Being Seen en bde104c0-f6cb-11f0-ab92-79d8e307dc63 The award-winning podcast Being Seen is an in-depth exploration of culture’s role in resolving the tension between how we are seen and how we see ourselves. It is a space to explore current cultural representations and their impact through conversations with leading artists, writers, activists, entertainers, and community leaders. If we create nuanced and accurate cultural portrayals of identity and experience, we have an opportunity to reduce stigma and change perception - impacting everything from HIV to institutional inequality. Each episode is brought to life visually through licensed artwork and photography. This season, our artwork is curated by Cierra Barton, acclaimed art historian, art advisor, curator and writer. The photography for each episode has been curated by Patti Wilson from photographers including Miranda Barnes, Laylah Amatullah Barrayn, and Widline Cadet. Our theme song is La Cumbia Me Está Llamando feat. La Perla by Nubya Garcia. Consulting partners on the project are Novella Ford, Charlene Carruthers, Aria Sa’id, Davina Otalor and Darnell Moore. Being Seen is created by ViiV Healthcare.  https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/9613cd12-e7b1-11ea-8ab7-3b652f60096c/image/68c0d0c124a33f17a278a67f8c4f34d9.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Being Seen yes serial A weekly podcast hosted by Anika Noni Rose, exploring culture’s role in shaping how we see ourselves. ViiV Healthcare The award-winning podcast Being Seen is an in-depth exploration of culture’s role in resolving the tension between how we are seen and how we see ourselves. It is a space to explore current cultural representations and their impact through conversations with leading artists, writers, activists, entertainers, and community leaders. If we create nuanced and accurate cultural portrayals of identity and experience, we have an opportunity to reduce stigma and change perception - impacting everything from HIV to institutional inequality. Each episode is brought to life visually through licensed artwork and photography. This season, our artwork is curated by Cierra Barton, acclaimed art historian, art advisor, curator and writer. The photography for each episode has been curated by Patti Wilson from photographers including Miranda Barnes, Laylah Amatullah Barrayn, and Widline Cadet. Our theme song is La Cumbia Me Está Llamando feat. La Perla by Nubya Garcia. Consulting partners on the project are Novella Ford, Charlene Carruthers, Aria Sa’id, Davina Otalor and Darnell Moore. Being Seen is created by ViiV Healthcare.  The award-winning podcast Being Seen is an in-depth exploration of culture’s role in resolving the tension between how we are seen and how we see ourselves. It is a space to explore current cultural representations and their impact through conversations with leading artists, writers, activists, entertainers, and community leaders. If we create nuanced and accurate cultural portrayals of identity and experience, we have an opportunity to reduce stigma and change perception - impacting everything from HIV to institutional inequality.

Each episode is brought to life visually through licensed artwork and photography. This season, our artwork is curated by Cierra Barton, acclaimed art historian, art advisor, curator and writer. The photography for each episode has been curated by Patti Wilson from photographers including Miranda Barnes, Laylah Amatullah Barrayn, and Widline Cadet. Our theme song is La Cumbia Me Está Llamando feat. La Perla by Nubya Garcia.

Consulting partners on the project are Novella Ford, Charlene Carruthers, Aria Sa’id, Davina Otalor and Darnell Moore.

Being Seen is created by ViiV Healthcare. 

]]> ViiV Healthcare us.digitalcomms@viivhealthcare.com Our Listening Community https://www.beingseenpodcast.com/survey We want to hear from our listening community! We need your input, your feedback, your agreements and your disagreements. Share your thoughts and help shape the future of Being Seen by filling out our listener survey. It only takes two minutes and can be found at beingseenpodcast.com/survey. Thu, 13 Jan 2022 11:45:00 -0000 Our Listening Community bonus 3 ViiV Healthcare We want to hear from our listening community! Share your thoughts and help shape the future of Being Seen by filling out our listener survey. We want to hear from our listening community! We need your input, your feedback, your agreements and your disagreements. Share your thoughts and help shape the future of Being Seen by filling out our listener survey. It only takes two minutes and can be found at beingseenpodcast.com/survey. We want to hear from our listening community! We need your input, your feedback, your agreements and your disagreements. Share your thoughts and help shape the future of Being Seen by filling out our listener survey. It only takes two minutes and can be found at beingseenpodcast.com/survey.



]]> 51 no Being Seen, Episode 30, Movement https://www.beingseenpodcast.com/ep30-movement How does movement show up in our lives and what power does it hold? With movement comes the future, the ability to grow, to try something new, adapt, and become. Featured in this episode: A’ja Wilson, Ashley Everett and Lady Jess. Artwork provided by Sarah Dahir. Photography provided by Amber Pinkerton  Tue, 21 Dec 2021 11:45:00 -0000 Movement full 3 30 ViiV Healthcare How does movement show up in our lives and what power does it hold? With movement comes the future, the ability to grow, to try something new, adapt and become. How does movement show up in our lives and what power does it hold? With movement comes the future, the ability to grow, to try something new, adapt, and become. Featured in this episode: A’ja Wilson, Ashley Everett and Lady Jess. Artwork provided by Sarah Dahir. Photography provided by Amber Pinkerton  How does movement show up in our lives and what power does it hold? With movement comes the future, the ability to grow, to try something new, adapt, and become.

