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 @ss2kmedia

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 @ss2kmedia

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 @ss2kmedia

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 #Ironhe...

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 @ss2kmedia

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 T...

Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton talks with the cast of the hit Broadway musical, A WONDERFUL WORLD: The Louis Armstrong Musical. James Monroe Iglehart, Darlesia Cearcy, Kim Exum and Jennie Harney-Fleming discuss the play and the colorful life of Louis Armstrong. 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 @ss2...

Looking for something to watch? Host Kim Singleton discusses a few of her favorites of 2024. REASONABLE DOUBT A Hulu series starring Emayatzy Coreanaldi and McKinley Freeman DAUGHTERS A documentary about girls who participate in a father/daughter dance with their incarcerated fathers. Directed by Angela Patton and Natalie Rae, it can be streamed on Netflix THE PIANO LESSON Based on the August Wilson play, this film centers around a family trying to decide what to do with a family heirloom ...

Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses two Netflix films she recommends. THE DELIVERANCE is a film directed and co-written by Lee Daniels. It tells the story of a single mother who moves into a house with her children and her mother, only to find out that there are supernatural occurrences that are taking over her family.www.netflix.com/thedeliveranceBLACK BARBE is a documentary by Lagueria Davis that tells the story of the first Black Barbie doll.www.netflix.com/blackbarbieT...

Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses the 1977 classic film "Greased Lightning" with Glenn Gilliam, sports historian and Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Althea Film Project. This film is the story of Wendell Scott, the first African American race car driver to win at NASCAR. The movie stars Richard Pryor, Pam Grier, Cleavon Little and Beau Bridges.Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit!Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media:IG @Con...

Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses the movie "A Quiet Place: Day One" starring Lupita Nyong'o. This film is the third installment of the Quiet Place franchise. It tells the story of the first day the aliens attack in one of the loudest places on the planet, New York City!Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit!Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media:IG @Consider_It_BlacklitThreads @Consider_It_BlacklitFacebook @ConsiderItBlacklitTik Tok @ss2...

Multiple award-winning filmmaker/writer/poet Jamal Hodge joins host Kim Singleton to discuss his creative process and latest projects.Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit!Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media:IG @Consider_It_BlacklitThreads @Consider_It_BlacklitFacebook @ConsiderItBlacklitTik Tok @ss2kmedia

Host Kim Singleton discusses the 1976 classic film "Car Wash" with digital ideation & visual artist Inez Brown. "Car Wash" takes a comedic look at a day in the life of employees of a car wash. The ensemble cast includes Ivan Dixon, Bill Duke, Franklin Ajaye, Antonio Fargas, Tracy Reed, Ren Woods, Leon Pinkney, Garrett Morris, Richard Pryor and the Pointer Sisters.Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit!Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media:IG @Consid...

Host Kim Singleton discusses the Hip Hop theater production "Syncing Ink" with creator NSangou Njikam and cast member McKenzie Frye.www.syncingink.comThank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit!Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media:IG @Consider_It_BlacklitThreads @Consider_It_BlacklitFacebook @ConsiderItBlacklitTik Tok @ss2kmedia

Film student Savanna Mai Rust and drama student Navi Dixon discuss their journey as emerging artists.Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit!Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media:IG @Consider_It_BlacklitThreads @Consider_It_BlacklitFacebook @ConsiderItBlacklitTik Tok @ss2kmedia

Host Kim Singleton discusses the annual conference and the programs of the International Association of Blacks in Dance with co-executive directors Omar Ingram and Dr. Natasha Moreland Spears. (www.iabdassociation.org)Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media:Facebook @consideritblacklitIG & Threads @consider_it_blacklitX(Twitter) @WeAreBlacklitThank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit!Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media:IG @Consider_It_BlacklitThreads @...

Host Kim Singleton discusses the movie "The Underdoggs", starring Snoop Dogg.The film can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit!Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media:IG @Consider_It_BlacklitThreads @Consider_It_BlacklitFacebook @ConsiderItBlacklitTik Tok @ss2kmedia

Looking for recommendations on what to stream? Check out this podcast episode of Consider It Blacklit to hear about a few of host Kim Singleton's favorites of 2023. A THOUSAND AND ONEStarring Teyana TaylorCHEVALIERStarring Kelvin Harrison JrSURROUNDEDStarring Letitia WrightH/JACKStarring Idris Elba#podcast #movies #films #streaming#amazonprime #mgmplus #Appletv #Hulu #kelvinharrisonjr #letitiawright #idriselba #teyanataylor #athousandandone #surrounded #chevalier #hijack #consider...

Host Kim Singleton sits down with Monica Ellis, founding member of the wind quintet Imani Winds. Ellis discusses the performances and accomplishments of the group, as well as the representation of people of color in classical music. www.imaniwinds.comStay connect to Consider It BlacklitInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/consider_it_blacklit/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ConsiderItBlacklitX(Twitter)https://twitter.com/WeAreBlacklitThank you for listening and consider yourself Bl...

Host Kim Singleton sits down with Founder/CEO of Anew Network, Lynne McDaniel. They discuss the exciting programming of the streaming network and the challenges of running her media company. www.anewnetwork.comStay connect to Consider It BlacklitInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/consider_it_blacklit/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ConsiderItBlacklitX(Twitter)https://twitter.com/WeAreBlacklitThank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit!Connect with Consider It Blacklit ...