Strong Black Legends is a weekly show brought to you by Netflix and Strong Black Lead that honors the best of black Hollywood. Every Tuesday, host Tracy Clayton sits down with the legends that paved the way for black representation both on and off screen.
35 Available Episodes (35 Total)Average duration: 00:35:06
Nov 29, 2021
Halle Berry
00:29:37
This week, in our special bonus episode of Strong Black Legends, Tracy sits down with the legendary Halle Berry. They talk about Halle’s directorial debut Bruised where she flexes her triple threat muscles as an actor, director and producer. Halle gives us a glimpse into what it’s really like being called “The Most Beautiful Person in the World." Spoiler alert: It's not what you think. And we celebrate the iconic and beloved classic BAPS! Plus, Tracy makes sure Ms. Halle Berry gets all the flowers she deserves.
Nov 22, 2021
Okay, The B.A.P.S. Are Back In Town
00:52:00
If you like Strong Black Legends, you'll love Okay, Now Listen, with Scottie Beam and Sylvia Obell. New episodes every other Thursday. From Netflix and Strong Black Lead.
In this episode, Scottie & Sylvia revisit the amazing yet sometimes overlooked 1997 film, B.A.P.S., with Halle Berry and Natalie Desselle Reid. Then they dive into a conversation about what makes a movie a Black classic or Blassic. Plus their “Officially Unofficial Rules of Blassics,” including some of their favorite Blassics of all time. And finally, they share a Blassic film they secretly still haven’t seen.
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May 05, 2020
Debbie Allen
00:49:11
This week, in our special season two finale, Tracy sits down with the legendary triple threat Debbie Allen. They talk about Debbie’s time at Howard University and how she got her role, on and off screen, on the set of tv series, Fame. They also talk about Debbie and Phylicia Rashad’s feature on Solange Knowles’ When I Get Home. Plus, Tracy gives flowers to the ultimate queen, Queen Latifah.
Apr 30, 2020
Subscribe To “Okay, Now Listen”
00:01:44
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Apr 28, 2020
Bumper Robinson
00:40:13
This week, Tracy sits down with 90s heartthrob, Bumper Robinson. They get into his time as a child actor on Warner Brother studio lots, his extensive voice acting career, and the Tupac episode of A Different World. Plus Tracy gives flowers to one of the many sources of black girl magic, natural hair.
Apr 21, 2020
Omar Epps
00:36:41
This week, Tracy sits down with Brooklyn-born legend, Omar Epps! The two talk about his breakout role, alongside Tupac Shakur, in Juice and his second time playing another guy named Q in Love and Basketball. They also talk about Omar’s time before his Hollywood career as a student at LaGuardia High School aka the school from Fame. Plus, Tracy heads to the streets of Brooklyn to find out folks’ favorite jams to play at the barbecue and gives flowers to cookout music.
Apr 14, 2020
Taye Diggs
00:42:43
This week, Tracy sits down with the ultimate auntie crush, Taye Diggs! They chat about his role on the ever iconic Broadway musical, RENT, a moment he shared with Angela Bassett in his audition for How Stella Got Her Groove Back, and the improv scene that he wasn’t expecting on the set of The Best Man. Plus, Tracy gives flowers to one of the many focal points of the black community, front porches.
Apr 07, 2020
Elise Neal
00:38:03
This week, Tracy sits down with the always working, Elise Neal! They get into everything from her breakout role as Yvonne in T.V. sitcom, The Hughley’s, and why the show was so important, and we chat about the funniest moments on set for the Oscar winning film, Hustle & Flow. Plus, Tracy takes us back to a time we all long for--the 90s and gives flowers to 90s slang.
Mar 31, 2020
Shar Jackson
00:37:46
This week, Tracy sits down with the one and only Shar Jackson! They get into everything from her unforgettable character, Nicey, in the 90’s T.V. classic, Moesha, and her fun, but very serious, gaming career. Plus, Tracy serenades us in celebration of the talking parts in R&B songs.
Mar 24, 2020
Blair Underwood
00:39:33
This week, Tracy sits down with the always charming Blair Underwood! They get into everything from his first big role in L.A. Law, his heartthrob role in Set It Off, and how he decides what to say yes to.We also chat about his upcoming role in Netflix’s Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker. Plus, Tracy gives flowers to iconic movie soundtracks.
Nov 29 | 00:29:37
Halle Berry
Nov 22 | 00:52:00
Okay, The B.A.P.S. Are Back In Town
May 05 | 00:49:11
Debbie Allen
Apr 30 | 00:01:44
Subscribe To “Okay, Now Listen”
Apr 28 | 00:40:13
Bumper Robinson
Apr 21 | 00:36:41
Omar Epps
Apr 14 | 00:42:43
Taye Diggs
Apr 07 | 00:38:03
Elise Neal
Mar 31 | 00:37:46
Shar Jackson
Mar 24 | 00:39:33
Blair Underwood
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