SKY IS BLACK

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SKY IS BLACK is about meeting and celebrating the experts, innovators, and entrepreneurs leading us into the future, and inspiring all of us to build a better reality for Black people around the world. Why? Because we know that when we build a better world for Black people, we build a better world for everyone. Hosted by Anton Anderson and B. Francis Clark.

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77 episodes
Updated May 26

Episodes77

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Sep 9, 2022 · 55 min
#37 - AfricaTown 2.0
BC and Anton discuss the Black millionaire mindset, the Pan-Africon AI Conference in Addis Ababa, and the glorious rebirth of AfricaTown, the historic city of refuge located in the southern United States. The conversation continues… == For complete show notes, and to support authors and independent booksellers, please visit SKY IS BLACK. To learn more about our other shows and events, please visit www.recollect.media.
Aug 19, 2022 · 1 hr
#36 - Just Need YOU
In this portion, Anton and BC discuss the new Predator movie, Prey, consider how a person becomes vibranium infused, and reflect on the new African virtual space, Ubuntuland. The conversation continues… == For complete show notes, and to support authors and independent booksellers, please visit SKY IS BLACK. To learn more about our other shows and events, please visit www.recollect.media.
Aug 12, 2022 · 1 hr
#35 - Nahom Teklu
Anton and BC welcome Ethiopian architect, Nahom Teklu, for a raw and audio-challenged conversation about city making, heritage preservation, and the future of Addis Ababa. Many more conversations to come… == For complete show notes, and to support authors and independent booksellers, please visit SKY IS BLACK. To learn more about our other shows and events, please visit www.recollect.media.
Aug 3, 2022 · 55 min
#34 - And Another One
Anton and BC discuss Wakanda Forever, the new format for the podcast, and the empowering and inspiring art of Ethiopian Afrofuturist, Fanuel Leul. == For complete show notes, and to support authors and independent booksellers, please visit SKY IS BLACK. To learn more about our other shows and events, please visit www.recollect.media.
Jul 29, 2022 · 52 min
#33 - Fanuel Leul
"I am a digital artist who currently lives and works in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Africa. In my artwork, traditional elements are brought to life with contrasting and harmonious compositions of futuristic technology. I would say my distinctive personal style has an Afrofuturistic theme that emanates joy and peace, a way that most of Africa is currently not depicted. Even though I have a BFA from Alle School of Fine Arts in Industrial Design and Fine Art, I consider myself a self-taught artist. I have been creating digital artwork for five years now, honing my theme and skills throughout the years. My vision is to re-awaken and inspire other African artists so that we get to tell our stories in our own way." - Fanuel Leul --- For complete show notes, and to support authors and independent booksellers, please visit SKY IS BLACK. To learn more about our other shows and events, please visit www.recollect.media.
Jul 15, 2022 · 1 hr 54 min
#32 - There Goes the Ecosystem
Anton and BC welcome Dr. Lavonya Jones, Director of the Georgia Social Impact Collaborative, and discuss the African Youth Survey, pictures from the new Webb telescope, and the reasons for Lagos, Nigeria being named "the second worst livable city in the world." Atlanta, stand up! Lagos, stand up!
Jul 1, 2022 · 1 hr 51 min
#31 - The United Black Fantastic
BC and Anton welcome the founder of the ONE AFRICA movement, Mika Chavala, and discuss Invest Fest, the crypto country, Afropolitan, and the reopening of London’s historic Africa Centre.
Jun 17, 2022 · 1 hr 33 min
#30 - Cash Only
Anton and BC welcome Aisha Nyandoro from Springboard to Opportunities, and discuss Chipper Cash, the African Futures Institute, and the brave new film, Neptune Frost.
Jun 3, 2022 · 1 hr 14 min
#29 - Rescue Me
BC and Anton discuss architect Mariam Kamara, the African Futures Institute, and the repatriation of Benin’s artistic heritage.
May 13, 2022 · 2 hr 9 min
#28 - Build Black Better
BC and Anton welcome architect Dawit Benti, and discuss Addis Ababa, Messob Tower, and 2022 Pritzker Prize winner, Francis Kere.
May 6, 2022 · 1 hr 48 min
#27 - True Suns
They're back! Anton and BC welcome Beserat Debebe from ETAN Comics, and discuss artist Ernie Barnes, Rwanda's role in the UK's refugee crisis, and their evolving understanding of so-called "Afrofuturism."
Mar 26, 2022 · 1 hr 26 min
#26 - 25
Anton and BC discuss teff, Yatreda, and highlights from the first 25 episodes.
Mar 19, 2022 · 1 hr 20 min
#25 - Breasties, Assemble!
BC and Anton welcome Ricki Fairley, founder of Touch, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, and discuss Rwanda, Tefftastic, and the LA Times Festival of Books.
Mar 12, 2022 · 1 hr 14 min
#24 - Wonder Women - Part 1
BC and Anton discuss Selam Bank, 2014, and the three women who have made Anton a better man.
Mar 5, 2022 · 51 min
#23 - Justice, Roll Down
Anton and BC discuss Eswatini, the Battle of Adwa, and the launch of Mika Chavala's One Africa.
Feb 26, 2022 · 50 min
#22 - Ramble On
BC and Anton discuss Ukraine, Band of Vices, and probably something else.
Feb 19, 2022 · 1 hr 58 min
#21 - S|Heroes Rise!
BC and Anton welcome John Hervey of Beyond Time Comics, and discuss BLCK VC, children's books, and the power of authentic storytelling.
Feb 12, 2022 · 1 hr 45 min
#20 - Money Moves
Anton and BC welcome Edmund Otubuah from Seed at the Table, and discuss Slauson&Co., the African Union, and a new report from BLCK VC.
Feb 5, 2022 · 1 hr 23 min
#19 - _blck ART MATTERS!
BC and Anton discuss LEGOS, the Black Artist and Designers Guild, and a few of the artists they expect to be in the Wakanda National Art Museum.
Jan 29, 2022 · 1 hr 12 min
#18 - Wakanda History Month
BC and Anton discuss the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, the truth about Thomas Jefferson, and the new education platform www.reconstruction.us.