Featured in this episode: A’ja Wilson, Ashley Everett and Lady Jess. Artwork provided by Sarah Dahir. Photography provided by Amber Pinkerton 

]]> 2986 yes Being Seen, Episode 28, Safety The ability to feel safe -- when and how one wishes. How do we define safety, on our own terms? What does the future look like when we create, and dream into being, safe spaces for all Black women? Featured in this episode: Jessamyn Stanley, Aria Sa’id and Mariame Kaba. Artwork provided by Tiffany Alfonseca Photography provided by Kate Sterlin, Nyda Blas and Kennedi Carter Tue, 07 Dec 2021 15:22:36 -0000 Safety full 3 28 ViiV Healthcare The ability to feel safe -- when and how one wishes. How do we define safety, on our own terms? What does the future look like when we create, and dream into being, safe spaces for all Black women? The ability to feel safe -- when and how one wishes. How do we define safety, on our own terms? What does the future look like when we create, and dream into being, safe spaces for all Black women? Featured in this episode: Jessamyn Stanley, Aria Sa’id and Mariame Kaba. Artwork provided by Tiffany Alfonseca Photography provided by Kate Sterlin, Nyda Blas and Kennedi Carter The ability to feel safe -- when and how one wishes. How do we define safety, on our own terms? What does the future look like when we create, and dream into being, safe spaces for all Black women?

Featured in this episode: Jessamyn Stanley, Aria Sa’id and Mariame Kaba. Artwork provided by Tiffany Alfonseca Photography provided by Kate Sterlin, Nyda Blas and Kennedi Carter

]]> 2731 yes Being Seen, Episode 27, Laughter Laughter as a salve, a weapon, a commentary, and an intimacy that is often best shared. Where does laughter show up in our lives, and how can we use it as a tool for empathy and understanding? Featured in this episode: Ts Madison. Artwork provided by Uzo Njoku Photography provided by Kourtney King and Amber Pinkterton Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:45:00 -0000 Laughter full 3 27 ViiV Healthcare Laughter as a salve, a weapon, a commentary, and an intimacy that is often best shared. Where does laughter show up in our lives, and how can we use it as a tool for empathy and understanding? Laughter as a salve, a weapon, a commentary, and an intimacy that is often best shared. Where does laughter show up in our lives, and how can we use it as a tool for empathy and understanding? Featured in this episode: Ts Madison. Artwork provided by Uzo Njoku Photography provided by Kourtney King and Amber Pinkterton Laughter as a salve, a weapon, a commentary, and an intimacy that is often best shared. Where does laughter show up in our lives, and how can we use it as a tool for empathy and understanding?

Featured in this episode: Ts Madison. Artwork provided by Uzo Njoku Photography provided by Kourtney King and Amber Pinkterton

]]> 2195 yes Being Seen, Episode 26, Freedom https://www.beingseenpodcast.com/ep26-freedom How can we find our freedoms and ourselves through our stories? Freedom from stereotypes, from stigma, from silence. The freedom of visibility. The freedom of being seen. Featured in this episode: Dominique Jackson, Calida Rawles and Jacqueline Woodson. Artwork provided by Calida Rawles Photography provided by Kate Sterlin Tue, 23 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0000 Freedom full 3 26 ViiV Healthcare How can we find our freedoms and ourselves through our stories? Freedom from stereotypes, from stigma, from silence. The freedom of visibility. The freedom of being seen. How can we find our freedoms and ourselves through our stories? Freedom from stereotypes, from stigma, from silence. The freedom of visibility. The freedom of being seen. Featured in this episode: Dominique Jackson, Calida Rawles and Jacqueline Woodson. Artwork provided by Calida Rawles Photography provided by Kate Sterlin How can we find our freedoms and ourselves through our stories? Freedom from stereotypes, from stigma, from silence. The freedom of visibility. The freedom of being seen.

Featured in this episode: Dominique Jackson, Calida Rawles and Jacqueline Woodson. Artwork provided by Calida Rawles Photography provided by Kate Sterlin

]]> 2331 yes Being Seen, Episode 25, Motherhood https://www.beingseenpodcast.com/ep25-motherhood All too often motherhood is a narrowly defined space full of bias and assumption. How can we think about it more expansively and in what ways have we provided or received mothering in our own lives? Featured in this episode: Raquel Willis, Ciarra Covin and Kaitlyn Greenidge. Artwork provided by Sydney Vernon Photography provided by Imani Dennison, Amber Pinkerton and Nydia Blas ​​The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services guidelines do not recommend breastfeeding but do acknowledge that some women with HIV may breastfeed with risk reduction measures to minimize transmission risk. Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:25:37 -0000 Motherhood full 3 25 ViiV Healthcare All too often motherhood is a narrowly defined space full of bias and assumption. How can we think about it more expansively and in what ways have we provided or received mothering in our own lives? All too often motherhood is a narrowly defined space full of bias and assumption. How can we think about it more expansively and in what ways have we provided or received mothering in our own lives? Featured in this episode: Raquel Willis, Ciarra Covin and Kaitlyn Greenidge. Artwork provided by Sydney Vernon Photography provided by Imani Dennison, Amber Pinkerton and Nydia Blas ​​The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services guidelines do not recommend breastfeeding but do acknowledge that some women with HIV may breastfeed with risk reduction measures to minimize transmission risk. All too often motherhood is a narrowly defined space full of bias and assumption. How can we think about it more expansively and in what ways have we provided or received mothering in our own lives?

Featured in this episode: Raquel Willis, Ciarra Covin and Kaitlyn Greenidge. Artwork provided by Sydney Vernon Photography provided by Imani Dennison, Amber Pinkerton and Nydia Blas

​​The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services guidelines do not recommend breastfeeding but do acknowledge that some women with HIV may breastfeed with risk reduction measures to minimize transmission risk.

]]> 2201 yes Being Seen, Episode 24, Health https://www.beingseenpodcast.com/ep-24-health A conversation about health and care, with a focus on mental health. How can we create the spaces and systems needed to dismantle stigma for ourselves and for each other? Featured in this episode: Taraji P. Henson. Artwork provided by Megan Gabrielle Harris Photography provided by Lucie Rox and Ruby Okoro Tue, 09 Nov 2021 11:45:00 -0000 Health full 3 24 ViiV Healthcare A conversation about health and care, with a focus on mental health. How can we create the spaces and systems needed to dismantle stigma for ourselves and for each other? A conversation about health and care, with a focus on mental health. How can we create the spaces and systems needed to dismantle stigma for ourselves and for each other? Featured in this episode: Taraji P. Henson. Artwork provided by Megan Gabrielle Harris Photography provided by Lucie Rox and Ruby Okoro A conversation about health and care, with a focus on mental health. How can we create the spaces and systems needed to dismantle stigma for ourselves and for each other?

