Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Afro-Brazilian and Peruvian filmmaker Gabriela Watson-Burkett joins We Talk Weekly to discuss her journey as a journalist, storyteller, and community advocate. From documenting untold histories to empowering immigrant voices, Gabriela shares how film can bridge cultures and spark civic engagement.
Extended Description
In this inspiring We Talk Weekly interview, Charles Gregory sits down with Gabriela Watson-Burkett, a Philadelphia-based filmmaker, journalist, and founder of Intia Media. Gabriela opens up about her early influences, including Spike Lee’s groundbreaking films, and how they shaped her passion for storytelling rooted in Afro-Latina identity and cultural representation.
She dives into her award-winning documentary Baobab Flowers, which explores education and empowerment through the lens of Black women educators, and shares insights from her work amplifying immigrant voices across Philadelphia. Gabriela also reflects on the challenges faced by Latino food truck owners, the importance of multilingual reporting, and the civic responsibility of documenting community struggles.
As part of the Every Voice, Every Vote initiative, Gabriela emphasizes the power of storytelling in civic engagement, reminding us that change begins with amplifying diverse voices. This is a must-watch conversation for anyone passionate about media, representation, and social justice.
👉 Don’t miss Gabriela’s upcoming screening on October 28 at PhillyCAM and follow her work at intermedia.org
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Chapters
0:00 – Introduction: Charles Gregory Welcomes Gabriela
1:00 – Afro-Brazilian Roots & Early Inspirations
3:00 – Discovering Afro-Latina Identity
5:30 – From Peru & Brazil to Philadelphia: A Storyteller’s Journey
8:00 – Founding Intia Media & Supporting Immigrant Communities
12:00 – Latino Food Truck Struggles & Advocacy Through Film
16:00 – Creating Baobab Flowers & Highlighting Black Women Educators
22:00 – Building a Women-Led Media Organization
27:00 – Civic Engagement & Amplifying Community Voices (Every Voice, Every Vote)
32:00 – Addressing Deportations & Community Fear
36:00 – Healing in Community & Resources for Immigrants
40:00 – Legacy of Storytelling & Upcoming Screenings
41:30 – Closing Remarks & How to Stay Connected
Tags/Hashtags
#GabrielaWatsonBurkett, #AfroLatina, #WeTalkWeekly, #EveryVoiceEveryVote, #IntiaMedia, #AfroBrazilian, #DocumentaryFilm, #PhillyVoices, #ImmigrantStories, #CivicEngagement, #BaobabFlowers, #PhiladelphiaMedia, #LatinoVoices, #WomenInFilm, #CommunityStorytelling
If you love entertainment news, pop culture, Black culture, sports, music, and trending and hot topics... You are in the right place! Celebrity Wardrobe Stylist Charles Gregory, Entertainment Journalist Lauren Sizzle, Classy Lady Sparkle, Lady S Dot, and Li Li talk the talk about hot topics, Black and Pop culture, politics, sports and the latest news in entertainment news. We keep it real!
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Afro-Brazilian and Peruvian filmmaker Gabriela Watson-Burkett joins We Talk Weekly to discuss her journey as a journalist, storyteller, and community advocate. From documenting untold histories to empowering immigrant voices, Gabriela shares how film can bridge cultures and spark civic engagement.
Extended Description
In this inspiring We Talk Weekly interview, Charles Gregory sits down with Gabriela Watson-Burkett, a Philadelphia-based filmmaker, journalist, and founder of Intia Media. Gabriela opens up about her early influences, including Spike Lee’s groundbreaking films, and how they shaped her passion for storytelling rooted in Afro-Latina identity and cultural representation.
She dives into her award-winning documentary Baobab Flowers, which explores education and empowerment through the lens of Black women educators, and shares insights from her work amplifying immigrant voices across Philadelphia. Gabriela also reflects on the challenges faced by Latino food truck owners, the importance of multilingual reporting, and the civic responsibility of documenting community struggles.
As part of the Every Voice, Every Vote initiative, Gabriela emphasizes the power of storytelling in civic engagement, reminding us that change begins with amplifying diverse voices. This is a must-watch conversation for anyone passionate about media, representation, and social justice.
👉 Don’t miss Gabriela’s upcoming screening on October 28 at PhillyCAM and follow her work at intermedia.org
.
Chapters
0:00 – Introduction: Charles Gregory Welcomes Gabriela
1:00 – Afro-Brazilian Roots & Early Inspirations
3:00 – Discovering Afro-Latina Identity
5:30 – From Peru & Brazil to Philadelphia: A Storyteller’s Journey
8:00 – Founding Intia Media & Supporting Immigrant Communities
12:00 – Latino Food Truck Struggles & Advocacy Through Film
16:00 – Creating Baobab Flowers & Highlighting Black Women Educators
22:00 – Building a Women-Led Media Organization
27:00 – Civic Engagement & Amplifying Community Voices (Every Voice, Every Vote)
32:00 – Addressing Deportations & Community Fear
36:00 – Healing in Community & Resources for Immigrants
40:00 – Legacy of Storytelling & Upcoming Screenings
41:30 – Closing Remarks & How to Stay Connected
Tags/Hashtags
#GabrielaWatsonBurkett, #AfroLatina, #WeTalkWeekly, #EveryVoiceEveryVote, #IntiaMedia, #AfroBrazilian, #DocumentaryFilm, #PhillyVoices, #ImmigrantStories, #CivicEngagement, #BaobabFlowers, #PhiladelphiaMedia, #LatinoVoices, #WomenInFilm, #CommunityStorytelling
If you love entertainment news, pop culture, Black culture, sports, music, and trending and hot topics... You are in the right place! Celebrity Wardrobe Stylist Charles Gregory, Entertainment Journalist Lauren Sizzle, Classy Lady Sparkle, Lady S Dot, and Li Li talk the talk about hot topics, Black and Pop culture, politics, sports and the latest news in entertainment news. We keep it real!
Website: wetalkweekly.com
Instagram: instagram.com/wetalkweekly/?hl=en
Facebook: facebook.com/wetalkweekly
Twitter: twitter.com/WeTalkWeekly
iHeartRadio: iheart.com/podcast/966-wtw-after-the-talk-29418086
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-talk-weekly/id1407352949
Google Podcasts: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvMjU3Njk5OS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVk?hl=en
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Follow our "We Talk Weekly After The Talk" podcast on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Castbox, Deezer, Spreaker, Podchaser, and Podcast Addict.
