Underground Magnolia Podcast
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Jazz Guitarist Garry Percell Reworks "Going In Circles" With Tony Terry
July 08, 2024 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBIn the latest episode of the Underground Magnolia Podcast, jazz guitarist Garry Percell takes center stage with his remake of the classic slow jam, “Going In Circles.” Collaborating with singer Tony Terry, Percell and Terry breathe new life into this timeless song. Key Points: Collaboration with Tony Terry: Percell invited Tony Terry, best known for his 1990 hit “With You,” to join him on the retelling of “Going In Circles.” Despite not knowing each other personally, their undeniable mus...
Movies and Music Drive Veteran Journalist Janine Coveney’s Creative Content
June 14, 2024 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast, we’re joined by Janine Coveney—a veteran magazine editor, journalist, creative writer, and cultural commentator. We discuss her movie podcast, Words On Flicks, her contributions to the bestselling book series, “Women Behind The Mic” and her illustrious career in media and entertainment. Janine’s career spans roles as an editor at Essence and Billboard, the revered bible of music magazines. Her writings have also graced the pages of "JazzTimes...
NEA Jazz Master Donald Harrison Celebrates His Passion for Diverse Music and New Orleans
April 25, 2024 00:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBIn this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast, we delve into the remarkable journey of renowned jazz saxophonist, Donald Harrison, often hailed as the “father of Omniverse music.” Born and raised in New Orleans, Harrison’s musical prowess transcends eras, genres, and boundaries. Key Highlights: Versatility Across Jazz Eras and Beyond: Harrison’s artistry extends far beyond traditional jazz. He seamlessly weaves soul, funk, and even classical orchestral compositions into his repertoire. ...
Meet Spelman Student Nyla Choates - Fearless Youth Leader, Author & Entrepreneur
April 22, 2024 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.44 MBIn this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast, we shine a spotlight on Nyla Choates-an inspiring youth activist, entrepreneur, and author. The 19-year-old founded the nonprofit My Roots Are Rich as a high school student in Milpitas, California. The organization takes a proactive stance against systemic racism by conducting a variety of self-pride and literacy workshops across the nation. In 2021, Nyla demonstrated her commitment to social justice by organizing a peaceful Black Lives Matte...
Saxophonist Andre Ward Talks New Music, Sade, The Emotions & Earth, Wind & Fire
July 18, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBSaxophonist Andre Ward, who has been on the contemporary jazz scene for over 25 years, joins Underground Magnolia Podcast to talk about his latest album, "Africa Rising" and his storied background. The Chicago native discusses the following: "Africa Rising," as a whole, tells a story about love and relationships to a conscious beat of Black Excellence. Retellings of The Emotions' 1977 classic, "Don't Ask My Neighbor's" and Sade's 1992 hit, "Kiss of Life." Earth, Wind & Fire being his...
Lenny Green Reigns on 'Quiet Storm' Radio
June 20, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBThis episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast features Lenny Green, the host of the popular syndicated radio show, “The Quiet Storm with Lenny Green.” Listen in to hear Lenny discuss the following: Meaning of "Quiet Storm" Artists he spins during show Genre being more than just celebrating romantic love Recognizing "Quiet Storm" radio stars of the past Recording show at homebase station, WBLS in New York History of navigating radio and becoming successful Staying power of "Quiet S...
UNCF Still Carries a Torch for Black Student Excellence
June 02, 2023 20:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBTaliah Givens, Senior Director of the United Negro College Fund's (UNCF) Student Professional Development Programs, joins Underground Magnolia to tell listeners all about the organization's: Invitational Student Leadership Conference Entrepreneurial Division Scholarships/Internships Career Fairs 80-year history of providing college scholarships and additional resources HBCUs and other institutions they represent Vice President Kamala Harris's huge impact on donation uptick Importan...