Featured in this episode: Taraji P. Henson. Artwork provided by Megan Gabrielle Harris Photography provided by Lucie Rox and Ruby Okoro

]]> 2328 yes Being Seen, Episode 23, Responsibility https://www.beingseenpodcast.com/ep23-responsibility What are we asked to be responsible for? Do we assume our responsibilities willingly or are they placed upon us? A conversation on the many things we have been asked to carry. Featured in this episode: Sydney Barber, Tiya Miles and Martha Jones. Artwork provided by Thenjiwe Niki Nkosi Photography provided by Nydia Blas and Kate Sterlin Tue, 02 Nov 2021 10:45:00 -0000 Responsibility full 3 23 ViiV Healthcare What are we asked to be responsible for? Do we assume our responsibilities willingly or are they placed upon us? A conversation on the many things we have been asked to carry. What are we asked to be responsible for? Do we assume our responsibilities willingly or are they placed upon us? A conversation on the many things we have been asked to carry. Featured in this episode: Sydney Barber, Tiya Miles and Martha Jones. Artwork provided by Thenjiwe Niki Nkosi Photography provided by Nydia Blas and Kate Sterlin What are we asked to be responsible for? Do we assume our responsibilities willingly or are they placed upon us? A conversation on the many things we have been asked to carry.

Featured in this episode: Sydney Barber, Tiya Miles and Martha Jones. Artwork provided by Thenjiwe Niki Nkosi Photography provided by Nydia Blas and Kate Sterlin

]]> 1773 Being Seen, Episode 22, Power https://www.beingseenpodcast.com/ep-22-power An exploration of power. How we use it, how it can be used against us, and the many ways it manifests in our lives.  Featured in this episode: Ledisi (Singer & Actress) and Roxane Gay (Author). Artwork for this episode provided by Quiana Parks. Tue, 26 Oct 2021 10:45:00 -0000 Power full 3 22 ViiV Healthcare An exploration of power. How we use it, how it can be used against us, and the many ways it manifests in our lives. An exploration of power. How we use it, how it can be used against us, and the many ways it manifests in our lives.  Featured in this episode: Ledisi (Singer & Actress) and Roxane Gay (Author). Artwork for this episode provided by Quiana Parks. An exploration of power. How we use it, how it can be used against us, and the many ways it manifests in our lives. 

Featured in this episode: Ledisi (Singer & Actress) and Roxane Gay (Author). Artwork for this episode provided by Quiana Parks.

]]> 2209 yes Being Seen, Episode 21, Introducing Season 3 https://www.beingseenpodcast.com/ A conversation between Darnell Moore, host of Seasons 1 and 2, and Anika Noni Rose, host of Season 3, on occupying this space at this moment and the importance of prioritizing the voices and experiences of Black women.  Featured in this episode: Darnell Moore (Host of Season 1 and 2) and Anika Noni Rose (Host of Season 3) Artwork for this episode provided by Ronald Jackson Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:41:32 -0000 Introducing Season 3 full 3 21 ViiV Healthcare Introducing the host of Season 3. A conversation between Darnell Moore, host of Seasons 1 and 2, and Anika Noni Rose, host of Season 3, on occupying this space at this moment and the importance of prioritizing the voices and experiences of Black women.  Featured in this episode: Darnell Moore (Host of Season 1 and 2) and Anika Noni Rose (Host of Season 3) Artwork for this episode provided by Ronald Jackson A conversation between Darnell Moore, host of Seasons 1 and 2, and Anika Noni Rose, host of Season 3, on occupying this space at this moment and the importance of prioritizing the voices and experiences of Black women. 

Featured in this episode: Darnell Moore (Host of Season 1 and 2) and Anika Noni Rose (Host of Season 3) Artwork for this episode provided by Ronald Jackson

]]> 1626 yes Our Community https://www.beingseenpodcast.com/survey We want to hear from our listening community! We need your input, your feedback, your agreements and your disagreements. It only takes two minutes to fill out and can be found at beingseenpodcast.com/survey. Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:31:17 -0000 Our Community bonus 2 ViiV Healthcare Share your thoughts on Being Seen. We want to hear from our listening community! We need your input, your feedback, your agreements and your disagreements. It only takes two minutes to fill out and can be found at beingseenpodcast.com/survey. We want to hear from our listening community! We need your input, your feedback, your agreements and your disagreements. It only takes two minutes to fill out and can be found at beingseenpodcast.com/survey.

]]> 43 no Being Seen, Episode 20, For The People https://www.beingseenpodcast.com/for-the-people A look behind the scenes at what it means to create in this moment. Reflections on community, fellowship and love from the creators of Being Seen. Featured in this episode: Emil Wilbekin (Founder, Native Son), Darius Brown (Emmy-Award Winning Producer), Gioncarlo Valentine (Visual Narrator, Writer & Curator), and DaShawn Usher (Founder, Mobilizing Our Brothers Initiative (MOBI)). Artwork for this episode provided by Adryan Tunde Abii-Smith and photography provided by Hannah Price. Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:45:00 -0000 For The People full 2 20 ViiV Healthcare A look behind the scenes at what it means to create in this moment. Reflections on community, fellowship and love from the creators of Being Seen. A look behind the scenes at what it means to create in this moment. Reflections on community, fellowship and love from the creators of Being Seen. Featured in this episode: Emil Wilbekin (Founder, Native Son), Darius Brown (Emmy-Award Winning Producer), Gioncarlo Valentine (Visual Narrator, Writer & Curator), and DaShawn Usher (Founder, Mobilizing Our Brothers Initiative (MOBI)). Artwork for this episode provided by Adryan Tunde Abii-Smith and photography provided by Hannah Price. A look behind the scenes at what it means to create in this moment. Reflections on community, fellowship and love from the creators of Being Seen.

