Adam McMath - Uplifting History and Culture | The Table: On Air (TV Broadcast)
The Table On Air with Darius Caffey is a vibrant talk show that celebrates the diversity and accomplishments of the BIPOC LGBTQ+ community, featuring candid conversations with artists, social change makers, and entrepreneurs in a safe, brave space, while utilizing social trends and pop culture moments to reach a wider audience.
Tuesday ⦿ 7:30PM (CST) ⦿ CAN TV19 or https://cantv.org/thetableonair/
Program Overview
On this episode of The Table On Air, host Darius Caffey sits down with Executive Director of Black Alphabet NFP and filmmaker Adam McMath to the table for an inspiring conversation about art and community.
Blaque Report
So, lately I’ve been doing a lot of thinking, about life, in general. You know, where I’ve been, what I’ve done, what I’m doing, I guess. And honestly, I’m proud of me. I’ve been through a lot of crazy things, and I’m sure other folks have too. But life ain’t always easy, chile, and it’s okay to be proud of what you been through and what you’ve done. Now I’m still learning how to do that, giving myself grace and whatnot, but I say this here and now because I want you and whoever else is listening to also just stop, and tell yourself that you’re proud of you. Because you deserve it.
And speaking of what our community deserves, let’s get into our recap for the week. Because I don’t know about y’all, but I love being proud of my people. So, first and foremost, let’s talk Queen Latifah, before we get any further. One of the greatest of TV and Film; the greatest of the hair game, okay, because the wigs be laid; and clearly, one of the greatest of the music industry. Earlier this year, the Queen was recognized as the first female rapper inducted into the National Recording Registry. And I’m not even in the business (yet), but I know how much of an honor this is for music artist. Now, and forever, let’s never forget to give Queen Latifah her flowers because she really is one of the first to ever do a lot of things. That’s just how it is sometimes as a Black Queer person, you become the first to do a lot.
Someone else who has become the first to do somethings, is Judge Jamal K. Walker. Did you know that he recently became the first openly gay federal judge in Virginia and the 4th District? Yeah, neither did I until I just told you. It’s crazy to think that it’s 2023 and we’re still becoming the first to do things, but hey, I’m not for real mad at it. I guess it’s just our time to shine.
And you know what, speaking of shining, I got some more good news for us. Kokomo City, the documentary about 4 Black trans women, directed by D. Smith and executive produced by Lena Waithe, won the Audience Award at the Berlin Film Festival. It stood out so much amongst the crowd that it even won them the Adobe Innovator’s Prize. Now it does hurt my heart that Rasheeda Williams, one of the women featured in the award-winning documentary, has passed away. But I hope that this piece in history continues to help her legacy live on. We appreciate who she was, and the light she brought to our community.
Take some time now, to think about the people you’ve lost and the people still in your life. Think about why you’re grateful for them, or why you’re proud of them.. And tell them, if you can. Because they deserve to hear it. As much as Black LGBTQ+ people deserve to be remembered for who they were, they also deserve to be supported in who they are.
That’s a wrap on our Blaque Report with a Q-U-E, and until next week, keep finding ways to celebrate yourself.