In this bonus episode Of FrenchaFullCircle, I am joined by my first set of Panelist which include Aaron Brooks, Danielle Martin, Ifeanyi Elswith, Isaac Hollis, and Pashan Adkins to discuss. and review "BLACK IS KING: A Film by Beyoncé " which is the tale of a young king's transcendent journey through betrayal, love, and self identity.
Bios for each Panelist involved:
Aaron J. Brooks is a South Chicago born and bred writer and director with a passion for connecting with people and nature. He seeks to tell stories that exhibit diversity within the black community, focusing on masculinity, the transition into adulthood, and how circumstances shape perspective. As a recent film school graduate, Aaron is working toward exhibiting truths of the human experience through various artistic mediums from music, fashion, and performance art to documentary and film.
Danielle Martin is a Chicago native who is an avid student of the arts with dance as her main passion. With her new yearning for spiritual enlightenment, she has begun to seek a career in child development.
Ifeanyi Elswith is a contemporary R&B/hip-hop vocal artist from Avalon Park, Chicago, Illinois. The intensity of her soothing soprano voice provokes vulnerability with a stylish and quiet confidence. Her songs provide a heartfelt frequency that touches the inner soul. Ifeanyi’s healing tone topped with her quirky lyricism makes for the encapsulating ingredients of her unique, and inspirational sound.
Isaac Hollis, is a recent graduate from Illinois State with a B.A. in Organizational and Leadership Communications with a concentration in Queer Studies. He will be moving forward in his educational career to receive his M.A> in Higher Education Administration at Morgan State University.
Pashan Adkins is a recent DePaul University graduate from Chicago. She studied Communications and Media with an emphasis in politics and film. Also, she partook in scholastic research on Diaspora studies. Pashan will be following up with law school, as she plans to merge her passions in: film, fashion, and wellness with the development of the Black community.
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