ASCENDING | The Black Arts + Today's Social Media: The Good, The Bad, and The Brainrot!
August 17, 2025
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as posted by the channelIn episode 30 of ASCENDING, with host APRIL R. SILVER, we're coming back to the arts because #BlackJoy is needed right now! Our featured guest this week is MARCIA PENDELTON, one of the top professionals in arts marketing and audience development, especially for Black folks and #BlackTheater. Pendelton is the founder and president of WALK TALL GIRL PRODUCTIONS and has been one of the cultural and business leaders for making sure that Black people experience theater—on Broadway, Off-Broadway, in the community-at-large. Tune in for an insightful conversation about the importance of Black theater, Black arts, and supporting the work of Black artists (not just Black celebrities).
In a special segment, we'll also focus on a compelling topic: "Social Media: The Good, The Bad, and The Brainrot." The special guest is STARR ROCQUE, a celebrated journalist, writer, social media powerhouse, and author who has written for BET, Vibe, Vulture, Essence, EBONY, PEOPLE, Complex, Fast Company, and other outlets.
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