More Than That with Gia Peppers
67 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 68 ratingsA sonic journey across New America that Illuminates Black Voices. Celebrating new conversations on wellness, entertainment, wealth, family and more.
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Glimpse of the Soul Meditation f. Devi Brown
October 01, 2023 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBResources: Watch More Than That on TV Devi Brown Well-Being Devi Brown's Deeply Well Podcast
A Journey of Juneteenth f. Sam Collins III
June 19, 2023 06:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this country, the history of Juneteenth is skewed, one-sided, and incomplete. For this year's Juneteenth special, we're having an intergenerational conversation with Professor Juneteenth Sam Collins to unveil the hidden history of this newly nationally-recognized holiday. Listen now as we find the missing pieces of the puzzle, illuminate the stories of our unsung heroes, and celebrate our resilience. Resources: Juneteenth Legacy Project Nia Cultural Center United States Color Troo...
Safe Spaces for Black Men f. Mike Hill & Kier Gaines
April 01, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBFor our Black men that carry the weight of the world on their shoulders and don't have the space to feel vulnerable, this one is for you. In our Season 3 finale, TV Host & Author Mike Hill, and Therapist & Content Creator, Kier Gaines, share what safe spaces can look like, the importance of therapy, and how our community can support Black men as they heal. Resources: Therapy for Black Men Just Heal Bro Tour WalkGoodLA Verywell Mind
Safe Spaces for Black Men f. Mike Hill and Kier Gaines
April 01, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBFor our Black men that carry the weight of the world on their shoulders and don't have the space to feel vulnerable, this one is for you. In our Season 3 finale, TV Host & Author Mike Hill, and Therapist & Content Creator, Kier Gaines, share what safe spaces can look like, the importance of therapy, and how our community can support Black men as they heal. Resources: Therapy for Black Men Just Heal Bro Tour WalkGoodLA Verywell Mind
Black Futures and Beyond f. Mumu Fresh and Hannah Beachler
March 25, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBOur current realities inspire us to dream of a future where Black people are seen, honored, and celebrated in our humanity and for our gifts. In other words, Afrofuturism. This week, award-winning production designer Hannah Beachler & Grammy Award-nominated artist Mumu Fresh share how our imaginations bring us closer to this dream, and how artistry open doors of possibilities.
Black Futures and Beyond f. Mumu Fresh & Hannah Beachler
March 25, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBOur current realities inspire us to dream of a future where Black people are seen, honored, and celebrated in our humanity and for our gifts. In other words, Afrofuturism. This week, award-winning production designer Hannah Beachler & Grammy Award-nominated artist Mumu Fresh share how our imaginations bring us closer to this dream, and how artistry open doors of possibilities.
Building Communities to Last f. E. Buckles, Chike Ozah & Kimberly Dowdell
March 18, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBClimate change is no joke, but that doesn't mean there's no hope. Kimberly Dowdell, Edward Buckles & Chike Ozah share concrete disaster preparedness tips we can use to stay ready, and share their thoughts on what our institutions should do to protect those without the means to protect themselves. Resources: Katrina Babies Documentary Hurricane Preparedness Resources Social Economic Empowerment Design (SEED) Network
Building Communities to Last f. E. Buckles + Chike Ozah and Kimberly Dowdell
March 18, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBClimate change is no joke, but that doesn't mean there's no hope. Kimberly Dowdell, Edward Buckles & Chike Ozah share concrete disaster preparedness tips we can use to stay ready, and share their thoughts on what our institutions should do to protect those without the means to protect themselves. Resources: Katrina Babies Documentary Hurricane Preparedness Resources Social Economic Empowerment Design (SEED) Network
House Hacking Ingenuity f. Carmeon Hamilton & Jewel Pearson
