Jemele Hill is Unbothered

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Ep 182: SHERYL LEE RALPH - A Real Diva Thrives Mar 21, 2022

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The multi-talented Sheryl Lee Ralph joins Jemele to discuss her role as Barbara Howard on the hit television show, Abbott Elementary. She also discusses her close relationship with Abbott Elementary creator and star, Quinta Brunson, and why this comedy has become such a smash success. Sheryl also shares her memories of the late Sidney Poitier, and how she’s successfully navigated Hollywood in her 40-plus year career. Plus, Sheryl reflects on her starring role as Deena Jones in Dreamgirls, the Broadway musical that led to the film adaptation in 2006.

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Ep 181: AUNJANUE ELLIS - I Don’t Know How To Be Anything Else Mar 14, 2022

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Aunjanue Ellis joins Jemele to discuss her Mississippi roots, and what led her to an acting career. Aunjanue also discusses what it means to be nominated for an Oscar for her outstanding performance in King Richard. She also shares why she chooses her roles with such intentionality, and why she waged a campaign to pressure the state of Mississippi into removing the confederate emblem from the Mississippi state flag. Plus, Jemele shares her thought on director Ryan Coogler’s false arrest.

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Ep 180: AMBER RUFFIN - From Hardest to Easiest Mar 07, 2022

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Amber Ruffin joins Jemele to discuss how she puts together her hit show, The Amber Ruffin Show, and why she chose not to have a talk show that included celebrity guests. Amber also discusses what it was like growing up in Omaha, Nebraska, how she got into comedy, and where she believes her career would be had she not been rejected as a Saturday Night Live cast member. Plus, Jemele shares her thoughts on how the media has failed in its coverage of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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Ep 179: TABITHA BROWN - Just Being Tab Feb 28, 2022

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Social media star Tabitha Brown joins Jemele to discuss her unique path to stardom, which started with a viral social media video about a vegan sandwich from Whole Foods. Tabitha discusses the many ups and downs she experienced as she struggled to make a career in the entertainment business. She also shares why she’s resonated with millions on social media, how becoming vegan saved her life, and how her faith has perfectly positioned her to handle success.

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Ep 178: CORI BUSH — The Politivist Feb 21, 2022

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U.S. Congresswoman Cori Bush joins Jemele to discuss why securing voting rights is crucial to American democracy, and why she’s unwilling to abandon her activist mentality despite being in politics. Cori also explains how her humble beginnings, and being involved in the Ferguson protests led her to politics. Plus, Jemele also shares her thoughts on the hip-hop themed Super Bowl halftime show.

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Ep 177: STORM REID - The Light in the Darkness Feb 14, 2022

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Rising star Storm Reid joins Jemele to discuss her already-prolific acting career, which includes starring roles in the blockbusters A Wrinkle in Time, and Suicide Squad. Storm also discusses her role in the hit HBO series Euphoria, her close relationship with Zendaya, and the auntie community she’s formed with Oprah Winfrey and Ava Duvernay. Storm also shares her insights on Generation Z, and why her generation seems to draw better boundaries than previous ones. Plus, Jemele has thoughts on the embarrassing performative gestures that have been made during Black History Month.

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Ep 176: YAA GYASI - The Pressure Never Left Feb 07, 2022

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Novelist Yaa Gyasi joins Jemele to discuss her award-winning novel Homegoing and her highly-acclaimed follow-up project, Transcendent Kingdom. Yaa also shares how her passion for writing began, her creative process and how she established and maintained her close connection with her Ghanaian roots. Plus, Jemele shares her thoughts on polarizing podcast personality Joe Rogan.

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Ep 175: RACHEL LINDSAY - I Came Here To Fly Jan 31, 2022

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Former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay joins Jemele to discuss her new book, “Miss Me With That,” a collection of wide-ranging personal essays that cover pivotal moments in Rachel’s life. Rachel opens up about the fallout from her interview with former Bachelor host Chris Harrison and why she decided to step away from the Bachelor franchise. Rachel also discusses the criticism she’s received for being in an interracial marriage, why she chose to pursue a law career, and what it was like having a father who was a federal judge.

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Ep 171: NICOLE ARI PARKER - The Fabulous Woman with Three Names Dec 20, 2021

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Actress Nicole Ari Parker joins Jemele to discuss her role in the Sex and the City reboot, including the significance of the show adding several women of color to the cast. Nicole also discusses her starring role in the upcoming movie Safe Space, which was directed by her husband, Boris Kodjoe. She shares what it was like working with him, and reminisces about how the two met on the television drama “Soul Food.” Plus, Nicole opens up about the fears she has raising her teenage son in this racial climate.

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Ep 170: MC LYTE — Godmother of Hip Hop Dec 13, 2021

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Hip hop legend M.C. Lyte joins Jemele to discuss her groundbreaking hip hop career, how attending an African-centered school growing up gave her a sense of self-awareness and made her stronger in her identity, and how the poetry she wrote became the foundation for many of her lyrics. Lyte also relives what it was like recording the remix and shooting the video for the iconic song, “I Wanna Be Down,” which also featured fellow rappers Yo-Yo and Queen Latifah. Plus, Lyte also discusses her new sitcom, “Partners in Rhyme,” which she co-created and is executive producing.

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