Featured in this episode: Emil Wilbekin (Founder, Native Son), Darius Brown (Emmy-Award Winning Producer), Gioncarlo Valentine (Visual Narrator, Writer & Curator), and DaShawn Usher (Founder, Mobilizing Our Brothers Initiative (MOBI)). Artwork for this episode provided by Adryan Tunde Abii-Smith and photography provided by Hannah Price.

]]> 1314 Being Seen, Episode 19, Sports https://www.beingseenpodcast.com/sports How gay and queer Black men are reimagining sports, creating space, and discovering new possibility models. Featured in this episode: Nate Burleson (Sports Commentator & Former NFL Player), Jason Collins (Former NBA Player), and LZ Granderson (Award-Winning Sports Journalist). Artwork for this episode provided by Jonathan Lyndon Chase, and photography provided by Andre D. Wagner. Tue, 29 Jun 2021 10:45:00 -0000 Sports full 2 19 ViiV Healthcare How gay and queer Black men are reimaging sports, creating space, and discovering new possibility models. How gay and queer Black men are reimagining sports, creating space, and discovering new possibility models. Featured in this episode: Nate Burleson (Sports Commentator & Former NFL Player), Jason Collins (Former NBA Player), and LZ Granderson (Award-Winning Sports Journalist). Artwork for this episode provided by Jonathan Lyndon Chase, and photography provided by Andre D. Wagner. How gay and queer Black men are reimagining sports, creating space, and discovering new possibility models.

Featured in this episode: Nate Burleson (Sports Commentator & Former NFL Player), Jason Collins (Former NBA Player), and LZ Granderson (Award-Winning Sports Journalist). Artwork for this episode provided by Jonathan Lyndon Chase, and photography provided by Andre D. Wagner.

]]> 2080 Being Seen, Episode 18, Trans Masculine Experience https://www.beingseenpodcast.com/trans-masculine-experience An exploration of masculinities through the eyes of trans masculine people, gender-expansive individuals, and the ones who love us. Featured in this episode: Guest Host Texas Isaiah (Visual Narrator), Wazi Maret (Producer & Songwriter), Ahya Simone (Multidisciplinary Artist), and Marquise Vilsón (Actor & Activist). Artwork for this episode provided by Amani Lewis, and photography provided by Texas Isaiah. Tue, 22 Jun 2021 10:40:00 -0000 Trans Masculine Experience full 2 18 ViiV Healthcare An exploration of masculinities through the eyes of trans masculine people, gender-expansive individuals, and the ones who love us. An exploration of masculinities through the eyes of trans masculine people, gender-expansive individuals, and the ones who love us. Featured in this episode: Guest Host Texas Isaiah (Visual Narrator), Wazi Maret (Producer & Songwriter), Ahya Simone (Multidisciplinary Artist), and Marquise Vilsón (Actor & Activist). Artwork for this episode provided by Amani Lewis, and photography provided by Texas Isaiah. An exploration of masculinities through the eyes of trans masculine people, gender-expansive individuals, and the ones who love us.

Featured in this episode: Guest Host Texas Isaiah (Visual Narrator), Wazi Maret (Producer & Songwriter), Ahya Simone (Multidisciplinary Artist), and Marquise Vilsón (Actor & Activist). Artwork for this episode provided by Amani Lewis, and photography provided by Texas Isaiah.

]]> 2658 yes Being Seen, Episode 17, Afro-Latinx https://www.beingseenpodcast.com/afro-latinx How interconnected identities shape our stories, through the lens of the Afro-Latinx experience. Featured in this episode: Representative Ritchie Torres, Steven Canals (Screenwriter & Producer), and Wilson Cruz (Award-Winning Actor). Artwork for this episode provided by Gustavo de Nazareno and photography provided by Steven Molina Contreras & Gioncarlo Valentine. Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:40:00 -0000 Afro-Latinx full 2 17 ViiV Healthcare How interconnected identities shape our stories, through the lens of the Afro-Latinx experience. How interconnected identities shape our stories, through the lens of the Afro-Latinx experience. Featured in this episode: Representative Ritchie Torres, Steven Canals (Screenwriter & Producer), and Wilson Cruz (Award-Winning Actor). Artwork for this episode provided by Gustavo de Nazareno and photography provided by Steven Molina Contreras & Gioncarlo Valentine. How interconnected identities shape our stories, through the lens of the Afro-Latinx experience.

Featured in this episode: Representative Ritchie Torres, Steven Canals (Screenwriter & Producer), and Wilson Cruz (Award-Winning Actor). Artwork for this episode provided by Gustavo de Nazareno and photography provided by Steven Molina Contreras & Gioncarlo Valentine.

]]> 1986 yes Being Seen, Episode 16, Hollywood https://www.beingseenpodcast.com/hollywood An exploration of representation in Hollywood and how entertainment can become a tool for transformation. Featured in this episode: Anthony Hemingway (Director & Producer), Brandon Goodman (Writer & Actor), and Colman Domingo (Actor, Writer & Director). Artwork for this episode provided by Xavier Daniels and photography provided by Dustin Thierry. Tue, 08 Jun 2021 10:45:00 -0000 Hollywood full ViiV Healthcare An exploration of representation in Hollywood and how entertainment can become a tool for transformation. An exploration of representation in Hollywood and how entertainment can become a tool for transformation. Featured in this episode: Anthony Hemingway (Director & Producer), Brandon Goodman (Writer & Actor), and Colman Domingo (Actor, Writer & Director). Artwork for this episode provided by Xavier Daniels and photography provided by Dustin Thierry. An exploration of representation in Hollywood and how entertainment can become a tool for transformation.

Featured in this episode: Anthony Hemingway (Director & Producer), Brandon Goodman (Writer & Actor), and Colman Domingo (Actor, Writer & Director). Artwork for this episode provided by Xavier Daniels and photography provided by Dustin Thierry.