March 11, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBThese days, everything costs too much. And as the cost of living goes up, more people are looking for creative ways to keep more money in their pockets. Jewel Pearson and Carmeon Hamilton join us on this episode to talk about how DIYing and tiny homes allow us to reimagine where we live, so we can transform them into spaces we love. Resources: Tiny House Trailblazers The Bohemian Brand Work With Carmeon
The Creator Culture f. Angela Yee & Rhonda X
March 04, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBOwning a business has learning curves. But when a person becomes their own brand, it's a whole new ballgame. This week, Angela Yee and Rhonda X share business tips for Black creators, how they can stay ready for the future of social media, and the importance of giving them their flowers. Resources: RXVR Brands NYC Small Business Services Mastercard Small Business City
Black Love f. Jannah Handy + Kiyanna Stewart & Brittany + Reggie Cunningham
February 25, 2023 04:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBBlack love is so much more than affection. It's rebellion, tenacity, and the seeds for joy like no other. This week, Jannah Handy & Kiyanna Stewart from BLK MKT VINTAGE, and Brittany Packnett-Cunningham & Reggie Cunningham join us to talk about the different kinds of Black love, its thriving existence, and more. Resources: Couples Therapist Directory Therapy for Black Men Therapy for Black Girls
The Crossroads of Career and Parenthood f. Tina Meeks & Erica Campbell
February 18, 2023 04:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBWhile juggling career and parenthood may be easy for some, for others it’s a constant push and pull. In this episode, guests share how their personal needs shaped their choices, the different roles in parenting dynamics, and how our decisions leave lasting effects on our families. Resources: Her Life Sparkles Blog Get Up Mornings with Erica Campbell
Legacy in the Making f. DJ Envy & Dr. DeForest Soaries
February 11, 2023 04:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBBuilding generational wealth and a family legacy is a need for our community. In this week's episode, we chat with DJ Envy and Dr. DeForest Soaries about what our ancestors did to get us where we are today. And what our efforts now will accomplish for future generations to come. Resources: DFree Online Academy - https://academy.dfreefoundation.org/ Real Life, Real Love: Life Lessons on Joy, Pain & the Magic That Holds Us Together by DJ Envy + Gia Casey - https://www.amazon.com/dp/14...
Fueling our Futures f. David Banner & Cari Champion
February 04, 2023 04:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBHBCUs are a catalyst for our community's progress, and drive us toward positive change. Tune-in as we chat with journalist and TV host Cari Champion and rapper and activist David Banner about the influence of HBCUs, and how they still empower our community. Resources: NNPA, Chevy's "Discovery the Unexpected" Program - https://www.nnpa.org/chevydtu/ Brown Girls Dream Foundation - https://www.browngirlsdream.org/
The Awakening f. Dr. Ben Chavis & Nse Ufot
June 18, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBOur country has experienced racial reckonings multiple times over — and we're still fighting for change. We've come a long way, but we need more. In the final episode of our 2-part Juneteenth Special, we talk with Civil Rights Activist, Dr. Ben Chavis, and Community Organizer, Nse Ufot. Listen for an impactful discussion about protecting the progress we've made, and how Juneteenth could create dynamic change. Resources: We Are Each Other's Harvest: Celebrating African American Farmer...
The Reckoning f. Young Guru, Lynae Venee, & Mike Muse
June 11, 2022 00:00 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBWhat does Juneteenth mean to us? Is it a celebration? A day of reflection? Atonement? Mourning? Or is it all of that and more? In this episode, we talk to Political Expert, Mike Muse, Grammy Award-Winning DJ, Gimel "Young Guru" Keaton, and NAACP Image Award Nominee, Lynae Venee, about the history of Juneteenth and how it translates to the reckoning of today. Resources: Stamped From the Beginning: A Definitive History of Racist Ideas by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi Chevy Real Talk Drives Real Cha...
