A Word: Lights, Camera, Diversity in Action

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4.6 • 6K Ratings

🗓️ 19 February 2023

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Awards season can be a frustrating moment for Black writers in Hollywood, when even their most successful shows and films are frequently overlooked. Rodney Barnes has built a thriving career by telling stories of Black life, from “Everybody Hates Chris,” to “The Boondocks,” to “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.” On today’s episode of A Word, he joins Jason Johnson to discuss the challenges and rewards of his rise as a screenwriter and producer. His latest work is a graphic novel, “Blacula: Return of the King.” Guest: Screenwriter Rodney Barnes Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Make an impact this Black History Month by helping Macy’s on their mission to fund UNCF scholarships for HBCU students. Go to macys.com/purpose to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This is a word, a podcast from Slate.
0:03.4	I'm your host, Jason Johnson.
0:04.9	The war in season, a tie-in with the best of the best in film gets recognized and celebrated
0:09.6	to accept when they aren't.
0:11.7	Black writers in Hollywood still struggle for attention and acclaim.
0:15.1	And with another year and no African American writers nominated for Oscars, how can black
0:19.3	writers actually break through?
0:21.2	As long as you have creatives, you know, engaged and passionate, you have an outlet.
0:27.3	And I don't put it just on the creatives because I think the point that's under your point
0:31.4	is also their gatekeepers as well.
0:33.9	Writing while black and Hollywood coming up on a word, with me, Jason Johnson, stay with
0:38.5	us.
0:41.4	This episode of a word is brought to you by season three of The Relentless.
0:45.5	The Relentless moves past generic business advice to bring you valuable insights from trailblazers
0:50.8	who are reimagining success.
0:52.9	Tune in here inspiring conversations with guests like Michelle Koran and F-16 fighter pilot
0:58.2	turn entrepreneur and Stacy Smedley, a nonprofit executive combating climate change and the
1:03.8	construction industry.
1:05.6	From Slate Studios and Century 21 Real Estate, The Relentless is one podcast you won't want
1:11.1	to miss.
1:12.1	Listen wherever you get your podcast.
1:16.0	Barkley's provided the spark to help me get my first job.
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