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The Table Is Ours

Black people in every industry – entertainment, sports, politics, culture – have worked hard to forge new paths and make change, and we want to talk about it. On The Table Is Ours, hosts Kirby Dixon and Amira Lewally are doing exactly that. Instead of asking for a seat at the table, we are building our own. Through open, honest and deep conversations we’ll learn how Black identity has informed, empowered and fortified the lives and careers of our Black faves. Listen up, because we are only getting louder.

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Latest Episodes:

Jill Scott: Living Outside the Box Nov 05, 2021

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Season two of The Table is Ours starts with a bang! We sit down with the legendary singer, songwriter and actor Jill Scott to talk about exceeding expectations and living outside of the box. In this episode, Jill asks us all to love the skin we are in and know we are so much more than what the world perceives us to be. Jill joins the Lifetime family this holiday season starring as Angela in Lifetime’s newest film Highway to Heaven premiering Saturday, November 6th. Get comfortable y’all - because we’re coming in hot.

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ANNOUNCING: The Table Is Ours Season 2 Oct 29, 2021

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Kirby and Amira are back for season 2 of The Table Is Ours. Last season, we reached the hearts and minds of some of the most influential people in Black culture, and we're back to do it bigger and better. This season it is not your average chit-chat. We’re sitting down with everyone from Jill Scott to Bob The Drag Queen to The Wire's own Wendell Pierce. Season 2 premieres next Friday, November 5th, so listen up, because we are only getting louder.

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Questlove: Finding Your Rhythm and the Power of Music Jun 16, 2021

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Music royalty Questlove pulled up a seat this week, and we’re still ruminating on all the gems he dropped! We chatted about growing up in Philly, co-founding the Roots and how he finds balance between conscious music and commercial success. Plus we talked about his epic directorial debut, Summer of Soul. From Sundance Film Festival awards to multiple Grammys, it seems like everything Questlove touches turns to platinum. Hus, that's short for hustlers!

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Michelle Williams: Checking In and Knowing When to Ask for Help Jun 09, 2021

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Destiny was fulfilled this week because we have none other than THE Michelle Williams joining us. If you don’t know Michelle Williams…shame on you. Not only is she one third of the most iconic girl group of all time, Destiny’s Child, but she’s also a mental health and self-care advocate. We discussed her two-decade sisterhood with Beyoncé and Kelly, her personal journey dealing with depression and anxiety, breaking down mental health stigmas in the Black community and how she stayed true to her spirituality in an industry that sells sex appeal. Say her name, say her name because Michelle Williams came to SLAY. Can you keep up?

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Quinta Brunson: Loving Your Roots and Branching Out Jun 02, 2021

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Philly native and the meme queen herself, Quinta Brunson, stops by the table this week for a fun and real conversation. We’ve watched Quinta evolve from viral meme to executive producer and star of her own show, Abbott Elementary. We discuss her Philly roots, transitioning from the digital world to traditional television, dealing with personal loss in a public forum and her new book She Memes Well. One thing is clear, no grass is growing under this queen’s feet. Oh, SHE got money!

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Susan Kelechi Watson: Divine Timing and Pushing Forward May 26, 2021

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The radiant Susan Kelechi Watson stopped by this week, and her gifts simply cannot be ignored. The multi-talented Howard University and NYU alum shines on screens big and small and is even known to bust a move or spit a bar. We talked spirituality, the challenges that Black women face breaking into the entertainment industry and what it’s like to play everyone’s favorite Black mama on This Is Us. There’s a lot in this episode, and we unpack it all! Mic check 1, 2, 1, 2…Susan Kelechi Watson is coming in hot!

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Uzo Aduba: Seeing Yourself and Being Seen May 19, 2021

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Three time Emmy award-winning actress Uzo Aduba blesses us with her presence on this week’s episode, and her energy and light are infectious! From portraying the legendary Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren in Orange is the New Black to the iconic Shirley Chisholm in Mrs. America to her leading role as Dr. Brooke Taylor in new series In Treatment, we can always count on Uzo to deliver! We talked about being first generation and learning to be proud of her African roots, working through grief and the time she almost quit acting for good. The only thing stronger than Uzo’s chops is our standom!

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Naomi Ekperigin: Standing Up & Standing Out May 12, 2021

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Joining us this week is comedian Naomi Ekperigin, and the girl power energy was strong from the start! Aside from being a stand-up comedian, podcast co-host of Couples Therapy and I Love A Lifetime Movie and writer for some of our favorite television shows such as Broad City, Great News and Search Party, sis does it ALL! We dive into standing out and having a unique voice in white spaces, the double standard of interracial relationships, finding your audience in comedy and so much more. It’s the #BlackGirlMagic for me!

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Shaun Robinson: Quieting the Noise May 05, 2021

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Shaun Robinson is usually the queen of asking the questions. BUT The Table Is Ours, so we turned it! She stopped by for a chat about her climb up the local news ranks, the scoop on 90 Day Fiancé and her latest role as an executive producer for the “Seven Deadly Sins” movie anthology on Lifetime. We covered self-reflection during the pandemic, blatant discrepancies in media, and even took a dip into her DMs for the tea. Pull up a seat, y’all. It’s Shaun’s turn to tell all!

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Jackée Harry: The Original Hot Girl Apr 28, 2021

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Everyone’s favorite TV auntie and the original hot girl, Jackée Harry, joins us on this week’s episode and spills the tea! She’s been acting since 1984 and has been booked and busy ever since! Whether it’s 227, Sister, Sister, or her recent ‘scandalous’ debut on Days of Our Lives, we’re here for Jackée! We discuss career longevity, being type-cast, her lesson from Maya Angelou, embracing social media and so much more! Get ready because we’re acting up with this one! Hot Girl Spring activated.

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