary edition of Consider It Blacklit, host Kim Singleton discusses the book, Brooklyn Bound: Let's Take A Ride, with author Karen Abel-Bey. This book is a collection of short stories about the author's experiences on the Brooklyn bus lines.  Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_Blacklit Facebook @ConsiderItBlacklit Tik Tok @consideritblacklit

Host Kim Singleton discusses the mission of Black Public Media in supporting and funding independent filmmakers.  This episode's guest is Denise A. Greene, Director of Programs for the organization. Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_Blacklit Facebook @ConsiderItBlacklit Tik Tok @consideritblacklit

This episode of the Consider It Blacklit Literary Edition highlights Total Equity Now. Host Kim Singleton discusses the organization's work of promoting literature in the Harlem community with its founder & executive director Joe Rogers. Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_Blacklit Facebook @ConsiderItBlacklit Tik Tok @consideritblacklit

Host Kim Singleton discusses the documentary Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War with director Stacey L. Holman. Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_Blacklit Facebook @ConsiderItBlacklit Tik Tok @consideritblacklit

Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses the PBS/American Masters documentary W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With A Cause with writer/director/producer Rita Coburn.  The documentary consists of readings by Jeffrey Wright, Courtney B. Vance and Comment.  It is narrated by Viola Davis.  Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_Blacklit Facebook @ConsiderItBlacklit Tik Tok @consideritblacklit

Consider it Blacklit host Kim Singleton spotlights the new film Michael, the story of the iconic entertainer Micheal Jackson.  The movie stars Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long and Colman Domingo. It was directed by Antoine Fuqua. Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_Blacklit Facebook @ConsiderItBlacklit Tik Tok @consideritblacklit

Writer/Director Harold Hodge Jr talks about his play, Fancy Maids, being adapted to film. Joining him on this episode are two of the cast members, Mona Swain and Chinara Stroman. Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_Blacklit Facebook @ConsiderItBlacklit Tik Tok @consideritblacklit

This episode highlights three new movies on OWN that celebrate the holiday spirit. Fake Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Starring Kiki Layne and Etienne Maurice The Christmas Showdown Starring Amber Stevens West, Corbin Reid, and Loretta Devine Very Merry Mystery Starring Ashleigh Murray and Tristan Mack Wilds Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_Blacklit Facebook @ConsiderItBlacklit Tik Tok @consideritblacklit

Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton sits down with author and historian Billy Mitchell to discuss the decades he worked at the world famous Apollo Theater and the entertainment icons he met.  Mr. Mitchell is the author of the book THEY CALL ME MR. APOLLO. Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_Blacklit Facebook @ConsiderItBlacklit Tik Tok @consideritblacklit

Host Kim Singleton spotlights the new Spike Lee film HIGHEST 2 LOWEST starring Denzel Washington.  Streaming on Apple TV + starting Sept. 5, 2025. Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_Blacklit Facebook @ConsiderItBlacklit Tik Tok @consideritblacklit

Host Kim Singleton sits down with Jacquelin Harris, dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.  She discusses dance and the BAAND Together Dance Festival at Lincoln Center. Performances are from July 29-August 2, 2025. Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_Blacklit Facebook @ConsiderItBlacklit Tik Tok @consideritblacklit

Ironheart centers around Ri Ri Williams, a young genius inventor,  who strives to make an advanced version of the Ironman suit.  To gain resources to make this suit she gets involved with some questionable characters, while simultaneously navigating some personal grief.   The series was created by Chinaka Hodge and executive produced by Ryan Coogler.   In this highlight, you will hear from both Chinaka and Ryan. @MarvelStudios @AAFCA @consideritblacklit @DisneyPlus #Ironheart Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_Blacklit Facebook @ConsiderItBlacklit Tik Tok @consideritblacklit

Host Kim Singleton discusses the 1991 classic film 'Boyz N The Hood' with entertainment/film executive Erika Conner.    The movie centers around three boys growing up in South Central Los Angeles.  The film stars Cuba Gooding, Jr., Morris Chestnut and Ice Cube. Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_Blacklit Facebook @ConsiderItBlacklit Tik Tok @consideritblacklit

Host Kim Singleton discusses the 1961 classic film A Raisin in the Sun with author/filmmaker Bridgett M. Davis.   This classic Lorraine Hansberry film tells the story of a Chicago family navigating their dreams and aspirations after receiving a life insurance payout of $10,000.  The film stars Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee and Diana Sands. Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit! Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media: IG @Consider_It_Blacklit Threads @Consider_It_Blacklit Facebook @ConsiderItBlacklit Tik Tok @consideritblacklit