Black Creatives with Shannon King (Not Your Enemy: Speak Out Sessions)

Still Talking Black

Episode Summary:
This episode is all about Black creatives. Richard discusses how hip-hop mimics negro spirituals, and how Black people use their art as an expression of their pain and protest. Later in the episode, he talks to Shannon King of The Not Your Enemy Brand: Speak Out Sessions about what it means to be a Black Creative.
About the Interviewee:
Shannon King is a multi-talented creator and podcaster. Shannon, alongside her podcast partner Jared L. White hosts The Not Your Enemy Brand: Speak Out Sessions, where they talk to other creators about issues facing the Black community. You can follow Shannon on Instagram @visionaryccb. You can find the podcast: not-your-enemy-speak-out-sessions.castos.com and the episode featuring Richard here: not-your-enemy-speak-out-sessions.castos.com/episodes/speak-out-sessions-wrichard
Spotlight on Melanin:
This episode's spotlight is on Creative Bre. Creative Bre is a very talented graphic designer, illustrator, and painter that has a variety of products ranging from stickers to prints, to t-shirts. You can find her on Instagram @CreativeBre, and you can find links to her shop here: CreativeBre.com/Shop

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Show Credits:
Richard Dodds (Host/Producer): @Doddsism
Show Music: @IAmTheDjBlue
Podcast Website: StillTalkingBlack.com
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