SKY IS BLACK

#68 - Our Black Skin

June 07, 2024 17:00 - 59 minutes - 111 MB

In this episode, Anton and BC discuss the recent Octavia Butler symposium, the Black-owned water bottle company, SUPLMNT, and why the care of beautiful Black skin must be taken seriously.

#67 - Black Won't Crack

April 26, 2024 17:22 - 57 minutes - 107 MB

BC and Anton discuss the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park, the Venice Art Biennale, the African American Board Leadership Institute, and why Black solidarity is the only way forward for the global, Pan-African family. Ideas matter.

#66 - Prime Radiance

April 12, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

In this episode, Anton and BC discuss the Apple TV+ series, Foundation, the Black-owned, sustainable paper company, REEL, and the controversial Netflix reboot of the TV sitcom, Good Times. Aint we lucky we got 'em...

#65 - Lagos, Legends, LOVEGRASS

March 08, 2024 18:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

BC and Anton discuss the new Disney+ animated series, Iwaju, the popular Apple+ series, Foundation, and enjoy Hot & Spicy Teff Puffs from the London-based, Ethiopian-owned company, LOVEGRASS.

#64 - Lights, Camera, VISION!

March 01, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

In this episode, Anton and BC enjoy Tefftastic snacks, share funny moments from their SKY IS BLACK video rehearsal, and take turns experiencing the brand new Apple Vision Pro. SKY is visual... *Look out for our new YouTube channel, and be sure to follow us on Instagram for news, views, info, and updates. SKY is social...

#63 - And the Winner Is...

January 12, 2024 18:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MB

In this episode, BC and Anton discuss Pan-African books and movies, the African Cup of Nations, and announce their third SKY IS BLACK Person of the Year. Drum roll, please.

#62 - Nikkolas Smith

January 01, 2024 08:00 - 50 minutes - 92.8 MB

Happy New Year! In this first episode of 2024, Anton and BC enjoy a very inspiring conversation with their most recent SKY IS BLACK Person of the Year, Nikkolas Smith.

#61 - The Creator

October 27, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 134 MB

In this extended edition, Anton and BC return to discuss their recent conversation with wellness coach, Michelle Emmanuelle, the bold new film, The Creator, and all the things they missed during their unplanned hiatus. Blessed are the peacemakers.

#60 - Blessed and Rested Are the ChangeMakers

October 24, 2023 19:23 - 1 hour - 134 MB

BC and Anton discuss rest, resilience, and sustainable change with wellness coach and consultant, Michelle Emmanuelle.

#59 - Supa Dream Lore

August 25, 2023 17:00 - 59 minutes - 110 MB

Anton and BC enjoy “Ujamaa snacks” as they discuss BRICS, the new Netflix series, Supa Team 4, and what they’ve learned so far this season about artificial intelligence.

#58 - Kizazi Mojo

July 28, 2023 17:00 - 59 minutes - 111 MB

BC and Anton discuss Pan-African storytelling, Idris Elba's Sherbro Island City, and the upcoming book from author and artivist, Nikkolas Smith. *Information about the comments made by Lesley Lokko and Wanuri Kahiu can be found here.

#57 - Cudjoe's Quest

July 21, 2023 17:00 - 59 minutes - 111 MB

Anton and BC discuss investing with artificial intelligence, the Netflix documentary, Descendant, and the African-American sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha.

#56 - Idris Elba Jones

June 30, 2023 17:00 - 59 minutes - 110 MB

BC and Anton discuss the new Disney+ series, Kizazi Moto, the epic adventure series once developed for Idris Elba, and the wearable A.I. pin from tech startup company, Humane.

#55 - Roots and Wings

June 23, 2023 16:00 - 59 minutes - 111 MB

Anton and BC discuss the OceanGate sub explosion, the controversial A.I. device, Moxie, and the power of culturally empowering films for Black girls.

#54 - Supernova

June 09, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 112 MB

BC and Anton preview Season 2 of Year of Ujamaa, and also discuss eclectic singer-songwriter Meklit, the lack of empowering cultural films for black boys, and the visionary filmmaking partnership between Idris Elba and Mo Abudu. *You can follow Meklit on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Spotify, and learn more at www.meklitmusic.com

#53 - Center Stage

May 26, 2023 17:00 - 58 minutes - 109 MB

Anton and BC discuss Africa Day, the musical film adaption of The Color Purple, and the Elvis Mitchell documentary, Is That Black Enough for You? **Comments from Elvis Mitchell were produced by the American Film Institute (AFI). You can follow them on Twitter @AmericanFilm, and learn more at https://www.afi.com.

#52 - The Laboratory of the Future

May 19, 2023 17:00 - 58 minutes - 110 MB

BC and Anton discuss the AI-inspired movie, The Creator, Michelle Obama’s new beverage company, PLEZI, and the historic, visionary exhibition from architect Lesley Lokko. **Comments from Lesley Lokko were produced by ArchDaily. You can follow ArchDaily on Twitter @ArchDaily, and learn more at www.archdaily.com.

#51 - Africa in 2063

April 21, 2023 17:00 - 59 minutes - 111 MB

In this episode, Anton and BC discuss Elon Musk’s “truth” GPT, Black-owned AI companies, and the African Union’s 40-year roadmap to a new African renaissance. *Remarks are from MarketForce CEO and co-founder, Tesh Mbaabu, in conversation with NALA founder, Benjamin Fernandes, and LELAPA co-founders, Jade Abbott and Pelonomi Moiloa, during a “fireside” chat with SisonkeBiotik.

#49 - Can We All Just Pause?

April 14, 2023 18:00 - 58 minutes - 109 MB

In this portion of the conversation, BC and Anton discuss the future of public education, the new school they’re developing in Ethiopia, and a few financial tools designed by people of African descent….

