Dara Starr TuckerMany of us know Holly Robinson Peete from her long career in television, beginning with "21 Jump Street" and "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper." But did you know her first on-screen appearance happened much earlier? She's the daughter of Matt Robinson, who was the first "Gordon" on Sesame Street. Holly actually made her television debut on her dad's show in the early '70's.
This is the first of several episodes where we'll focus on Dads and Daughters. In this episode, Holly talks about what it was like to grow up with a dad whose job she didn't always understand. She also discusses the many challenges he faced in attempting to bring an inner-city character, Roosevelt Franklin, to the airwaves at a time when allowances were not made for a multitude of Black voices on the air.
Holly also discusses her career over the last 40 years, and gives insight into the driving force behind the "HollyRod" foundation she and her husband, Rodney Peete began all the way back in 1997, which is still going strong today.
Im All Over the Place Podcast | EP 21 | Holly Robinson Peete Talks Matt RobinsonDara Starr Tucker2023-10-09 | Many of us know Holly Robinson Peete from her long career in television, beginning with "21 Jump Street" and "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper." But did you know her first on-screen appearance happened much earlier? She's the daughter of Matt Robinson, who was the first "Gordon" on Sesame Street. Holly actually made her television debut on her dad's show in the early '70's.
This is the first of several episodes where we'll focus on Dads and Daughters. In this episode, Holly talks about what it was like to grow up with a dad whose job she didn't always understand. She also discusses the many challenges he faced in attempting to bring an inner-city character, Roosevelt Franklin, to the airwaves at a time when allowances were not made for a multitude of Black voices on the air.
Holly also discusses her career over the last 40 years, and gives insight into the driving force behind the "HollyRod" foundation she and her husband, Rodney Peete began all the way back in 1997, which is still going strong today.
So many of us spend our time being (understandably) repulsed by this faction of the Republican party, that we don't take the time to study them. in this episode of "I'm All Over the Place," taken from my weekly broadcast on KJLH in LA, I take a look at the strategies that are being considered by MAGA to come out on top in the 2024 election, regardless of what 'we the people' have to say.
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The 1,000-page document is available on The Heritage Foundation’s website, and considering its size, very few people have actually read the whole thing – including Donald Trump, who is likely to be updated on highlights of the plan, and then turn its implementation over to Heritage Foundation operatives.
Anyone casting a vote in 2024 (or not) should be aware of what Project 2025 is.
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In this Breakdown, I take a look at the evolution of Black servitude, both in film and on television. I'll examine how these depictions progressed to reflect shifting cultural norms, and how the actors who were relegated to playing these roles grappled with the implications of furthering those often limiting stereotypes in popular media.
Why was this accusation first made, and towards whom was it directed? Understanding the history of terms like 'race baiter' or 'race agitator' can give us the full picture of why this accusation rings false when it's used by those who wish to silence conversations around racial equity and justice.
We certainly recognize when other people fall prey to this phenomenon, but can we recognize it in ourselves? We certainly don’t expect our political parties to be bastions of moral purity, but are they standing for anything at all? Or are they just good at gassing up our egos and causing us to fear what we don’t know? Let’s talk about it.
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This week’s episode is on a topic I consider myself to be a bit of an expert on – Black Conservatism. I’m touching on an interesting phenomenon that’s being repackaged for a new age – “Racism Laundering.” What is it, and who benefits from it?
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This was a joy to work on. It's the story of one of my favorite songs, "The Rainbow Connection," and how it came to be. I get to share a story about songwriting, Paul Williams, Jim Henson and The Muppets! Feels like a great way to wrap up the year.
Thank you all for appreciating these pieces. I really enjoy working on them, and it means a lot to me that they resonate with you the way they seem to. Looking forward to telling many more interesting stories in the New Year.
Thank you all for appreciating these pieces. I really enjoy working on them, and it means a lot to me that they resonate with you the way they seem to. Looking forward to telling many more interesting stories in the New Year.
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https://www.linktr.ee/daratuckerb patreon.com/darastarrtucker tiktok.com/@darastarrtucker facebook.com/darastarrtucker instagram.com/daratuckerb twitter.com/darastarrtucker darastarrtucker.comThe Top 15 Things You May Not Have Known About Your Favorite Christmas MoviesDara Starr Tucker2023-12-09 | A little holiday content for yo holy mind. #Top15 #howthegrinchstolechristmas #ChristmasMovies #TheGrinch #Ralphie #AChristmasStory #HomeAlone #Miracleon34thStreet #ACharlieBrownChristmas #PeanutsChristmas #LoveActually #Elf #ANightmareBeforeChristmas #RudolphtheRedNosedReindeer #ItsAWonderfulLife #PlanesTrainsandAutomobiles #PreachersWife #ThePreachersWifeMy Mother Doing Her Homemade Gospel WorkoutsDara Starr Tucker2023-12-08 | ...Jewish Musicians Telling Black Stories?Dara Starr Tucker2023-12-07 | The early part of the 20th century, Black art exploded onto the national stage through the Harlem Renaissance. Jewish songwriters and producers were some of the first non-Black creatives to attempt to translate a bit of the Black experience to mainstream white audiences whose primary form of entertainment up to that point had been blackface minstrelsy.
It was an imperfect translation, and much of it represented a less offensive form of cultural appropriation, but it was the first serious attempt to shift the depiction of Black people to a more serious, artful portrayal that presented them as layered, textured subjects, worthy of careful contemplation.
Join Joe Alterman and me for a conversation on this topic, and an accompanying musical performance where we’ll explore the intersection of Black and Jewish artistic expression that came to make up America’s popular music foundation.
