This week on #BlackArtistryMatters, a weekly #MaxOutTime series, which examines Black talent and their inspiring work amid the pandemic: Part II of my conversation with Entertainment Journalist & On-Air Talent Gia Peppers! Gia pays homage to the pioneering Black women, from Debbie Allen to Oprah, who paved the way for today’s women in media. She also unveils her list of young phenoms in the game. For more on Gia’s rise in the journalism and entertainment industry, follow her on Instagram @giapeppers. This episode was previously recorded on Monday, December 14, 2020. If you haven’t already, tune in and share Part I (Episode 55) from earlier in the series! -AJ II