#50 - Can We All Just Pause?

April 14, 2023 18:00 - 58 minutes - 109 MB

In this portion of the conversation, BC and Anton discuss the future of public education, the new school they’re developing in Ethiopia, and a few financial tools designed by people of African descent….

#50 - Can We All Just Pause? - Part 2

April 14, 2023 17:00 - 59 minutes - 110 MB

In the second half of the discussion, Anton and BC grapple with DAIR’s response to the “AI Pause” letter, contemplate whether or not an AI oversight agency is even possible, and casually chit chat about Riches, Westworld, and remarks from the President of Ghana.

#49 - Can We All Just Pause? - Part 2

April 14, 2023 17:00 - 59 minutes - 110 MB

In the second half of the discussion, Anton and BC grapple with DAIR’s response to the “AI Pause” letter, contemplate whether or not an AI oversight agency is even possible, and casually chit chat about Riches, Westworld, and remarks from the President of Ghana.

#48 - Bank On It - Part 1

March 24, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Anton and BC discuss the Apple TV+ film, The Banker, the Black-owned company, ⁠Happy Hues⁠, and the possibility of a more promising AI-enabled future.

#48 - Bank On It - Part 2

March 24, 2023 18:00 - 54 minutes - 101 MB

Anton and BC discuss the Apple TV+ film, The Banker, the Black-owned company, Happy Hues, and the possibility of a more promising AI-enabled future.

#47 - A.I. for the People

March 10, 2023 18:00 - 59 minutes - 110 MB

BC and Anton discuss Mutale Nkonde, the accuracy of Stochastic Parrots, and the evolving battle to address toxicity in artificial intelligence.

#46 - MAFI MAFI

February 24, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Anton and BC discuss their conversation with Timnit Gebru, the Black Pot Supper Club, and the presence and impact of pareidolia in AI.

#45 - Timnit Gebru

February 17, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 134 MB

They're back! BC and Anton welcome Timnit Gebru, founder of the Distributed AI Research Institute, for a discussion about chatGPT, her childhood in Addis Ababa, and a growing evil lurking within some corners of the A.I. ecosystem.

#44 - The Courage to Dream - Part 3

December 09, 2022 17:03 - 30 minutes - 56 MB

In the finale of Season One, Anton and BC discuss Wakanda Forever, a bevy of movies and A.I. books, and formally announce the official 2022 SKY IS BLACK Person of the Year.

#44 - The Courage to Dream - Part 2

December 09, 2022 17:02 - 58 minutes - 109 MB

In the finale of Season One, Anton and BC discuss Wakanda Forever, a bevy of movies and A.I. books, and formally announce the official 2022 SKY IS BLACK Person of the Year.

#44 - The Courage to Dream - Part 1

December 09, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 112 MB

In the finale of Season One, Anton and BC discuss Wakanda Forever, a bevy of movies and A.I. books, and formally announce the official 2022 SKY IS BLACK Person of the Year.

#43 - Dr. Ashaunta T. Anderson

November 21, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 138 MB

Anton and BC welcome Dr. Ashuanta Anderson for a discussion about cultural pride reinforcement, the power of children’s books, and how we can propel all children closer to our collective Wakanda. === Ashaunta T. Anderson, MD, MPH, MSHS is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Dr. Anderson received her bachelor’s degree in Human Biology at Stanford University, and her MD at Harvard Me...

#42 - Black Fruit Gardens

November 07, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 113 MB

In this episode, Anton and BC discuss MacArthur fellow Joseph Drew Lanham, THE farmer Ken Sparks, and their personal experiences gardening, hiking, and camping.

#42 - Black Fruit Bearing

November 07, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 113 MB

In this episode, Anton and BC discuss MacArthur fellow Joseph Drew Lanham, THE farmer Ken Sparks, and their personal experiences gardening, hiking, and camping.

#41 - Farmer Ken Sparks

November 06, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 126 MB

BC and Anton welcome visionary agriculturalist Ken Sparks for a conversation about food deserts, community gardens, and the future of urban farming. Let’s eat…

#40 - Random Acts of Kindred

October 22, 2022 16:00 - 59 minutes - 111 MB

In this episode, Anton and BC discuss the new documentary “Is That Black Enough for You?”, their recent conversation with Asmelash Teka, and the shocking artificial intelligence realities revealed by DAIR.

#39 - Melanin Thee Mermaid

October 15, 2022 16:00 - 59 minutes - 112 MB

Anton and BC discuss the “Little Black Mermaid,” the second Wakanda Forever trailer, and the new Nigerian Disney series, Iwaju.

#38 - Asmelash Teka Hadgu

October 11, 2022 16:00 - 48 minutes - 90 MB

Anton and BC welcome Asmelash Teka Hadgu, the co-founder and CTO of Lesan.ai, a translation platform bringing vernacular digital content to Ethiopian and Eritrean language speakers. THIS brings us closer to Wakanda…

#37 - AfricaTown 2.0

September 09, 2022 16:00 - 55 minutes - 104 MB

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.

#36 - Just Need YOU

August 19, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 112 MB

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.

#35 - Nahom Teklu

August 12, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 111 MB

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.

#34 - And Another One

August 03, 2022 16:00 - 55 minutes - 104 MB

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.

#33 - Fanuel Leul

July 29, 2022 18:11 - 52 minutes - 97.9 MB

"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....

Episode #33 - Fanuel Leul

July 29, 2022 18:11 - 52 minutes - 97.9 MB

"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....

#32 - There Goes the Ecosystem

July 15, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 213 MB

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!

There Goes the Ecosystem

July 15, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 213 MB

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!

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