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Dorothy West and the Harlem Renaissance artists and activists get settled into the Grand Hotel, and enjoy the lavish luxuries the Soviets have to offer. Caviar anyone? While exploring Moscow, Mildred Jones and Langston Hughes push the prim and proper Dorothy out of her comfort zone. While partying, the group finally meets the director of the film, Carl Jungans but the all-Black cast sees red flags as the filmmaker reveals himself to be quite ignorant when it comes to race.
The production of the film “Black And White” gets underway IN Moscow with a less than stellar first rehearsal that is only saved by the star of the Harlem Renaissance performers, Sylvia Garner. Langston Hughes reveals his doubts on the script. Dorothy West receives devastating news from home and then struggles to understand the comfort she finds in Mildred Jones. As the group becomes more comfortable in Moscow, they are surprised with a trip to Odessa, only to learn that the film is in even bigger trouble than they thought.
Kelly Rowland enters the world of Tyler Perry in the Netflix legal drama, "Mea Culpa'' and as a Black movie fanatic, Panama Jackson is excited to see if it delivers the crazy and unexpected ride Perry has promised. In true Perry fashion, the film's title is a play on words, incorporating the first name of Rowland's character. This got Panama's creative juices flowing, and he's offering up several film ideas with the same play on words for Perry's consideration.
Queer Black history makers are highlighted during Black History Month on The Blackest Questions. Dr. David J. Johns, Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition, takes us to church, celebrating trailblazers who deserve all the flowers. Some you may know, others maybe not, but just like in every episode with host Dr. Christina Greer, you'll walk away with a newfound respect for the champions who refused to back down and instead carved out their place in Black history.