Together: Our Fav Place to Be f. Tanya Sam & Keshia Knight Pulliam
April 09, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 45.7 MBSomehow we have transcended and kept togetherness alive at home and on the road. In this episode, we talk about how tech, family and joy collide in the digital age. Hear exciting new frontiers in everyday life, to get you up to speed on what’s next — to stay connected in your favorite places to be. Resources: Keshia’s Kitchen NFT Now Podcast Women of World Art ArtLanta Now Black Code Collective Open Sea /dev/ color
Run Me My Money: A Sports Herstory f. Jemele Hill & Angel McCoughtry
April 02, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 45.1 MBBlack women in sports are showing up and showing out. The energy, intensity, and the talent — in and outside of the arena — is something to witness. But a lot of us haven't seen all that. Tune-in as we talk with Emmy Award-winning Journalist, Jemele Hill, and WNBA Legend, Angel McCoughtry. From media representation, to the history of the WNBA, to empowering young female athletes. We're getting into it all. Resources: Jemele Hill is Unbothered Podcast Women’s Sports Fo...
“Leave That to Rinse!” f. Angel Gregorio & Dominique Drakeford
March 26, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 45.6 MBTune-in as we talk leftovers, second-hand clothes, and bringing Black sustainability to the global conversation. It's more than glass jars and mainstream minimalism. It's about working with what you've got. And resourcefulness is in our roots. The Spice Kitchen Founder Angel Gregario and Non-traditional Educator Dominique Drakeford join us this week to talk about the small, big ways to live sustainably. Resources: The Spice Suite Zen in a Jar Sustainable Brooklyn Melani...
Well-Seasoned f. Mr. and Mrs. KevOnStage & Bren Herrera
March 19, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 45.2 MBBlack love is passionate! It's a commitment to putting in the work. Content Creators Kevin & Melissa Fredericks and Celebrity Chef Bren Herrera join us this week to dish on new ways to add flavor to your love lives. Listen as they share how to make love last, how to spice up date nights, and new ways to cook with creativity. Resources: Culture Kitchen on CleoTV Black Girl Baking by Jerrelle Guy Soul Food Love
Well-Seasoned f. Mr. & Mrs. KevOnStage and Bren Herrera
March 19, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 45.2 MBBlack love is passionate! It's a commitment to putting in the work. Content Creators Kevin & Melissa Fredericks and Celebrity Chef Bren Herrera join us this week to dish on new ways to add flavor to your love lives. Listen as they share how to make love last, how to spice up date nights, and new ways to cook with creativity. Resources: Culture Kitchen on CleoTV Black Girl Baking by Jerrelle Guy Soul Food Love
Growing Our Community f. Styles P & Hannah Wilson
March 12, 2022 06:00 - 19 minutes - 45 MBWe make do — but we deserve more than that. We deserve the best. Yonkers Rapper, Styles P, and Urban Farmer Activist, Hannah Wilson, join us this week to talk healthy eating. Tune-in as they share nuggets of wisdom to shift our mindset and heal our bodies with healthy food. Resources: Farmacy For Life - Hip Hop’s First Health Food Store Happy Cow Black Farmers Collective Soul Fire Farm Reparations Map
Family Style f. Devale & Khadeen Ellis
March 05, 2022 06:00 - 19 minutes - 45.5 MBFamily means different things to different people. It could be a soul tie, a community, or unconditional love. It's not always blue skies -- sometimes it's resilience and revolution, too. In this week's episode, we're showing some reverence for family with dynamic duo Devale & Khadeen Ellis. They share fond memories, major parent energy, and family traditions that anchor them in the Black love we love to see. Resources: Dead Ass Podcast The Ellises and The Time Machine: Why Do ...