]]> 1434 Being Seen, Episode 15, Barbershop https://www.beingseenpodcast.com/barbershop Finding spaces where we can inhabit shared visions of freedom. Featured in this episode: Quincy Mills (Professor & Author), Marc Lamont Hill (TV Host, Author & Activist), and Lorenzo Lewis (Advocate, Speaker & Author). Artwork for this episode provided by Stephen Towns and photography provided by Antonio Johnson. Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:45:00 -0000 The Barbershop full 2 15 ViiV Healthcare Finding spaces where we can inhabit shared visions of freedom Finding spaces where we can inhabit shared visions of freedom. Featured in this episode: Quincy Mills (Professor & Author), Marc Lamont Hill (TV Host, Author & Activist), and Lorenzo Lewis (Advocate, Speaker & Author). Artwork for this episode provided by Stephen Towns and photography provided by Antonio Johnson. Finding spaces where we can inhabit shared visions of freedom.

Featured in this episode: Quincy Mills (Professor & Author), Marc Lamont Hill (TV Host, Author & Activist), and Lorenzo Lewis (Advocate, Speaker & Author). Artwork for this episode provided by Stephen Towns and photography provided by Antonio Johnson.

]]> 1962 yes Being Seen, Episode 14, Youth https://www.beingseenpodcast.com/youth An exploration of marking our existence, building community and cherishing our youth.  Featured in this episode: Shangela (Actor, Comedian & Performer), Kalen Allen (Creator, Writer & Actor), and Keiynan Lonsdale (Dancer & Singer-Songwriter). Artwork for this episode provided by Daniel Marcellus Givens and photography provided by Widline Cadet. Tue, 25 May 2021 10:40:00 -0000 Youth full 2 14 ViiV Healthcare An exploration of marking our existence, building community and cherishing our youth. An exploration of marking our existence, building community and cherishing our youth.  Featured in this episode: Shangela (Actor, Comedian & Performer), Kalen Allen (Creator, Writer & Actor), and Keiynan Lonsdale (Dancer & Singer-Songwriter). Artwork for this episode provided by Daniel Marcellus Givens and photography provided by Widline Cadet. An exploration of marking our existence, building community and cherishing our youth. 

Featured in this episode: Shangela (Actor, Comedian & Performer), Kalen Allen (Creator, Writer & Actor), and Keiynan Lonsdale (Dancer & Singer-Songwriter). Artwork for this episode provided by Daniel Marcellus Givens and photography provided by Widline Cadet.

]]> 1549 yes Being Seen, Episode 13, Mentorship https://www.beingseenpodcast.com/mentorship The power of mentoring to create representative narratives, construct community and build a collective legacy. Featured in this episode: Guest Co-Host Lena Waithe (Writer, Actor & Producer), Gina Prince-Bythewood (Writer & Director), Little Marvin (Writer & Producer) and LaDarian Smith (Writer & Producer). Artwork for this episode provided by Jon Key and photography provided by Gioncarlo Valentine and Texas Isaiah. Tue, 18 May 2021 10:28:35 -0000 Mentorship full 2 13 ViiV Healthcare The power of mentorship to build community and shift narratives. The power of mentoring to create representative narratives, construct community and build a collective legacy. Featured in this episode: Guest Co-Host Lena Waithe (Writer, Actor & Producer), Gina Prince-Bythewood (Writer & Director), Little Marvin (Writer & Producer) and LaDarian Smith (Writer & Producer). Artwork for this episode provided by Jon Key and photography provided by Gioncarlo Valentine and Texas Isaiah. The power of mentoring to create representative narratives, construct community and build a collective legacy.

Featured in this episode: Guest Co-Host Lena Waithe (Writer, Actor & Producer), Gina Prince-Bythewood (Writer & Director), Little Marvin (Writer & Producer) and LaDarian Smith (Writer & Producer). Artwork for this episode provided by Jon Key and photography provided by Gioncarlo Valentine and Texas Isaiah.

]]> 1548 yes Being Seen, Episode 12, Fatherhood https://www.beingseenpodcast.com/fatherhood An exploration of the power, the challenge, the opportunities and the experience of fatherhood. Featured in this episode: Dennis Williams (SVP, WarnerMedia), Jericho Brown (Award-Winning Poet), and Calvin & Tim (Fathers & Advocates) joined by their daughter Grady. Artwork for this episode provided by Cbabi Bayoc and photography provided by Gioncarlo Valentine. Tue, 11 May 2021 10:45:00 -0000 Fatherhood full 2 12 ViiV Healthcare Black fatherhood and the power of fathering. An exploration of the power, the challenge, the opportunities and the experience of fatherhood. Featured in this episode: Dennis Williams (SVP, WarnerMedia), Jericho Brown (Award-Winning Poet), and Calvin & Tim (Fathers & Advocates) joined by their daughter Grady. Artwork for this episode provided by Cbabi Bayoc and photography provided by Gioncarlo Valentine. An exploration of the power, the challenge, the opportunities and the experience of fatherhood.

Featured in this episode: Dennis Williams (SVP, WarnerMedia), Jericho Brown (Award-Winning Poet), and Calvin & Tim (Fathers & Advocates) joined by their daughter Grady. Artwork for this episode provided by Cbabi Bayoc and photography provided by Gioncarlo Valentine.