Join @joealterman and I on December 17th for a unique program where we’ll discuss this “Musical Intersection.” Link in bio. 🤎🤍
#Blackart #JewishArt #GreatDay #PorgyandBess #Showboat #LangstonHughes #ZoraNealeHurston #WEBDuBois #GeorgeGershwin #IraGershwin #OscarHammerstein #JeromeKernStop Trying to Expand Your AudienceDara Starr Tucker2023-12-04 | ...How the First Hippie Wrote One of the Worlds Most Iconic SongsDara Starr Tucker2023-11-29 | Hear the story of how eden ahbez miraculously delivered his masterpiece, “Nature Boy” to one of the worlds greatest singers — Nat King Cole.
Hear my version of “Nature Boy” here:  greenhill.lnk.to/NatureBoyWhen Lena Horne Refused to Perform for German P.O.W’sDara Starr Tucker2023-11-21 | Did you know German P.O.W.’s were transported to the U.S. during WWII? When you hear the story of how they were treated, you may understand why Lena Horne refused to perform for them. And why many of them made plans to return after the war was over. #germanpows #wwII #worldwar2 #blacksoldiers #lenahorne #usoshows #uso #germansoldiers #powsIAOTP EP 24 | Antisemitism Reading the RoomDara Starr Tucker2023-11-07 | Is this the right time to talk about antisemitism? Is there a wrong time to talk about it? Can we have the conversation about Palestinian liberation at the same time? This is a pretty personal, impromptu episode I decided to do with Greg Bryant to explore questions I'm asking myself right now as someone who has been a strong advocate for the Jewish people.
We try to be careful not to equate issues of antisemitism with issues of anti-Zionism, but why does a conversation about one so quickly lead to a conversation about the other?
Doing any advocacy work around antisemitism is going to require that I be more outspoken about what's going on in the world right now. And I can't say I'm looking forward to learning how to hold those two realities simultaneously. But I'm going to try.
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By the time he got his big break, he had allowed those stumbles to mold him into a pro that was quick on his feet, and was able to communicate a fearlessness that would be an invaluable asset in high pressure situations.
This is the story of the high stakes moment that served as the catalyst for Bernie Mac's slow rise to the top. Without it, he may never have become, "The King of Comedy."
View Bernie's daugher, Je'Nie McCullough's episode of the, "I'm All Over the Place" podcast here: youtu.be/orOQwf4D2R8
She didn't grow up as the privileged child of a famous man -- Bernie achieved most of his commercial success when she was well into adulthood. For that reason, Je'Niece has a unique perspective on fame and wealth. She was able to observe the consistency in her father's character as he made his slow climb to the top.
Bernie was a 'real one,' and Je'Niece is a product of his tutelage. Follow Je'Niece's podcast, Bernie's Daughter, where she interviews the people who knew him best. If you love Bernie, you'll love her podcast.
This is part of a series I'm doing on fathers and daughters. If you haven't had the chance to view/listen to the Lalah Hathaway/Donny Hathaway episode, you can watch or listen here: I'm All Over the Place Podcast | Episode 22| Lalah Hathaway Talks Donny Hathaway
This is part of a podcast series on fathers and daughters. If you haven't had the chance to view/listen to the Holly Robinson Peete episode, you can watch or listen here: youtu.be/HoOwLTjmaOU?si=eeBLdLCkTqBqbYug
Find out more about Dara Starr Tucker here: https://linktr.ee/daratuckerbThe Sesame Street Character Black Parents RejectedDara Starr Tucker2023-10-10 | Roosevelt Franklin was the brainchild of media trailblazer Matt Robinson, father of Holly Robinson Peete. Matt was brought on in Sesame Street's formative years by the Children's Television Workshop to solidify their commitment to bring programming to inner city Black and brown children. But the road was not a smooth one for Matt. He received resistance, not only from the CTW, but from a source he never thought would present his greatest opposition -- Black and brown parents.
Watch the full episode of the "I'm All Over the Place" podcast with Matt Robinson's daughter, Holly Robinson Peete here: youtube.com/watch?v=HoOwLTjmaOU
Come see me in Washington DC at @bluesalleydc. October 15th. Two shows. 7 o’clock and 9 o’clock. Tell your friends! Tell your family! I’d love to meet you.
#blackface #blackfaceminstrelsy #bertwilliams #aidaovertonwalker #georgewalkerThe Surprising Origin of CakewalksDara Starr Tucker2023-09-27 | Ever wonder where the term, "Cakewalk" came from?
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This episode works as a great companion piece to the last episode of the podcast where I talked to Dr. Dan McClellan about the Khazar Theory, which has been adopted by a contemporary sect of Hebrew Israelites.
Jessica Ann Mitchell Aiwuyor is a reparationist and multicultural communications specialist based in the Washington, DC area. Aiwuyor is the founder of the National Black Cultural Information Trust, Inc. NBCI Trust shares cultural information, stories, and resources that uplift the collective freedom of Black communities, while correcting cultural misinformation.
I would love to meet you!Black Mamas Have Off-Handed Terms for EverythingDara Starr Tucker2023-09-16 | ...IAOTP EP 19 | Dispelling a Harmful Antisemitic Myth with Dr. Dan McClellanDara Starr Tucker2023-09-11 | The Khazar Theory, which states that the Ashkenazi Jews are not ethnically Jewish, has had a long and sordid history, having been promoted by a small group of scholars, writers and geneticists for the last 200 years. In the age of social media, the theory has made its way to the mainstream, picking up support from some very high profile celebrities. But what is the historical, linguistic and genetic grounding for this theory? Why has it continued to gain steam despite being repeatedly discredited by scholars across multiple disciplines?
Dara and Dr. Dan are unpacking "The Khazar Theory" while discussing the proliferation of misinformation, and their shared goal of educating those who seek real understanding and knowledge. Find Dr. Dan McClellan on all platforms at @maklelan.