Being bi-racial, the role of police in society, and the constitution | A conversation w/ Bill Myers

Art Shrian Tiwari talks with actor-musician-filmmaker-minister Bill Myers, about him growing up as a bi-racial kid (son of a Black Father and a White mother) in the 70s and managing bi-racial in the entertainment industry; the role of police in the society (his father was a Policeman); Black Lives Matter movement, his thoughts on the constitution of the USA, and more.

About Bill Myers
Bill Myers is a multi-disciplined performer who has worked professionally in the entertainment industry as an actor, musician, writer, director, producer, filmmaker, arts educator, and he's also a minister.  Mr. Myers is an Emmy Award-winner for his performance in Chicago’s NBC docudrama “Fast-Break to Glory: The DuSable Panthers.”  Bill is an inspirational speaker deeply committed to social justice, and spiritual growth.  Coming soon, Bill will launch his own podcast entitled “The Bill Myers Show”. He currently resides in Indianapolis.

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BLM & George Floyd Protests, and Systemic Racism | A conversation w/ Lapcazo Sandoval & Leslie D. Hamilton

Art Shrian Tiwari talks with activist-poet-storyteller from Philadelphia Leslie D. Hamilton and writer-journalist from New York Lapacoz Sandoval, about ongoing nationwide (George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breanna Taylor) protests, racism in the USA, Black Lives Matter movement and more. 

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About Leslie D. Hamilton
Leslie D. Hamilton is a poet and storyteller with an MBA in marketing from Columbia University. She wants to live in a world where differences are appreciated and the intrinsic value of women, children and people of color is celebrated.  When she finds the world doesn’t live up to this ideal, she writes about it. Leslie has had the pleasure of performing as featured storyteller or poet at numerous venues throughout the tri-state area, including the Barnes Foundation, the African American Museum in Philadelphia, the Carteret Waterfront Park, numerous schools, libraries, community-based care facilities, bookstores, and, most recently, for the Philadelphia Jazz Project, where she premiered “Blues for Trayvon Martin.” Her work was recently selected for performance by industry actors at the fall Rhythm and Verse salon. You can find her on Facebook at Leslie.D.Hamilton247 and can reach her at Ldhamilton247@gmail.com.

About Lapacazo Sandoval
Lapacazo Sandoval is a former Unit Publicist (IATSE LOCAL 600), now working as a film critic and entertainment journalist.  She's the author of the children books ”Taking the E Train” and ”Everybody Loves Cake” and co-writer of the screenplay (with Art Shrian) LOVE IS LOVE IS LOVE currently in development with the Harlem Film Company.
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a RANT about racist violence & police brutality, and the protests... Black Lives Matter

Art talks about the ongoing protests due to the death of George Floyd, which were preceded by the shooting of Ahmaud Aurbery and the death of Eric Garner. Police brutality racist violence and racial injustice have been a long-lasting problem leading to movements like Black Lives Matter, but things still haven't really improved much. What's going on here?