Show notes
This week on Black Imagination, Antoine and Kennita share their space with Malkia Stampley – mom and wife; TV, film and stage actor; voice over artist; and stage director from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.(2:00) Malkia talks about her childhood and the pipeline for artists of color in Milwaukee (8:30), her experience going through college being one of the few theater students of color (11:10), representation of black roles in MKE and her experience working around the country (13:10), the life of Chadwick Boseman (19:10), her return back to MKE and how difficult it sometimes is to work here (28:30), The MKE Black Theater Festival (37:10), her health and wellness philosophies (42:53), how to create a new energy around the arts in the city (48:20), and her favorite MKE-based artists (56:30).This is the first episode on a set of episodes called the "Trust Black Women Tour." Subscribe to not miss any of the upcoming pods!Some of Malkia’s Favorite ArtistsAmmar Nsoroma @ammarnsoromaAdjua Nsoroma El @ansoromaKwabena Nixon @iamikan Muhibb Dyer @muhibbdyerDasha Kelly @dasha_kellyDiMonte Henning @Monte_dhKevin Seivert - @kevkev7878Della Wells @dellaartwellsTeju the StorytellerZakiya Courtney - Vegan chef - @zakiyacourtneyIntro/Outro music: “Song of Freedom” by Shonn Hinton https://soundcloud.com/shonnhinton/song-of-freedom