In celebration of Black History Month and Valentine's Day, we wanted to take an evening stroll down Lover's Boulevard and collect 5 stories from Artist couples. It's a race to beat the clock! With only 1 minute each to answer 5 questions, join our stroll as we expound upon the many hills and valleys Artist couples experience everyday!

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5 Couples. 5 Stories. 5 Minutes

Let's sizzle things up with some good ole fashioned "kitchen talk". Inspired by the play Stew by Zora Howard, In The Kitchen features a collection of multi-generational stories that are sure to make you laugh, cry, and celebrate the bonds melded over cooking.

In The Kitchen

We're artists. We craft things-it's what we do. Actor and Designer, Austin Winter, shares a story on the experiences he's had as a Black Queer man working in the theater and why it's important he uses his creativity to represent his most authentic self.

Crafting Creativity

Music has the power to change, influence, and impact. Rapper, Don Jay Live allows his music to transform through conscious lyrics, stimulating visuals, and the message of Love.

Power to the Music

Chike Johnson is an accomplished actor, father, husband, and filmmaker. In this personal story he details why it's important to him to get the job done and get it done well. Black Excellence at it's finest people!

Get the job done

Chicago based Actor and Artistic Director of Black Box Acting, Eric Gerard shares a story on how he stays grounded in truth. Through his beginnings of growing up heavily in the church, to recognizing his value as an artist. These experiences have shaped him to be an even more grounded artist and even better leader through the mantra of, I AM ENOUGH.

I am Enough.

Too big for just one episode! In this continuation from part one, T.R. is at the helm of a major theatrical production on her college campus, but is given the run-around by school administration and fellow students. Listen to how the words of Ntosake Shange broke the chains of an old narrative and gave inspiration for a new one.

Re-Mastering Master Narratives: Part Two

As our favorite Auntie Rep. Maxine Waters said "Reclaiming my time!" Our guest, T.R. Williams proceeded to do just that with the intriguing details of her thesis statement. Her story is powerful, but her voice is even more powerful.

Re-Mastering Master Narratives: Part One

Founder an CEO of MBraced Culture, Braylen Stevens, shares his personal story on remaining authentic to his values and purpose, all while helping others reach their highest potential.

Authentic State of Mind

Mama we Made IT! This season, we'll be exploring stories on the theme of Purpose. Stories the capture the essence of what gives us purpose and how it shows up in our lives. We'll also have conversations from everyday people on the themes of relationships, careers, and the arts. Tell your mama, tell your daddy, tell your friends, that Blacker The Berry is back!

Welcome to Season 2

We're back for more real-life stories on the experiences of Black artists!

Blacker The Berry Season 2 Trailer

Midwest-born with a West Coast vibe. Animator, Music Producer, and Audio Engineer, Cardell Cerrtified offers his take on his creative process from beginning to end, from writer's block to final edit. his mission: to inspire.

Don't Block My Creativity

In continuation from her previous episode, Vocal Artist Kyndal J. shares her personal story on how she fell in love with Jazz, where its brought her to now, and where she has yet to go.

Jazzy misFIT: Part 2

Not is it everyday you're thrown into a situation you've never been in before and you know exactly what to do. Vocal Jazz Artist, Kyndal J. leans upon her Arts training to get her through sticky situations and she learns a valuable lesson about the joy and advantages of being uniquely you.

Jazzy misFIT

A story of self-discovery, purpose, and triumph. Theatre Artist Gavin Lawrence shares his journey on what led him to become the first Black Core Acting Company Member at a well-known regional theatre. Just how our ancestors faced many unfathomable hurdles on their journey through the middle passage, Gavin's story is a tribute to the ones that came before us in the realization that we have come a long way, but there is still more left to do.

Ancestors Wildest Dream

Blacker The Berry, curated by Lights! Camera! Soul! is a storytelling platform bringing cultural awareness to the ideas, voices, values, and stories of Black artists. Blacker The Berry insists that Black artistry is beautiful through sharing of personal stories from artists of a variety of disciplines. These stories reflect the unique experiences of Black artists. New episodes are available every other week.

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