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Following several viral moments, Baltimore filmmaker Alvin Gray joins Dear Culture to talk about the ups and downs of creating independent films. His projects "The Rapper Who Got Shot in the Heel" and "The Nurse That Saw the Baby on the Highway" have garnered much attention, but not always the good kind. Gray and Panama Jackson also debate the power of Tubi and discuss the drama that ensued when one of Gray's projects got banned from the streaming platform before it was ...

Since becoming a fan favorite on Living Single more than 30 years ago, Erika Alexander has remained a constant fixture in Hollywood. In recent years, she's shifted her focus to the fight for equality, specifically, the push for reparations. She joins Dear Culture to discuss her current TV and film projects and her dedication to positively impacting culture.

The Netflix original film They Cloned Tyrone came out swinging, delivering a unique Black story that combined sci-fi, comedy, and impressive cast chemistry. Dear Culture welcomes the film's director and co-writer, Juel Taylor, and producers, Mark Wright and Steve "Dr" Love to discuss the behind-the-scenes movie magic that included Jamie Foxx and the struggles to release a film during a tense Hollywood strike.

Micahel Harriot joins Panama Jackson for an entertaining game of "One Gotta Go." The pair go back and forth about some of the most iconic songs in Black culture in front of a live audience at the National Association of Black Journalists Conference and Career Fair in Birmingham, Alabama. Artists like Whitney Houston, New Edition, and Lauryn Hill are all on the chopping block. Play along and join in because not everybody is making the cut.

Comedian Roy Wood Jr. and fellow podcast host Michael Harriot join Panama Jackson for a special edition of Dear Culture filmed live in Birmingham, Alabama, at the National Association of Black Journalists annual conference. All three men have strong ties to Alabama, and they dig into the state's complicated past and what it means to make it out of the South. They also highlight the good-natured Black folks who take care of each other. Ironically, that point was proven just days after the ta...

We can't highlight Black Music Month without talking about Michael Jackson. Undoubtedly one of the most famous people to ever live, Jackson's impact on music is unmeasurable but as fans know it hasn't always been a smooth ride. Panama Jackson welcomes the hosts of the Audible podcast "Thing Twice: Michael Jackson" to discuss some of the biggest takeaways from their in-depth podcast that analyzed Jackson's life outside of fame. 

Dear Culture kicks off Black Music Month with an epic debate that covers everyone from Nas and Lauryn Hill to Ice Cube and Drake. Both self-proclaimed hip-hop heads, host Panama Jackson and veteran music journalist Touré can't seem to agree on pretty much anything. 

This Memorial Day Dear Culture speaks to a pair of veterans serving the Wounded Warrior Project about military life and the resources and support available to those in need. Internal struggles are often overlooked as veterans focus on physical injuries but Tonya Oxendine and Wilton Williamson stress that mental health care is vital to a successful recovery and productive future post-combat. 

Award-winning writer, producer, director, comedian, and TV host W. Kamau Bell joins Dear Culture to talk about his latest project for HBO Max. The documentary '1000% Me' shines a light on mixed raced children. In true Bell style, the doc provides laughs and hard truths. 

Music executive Whitney-Gayle Benta has spent more than 20 years in the music business working for some of the most influential companies in the game, including MTV, Def Jam, and Spotify. She joins Panama Jackson to talk about her journey to the big leagues and the future of music and investment. Whitney explains how music lovers will soon have the chance to invest in music royalties with the company JKBX, the first-of-its-kind platform that aims to change the game of music licensing.