Rest is Resilience f. Nedra Tawwab & Chris Spencer
February 26, 2022 06:00 - 20 minutes - 45.7 MBWe all know the grind. Generational perseverance has made us stronger. There's a special kind of strength when we reclaim our rest. Therapist & NYT Bestselling Author Nedra Tawwab, along with Writer & Comedian Chris Spencer, talk to Gia about setting boundaries and listening to our bodies. Tune-in as we talk about delicious naps, the invigorating power of saying 'No', and more. Resources: Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Tawwab Set Boundaries Workbook by Nedra Tawwab
Rest is Resilience (ft. Nedra Tawwab & Chris Spencer)
February 26, 2022 06:00 - 20 minutes - 45.7 MBWe all know the grind. Generational perseverance has made us stronger. There's a special kind of strength when we reclaim our rest. Therapist & NYT Bestselling Author Nedra Tawwab, along with Writer & Comedian Chris Spencer, talk to Gia about setting boundaries and listening to our bodies. Tune-in as we talk about delicious naps, the invigorating power of saying 'No', and more. Resources: Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Tawwab Set Boundaries Workbook by Nedra Tawwab
Lift As You Climb (ft. Valeisha Butterfield-Jones & Angelina Darrisaw)
February 19, 2022 06:00 - 20 minutes - 45.7 MBThere's just something about Black women in business. Our infectious passion, our perseverance and our ideas are unmatched. Plenty stands in our way — but that ends here. It's time to knock down barriers and lift as we climb. In this episode, Recording Academy Co-President, Valeisha Butterfield-Jones, and Founder & Career Coach, Angelina Darrisaw, talk about what it takes to cultivate success for Black women entrepreneurs. Resources: WEEN Academy - Women in Entertainment Empowerm...
Lift As You Climb f. Valeisha Butterfield-Jones & Angelina Darrisaw
February 19, 2022 06:00 - 20 minutes - 45.7 MBThere's just something about Black women in business. Our infectious passion, our perseverance and our ideas are unmatched. Plenty stands in our way — but that ends here. It's time to knock down barriers and lift as we climb. In this episode, Recording Academy Co-President, Valeisha Butterfield-Jones, and Founder & Career Coach, Angelina Darrisaw, talk about what it takes to cultivate success for Black women entrepreneurs. Resources:WEEN Academy - Women in Entertainment Empowerment N...
The Victory Lap f. Angela Simmons & David Gross
February 12, 2022 06:00 - 19 minutes - 45.7 MBRunning a business that succeeds is not a sprint, it's a marathon. It takes grit, tenacity, passion, audacity, and so much more. Listen in as Business Mogul, Angela Simmons, and Investment Magnate, David Gross, share their come-up, what they've learned, and what it takes to turn your ideas into reality. Resources: Angela’s Angels Foundation Own Your Own Vector 90 Coursera Udemy
The Victory Lap (ft. Angela Simmons & David Gross)
February 12, 2022 06:00 - 19 minutes - 45.7 MBRunning a business that succeeds is not a sprint, it's a marathon. It takes grit, tenacity, passion, audacity, and so much more. Listen in as Business Mogul, Angela Simmons, and Investment Magnate, David Gross, share their come-up, what they've learned, and what it takes to turn your ideas into reality. Resources: Angela’s Angels Foundation Own Your Own Vector 90 Coursera Udemy
Home/Land (ft. Green Girl Leah & Master P)
February 05, 2022 06:00 - 20 minutes - 45.8 MBIntersectional environmentalism, caring for our community, and Granny’s cookie tins. We're kicking off Season 2 by getting real about climate change with Eco-communicator, Green Girl Leah and Rap Icon, Master P. In this episode we talk climate justice, inclusion, and having integrity when nobody's watching. Resources: The Intersectional Environmentalist by Leah Thomas Generation Green National Wildlife Federation Jerome Foster II's One Million of Us
Home/Land f. Green Girl Leah & Master P
February 05, 2022 06:00 - 20 minutes - 45.8 MBIntersectional environmentalism, caring for our community, and Granny’s cookie tins. We're kicking off Season 2 by getting real about climate change with Eco-communicator, Green Girl Leah and Rap Icon, Master P. In this episode we talk climate justice, inclusion, and having integrity when nobody's watching. Resources: The Intersectional Environmentalist by Leah Thomas Generation Green National Wildlife Federation Jerome Foster II's One Million of Us
Corner of Freedom Blvd. + Joy Ave.
June 19, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 73.2 MBToday we’re showing up for Juneteenth 2021. With Detroit griot Marsha Music, host Baratunde Thurston, and image-activist Michaela Angela Davis. These are the voices of Black expression — told on the front porch with our future at the forefront. Join these icons for a celebration of our legacy as a People. From our family to yours, Happy Juneteenth!