]]> 1935 yes Being Seen, Episode 11, Futures https://www.beingseenpodcast.com/episode-11-futures Stories as freedom. Our futures. Transforming culture and ourselves through the power of narrative, community, and our connection to our pasts.  Featured in this episode: Lena Waithe (Writer, Actor & Producer) and a special interview with James Baldwin and Nikki Giovanni (courtesy of WNET and originally recorded for Soul!). Artwork for this episode provided by Ronald Jackson and photography provided by Gioncarlo Valentine and Texas Isaiah. We want to hear from our listening community! We need your input, your feedback, your agreements and your disagreements. It only takes two minutes to fill out and can be found at beingseenpodcast.com/survey Tue, 08 Dec 2020 11:50:00 -0000 Futures full 1 11 ViiV Healthcare Finding our futures. Stories as freedom. Our futures. Transforming culture and ourselves through the power of narrative, community, and our connection to our pasts.  Featured in this episode: Lena Waithe (Writer, Actor & Producer) and a special interview with James Baldwin and Nikki Giovanni (courtesy of WNET and originally recorded for Soul!). Artwork for this episode provided by Ronald Jackson and photography provided by Gioncarlo Valentine and Texas Isaiah. We want to hear from our listening community! We need your input, your feedback, your agreements and your disagreements. It only takes two minutes to fill out and can be found at beingseenpodcast.com/survey Stories as freedom. Our futures. Transforming culture and ourselves through the power of narrative, community, and our connection to our pasts. 

Featured in this episode: Lena Waithe (Writer, Actor & Producer) and a special interview with James Baldwin and Nikki Giovanni (courtesy of WNET and originally recorded for Soul!). Artwork for this episode provided by Ronald Jackson and photography provided by Gioncarlo Valentine and Texas Isaiah.

We want to hear from our listening community! We need your input, your feedback, your agreements and your disagreements. It only takes two minutes to fill out and can be found at beingseenpodcast.com/survey

]]> 2210 yes Being Seen, Episode 10, Stigma https://www.beingseenpodcast.com/episode-10-stigma The pain of stigma and the power we have to dismantle it. Building communities that embrace and care for people living with HIV in all the ways. Giving them the love, care and consideration they have always deserved. Featured in this episode: Dr. Kimberly Smith (Head of R&D, ViiV Healthcare), Emil Wilbekin (Founder, Native Son), Tboy (Community Activist), and Antwan Matthews (Activist & Scholar). Artwork for this episode provided by Ronald Jackson and photography provided by Kennedi Carter. Tue, 01 Dec 2020 11:50:00 -0000 Stigma full 1 10 ViiV Healthcare The power we have to dismantle stigma. The pain of stigma and the power we have to dismantle it. Building communities that embrace and care for people living with HIV in all the ways. Giving them the love, care and consideration they have always deserved. Featured in this episode: Dr. Kimberly Smith (Head of R&D, ViiV Healthcare), Emil Wilbekin (Founder, Native Son), Tboy (Community Activist), and Antwan Matthews (Activist & Scholar). Artwork for this episode provided by Ronald Jackson and photography provided by Kennedi Carter. The pain of stigma and the power we have to dismantle it. Building communities that embrace and care for people living with HIV in all the ways. Giving them the love, care and consideration they have always deserved.

Featured in this episode: Dr. Kimberly Smith (Head of R&D, ViiV Healthcare), Emil Wilbekin (Founder, Native Son), Tboy (Community Activist), and Antwan Matthews (Activist & Scholar). Artwork for this episode provided by Ronald Jackson and photography provided by Kennedi Carter.

]]> 2128 yes Being Seen, Episode 09, Faith https://www.beingseenpodcast.com/episode-9-faith Creating inclusive communities of faith, sexuality and the divine, the church as a “horizon for imagining the terms of Black life.” How can we create spaces of faith that expand and affirm the fullness of all of our existences?  Featured in this episode: Mykal Kilgore (Musician & Activist), Bishop Yvette Flunder (Pastor & Activist), and Josef Sorett (Scholar & Author), and Jordan E. Cooper (Writer & Actor). Original artwork for this episode created by Diana Ejaita and photography provided by Nate Palmer. Tue, 24 Nov 2020 11:45:00 -0000 Faith full 1 9 ViiV Healthcare An act of faith. Creating inclusive communities of faith, sexuality and the divine, the church as a “horizon for imagining the terms of Black life.” How can we create spaces of faith that expand and affirm the fullness of all of our existences?  Featured in this episode: Mykal Kilgore (Musician & Activist), Bishop Yvette Flunder (Pastor & Activist), and Josef Sorett (Scholar & Author), and Jordan E. Cooper (Writer & Actor). Original artwork for this episode created by Diana Ejaita and photography provided by Nate Palmer. Creating inclusive communities of faith, sexuality and the divine, the church as a “horizon for imagining the terms of Black life.” How can we create spaces of faith that expand and affirm the fullness of all of our existences? 

Featured in this episode: Mykal Kilgore (Musician & Activist), Bishop Yvette Flunder (Pastor & Activist), and Josef Sorett (Scholar & Author), and Jordan E. Cooper (Writer & Actor). Original artwork for this episode created by Diana Ejaita and photography provided by Nate Palmer.

]]> 2154 yes Being Seen, Episode 08, Love, Radically https://www.beingseenpodcast.com/episode-8-love-radically Black men loving Black men is, as the deceased Black gay writer Joseph Beam opined in the 1980s, a “revolutionary act” because every moment a Black man is transgressive enough to love what he has been socialized to hate, he commits an act of insurgency. And this is what it is to love, radically.  Featured in this episode: Luke James (Musician & Actor). Original artwork for this episode created by Olivia Fields and photography provided by Faith Couch. Tue, 17 Nov 2020 11:57:36 -0000 Love, Radically full 1 8 ViiV Healthcare A conversation on radical love. Black men loving Black men is, as the deceased Black gay writer Joseph Beam opined in the 1980s, a “revolutionary act” because every moment a Black man is transgressive enough to love what he has been socialized to hate, he commits an act of insurgency. And this is what it is to love, radically.  Featured in this episode: Luke James (Musician & Actor). Original artwork for this episode created by Olivia Fields and photography provided by Faith Couch. Black men loving Black men is, as the deceased Black gay writer Joseph Beam opined in the 1980s, a “revolutionary act” because every moment a Black man is transgressive enough to love what he has been socialized to hate, he commits an act of insurgency. And this is what it is to love, radically. 

