Black & Published
Black & Published brings you the journeys of writers, poets, playwrights, and storytellers of all kinds to discuss what it means to be a writer, dissect the writing process, and demystify the steps between concept and publication.
Episodes
63 episodes
BONUS: Reed, Write, and Create Podcast with Lori L. Tharps
This bonus episode of Black & Published features an episode of the Reed, Write and Create podcast hosted by award-winning author and creative writing coach, Lori L. Tharps. On the podcast, Lori offers bite-sized sessions of creative writing...
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Season 4
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1:04:12
REWIND: Finding Soft Places to Land with Jessica Lynn
On this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha is speaking with author and poet Jessica Lynn about her novel,
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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55:30
REWIND: Never Sitting Down with Tamika Newhouse
In this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha is speaking with author, Tamika Newhouse, about how she went from teen mom to CEO by the age of twenty. The author of 17 novels, includi...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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1:03:06
REWIND: Honest AF with Ebony Payne-English
On this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha is speaking with author, performer, playwright, and educator Ebony Payne-English, about her journey as a literary artist that ...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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1:19:22
REWIND: The Power of Voice & Validation with Khalisa Rae
On this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha is speaking with multi-genre literary artist Khalisa Rae. An essayist, journalist, budding novelist, and poet, Khalisa is the author of the ch...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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1:05:27
REWIND: Exploring the Layers with Morgan Jerkins
On this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha is speaking with writer, editor, and New York Times Bestselling author Morgan Jerkins. Jerkins, who previously wrote the...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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1:01:05
REWIND: Have a Plan with Angela Jackson Brown
On this throwback episode of Black & Published, Nikesha is speaking with author Angela Jackson-Brown. She is the author of the novel,
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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1:12:16
You Should be Horrified with Zakiya Dalila Harris
On this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha speaks with Zakiya Dalila Harris, author of the novel, The Other Black Girl. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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45:54
Introducing URSA Short Fiction Podcast with Deesha Philyaw & Dawnie Walton
Hey Black and Published family. I’m Checking in with you today to introduce you to a new podcast. The Ursa short fiction podcast hosted by Black & Published season 1 alums Deesha Philyaw and Daw...
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29:33
Rooting for Horrible People with Carlos Allende
On this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha speaks with Carlos Allende, author of the novel,
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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46:52
Learning to Trust with Asantewaa Boykin
On this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha speaks with Asantewaa Boykin, author of the poetry collection, Love, Lyric &...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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41:46
A Better Black Man with Brian Broome
On this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha speaks with Brian Broome, author of the award winning memoir, Punch Me Up to the Gods
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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47:52
Good Writing Isn't Dated with Chyrel Jackson & Lyris Wallace
On this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha speaks with Chicago area sisters Chyrel Jackson and Lyris Wallace, who wrote the poetry collections
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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46:23
The College Come Up with Kristen R. Lee
On this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha speaks with Kristen R. Lee author of the YA novel, Required Re...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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46:05
Who's in the History Books with Marc Curtis Little
On this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha speaks with Marc Curtis Little, author of the award-winning novel, The B...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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46:17
I Don't Care What Men Think with Preston Clark
On this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha speaks with Preston Clark, author of the novel Vinnie: A Lov...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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46:29
The Book is a Breakdown with Adiba Nelson
On this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha speaks with Adiba Nelson, author of the motherhood memoir, Ain't That a Mother: Postpartum...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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46:06
Stick to Your Own Voice with Lola Akinmade Åkerström
On this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha speaks with Lola Akinmade Åkerström, author of the novel, In Every Mirror She's Black...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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44:02
Across the Tracks with Lawrence Jackson
On this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha speaks with Lawrence Jackson, author of the memoir, Shelter: A Black Tale of Homeland, Baltimore. Jackson i...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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36:55
An Ode to Black Skin with Ashanti Anderson
On this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha continues National Poetry Month highlighting Ashanti Anderson, whose debut chapbook
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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45:28
The Othered Point of View with Andy Rojas
On this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha kicks off National Poetry month with Andres "Andy" Rojas, author of the poetry collection,
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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45:20
I Don't Write Bad Sentences with Nana Nkweti
On this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha speaks with Nana Nkweti, author of the short story collection, Walking on Cowrie Shells
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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44:49
Finding Freedom with Rahman Johnson
On this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha speaks with Rahman Johnson, author of the poetry collection,
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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45:25