Sky Is Black

SKY IS BLACK is a Pan-African, future-facing platform, amplifying the voices and efforts of Blacks in business, science, education, the arts, technology, medicine, A.I., and venture capital. Remember where we're going...

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #70

Anton and BC discuss Colin Kaepernick's new A.I. platform, ⁠LUMI⁠, the new book, SKY FULL OF ELEPHANTS, by Cebo Campbell, their recent ⁠YouTube conversation⁠ with OCTAVIA’S BOOKSHELF founder, ⁠Nikki High⁠, and their experience with the new, Brisk-It "A.I." grill. Hot links not included.

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Honoring Octavia

Anton and BC sit down with Nikki High, the founder and owner of Octavia's Bookshelf in Pasadena, California. One love! Octavia's Bookshelf is located at 1353 North Hill Avenue in Pasadena, California. Learn more at www.octaviasbookshelf.com, or on social media @octavias_bookshelf Take a

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #69

In this extended YouTube edition, BC and Anton discuss their favorite Olympic moments, Season One of the Netflix series, Supacell, and how far they’re willing to go to support Black businesses. You be the judge.

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #68

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.

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #67

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... Biennale Arte 2024 | Biennale Arte 2024: official awardsThe prizes have been presented during the Awards

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #66

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

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SKY IS GRAY

And Walker, Serrao, and Livingston. | In this episode, Anton and BC try pastry snacks made by the Black-owned company, GHETTO GASTRO, discuss Pan-African children's books developed and published by Black-owned company, ADA-ARI, and continue their review of the Disney+ animated series, IWAJU, produced by Black-owned animation company, KUGALI

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #65

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.

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #64

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...

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #63

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...

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #62

In the final episode of 2023, Anton and BC enjoy a very inspiring conversation with their most recent SKY IS BLACK Person of the Year, Nikkolas Smith.

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It's Time to Recognize

We've been saying it over and over on SKY IS BLACK. The African Renaissance is not on its way, or even arriving. It's here. Now. | Via The New York Times: "For centuries, the connection between Black people on and off the continent of Africa has

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The SKY IS BLACK Conversation Menu: Artificial Intelligence

The rapid evolution of AI is quickly changing the world, literally as we speak. In Season 2 of SKY IS BLACK, we’ll explore and discuss the implications of these developments, both for people of African descent, and communities around the world. Here are a few of the resources that

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #61

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. AI’s Present Matters More Than Its Imagined FutureLet’s not spend

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #60

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

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #59

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.

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #58

BC and Anton discuss Pan-African storytelling, Idris Elba's Sherbro Island City, and the upcoming book from author and artivist, Nikkolas Smith. *Comments from Lesly Lokko were made during a lecture at the African Futures Institute. Wanuri Kahiu's comments are from her interview with XamXam, which focuses

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #57

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

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #56

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.

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #55

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

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Ujamaa Road: SUBSCRIPTION BOXES

What began as a spinoff podcast has now become a mission. Join us as we seek to make Ujamaa a fixed practice in our lives, and hopefully yours, too. **Be sure to check back here weekly for new updates and additions! BLACK-OWNED SUBSCRIPTION BOXES   Want an easy way to discover

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #54

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

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Pave in the Water

A collaboration between Spelman College and an exploration nonprofit will allow students to spend weeks at sea with experts of color on the research ship OceanXplorer. | From Nadra Little and 19th News / “This collaboration — what makes it different is that it guarantees a spot for a Spelman student on the

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #53

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.

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #52

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.