Featured in this episode: Luke James (Musician & Actor). Original artwork for this episode created by Olivia Fields and photography provided by Faith Couch.

]]> 1987 yes Being Seen, Episode 07, Intimacy https://www.beingseenpodcast.com/episode-7-intimacy How do we define intimacy and in what ways do we cultivate it or allow it to show up in our lives? Are our intimacies many or are they few? And do we ask the people we let into our spaces to show us the care and consideration we both need and deserve? Featured in this episode: Zeke Thomas (Musician & Advocate), Dyllon Burnside (Actor), Kai M. Green (Scholar & Advocate), Ita O'Brien (Intimacy Coordinator). Original artwork for this episode created by Olivia Fields and photography provided by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr. Tue, 10 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0000 Intimacy full 1 7 ViiV Healthcare The complexity of learning and finding our intimacies. How do we define intimacy and in what ways do we cultivate it or allow it to show up in our lives? Are our intimacies many or are they few? And do we ask the people we let into our spaces to show us the care and consideration we both need and deserve? Featured in this episode: Zeke Thomas (Musician & Advocate), Dyllon Burnside (Actor), Kai M. Green (Scholar & Advocate), Ita O'Brien (Intimacy Coordinator). Original artwork for this episode created by Olivia Fields and photography provided by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr. How do we define intimacy and in what ways do we cultivate it or allow it to show up in our lives? Are our intimacies many or are they few? And do we ask the people we let into our spaces to show us the care and consideration we both need and deserve?

Featured in this episode: Zeke Thomas (Musician & Advocate), Dyllon Burnside (Actor), Kai M. Green (Scholar & Advocate), Ita O'Brien (Intimacy Coordinator). Original artwork for this episode created by Olivia Fields and photography provided by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr.

]]> 1893 yes Being Seen, Episode 06, Being Seen https://www.beingseenpodcast.com/episode-6-being-seen Double consciousness. Who defines how we are seen and who creates our archives? What is the power of process when creating more accurate representations? The effects of the many gazes that fall upon us and the ones we apply to ourselves.  Featured in this episode: E. Patrick Johnson (Artist & Scholar), Gioncarlo Valentine (Photographer & Curator), Texas Isaiah (Photographer & Curator). Artwork for this episode provided by Kara Walker and photography provided by Texas Isaiah. Tue, 27 Oct 2020 10:45:00 -0000 Being Seen full 1 6 ViiV Healthcare The ways we are seen and the ways we see ourselves. Double consciousness. Who defines how we are seen and who creates our archives? What is the power of process when creating more accurate representations? The effects of the many gazes that fall upon us and the ones we apply to ourselves.  Featured in this episode: E. Patrick Johnson (Artist & Scholar), Gioncarlo Valentine (Photographer & Curator), Texas Isaiah (Photographer & Curator). Artwork for this episode provided by Kara Walker and photography provided by Texas Isaiah. Double consciousness. Who defines how we are seen and who creates our archives? What is the power of process when creating more accurate representations? The effects of the many gazes that fall upon us and the ones we apply to ourselves. 

Featured in this episode: E. Patrick Johnson (Artist & Scholar), Gioncarlo Valentine (Photographer & Curator), Texas Isaiah (Photographer & Curator). Artwork for this episode provided by Kara Walker and photography provided by Texas Isaiah.

]]> 1732 yes Being Seen, Episode 05, Creating Context https://www.beingseenpodcast.com/episode-5-creating-context Mississippi, Texas, the Bronx, Camden. The power of context. The places and landscapes that define us from our countries to our bodies. The stories that take place amongst these backdrops and the ways in which our specificity should never be denied or overlooked. Featured in this episode: Kiese Laymon (Author), Diedrick Brackens (Artist), Jerome LaMaar (Fashion Designer & Stylist). Artwork for this episode provided by Diedrick Brackens and photography provided by Shan Wallace. Tue, 20 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0000 Creating Context full 1 5 ViiV Healthcare How our stories are defined by their contexts. Mississippi, Texas, the Bronx, Camden. The power of context. The places and landscapes that define us from our countries to our bodies. The stories that take place amongst these backdrops and the ways in which our specificity should never be denied or overlooked. Featured in this episode: Kiese Laymon (Author), Diedrick Brackens (Artist), Jerome LaMaar (Fashion Designer & Stylist). Artwork for this episode provided by Diedrick Brackens and photography provided by Shan Wallace. Mississippi, Texas, the Bronx, Camden. The power of context. The places and landscapes that define us from our countries to our bodies. The stories that take place amongst these backdrops and the ways in which our specificity should never be denied or overlooked.

Featured in this episode: Kiese Laymon (Author), Diedrick Brackens (Artist), Jerome LaMaar (Fashion Designer & Stylist). Artwork for this episode provided by Diedrick Brackens and photography provided by Shan Wallace.

]]> 1541 yes Being Seen, Episode 04, Creating Space https://www.beingseenpodcast.com/episode-4-creating-space Spaces. Space. The places we occupy and a trip that takes us beyond to a point where we can transcend. Eddie Ndopu plans to be the first disabled person to go to space, the first Black queer disabled person. This quest is confirmation of what we should all already know, that people like Eddie are magnificent in all of their multiplicities. Featured in this episode: Eddie Ndopu (Activist, Author & Scholar) and music by Sun Ra. Artwork for this episode provided by Olivia Fields and photography provided by Clifford Prince King. Tue, 13 Oct 2020 10:45:00 -0000 Creating Space full 1 4 ViiV Healthcare The magnificence of Black queer disabled folx and a trip to outer space. Spaces. Space. The places we occupy and a trip that takes us beyond to a point where we can transcend. Eddie Ndopu plans to be the first disabled person to go to space, the first Black queer disabled person. This quest is confirmation of what we should all already know, that people like Eddie are magnificent in all of their multiplicities. Featured in this episode: Eddie Ndopu (Activist, Author & Scholar) and music by Sun Ra. Artwork for this episode provided by Olivia Fields and photography provided by Clifford Prince King. Spaces. Space. The places we occupy and a trip that takes us beyond to a point where we can transcend. Eddie Ndopu plans to be the first disabled person to go to space, the first Black queer disabled person. This quest is confirmation of what we should all already know, that people like Eddie are magnificent in all of their multiplicities.