A Healthy Mind Equals An All-Around Better Life
May 28, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBMay is Mental Health Awareness Month and on this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast, Tyra Valteau Sorapuru, a Mental Wellness Coach and Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 30 years, joins in to discuss effective tools for all around healthy living. We discuss the following: Balancing your feelings COVID-19 forcing African Africans and other People of Color to seek help Helping family and friends who need mental assistance Tips on what to look for in a therapist and/or psy...
Chasing DNA & Family Roots: Part 4-Being Creole (Louisiana)
May 07, 2023 21:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBIn this episode, host/producer, Desireia Valteau, is back with Part 4 of the long-awaited addition to the series, "Chasing DNA & Family Roots: Being Creole (Louisiana)." Desireia interviews, Dr. Wendy Gaudin, a professor of 22 years in the disciplines of History and African American and Diaspora Studies at Xavier University of Louisiana, the renowned HBCU in New Orleans. She specializes in race, racial mixture in the Americas in French colonial contexts, Creole history, critical race stu...
TOP JAZZ PIANIST HEY RIM JEON DEDICATES LATEST ALBUM TO HER FATHER (WHO LOST HIS BATTLE WITH CANCER)
December 21, 2022 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBJazz pianist, bandleader, and educator Hey Rim joins this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast (recorded Dec 2022) to talk about her latest album "Groovitude," that's packing a punch on the jazz charts. Listen in as we discuss: Why the album's dedicated to her father Standard jazz songs, original music, and Korean songs featured Working with Grammy-winning jazz drummer Terri Lyne Carrington How famed jazz pianist Oscar Peterson turned her on to jazz while growing up in Seoul, Korea...
Top Jazz Pianist Hey Rim Jeon Dedicates Latest Album To Her Father (Who Lost His Battle With Cancer)
December 21, 2022 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBJazz pianist, bandleader, and educator Hey Rim joins this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast (recorded Dec 2022) to talk about her latest album "Groovitude," that's packing a punch on the jazz charts. Listen in as we discuss: Why the album's dedicated to her father Standard jazz songs, original music, and Korean songs featured Working with Grammy-winning jazz drummer Terri Lyne Carrington How famed jazz pianist Oscar Peterson turned her on to jazz while growing up in Seoul, Korea...
Unwrap Jazz Pianist Hey Rim's New Music for the Holidays
December 21, 2022 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBJazz pianist, bandleader, and educator Hey Rim joins this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast to talk about her new album "Groovitude," that's packing a punch on the jazz charts. Listen in as we discuss: Why the album's dedicated to her father Standard jazz songs, original music, and Korean songs featured Working with Grammy-winning jazz drummer Terri Lyne Carrington How famed jazz pianist Oscar Peterson turned her on to jazz while growing up in Seoul, Korea Furthering her music ...
After Over a Decade Hiatus, T.S. Monk is Back with a Stirring Live Album
July 12, 2022 23:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBThis episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast shines the spotlight on jazz musician T.S. Monk, also the son of jazz legend Thelonious Monk. After a decade plus recording absence, he’s back with the live album “Two Continents, One Groove.” The prolific jazz drummer, composer, and bandleader discusses: Why it took so long to release a new project. The meaning of the album's title. His band's contribution, including a song dedicated to his father that addresses the racism many musicians f...
Community Involvement Drives New York's WBLS Legend Doctor Bob Lee
June 03, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBOn this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast, Doctor Bob Lee discusses: His longstanding career at WBLS, one of the most influential radio stations in the nation and the Black community. Being the President, Founder & CEO of the Make the Grade Foundation (https://makethegrade4u.org/), a non-profit that provides mentoring, tutoring, and aid to students of all ages in the NY tri-state area. Being the author of several books that elevate African Americans and other People of Color. Orde...
Community Involvement Drives New York's WBLS Legend Doctor Bob Lee
June 03, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBOn this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast, Doctor Bob Lee discusses: His longstanding career at WBLS, one of the most influential radio stations in the nation and the Black community. Being the President, Founder & CEO of the Make the Grade Foundation (https://makethegrade4u.org/), a non-profit that provides mentoring, tutoring, and aid to students of all ages in the NY tri-state area. Being the author of several books that elevate African Americans and other People of Color. Orde...
