2024 was full of lessons. It also birthed a series I’m so proud of – Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe. Jada. Debbie. Jenifer. Sheryl. Gina. Mara. 6 Black women. 6 different legacies. These conversations have been nothing short of a masterclass in leadership, storytelling, and the profound art of creating space for future generations. I was deeply moved as living legends shared untold stories, offering glimpses into their remarkable journeys. What began as a project to honor their legacies transformed into a heartfelt tribute, embodying something far more meaningful than I could have ever envisioned. This journey wouldn’t have been possible without our dream team, who poured their hearts into every moment. The first season of Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe is available on all podcast platforms and can be watched on the @HillmanGrad YouTube. In partnership with @LemonadaMedia. THANK YOU 2024. Director: @levimaestro DP: @kylecamerer Executive Producers: @jrilez, @rishirajani Producer: @kingnaj_ Associate Producer: @anderlyn_smith Social: @marquisphifer Set Photographer: @chrrislowe Set Design: @allworthypeople Location: @WalkGoodLA
2024 was full of lessons. It also birthed a series I’m so proud of – Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe. Jada. Debbie. Jenifer. Sheryl. Gina. Mara. 6 Black women. 6 different legacies. These conversations have been nothing short of a masterclass in leadership, storytelling, and the profound art of creating space for future generations. I was deeply moved as living legends shared untold stories, offering glimpses into their remarkable journeys. What began as a project to honor their legacies transformed into a heartfelt tribute, embodying something far more meaningful than I could have ever envisioned. This journey wouldn’t have been possible without our dream team, who poured their hearts into every moment. The first season of Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe is available on all podcast platforms and can be watched on the @HillmanGrad YouTube. In partnership with @LemonadaMedia. THANK YOU 2024. Director: @levimaestro DP: @kylecamerer Executive Producers: @jrilez, @rishirajani Producer: @kingnaj_ Associate Producer: @anderlyn_smith Social: @marquisphifer Set Photographer: @chrrislowe Set Design: @allworthypeople Location: @WalkGoodLA
2024 was full of lessons. It also birthed a series I’m so proud of – Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe. Jada. Debbie. Jenifer. Sheryl. Gina. Mara. 6 Black women. 6 different legacies. These conversations have been nothing short of a masterclass in leadership, storytelling, and the profound art of creating space for future generations. I was deeply moved as living legends shared untold stories, offering glimpses into their remarkable journeys. What began as a project to honor their legacies transformed into a heartfelt tribute, embodying something far more meaningful than I could have ever envisioned. This journey wouldn’t have been possible without our dream team, who poured their hearts into every moment. The first season of Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe is available on all podcast platforms and can be watched on the @HillmanGrad YouTube. In partnership with @LemonadaMedia. THANK YOU 2024. Director: @levimaestro DP: @kylecamerer Executive Producers: @jrilez, @rishirajani Producer: @kingnaj_ Associate Producer: @anderlyn_smith Social: @marquisphifer Set Photographer: @chrrislowe Set Design: @allworthypeople Location: @WalkGoodLA
2024 was full of lessons. It also birthed a series I’m so proud of – Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe. Jada. Debbie. Jenifer. Sheryl. Gina. Mara. 6 Black women. 6 different legacies. These conversations have been nothing short of a masterclass in leadership, storytelling, and the profound art of creating space for future generations. I was deeply moved as living legends shared untold stories, offering glimpses into their remarkable journeys. What began as a project to honor their legacies transformed into a heartfelt tribute, embodying something far more meaningful than I could have ever envisioned. This journey wouldn’t have been possible without our dream team, who poured their hearts into every moment. The first season of Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe is available on all podcast platforms and can be watched on the @HillmanGrad YouTube. In partnership with @LemonadaMedia. THANK YOU 2024. Director: @levimaestro DP: @kylecamerer Executive Producers: @jrilez, @rishirajani Producer: @kingnaj_ Associate Producer: @anderlyn_smith Social: @marquisphifer Set Photographer: @chrrislowe Set Design: @allworthypeople Location: @WalkGoodLA
2024 was full of lessons. It also birthed a series I’m so proud of – Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe. Jada. Debbie. Jenifer. Sheryl. Gina. Mara. 6 Black women. 6 different legacies. These conversations have been nothing short of a masterclass in leadership, storytelling, and the profound art of creating space for future generations. I was deeply moved as living legends shared untold stories, offering glimpses into their remarkable journeys. What began as a project to honor their legacies transformed into a heartfelt tribute, embodying something far more meaningful than I could have ever envisioned. This journey wouldn’t have been possible without our dream team, who poured their hearts into every moment. The first season of Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe is available on all podcast platforms and can be watched on the @HillmanGrad YouTube. In partnership with @LemonadaMedia. THANK YOU 2024. Director: @levimaestro DP: @kylecamerer Executive Producers: @jrilez, @rishirajani Producer: @kingnaj_ Associate Producer: @anderlyn_smith Social: @marquisphifer Set Photographer: @chrrislowe Set Design: @allworthypeople Location: @WalkGoodLA
