Director, Khira Hailey talks about the importance of asking for what you want, creating opportunities for yourself, and her journey that led her to Broadway as the Assistant Director of Ain't No Mo. https://www.instagram.com/khirahailey/Von Mikala Gibson

Actress, Ebony Marshall- Oliver talks about her work in the Broadway show, Ain't No Mo, balancing motherhood and her acting career, and the importance of showing up.Von Mikala Gibson

Cultural advocate and curator, Nakia Booker, talks about her book MMXX: The Black Artivism Capsule, a cultural collection of art made by Black Creatives during the pandemic of 2020. https://blackartivism.co/Von Mikala Gibson

KB Brookins discusses their writing process for their latest book, How To Identify Yourself With A Wound, the importance of championing other artists and celebrating the existence of people who don't exist. https://earthtokb.com https://www.instagram.com/earthtokb/ https://twitter.com/earthtokbVon Mikala Gibson

Grammy nominated musician, educator and activist, Steff Reed, talks about why mental health is important to include in his work, the journaling workshops he conducts all over the country, his non-profit and music project, Power of Love as well as his new music, Get Free. https://iamsteffreed.com https://www.instagram.com/iamsteffreed/…

Filmmaker and artivist, Calvin J. Walker discusses how black culture has influenced art all over the world, the danger of hustling out of scarcity, presentational diversity in the industry and so much more. IG: https://www.instagram.com/calvinjwalker/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WatchmenMediaVon Mikala Gibson

Writer, performer and artivist, Jeaux, talks about his emotional writing process, his circle of friends who have provided support on his artistic journey, and the creative ways he brings awareness to HIV prevention through his work. IG: https://www.instagram.com/freshcupofjoe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/noJOEkingaround…

Musician, Eimaral Sol talks about her time spent at Texas Southern University studying music, honoring growth and change, motherhood, her most popular songs, as well as her upcoming music. https://www.solsoliloquies.com https://www.theblackartivistcollective.comVon Mikala Gibson

Actor, singer, comedian, director...Timeca Seretti, discusses how her stint in the military contributed to her discipline as an artist, why it is important to create when people aren't knocking down your door and her recent projects including, The Wonder Years and Women of the Movement. https://www.timecaseretti.com https://www.theblackartivistcoll…

Dancer, actor and singer, Amber Pickens talks about her work as the choreographer on the film Passing, how social media has influenced the entertainment industry, why being in alignment is necessary and the importance of returning home to "plant seeds" in the community. https://www.amberpickens.com https://www.theblackartivistcollective.com https:/…

The Black Artivist Collective is back and ready for Season Three! Find out what we've been working on and what to look forward to in 2022.Von Mikala Gibson

Screenwriter, producer and creator, Ashlee Harris talks about her romantic sci-fi web series, The Electrics, why it is important to have Black crew members on her set, her favorite love story currently on television and why Black love is revolutionary. https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-electrics-web-series?qid=8b14794fc105fd73499a3612a9e72f75…

Poet, singer and hip hop artist, Andrea "Vocab" Sanderson talks about why she keeps every single thing she writes, how she deals with writer's block, her book She Lives In Music, her upcoming show, The Bad Mama Jama Remix... and how she manifested her appointment as San Antonio's first black Poet Laureate. https://andreavocabsanderson.com…

Actor, playwright and multi-disciplinary artist, Candice D'Meza discusses her reasons for avoiding slave roles, writing about a personal and painful experience, her most recent work, FATHERLAND, and how it is being used as part of the restorative justice process between her and her father's killer. https://www.candicedmeza.com…

Playwright and scholar, Lisa B. Thompson talks about the importance of art in this political climate, why artists must embrace both praise and criticism, commanding the room as a stutterer, and why her favorite beauty regimen is laughter.Von Mikala Gibson

Choreographer, educator and performing artist, Michelle N. Gibson shares the importance of rituals in the African diaspora, her exploration of the secular and the sacred, the history of The Second Line and how the African Methodist Episcopal church, as well as her beloved community in New Orleans influenced her work as an artist.…

Figurative draftsman, painter, sculptor and storyteller talks about the importance of connecting to the spirit of his art as he works, dismantling everything he was taught he was supposed to be as a black man, and how a trip to Nigeria changed him as a man and as an artist.Von Mikala Gibson

Screenwriter and producer, Felicia D. Henderson talks about her experience creating hit television shows such as Soul Food and The Quad, her passion for mentoring the next generation of film/TV creators and her recent project Why I Vote.Von Mikala Gibson

Playwright and activist, Tarik Daniels talks about the influence that 90s television show, A Different World, had on him growing up in Detroit, the importance of honoring our ancestors, why it is imperative for him to tackle topics such as HIV and mental health in his work and, his festival, The Art Heals Project.…

Visual artist, educator and mentor, Vicki Meek talks about her retrospective, "3 Decades of Social Commentary," her ongoing love for black people, the secret to keeping her energy up and why creativity is soul work.Von Mikala Gibson

In this bonus episode, Mikala Gibson talks about the inspiration and importance of the Black Artivist Wellness Check. To register for this event please visit: https://www.theblackartivistcollective.com/post/the-black-artivist-wellness-check Space is limited so register soon!Von Mikala Gibson

Actress, poet and wellness practitioner, Ashley Wilkerson talks about learning how to handle rejection, the benefits of taking a breath, the importance of Black Joy and the power of community.Von Mikala Gibson

Artivist, Queen Deelah talks about being a child of the Black Panthers and the influence it has on her music, the importance of being in divine alignment and the powerful connection she has with her late brother and artist, ChmlnKng.Von Mikala Gibson

Multidisciplinary visual artist, Dania Wright talks about using her art to combat the politicization of Black hair, the importance of representation, artpreneurship and how drinking water can cure many ailments.Von Mikala Gibson

Obie award winning playwright and actor Jordan E. Cooper talks about how his community influenced and supported him as a child, how artists are essential during the pandemic and what he fights for through his art.Von Mikala Gibson

Actress Nadine Marissa (The Walking Dead) talks about colorism in Hollywood, the importance of being an ally, being a mother of a black son, protesting, voting and more.Von Mikala Gibson

Ya'Ke Smith continues to talk about the importance of authenticity in his work, James Baldwin's influence and prioritizing self-care as an artivist. Click here to learn more about Ya'Ke Smith and his films.Von Mikala Gibson

Mikala speaks to filmmaker and professor, Ya'Ke Smith about his creative process, the role spirituality plays in his work and walking away from lucrative opportunities because he wanted to stay true to his voice.Von Mikala