Lorraine Lionheart Is One of the UK's Leading African Music Artists
April 05, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBThis episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast features Lorraine Lionheart, a singer and songwriter heating up the global music scene. Hailing from Botswana in Southern Africa and based in the UK, she boasts a sound that fuses traditional African music with contemporary Afropop. The sexy singer already has four independent albums and several singles under her belt that explore a new-ish African beat called amapiano. In addition to her music, Lorraine is a scholar, who is currently working o...
Leadership Expert Cynthia Hardy Advises on Boss Moves in Business
March 23, 2022 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBOn this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast, Cynthia Hardy discusses how to excel in business, especially for Black Women, Women, and People of Color, Cynthia is the CEO and Founder of the Atlanta-based Pivot Global Partners. Her company is a global professional service firm offering, “change design and implementation services to mid-sized and larger organizations." Pivot Global raises a company’s performance, focusing on culture, organizational design, change management, and other i...
Legendary Melba Moore is 'So In Love' with Her New Music
March 16, 2022 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBOn this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast, Melba Moore discusses: New song, “So In Love,” from her upcoming "Imagine" album, which is slated for release in April 2022. New music on her daughter's independent record label. Becoming an "Auntie" to younger audiences thanks to DJ's such as D-Nice. Legendary recording and stage career: Released over 20 albums since 1970 and earned several R&B top ten hits and two #1 R&B singles. In 1968, she joined the Broadway play "Hair" and bec...
Navigate the Tough Real Estate Market with Greater Seattle Realtor Caitlin Coakley
February 07, 2022 19:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBOn this episode, real estate broker Caitlin Coakley breaks down the complicated real estate market that’s been hot for sellers but has put buyers in a tailspin. Based in the greater Seattle area, Caitlin is a third-generation realtor with 15 years of experience. She even obtained her real estate license in Washington state while still in high school. This go-getter has since risen through the ranks to found her own real estate company with her family called The Coakley Group and boasts a b...
New Year Predictions & Insights with Modern Mystic Lani Moran from Astrocast
December 30, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBThis episode features astrological predictions and insights for the New Year with modern mystic Lani Moran, the founder of Astrocast, who is also a sought-after open format DJ and content creator. Astrocast Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astro.cast/ Website: https://www.astrocastofficial.com/ Contact: Underground Magnolia website: (https://www.undergroundmagnolia.com/) Instagram: @UMPodcastDV (https://www.instagram.com/umpodcastdv/) Twitter: @UMPodcastDV (https://twitter.com/...
Women 40 and Over, LEARN how to live longer and HEALTHIER with Dr. LaReesa Ferdinand
December 22, 2021 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBThis episode is a wide-ranging conversation with Dr. LaReesa Ferdinand, a board-certified OB/GYN for close to twenty years and the founder and CEO of The Estrogen Doctor company (based in the Greater Orlando, Florida area). We will tackle topics including (in this order): Differences between women over 40 and women under 40. Helping women live not just longer but fulfilled lives with energy and vitality. Menstruation (What about period panties?). The different phases of Menopause. Bre...
Nephew Tommy Talks 'Ready To Love's' New Season & A New Venture
October 29, 2021 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBOn this episode, Tommy Miles, the host of the popular OWN network show "Ready To Love," talks about the new season in D.C. , love connections on the show, dating tips, and how to make a marriage work. Nephew Tommy also discusses his new venture - a grits company, Just Good Gritz (https://justgoodgritz.com/). Contact: Underground Magnolia website: (https://www.undergroundmagnolia.com/) Instagram: @UMPodcastDV (https://www.instagram.com/umpodcastdv/) Twitter: @UMPodcastDV (https://twitter....
