Introducing: Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe

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Lemonada Media

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4.2 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 12 November 2024

⏱️ 6 minutes

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Summary

We’re thrilled to introduce you to Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe. Hosted by Emmy-winning writer, actor and producer, Lena Waithe, Legacy Talk is a series of conversations celebrating the brilliance and artistry of some of the most iconic Black women in entertainment. Join Lena as she sits down with powerhouses like Jada Pinkett Smith, Debbie Allen, and more, as they explore how these legends shaped the industry and inspired a generation. They’ll dive into their creative process, how they prepared for their roles, and the legacy they continue to build.

Here’s a sneak peek into the first episode, where Lena chats with acclaimed actress and singer Sheryl Lee Ralph about her groundbreaking role on Dreamgirls and the journey that led her to Broadway. Informative, inspiring and unforgettable– lock into your legacy with Legacy Talk.

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0:00.0	Lemonada.
0:06.1	Hey everybody, it's Lena Waith, and you're about to hear an exclusive clip from the first episode of Legacy Talk with Lena Waith, from Hillman Grad and Lemonada Media.
0:15.1	This is all about celebrating the brilliance and artistry of some of the most iconic black women in Hollywood.
0:20.3	I'm talking about powerhouses like Shirley Ralph, Jennifer Lewis, Debbie Allen, and more.
0:25.6	We'll dive deep into how they shifted narratives, change their own lives, and inspired a generation of women like myself.
0:32.4	After you hear this clip, just search for Legacy Talk with Lena Waite to hear the rest of the episode.
0:38.4	So happy to have you.
0:39.7	Thank you.
0:40.6	Good to be here with you.
0:41.8	Thank you for joining me.
0:42.8	I think what I try to do in preparing, it's about wanting to start at the beginning, truly.
0:48.5	The beginning.
0:49.1	I know, right.
0:50.0	I think about the beginning as flagship beginnings.
0:54.0	As I was looking at your work, I was like,
0:56.1	I think that for you in a way is Dreamgirls. Oh, absolutely. And what's interesting about it is
1:01.9	I did not have the blessing of being born at the time where I could go see it in person.
1:07.6	I think of that show as a miracle because there's so much joy in it. It's
1:12.6	the beginning of something. There's a shift in culture. But it also represents a sadness and a
1:18.5	grief as well in terms of who who helped to bring it to life, sort of lost their lives in a way.
1:25.4	Which was very difficult for me. Of course.
1:27.9	I can't imagine.
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