Our Culture, Our Stories
Shifting the narrative
Within our shifting political and social surroundings, the telling of Black stories is more important than ever. Our Culture, Our Stories is new podcast series from the NAACP offering an unfiltered, safe space for celebrities, authors, actors, musicians, and activists to share stories of triumph and unity. It celebrates excellence, but also navigates creative challenges and fosters community strength.
We're amplifying the voices of those who are shaping the future of culture, activism, and representation - inspiring the next generations of storytellers and satisfying the global audiences who crave their craft.
Ep. 1: Imagemakers Sterling K. Brown and Ryan Michelle Bathe
Upcoming stories
Ep. 2: Rep. Maxine Waters
The outspoken advocate for women, children, people of color taught us to reclaim our time and how to be a fierce advocate, from her home district in Southern California all the way to the halls of Congress in Washington, DC.
Ep. 3: Essence Atkins
No matter the platform - television, film, or social media - actress Essence Atkins has solidified her role in Black culture's history books. For decades she has represented on screen and off.
Ep. 4: Jabari Banks
The award-winning actor and West Philadelphia native lead the reboot of a Black culture staple. While playing the Fresh Prince was his first onscreen role, it won't be Jabari Banks' last.
56th NAACP Image Awards
Black culture's biggest night is February 22. Tune into the NAACP Image Awards to celebrate Black music, television, film, literature, and podcasts.
Black entertainers serve as proxies on behalf of a 42-million member community that consistently generates brilliant cultural assets ravenously consumed around the world. Their tenacity, resilience, and undeniable talent produce remarkable renderings of Black life that principally shape mainstream culture.
- Kyle Bowser, NAACP Hollywood Bureau Senior Vice President