Stamping Out Stereotypes in South LA with Upcoming Web Series 'Black Kung Fu Chick'
October 21, 2021 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBThis episode highlights Rae Shaw, the director and screenwriter of the upcoming web series Black Kung Fu Chick. Set in South Los Angeles, the web series is about a young African American girl (played by up-and-coming actress Taylor Polidore), who needs guidance with achieving her goal of becoming a doctor. One of her teacher's (played by Chinese actor Peter Boon Koh) gives her the boost she needs to reach her dreams both professionally and personally. The series premiered at last year’s S...
Closing Out Latinx Heritage Month With Ella's Eve Cosmetics
October 13, 2021 18:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MBThis episode highlight's Ella's Eve Cosmetics, an e-commerce makeup brand founded by sisters Melissa Polanco and Lissa Martinez. Polanco and Martinez are proud Latinas repping their Dominican heritage in an industry that is offering up more and more beauty brands by Women of Color for Women of Color. The host catches up with Polanco to discuss how the company started, the importance of Latina and WOC owned beauty brands, the company's products, and the significance of National Hispanic A...
Chasing DNA and Family Roots - Part Three with Dr. Tukufu Zuberi
July 22, 2021 03:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBThis third part episode features Dr. Tukufu Zuberi, who served as host of PBS’ History Detectives from 2003-2011. The Professor of Sociology & Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania does a deep dive regarding the complexity of race and identity. He takes DNA tests to task and even goes so far to say that they are a "joke" and are NOT the answer to finding one's roots. Listen now to this lively and controversial conversation. Music (in the order it was played): Jazz Addict’s ...
Chasing DNA and Family Roots - Part Two
May 17, 2021 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB"Chasing DNA and Family Roots Part 2," features Rene Worland, a family historian and archivist. In more than 20 years of research this small business entrepreneur, living with her husband in the Los Angeles area, traced her family history in the United States and Canada. Rene’s ancestors go back to the Jefferson Davis plantations in MS, the Civil War, the Native American Territory of Oklahoma, the Sharecroppers’ Roadside Demonstration in Missouri, the fight for social justice in Oregon,...
Chasing DNA and Family Roots - Part One
March 14, 2021 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBThis latest episode - Chasing DNA and Family Roots (Part One) - will kickoff a series of shows regarding taking DNA tests and using other methods to find one’s family roots. The first guest in this series is Dena Chasten, who is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the Delaware African American Historical and Genealogical Society. An adoptee, Chasten located her birth parents when she was a teen through a variety of methods including family interviews, public recor...
My Nigerian Husband Reviews the Bollywood/Nollywood Film "Namaste Wahala"
March 04, 2021 03:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBOn this episode, my husband, Segun Abegunrin, is back reviewing "Namaste Wahala." (Last time, he reviewed "Bob Hearts Abishola,” which was well received. The sitcom airing on CBS, is set in Detroit and is about a white businessman, who falls in love with a Nigerian nurse). My husband was born and raised in Ibadan, Nigeria. He came to the United States in the early 80s for college. Fast forward to now, he is a principal at his own architectural, management, and development company in South...
'Bob Hearts Abishola' Review from a Nigerian Perspective
February 01, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBDesiréia Valteau, the host, writer, and producer of Underground Magnolia Podcast, has a lively discussion with her husband regarding the television show "Bob Hearts Abishola" Born and raised in Nigeria, Segun Abegunrin, a principal at his own architectural, management, and development company in Southern California, is the perfect person to unpack the CBS comedy. Set in Detroit, the show is about a white businessman (Billy Gardell from "Mike & Molly") with health issues, who falls i...
'Bob Hearts Abishola' Review from a Nigerian Perspective
February 01, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBDesiréia Valteau, the host, writer, and producer of Underground Magnolia Podcast, has a lively discussion with her husband regarding the television show "Bob Hearts Abishola" Born and raised in Nigeria, Segun Abegunrin, a principal at his own architectural, management, and development company in Southern California, is the perfect person to unpack the CBS comedy. Set in Detroit, the show is about a white businessman (Billy Gardell from "Mike & Molly") with health issues, who falls i...