2024 was full of lessons. It also birthed a series I’m so proud of – Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe. Jada. Debbie. Jenifer. Sheryl. Gina. Mara. 6 Black women. 6 different legacies. These conversations have been nothing short of a masterclass in leadership, storytelling, and the profound art of creating space for future generations. I was deeply moved as living legends shared untold stories, offering glimpses into their remarkable journeys. What began as a project to honor their legacies transformed into a heartfelt tribute, embodying something far more meaningful than I could have ever envisioned. This journey wouldn’t have been possible without our dream team, who poured their hearts into every moment. The first season of Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe is available on all podcast platforms and can be watched on the @HillmanGrad YouTube. In partnership with @LemonadaMedia. THANK YOU 2024. Director: @levimaestro DP: @kylecamerer Executive Producers: @jrilez, @rishirajani Producer: @kingnaj_ Associate Producer: @anderlyn_smith Social: @marquisphifer Set Photographer: @chrrislowe Set Design: @allworthypeople Location: @WalkGoodLA
2024 was full of lessons. It also birthed a series I’m so proud of – Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe. Jada. Debbie. Jenifer. Sheryl. Gina. Mara. 6 Black women. 6 different legacies. These conversations have been nothing short of a masterclass in leadership, storytelling, and the profound art of creating space for future generations. I was deeply moved as living legends shared untold stories, offering glimpses into their remarkable journeys. What began as a project to honor their legacies transformed into a heartfelt tribute, embodying something far more meaningful than I could have ever envisioned. This journey wouldn’t have been possible without our dream team, who poured their hearts into every moment. The first season of Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe is available on all podcast platforms and can be watched on the @HillmanGrad YouTube. In partnership with @LemonadaMedia. THANK YOU 2024. Director: @levimaestro DP: @kylecamerer Executive Producers: @jrilez, @rishirajani Producer: @kingnaj_ Associate Producer: @anderlyn_smith Social: @marquisphifer Set Photographer: @chrrislowe Set Design: @allworthypeople Location: @WalkGoodLA
2024 was full of lessons. It also birthed a series I’m so proud of – Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe. Jada. Debbie. Jenifer. Sheryl. Gina. Mara. 6 Black women. 6 different legacies. These conversations have been nothing short of a masterclass in leadership, storytelling, and the profound art of creating space for future generations. I was deeply moved as living legends shared untold stories, offering glimpses into their remarkable journeys. What began as a project to honor their legacies transformed into a heartfelt tribute, embodying something far more meaningful than I could have ever envisioned. This journey wouldn’t have been possible without our dream team, who poured their hearts into every moment. The first season of Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe is available on all podcast platforms and can be watched on the @HillmanGrad YouTube. In partnership with @LemonadaMedia. THANK YOU 2024. Director: @levimaestro DP: @kylecamerer Executive Producers: @jrilez, @rishirajani Producer: @kingnaj_ Associate Producer: @anderlyn_smith Social: @marquisphifer Set Photographer: @chrrislowe Set Design: @allworthypeople Location: @WalkGoodLA
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Watches The Chi! As someone who’s been at the forefront of creating history and contributing groundbreaking artistry for decades, this is an incredible moment for @ShoTheChi. Thank you, @Beyonce, for watching our special show and for the honorable mention in GQ. We will continue to tell stories that reflect who we are and the culture we represent. Your support means the world to us and our Chi community. Welcome to the #ChiFam, Queen 🐝!
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Watches The Chi! As someone who’s been at the forefront of creating history and contributing groundbreaking artistry for decades, this is an incredible moment for @ShoTheChi. Thank you, @Beyonce, for watching our special show and for the honorable mention in GQ. We will continue to tell stories that reflect who we are and the culture we represent. Your support means the world to us and our Chi community. Welcome to the #ChiFam, Queen 🐝!
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Watches The Chi! As someone who’s been at the forefront of creating history and contributing groundbreaking artistry for decades, this is an incredible moment for @ShoTheChi. Thank you, @Beyonce, for watching our special show and for the honorable mention in GQ. We will continue to tell stories that reflect who we are and the culture we represent. Your support means the world to us and our Chi community. Welcome to the #ChiFam, Queen 🐝!
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Watches The Chi! As someone who’s been at the forefront of creating history and contributing groundbreaking artistry for decades, this is an incredible moment for @ShoTheChi. Thank you, @Beyonce, for watching our special show and for the honorable mention in GQ. We will continue to tell stories that reflect who we are and the culture we represent. Your support means the world to us and our Chi community. Welcome to the #ChiFam, Queen 🐝!
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Watches The Chi! As someone who’s been at the forefront of creating history and contributing groundbreaking artistry for decades, this is an incredible moment for @ShoTheChi. Thank you, @Beyonce, for watching our special show and for the honorable mention in GQ. We will continue to tell stories that reflect who we are and the culture we represent. Your support means the world to us and our Chi community. Welcome to the #ChiFam, Queen 🐝!
