Jemele Hill is Unbothered

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Ep 222: GABRIELLE DENNIS - God Got Me Mar 06, 2023

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Gabrielle Dennis joins Jemele to discuss her multi-faceted, multi-decade career, which has included acting, dancing, singing and stand-up comedy. Gabrielle shares her roots in stand-up comedy and why a breakout role on the hit series The Game caused her to pull back from stand-up comedy. She also reveals how became a regular cast member on A Black Lady Sketch Show, how the success of both former ABLSS cast member Quinta Brunson and show creator Robin Thede has influenced her career.

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Ep 221: AYANNA PRESSLEY - Transformational, not Transactional Feb 27, 2023

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Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley joins Jemele to discuss her personal battle with alopecia, what made her decide to wear a bald head, and how she feels her revealing this private struggle has impacted others. Rep. Pressley also responds to her Republican colleagues’ behavior during President Joe Biden’s State of the Union, and explains why she remains optimistic in such politically divisive times. Plus, Jemele shares her thoughts on the critics who attacked Johnathan Majors’ EBONY magazine cover.

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Ep 220: GAIL BEAN - Gail’s World Feb 20, 2023

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Actor Gail Bean joins Jemele to discuss what it’s like having major roles on two hit shows, P-Valley and Snowfall. Gail shares how she felt filming the final season of Snowfall (premieres February 22), what it took to land the role as Wanda, and what it means to be part of the late John Singleton’s legacy. Gail also reveals how she eventually convinced her mother that she was serious about pursuing an acting career, and the Atlanta native divulges her list of the best strip clubs in her hometown. Plus, Jemele shares her thoughts on Idris Elba admitting that he no longer describes himself as a Black actor.

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Ep 219: OMARI HARDWICK - I’m Here Now Feb 13, 2023

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Actor Omari Hardwick joins Jemele to discuss cultural impact of his hit television show, Power, and his role in helping the Power universe expand. Omari dives into how he played the iconic character, Ghost, and how it made him expose some of his own personal failings. Omari details his career journey, and the process of making himself into an actor after his professional football career didn’t pan out as expected. Omari also shares how he handled the social media backlash over his interracial marriage, and his thoughts on Tyre Nichols’ death.

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Ep 218: ERIC THOMAS - You Owe You Feb 06, 2023

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Motivational speaker Eric Thomas joins Jemele to discuss in detail his latest book, “You Owe You: Ignite Your Power, Your Purpose and Your Why.” Eric shares how his mother not disclosing the truth about his biological fatherhood led to him being homeless and estranged from his family. He also discusses how having children inspired him to reconnect with his father, explains the pitfalls of making yourself into a victim, and why his popularity as a motivational speaker hasn’t changed him. Also, Jemele shares her thoughts on Tyre Nichols.

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Ep 217: WENDY RAQUEL ROBINSON - Your Seeds Shall Exceed You Jan 30, 2023

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Actress Wendy Raquel Robinson joins Jemele to discuss her lengthy career, and why she created the Amazing Grace Conservatory — an arts program whose alums include Issa Rae and Ashton Sanders. Wendy shares why it’s meaningful that her series The Game has been reprised on multiple networks and the evolution of her iconic role as Tasha Mack. Plus, Jemele shares her thoughts on Ed Reed’s very short tenure at Bethune-Cookman University.

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Ep 216: LA LA ANTHONY - Finding Purpose Jan 23, 2023

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La La Anthony joins Jemele to discuss her blossoming acting career, which includes roles on hit series BMF and The Chi, and her new movie, You People, starring Eddie Murphy. La La also shares how she’s fostered a healthy friendship and co-parenting with her ex-husband and former NBA star Carmelo Anthony, how she has transformed into a passionate sports parent, and why she chose to her deeply involved with a program that mentors young Black men who are incarcerated.

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Ep 215: MALCOLM-JAMAL WARNER - Hiding in Plain View Jan 16, 2023

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Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner joins Jemele to discuss his new television series, The Accused, his recent Grammy nomination for spoken word poetry, and fatherhood. Malcolm shares how his role on The Accused stretched him as an actor, and why he’s always been drawn to spoken word poetry. Malcolm also discusses his life on The Cosby Show and whether he resents Bill Cosby, who has faced a staggering number of sexual assault allegations. Plus, Jemele gives her thoughts on the Speaker of the House fiasco.

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Ep 214: BORIS KODJOE - Letting Go of the Steering Wheel Jan 09, 2023

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Actor Boris Kodjoe joins Jemele to discuss his upbringing in Germany, difficult transition to America, and how he dealt with the devastating end of his tennis career. Boris also shares his accidental journey into acting, and the origin story of how he met and courted his wife, Nicole Ari Parker. Plus, Jemele shared her thoughts on Tory Lanez’s conviction.

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Ep 213: T.D. JAKES - Conveyer of Hope Jan 02, 2023

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Evangelist, author, filmmaker and businessman Bishop T.D. Jakes joins Jemele to discuss the origin story behind his ministry, why it was important for him to get involved in film and television and how he navigates teaching messages of unity during such a polarizing time. T.D., also shares what it means to be able to bring on-demand, spiritual content to Amazon, and the rise of his daughter Sarah Jakes Roberts, who will take over her father’s very popular Woman, Thou Art Loosed brand.

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