Holiday Movies Abound With Diversity & Inclusion This Season
December 11, 2020 21:00 - 10 minutes - 7.36 MBIt’s holiday time! Christmastime! And you know what that means – movies, movies, movies! With the pandemic and more stay-at-home orders in place, many of us will be at home roasting chestnuts, with popcorn and hot chocolate, watching these feel-good films. In this episode, holiday movies featuring people of color are highlighted. Gone are the days of the mostly white casts on Lifetime and Hallmark networks. After a public outcry two years or so ago, these two networks expanded thei...
Public Relations Boss La'Torria Lemon, The HollyShorts (Virtual) Film Festival Is Now & A Moses Sumney Music Review
November 11, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBToday’s podcast features my special guest La’Torria Lemon, a young publicist with her own Houston-Atlanta based Lemon Lime Light public relations firm. She represents celebrities (Beyonce’s BeyGood Foundation), non-profits (United Negro College Fund), faith-based companies, media (Warner Brothers/TNT/OWN), and corporations. One of her most challenging roles was in June 2020 as the official publicist for George Floyd’s memorial and funeral services in Minnesota, North Carolina, and Housto...
Public Relations Boss La'Torria Lemon, The HollyShorts (Virtual) Film Festival Is Now & A Moses Sumney Music Review
November 11, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBToday’s podcast features my special guest La’Torria Lemon, a young publicist with her own Houston-Atlanta based Lemon Lime Light public relations firm. She represents celebrities (Beyonce’s BeyGood Foundation), non-profits (United Negro College Fund), faith-based companies, media (Warner Brothers/TNT/OWN), and corporations. One of her most challenging roles was in June 2020 as the official publicist for George Floyd’s memorial and funeral services in Minnesota, North Carolina, and Housto...
Singer Alyson Williams Chats About New Music, Phyllis Hyman Tribute & Being Def Jam Royalty
October 20, 2020 00:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBThe latest episode features Alyson Williams discussing her illustrious recording career, upcoming projects, women rappers, and much more. In the late 80s, the Harlem singer became the first female R&B artist signed to the groundbreaking Def Jam rap label. Alyson’s first album, "Raw," garnered several top 5 singles, including slow jam favorite “Just Call My Name.” The album went on to spend over a year on the Billboard charts, met only by Madonna’s “Like a Prayer.” After leaving Def Jam, ...
On The Frontlines In Los Angeles With A Pediatric Emergency Medicine Doctor (Dr. Jeanine Hall) During COVID-19
October 02, 2020 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBThe guest for this episode is Dr. Jeanine Hall, a board-certified pediatric emergency medicine doctor in Los Angeles, who discusses being on the frontlines during COVID-19. She received her undergraduate degree in biology from Xavier University of Louisiana, a top black college (HBCU). She went on to medical school at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Dr. Hall strongly advocates wearing a mask, social distancing, and handwashing to help prevent the spread of the virus. Music: "Jazz Addi...
Review of Black British Comedy/Drama 'I May Destroy You' & Celebrity Throwback With Iyanla Vanzant
September 19, 2020 20:00 - 13 minutes - 9.15 MBOn this podcast, "I May Destroy You" - a bold comedy/drama starring Black Brits by way of Ghana - is reviewed. The HBO Max series deals with the complex trauma of sexual consent, dating, and friendship. In the Celebrity Throwback segment, check out the 90s retelling of an interview with Iyanla Vanzant – long before the popular "Iyanla: Fix My Life" on the OWN network. Iyanla's Links: Website: https://iyanla.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IyanlaVanzant Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...
Make It Through The Pandemic & More With Dr. Alauna Curry, 'Trauma Psychiatrist'
September 16, 2020 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBKnown as the "trauma psychiatrist," Houston based board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Alauna Curry will join me on today's podcast. With Covid-19 affecting African American and Hispanic communities more than other groups, Dr. Alauna will help us center our thoughts and minds so that we can make it through the pandemic and more. Also, hear her conversation about “mask rage” with conservative radio talk-show host Rush Limbaugh. For more information on Dr. Alauna, go to the following: Website: ...