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Watches The Chi! As someone who’s been at the forefront of creating history and contributing groundbreaking artistry for decades, this is an incredible moment for @ShoTheChi. Thank you, @Beyonce, for watching our special show and for the honorable mention in GQ. We will continue to tell stories that reflect who we are and the culture we represent. Your support means the world to us and our Chi community. Welcome to the #ChiFam, Queen 🐝!
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Watches The Chi! As someone who’s been at the forefront of creating history and contributing groundbreaking artistry for decades, this is an incredible moment for @ShoTheChi. Thank you, @Beyonce, for watching our special show and for the honorable mention in GQ. We will continue to tell stories that reflect who we are and the culture we represent. Your support means the world to us and our Chi community. Welcome to the #ChiFam, Queen 🐝!
So much joy in this moment. Grateful to share and celebrate our stories together. Thank you. On the cover of ‘Produced By’ magazine | @producersguild. Suit by : @waraire___ 🕊️ Photographed by @chrrislowe. Written by Lisa Garibay.
So much joy in this moment. Grateful to share and celebrate our stories together. Thank you. On the cover of ‘Produced By’ magazine | @producersguild. Suit by : @waraire___ 🕊️ Photographed by @chrrislowe. Written by Lisa Garibay.
So much joy in this moment. Grateful to share and celebrate our stories together. Thank you. On the cover of ‘Produced By’ magazine | @producersguild. Suit by : @waraire___ 🕊️ Photographed by @chrrislowe. Written by Lisa Garibay.
So much joy in this moment. Grateful to share and celebrate our stories together. Thank you. On the cover of ‘Produced By’ magazine | @producersguild. Suit by : @waraire___ 🕊️ Photographed by @chrrislowe. Written by Lisa Garibay.
So much joy in this moment. Grateful to share and celebrate our stories together. Thank you. On the cover of ‘Produced By’ magazine | @producersguild. Suit by : @waraire___ 🕊️ Photographed by @chrrislowe. Written by Lisa Garibay.
So much joy in this moment. Grateful to share and celebrate our stories together. Thank you. On the cover of ‘Produced By’ magazine | @producersguild. Suit by : @waraire___ 🕊️ Photographed by @chrrislowe. Written by Lisa Garibay.
HOW TO TELL WHEN WE WILL DIE, a collection of essays on pain, disability, and doom by @bighedva, comes out 9/24 – pre-order the book at the link in our bio! [Video description: Johanna Hedva sits on a green chair in front of a light purple background, discussing their book, HOW TO TELL WHEN WE WILL DIE.]
When “FAME costs” but you’ve been paying in FULL since the 70s! From dancing her way into our hearts to directing some of TV’s biggest moments, Debbie Allen really said I can do anything and MEANT it. Teacher, choreographer, actor, director—Debbie Allen isn’t just the conductor; she’s creating a symphony and composing new movements for all of us to follow. Fame to Grey’s Anatomy, Broadway to behind the camera – there’s no stage, studio, or director’s chair that she hasn’t touched and mastered it twice. She’s crafted the kind of career blueprint that should be a course on every college campus. DEBBIE ALLEN MAKES HISTORY: Black Radical Tradition, Culture, Theory & Politics Through Film—a syllabus we’d all sign up for! Thank you for shattering barriers and proving that women and people of color belong not just in front of the camera but behind it, shaping the stories that authentically define our culture. Your unwavering commitment to mentorship and representation has flung open doors, empowering countless others to step into their power and thrive in spaces that once seemed out of reach. You haven’t just paved the way; you’ve built a legacy that inspires future generations to dream without limits and achieve without apology. What a joy and privilege it is to witness your legacy and share a conversation that will inspire the younger you to dream, create, and conquer. We love you. We thank you. We honor you @therealdebbieallen. The Finale Episode 6 is OUT NOW. Full episodes available on all podcast platforms! And if you want to see all the magic unfold, watch the episodes on the Hillman Grad YouTube channel! Link in bio, partnered with @LemonadaMedia.
I am thrilled to partner with @LemonadaMedia to launch Legacy Talk. This show is so much more than just a series of interviews, it is a celebration of the stories and voices of some of the most renowned Black leaders in entertainment — it is real, unfiltered conversations about their journeys, challenges, and the legacies they have built. Premiering November 12, the series will feature thought-provoking conversations with iconic Black creators and industry leaders including Sheryl Lee Ralph, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Jada Pinkett Smith, Mara Brock Akil, Jenifer Lewis, and Debbie Allen. “Each episode will see Waithe interview Black icons, discussing specific projects in their careers that have served as key moments or milestones in their lives. They will dive deep into their journeys, how they’ve shifted narratives, broken barriers, and transformed the industry from every angle—whether on-screen, behind the camera, or in the writer’s room.” – @Deadline Save the date! Director: @levimaestro DP: @kylecamerer Set Photographer: @chrrislowe Set Design: @allworthypeople Creative Director: @tisciahaigler Stylist: @jasonbolden Skin: @brandijandrews Hair: @hunnyybee_ Location: @thewalkgoodyard #LegacyTalk #LegacyTalkWithLena