Corner of Freedom Blvd. + Joy Ave. (f. Baratunde Thurston, Marsha Music and Michaela Angela Davis)
June 19, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 73.2 MBToday we’re showing up for Juneteenth 2021. With Detroit griot Marsha Music, host Baratunde Thurston, and image-activist Michaela Angela Davis. These are the voices of Black expression — told on the front porch with our future at the forefront. Join these icons for a celebration of our legacy as a People. From our family to yours, Happy Juneteenth!
Corner of Freedom Blvd. + Joy Ave. f. Baratunde Thurston, Marsha Music & Michaela Angela Davis
June 19, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 73.2 MBToday we’re showing up for Juneteenth 2021. With Detroit griot Marsha Music, host Baratunde Thurston, and image-activist Michaela Angela Davis. These are the voices of Black expression — told on the front porch with our future at the forefront. Join these icons for a celebration of our legacy as a People. From our family to yours, Happy Juneteenth!
Black Women’s Health ft. Melanie Fiona, Dr. Brandi Jackson, Dr. Brittani James, Dr. Jessica Richardson, & Sasha Mitchell-Fuller
April 10, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 45.4 MBBlack mothers and Black women are the heart and soul of the Black community. It’s important that we recognize disparities that are shortening our lives and inevitably taking away from our greatness. On this episode of More Than That, we are taking a microscopic look at Black Women’s health and self-advocacy — these systemic challenges must be overcome with the guidance of experts and careful awareness of Black Americans. Resources: The Institute for Anti-Racism in Medicine Helpful Pr...
Black Women’s Health f. Melanie Fiona, Dr. Brandi Jackson, Dr. Brittani James, Dr. Jessica Richardson, & Sasha Mitchell-Fuller
April 10, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 45.4 MBBlack mothers and Black women are the heart and soul of the Black community. It’s important that we recognize disparities that are shortening our lives and inevitably taking away from our greatness. On this episode of More Than That, we are taking a microscopic look at Black Women’s health and self-advocacy — these systemic challenges must be overcome with the guidance of experts and careful awareness of Black Americans. Resources: The Institute for Anti-Racism in Medicine Helpful Pr...
We Got Now f. Lisa Gelobter, Sherrell Dorsey & Wanona Satcher
April 03, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 45.8 MBCreativity, problem solving, and the improvement of early technologies have all stemmed from Black history. We now see it in the networks of Black technology entrepreneurs, and in the advent of safe spaces for the development and incubation of emerging concepts. In this cultural moment, Black folks are hyper focused on innovating and building a future that is safer by design — and evermore equitable. Resources: Black Girls Code tEQuitable Engineering Projects for Kids
We Got Now ft. Lisa Gelobter, Sherrell Dorsey & Wanona Satcher
April 03, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 45.8 MBCreativity, problem solving, and the improvement of early technologies have all stemmed from Black history. We now see it in the networks of Black technology entrepreneurs, and in the advent of safe spaces for the development and incubation of emerging concepts. In this cultural moment, Black folks are hyper focused on innovating and building a future that is safer by design — and evermore equitable. Resources: Black Girls Code tEQuitable Engineering Projects for Kids
This Week on MTT: Black In S.T.E.M.
April 01, 2021 16:13 - 1 minute - 2.33 MBTune into Episode 8 this Saturday.
The Two Americas f. Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Jamira Burley, and Mike Muse
March 27, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 45.6 MBPlans, policy, apology and advocacy are what we need now. In this episode, we’re calling it all out. 54 years ago, Dr. MLK Jr.’s powerful speech, The Other America, ignited a new hope for our great nation. On this hard-hitting episode, we’re joined by three powerful voices; social advocates reshaping the political landscape. What does the future hold for Black greatness today? Resources: The Other America Dr. MLK Jr. @ Stanford 1967 Brittany Packnett's Harvard IOP Study Notes...