Make It Through The Pandemic & More With Dr. Alauna Curry, 'Trauma Psychiatrist'
September 16, 2020 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBKnown as the "trauma psychiatrist," Houston based board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Alauna Curry will join me on today's podcast. With Covid-19 affecting African American and Hispanic communities more than other groups, Dr. Alauna will help us center our thoughts and minds so that we can make it through the pandemic and more. Also, hear her conversation about “mask rage” with conservative radio talk-show host Rush Limbaugh. For more information on Dr. Alauna, go to the following: Website: ...
Producer Cheryl L. Bedford's Women of Color Unite Has Answers for Hollywood's Diversity Problem & Music by Deepa Soul
August 31, 2020 19:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB***EXPLICIT LANGUAGE*** This podcast features Cheryl L. Bedford, whose name should be in the dictionary next to Hollywood Diversity and Inclusion. Bedford is a longtime outspoken Hollywood producer, who has always advocated for fairness. Best known as a producer of the still talked about 2011 “Dark Girls” documentary on colorism, her fearless, passionate voice has started the proactive organization Women of Color Unite. The group - for Women of Color behind the scenes and in front of the c...
Dr. Corey Hartman Part 2: Hair Loss in Black Women, Skin Cancer, Wig Dangers & Finding the Right Dermatologist for People of Color
August 11, 2020 23:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn part 2 of my interview with Dr. Corey Hartman, a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Birmingham, Alabama, we discuss how derms address more than just skin issues. Derms can be seen for concerns about nails, hair, and much more. We also talk about when to see a dermatologist, skin cancer in the black community, and the epidemic rates of black women losing their hair. Plus, how to really know if a "protective hairstyle" is helping your hair, how wigs and hair glue may equal no edges...
Dr. Corey Hartman Part 2: Hair Loss in Black Women, Skin Cancer, Wig Dangers & Finding the Right Dermatologist for People of Color
August 11, 2020 23:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn part 2 of my interview with Dr. Corey Hartman, a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Birmingham, Alabama, we discuss how derms address more than just skin issues. Derms can be seen for concerns about nails, hair, and much more. We also talk about when to see a dermatologist, skin cancer in the black community, and the epidemic rates of black women losing their hair. Plus, how to really know if a "protective hairstyle" is helping your hair, how wigs and hair glue may equal no edges...
Love Your Skin With Black Derm Dr. Corey Hartman, Review of Andy Allo's 'Upload' & Throwback Interview: Jonathan Butler
July 29, 2020 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode, get ready for Part 1 of a two part episode with Dr. Corey Hartman. I used to babysit the now board certified dermatologist while he was a young boy living down the street from me in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hartman, who is African American, has his own practice (Skin Wellness Dermatology - https://skinwellness.com/) in Birmingham, Alabama and discusses his medical school journey as the only black person in his program at University of Alabama. We also do a deep dive into ...
Love Your Skin With Black Derm Dr. Corey Hartman, Review of Andy Allo's 'Upload" & Throwback Interview: Jonathan Butler
July 29, 2020 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode, get ready for Part 1 of a two part episode with Dr. Corey Hartman. I used to babysit the now board certified dermatologist while he was a young boy living down the street from me in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hartman, who is African American, has his own practice (Skin Wellness Dermatology - https://skinwellness.com/) in Birmingham, Alabama and discusses his medical school journey as the only black person in his program at University of Alabama. We also do a deep dive into ...
