There’s room for all of us at the table,” said Chenault, who joined Revolt a year ago, adding that it was imperative to choose co-hosts who came from different backgrounds. The album is named after the legendary song, Hey Jude, that was written for him by Paul McCartney to comfort the five-year-old after his father met Yoko Ono and separated from his mother. “One of the things that we really were intentional about increasing was the voice of Black women, and finally presenting a diversity of thought when it came to Black women … It was really important that we show that Black women are not a monolith. While philanthropy may be his passion, Lennon, who has an innate talent for music, will release his latest album, Jude, on Sept. In an exclusive conversation with TheWrap about the series, Monique Chenault, president of Revolt Black News Production, said the show came about as an avenue through which Black women’s voices could be amplified. “Black women have proven to be the most influential demographic driving culture across categories and Black Girl Stuff provides a platform to explore important topics through their lens in a way that will empower Black women to speak their truth, share their stories and embrace their power.” “We are excited to continue amplifying the voices of unapologetic Black women who represent diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to drive the conversations that matter to Black women globally,” Detavio Samuels, CEO of Revolt, added. Filmed in Revolt’s production headquarters in Atlanta and produced by a creative team comprising of all Black women, each episode is set to dive into a variety of themes, including “pink collar topics, social justice conundrums, relationship issues and more.” In addition to the hosts, “Black Girl Stuff” will feature correspondent and actress Kennedy Rue. How Issa Rae’s ‘Rap Sh!t’ Celebrates and Speaks to the Current ‘Female Rap Renaissance’
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