Featured in this episode: Eddie Ndopu (Activist, Author & Scholar) and music by Sun Ra. Artwork for this episode provided by Olivia Fields and photography provided by Clifford Prince King.

]]> 1399 yes Being Seen, Episode 03, The Roles We Play https://www.beingseenpodcast.com/episode-3-the-roles-we-play What is the impact of the roles we are often asked to play? How do we make more spaces where these roles can be self-defined? How do we use our roles to shift culture and empower others? Featured in this episode: George M. Johnson (Author & Activist), Kenyon Farrow (Activist), Samira Nasr (Editor-In-Chief, Harper's Bazaar). Artwork for this episode provided by Khari Rahim and photography provided by Erik Carter. Tue, 06 Oct 2020 02:45:00 -0000 The Roles We Play full 1 3 ViiV Healthcare What is the impact of the roles we are often asked to play and what are the roles we wish to define for ourselves? What is the impact of the roles we are often asked to play? How do we make more spaces where these roles can be self-defined? How do we use our roles to shift culture and empower others? Featured in this episode: George M. Johnson (Author & Activist), Kenyon Farrow (Activist), Samira Nasr (Editor-In-Chief, Harper's Bazaar). Artwork for this episode provided by Khari Rahim and photography provided by Erik Carter. What is the impact of the roles we are often asked to play? How do we make more spaces where these roles can be self-defined? How do we use our roles to shift culture and empower others?

Featured in this episode: George M. Johnson (Author & Activist), Kenyon Farrow (Activist), Samira Nasr (Editor-In-Chief, Harper's Bazaar). Artwork for this episode provided by Khari Rahim and photography provided by Erik Carter.

]]> 1542 yes Being Seen, Episode 02, Finding The Story https://www.beingseenpodcast.com/episode-2-finding-the-story Who decides what stories will be told and how can we rewrite the narrative of what constitutes the “American” story? How can stories become our proof of life? What will it take to bring forth more stories from places that aren’t officially sanctioned?  Featured in this episode: Saeed Jones (Poet & Author), Ben Cory Jones (Writer, Director & Producer), Yashua Simmons (Fashion Editor & Stylist) and Marc Meachem (Head of US External Affairs, ViiV Healthcare). Artwork for this episode provided by Detour and photography provided by Jah Grey. Tue, 06 Oct 2020 02:45:00 -0000 Finding The Story full 1 2 ViiV Healthcare How do we identify and bring forth the stories that need to be told? Who decides what stories will be told and how can we rewrite the narrative of what constitutes the “American” story? How can stories become our proof of life? What will it take to bring forth more stories from places that aren’t officially sanctioned?  Featured in this episode: Saeed Jones (Poet & Author), Ben Cory Jones (Writer, Director & Producer), Yashua Simmons (Fashion Editor & Stylist) and Marc Meachem (Head of US External Affairs, ViiV Healthcare). Artwork for this episode provided by Detour and photography provided by Jah Grey. Who decides what stories will be told and how can we rewrite the narrative of what constitutes the “American” story? How can stories become our proof of life? What will it take to bring forth more stories from places that aren’t officially sanctioned? 

Featured in this episode: Saeed Jones (Poet & Author), Ben Cory Jones (Writer, Director & Producer), Yashua Simmons (Fashion Editor & Stylist) and Marc Meachem (Head of US External Affairs, ViiV Healthcare). Artwork for this episode provided by Detour and photography provided by Jah Grey.

]]> 1783 yes Being Seen, Episode 01, The First https://www.beingseenpodcast.com/episode-1-the-first A Strange Loop, making it in Hollywood, getting to Broadway, Billie Holiday. What is the story behind culture firsts that break down barriers, push back against invisibility and refute stereotypes? How does the creation impact the creator? Why are we still fighting to get these firsts made? Featured in this episode: Lee Daniels (Writer, Director & Producer), Jordan E. Cooper (Writer & Actor), Michael R. Jackson (Playwright), and Wesley Morris (NYT Culture Critic). Original artwork for this episode created by Olivia Fields and photography provided by Gioncarlo Valentine. Tue, 06 Oct 2020 02:45:00 -0000 The First full 1 1 ViiV Healthcare The power and the struggle of culture defining firsts. A Strange Loop, making it in Hollywood, getting to Broadway, Billie Holiday. What is the story behind culture firsts that break down barriers, push back against invisibility and refute stereotypes? How does the creation impact the creator? Why are we still fighting to get these firsts made? Featured in this episode: Lee Daniels (Writer, Director & Producer), Jordan E. Cooper (Writer & Actor), Michael R. Jackson (Playwright), and Wesley Morris (NYT Culture Critic). Original artwork for this episode created by Olivia Fields and photography provided by Gioncarlo Valentine. A Strange Loop, making it in Hollywood, getting to Broadway, Billie Holiday. What is the story behind culture firsts that break down barriers, push back against invisibility and refute stereotypes? How does the creation impact the creator? Why are we still fighting to get these firsts made?

Featured in this episode: Lee Daniels (Writer, Director & Producer), Jordan E. Cooper (Writer & Actor), Michael R. Jackson (Playwright), and Wesley Morris (NYT Culture Critic). Original artwork for this episode created by Olivia Fields and photography provided by Gioncarlo Valentine.

]]> 1955 yes Being Seen - Trailer https://www.beingseenpodcast.com/ Wed, 23 Sep 2020 22:20:16 -0000 Trailer trailer 1 1 ViiV Healthcare A weekly podcast hosted by Darnell Moore, exploring culture’s role in shaping how we see ourselves.

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