The Two Americas f. Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Jamira Burle & Mike Muse
March 27, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 45.6 MBPlans, policy, apology and advocacy are what we need now. In this episode, we’re calling it all out. 54 years ago, Dr. MLK Jr.’s powerful speech, The Other America, ignited a new hope for our great nation. On this hard-hitting episode, we’re joined by three powerful voices; social advocates reshaping the political landscape. What does the future hold for Black greatness today? Resources: The Other America Dr. MLK Jr. @ Stanford 1967 Brittany Packnett's Harvard IOP Study Notes...
The Two Americas ft. Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Jamira Burley, and Mike Muse
March 27, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 45.6 MBPlans, policy, apology and advocacy are what we need now. In this episode, we’re calling it all out. 54 years ago, Dr. MLK Jr.’s powerful speech, The Other America, ignited a new hope for our great nation. On this hard-hitting episode, we’re joined by three powerful voices; social advocates reshaping the political landscape. What does the future hold for Black greatness today? Resources: The Other America Dr. MLK Jr. @ Stanford 1967 Brittany Packnett's Harvard IOP Study Notes ...
This Week on MTT: Connecting The Dots
March 24, 2021 23:02 - 1 minute - 2.32 MBTune into Episode 7 this Saturday
The Black Family f. Kenya Barris & Judge Lynn Toler
March 20, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 45.6 MBThere’s a beat that permeates the culture, and almost every Black family. Our homes are filled with music, love, soul, food, laughter and faith. This episode we’ll get into the history and the joy with Judge Lynn Toler (also a mother) and Writer-Director Kenya Barris (also a father) of Black-ish— on how our family units have evolved. Resources: My Mother's Rules: by Judge Lynn Toler Black-ish and more
The Black Family f. Kenya Barris and Judge Lynn Toler
March 20, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 45.6 MBThere’s a beat that permeates the culture, and almost every Black family. Our homes are filled with music, love, soul, food, laughter and faith. This episode we’ll get into the history and the joy with Judge Lynn Toler (also a mother) and Writer-Director Kenya Barris (also a father) of Black-ish— on how our family units have evolved. Resources: My Mother's Rules: by Judge Lynn Toler Black-ish and more
The Black Family ft. Kenya Barris and Judge Lynn Toler
March 20, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 45.6 MBThere’s a beat that permeates the culture, and almost every Black family. Our homes are filled with music, love, soul, food, laughter and faith. This episode we’ll get into the history and the joy with Judge Lynn Toler (also a mother) and Writer-Director Kenya Barris (also a father) of Black-ish— on how our family units have evolved. Resources: My Mother's Rules: by Judge Lynn Toler Black-ish and more
This Week on MTT: Black Family
March 17, 2021 14:30 - 1 minute - 2.32 MBTune into Episode 6 this Saturday.
This Week on MTT: Sustainability
March 17, 2021 14:27 - 1 minute - 2.29 MBTune into Episode 3 this Saturday.
Art As Power ft. Kimberly Drew, Larry Ossei-Mensah and BLK MKT Vintage
March 13, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBBlack visual artists elevate the diaspora to surface much of the ingenuity we see in our daily lives. A prismatic vision of possibility — at the intersection of art and culture, we delve into the role art plays in society and how Black people see themselves. Larry Ossei-Mensah, ARTNOIR Founder and an ArtNet 2020 Innovator, plus the Founders of Brookyln’s BLK MKT Vintage. Former social media manager for the MET Museum, author of What I Know About Art and co-editor of the Black Futures ...
Art As Power f. Kimberly Drew, Larry Ossei-Mensah and BLK MKT Vintage
March 13, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBBlack visual artists elevate the diaspora to surface much of the ingenuity we see in our daily lives. A prismatic vision of possibility — at the intersection of art and culture, we delve into the role art plays in society and how Black people see themselves. Larry Ossei-Mensah, ARTNOIR Founder and an ArtNet 2020 Innovator, plus the Founders of Brookyln’s BLK MKT Vintage. Former social media manager for the MET Museum, author of What I Know About Art and co-editor of the Black Futures a...