Join hosts Noah and Aidan on a riveting episode of On a Real Note as they shine a spotlight on the influential black trailblazers who have left their mark on the reality television landscape. From strategic gameplay to unapologetic authenticity, the hosts dissect the impact of each trailblazer's performance, recognizing their pivotal roles in shaping the genre. Tune in for a deep dive into the cultural significance, challenges faced, and enduring legacies of these black trailblazers who continue to inspire and pave the way for future reality TV stars. Their contributions not only come from their race but other intersectional identities across sexuality, career and sense of self that really resonated with viewers and leave them mentioned to this day. Specifically mentioned in this episode are Tyra Banks of America’s Next Top Model, Tami Roman of Real World: Los Angeles and Basketball Wives, Stephen Williams of Real World: Seattle, Tiffany "New York" Pollard of Flavor of Love, Omarosa Manigault of The Apprentice, Cirie Fields of Survivor: Panama, Vecepia Towery of Survivor: Marquesas, and Nene Leaks of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Follow the On a Real Note Podcast on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onarealnotepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@onarealnotepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/onarealnotepod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OnARealNotePod Visit our website: https://www.onarealnote.com/