[Bottom Left: Photo via NASA/JPL-CALTECH, Right: Photo via Kira Robinson] Today we have a TikTok ballerina Kira Robinson, a new Mars rover, and Golden Globe presenters. Shoes Finally On Pointe For Black Ballerina Kira Robinson Kira Robinson went viral on TikTok when she posted a video of her trying on new pointe shoes that match her skin tone. The 18-year-old ballet major shared that she had been “pancaking”, the act of applying makeup to match skin tone, her pointe shoes. Although the introduction of brown pointe shoes is long overdue, it shows the shift that’s happening in the dance world.… Read more »
Get your day started with a jam session, it’s time to Rise Rock n’ Shine…
Today we are celebrating all the incredible Black game changers leading us into the future!
I Only Want to Live Once is the result of a passionate and talented musician let loose to do whatever he wants…and, of course, it all works.
The Inbox Jukebox brings you fresh new tunes and bands. This week features tracks from John the Ghost, New Dialogue x Smallpools, and The Aces.
Wow wow wow! Out with the old, in with the new!
February can be a lonely month if you aren’t coupled up. Rather than settle for the first Tinder match you come across, reclaim the season with MEIA.
Have a balanced breakfast of new tunes.
It’s time to Rise Rock n’ Shine…
Legendary stage and screen actress Cicely Tyson passed away yesterday at the age of 96. The announcement was made by her long-time manager Larry Thompson. Tyson was best known for portraying meaningful women of substance, clearing the path for so many women—and especially Black women—to follow, earning her a multitude of award wins and nominations. She has been nominated for 14 Emmy Awards and won two. Her win for the 1974 CBS telefilm The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman made her the first African-American to win for lead actress. The icon was also nominated for an Oscar in 1973 for… Read more »
Listen Up! On episode 826, Keesh joins us to talk about his newest release Moonbeems, plus the Sundance Film Festival is underway and we’re excited for some nerdy art films over the weekend … enjoy! The Brett Davern Show is streamed LIVE daily at 10am (eastern) 7am (pacific) on idobi Radio at https://idobi.com. Follow Brett on social media @BDavv, Katie : @KatieLeclerc, the show @BrettDavernShow