Interview With Natural Hair Care Entrepreneur, Nia Long's 'Fatal Affair' Review & Interview With A Celebrity: Chaka Khan
July 20, 2020 23:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBThis episode features an interview with Seattle-area's Daizha Brown, who has been donning natural hair for six years. To take care of her beautiful tresses, the 24-year-old created DaiByDai Hydrating Hair Buttercream, a handmade healthy hair treatment that moisturizes, mends split ends, adds shine, promotes growth and strong hair. It contains whipped shea butter, Jamaican black castor oil and rosemary oil. For more information and to buy, go to https://www.daibydai.com/. Also, her Instagram ...
All 'Insecure:' Black & Latino Millennials Break Down Season 4 (Part 2), Black Mom's Review & Yvonne Orji Meeting
July 09, 2020 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBThis is Part 2 of Underground Magnolia's host Desiréia Valteau's millennial daughter (Simone) and friends decompressing "Insecure"-Season 4, the popular HBO series created by and starring Issa Rae. Simone (African American) along with Amanda (her bestie & Mexican American) and Daniel (a trusted colleague, pal & African American) rep the best and brightest in today’s black and Latino young people. The college grads - living in Los Angeles and the Seattle area - work in tech and media and t...
All 'Insecure:' Black & Latino Millennials Break Down Season 4 (Part 2), Black Mom's Review & Yvonne Orji's First Comedy Special (Not On HBO)
July 09, 2020 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBThis is Part 2 of Underground Magnolia's host Desiréia Valteau's millennial daughter (Simone) and friends decompressing "Insecure"-Season 4, the popular HBO series created by and starring Issa Rae. Simone (African American) along with Amanda (her bestie & Mexican American) and Daniel (a trusted colleague, pal & African American) rep the best and brightest in today’s black and Latino young people. The college grads - living in Los Angeles and the Seattle area - work in tech and media and t...
Black & Latino Millennials Break Down 'Insecure'-Season 4 (Part 1)
June 30, 2020 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBUnderground Magnolia's host Desiréia Valteau's millennial daughter (Simone) and friends decompress "Insecure"-Season 4, the popular HBO series created by and starring Issa Rae. Simone (African American) along with Amanda (her bestie & Mexican American) and Daniel (a trusted colleague, pal & African American) rep the best and brightest in today’s black and Latino young people. The college grads - living in Los Angeles and the Seattle area - work in tech and media and tell it like it is abo...
'Gone With The Wind's' Quick Return, Celebrate Black Music Month With 'The Five Heartbeats' Film & Music From The Chi-Lites, The Stylistics & The Dramatics
June 25, 2020 18:00 - 8 minutes - 6.13 MBToday’s episode is about "Gone With The Wind's" very quick return to HBO Max after a two-week removal and how they are putting it in context with companion content. June is Black Music Month - Happy Black Music Month! Celebrate it with the film recommendation "The Five Heartbeats." Directed and starring Robert Townsend, the film chronicles the rise and fall of an all-male singing group reminiscent of The Dells, The Four Tops and The Temptations. In the Interview With A Celebrity segment, mem...
'Gone With The Wind's' Temporary Removal from HBO Max, Meeting with Rosa Parks, My Passing for White Dad's Defiance & Documentary on Transgender Elder
June 24, 2020 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.38 MBWe’ve got a few things to talk about - HBO Max’s decision to remove the film "Gone With the Wind" temporarily and who may have prompted that decision. It’s also Pride Month and hear about the "Major!" documentary (https://www.missmajorfilm.com/), based on the life of transgender elder Miss Major Griffin-Gracy. In my Encounter With a Celebrity (Icon) segment, listen to a story about my meeting with Rosa Parks and also hear about my passing for white dad’s own defiance. Music: "Jazz Addict’s ...
Happy Juneteenth - Special Episode
June 19, 2020 16:00 - 4 minutes - 3.38 MBIt's Juneteenth! Celebrating freedom from slavery! Music: "Jazz Addict’s Intro" by Cosimo Fogg (https://soundcloud.com/cosimo-fogg) Underground Magnolia website (http://undergroundmagnolia.com/) Send questions/comments and requests to [email protected]. For more information on having your music featured, send an email.