Season 2

The barbershop. Representation in Hollywood. Masculinity, through the eyes of the trans masculine community. Finding spaces where we can inhabit shared visions of freedom. The second season of Being Seen, hosted by award-winning author and advocate Darnell Moore, features conversations with award-winning guests including Steven Canals, Colman Domingo, Keiynan Lonsdale, Shangela, Kalen Allen, and more.

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Episode 20 - For The People
21 min 54 secsEnglish

A look behind the scenes at what it means to create in this moment. Reflections on community, fellowship and love from the creators of Being Seen.

Featured in this episode: Emil Wilbekin (Founder, Native Son), Darius Brown (Emmy-Award Winning Producer), Gioncarlo Valentine (Visual Narrator, Writer & Curator), and DaShawn Usher (Founder, Mobilizing Our Brothers Initiative (MOBI)). Artwork for this episode provided by Adryan Tunde Abii-Smith and photography provided by Hannah Price.

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Episode 20 - For The People

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A look behind the scenes at what it means to create in this moment. Reflections on community, fellowship and love from the creators of Being Seen.

Featured in this episode: Emil Wilbekin (Founder, Native Son), Darius Brown (Emmy-Award Winning Producer), Gioncarlo Valentine (Visual Narrator, Writer & Curator), and DaShawn Usher (Founder, Mobilizing Our Brothers Initiative (MOBI)). Artwork for this episode provided by Adryan Tunde Abii-Smith and photography provided by Hannah Price.

Episode 19 - Sports
34 min 40 secsEnglish

How gay and queer Black men are reimagining sports, creating space, and discovering new possibility models.

Featured in this episode: (Sports Commentator & Former NFL Player), Jason Collins (Former NBA Player), and LZ Granderson (Award-Winning Sports Journalist). Artwork for this episode provided by Jonathan Lyndon Chase, and photography provided by Andre D. Wagner.

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Episode 19 - Sports

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How gay and queer Black men are reimagining sports, creating space, and discovering new possibility models.

Featured in this episode: (Sports Commentator & Former NFL Player), Jason Collins (Former NBA Player), and LZ Granderson (Award-Winning Sports Journalist). Artwork for this episode provided by Jonathan Lyndon Chase, and photography provided by Andre D. Wagner.

Episode 18 - Trans Masculine Experience
44 min 18 secsEnglish

An exploration of masculinities through the eyes of trans masculine people, gender-expansive individuals, and the ones who love us.

Featured in this episode: Guest Host Texas Isaiah (Visual Narrator), Wazi Maret (Producer & Songwriter), Ahya Simone (Multidisciplinary Artist), and Marquise Vilsón (Actor & Activist). Artwork for this episode provided by Amani Lewis, and photography provided by Texas Isaiah.

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Episode 18 - Trans Masculine Experience

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An exploration of masculinities through the eyes of trans masculine people, gender-expansive individuals, and the ones who love us.

Featured in this episode: Guest Host Texas Isaiah (Visual Narrator), Wazi Maret (Producer & Songwriter), Ahya Simone (Multidisciplinary Artist), and Marquise Vilsón (Actor & Activist). Artwork for this episode provided by Amani Lewis, and photography provided by Texas Isaiah.

Episode 17 - Afro-Latinx
33 min 06 secsEnglish

How interconnected identities shape our stories, through the lens of the Afro-Latinx experience.

Featured in this episode: Representative Ritchie Torres, Steven Canals (Screenwriter & Producer), and Wilson Cruz (Award-Winning Actor). Artwork for this episode provided by Gustavo de Nazareno and photography provided by Steven Molina Contreras and Gioncarlo Valentine.

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Episode 17 - Afro-Latinx

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How interconnected identities shape our stories, through the lens of the Afro-Latinx experience.

Featured in this episode: Representative Ritchie Torres, Steven Canals (Screenwriter & Producer), and Wilson Cruz (Award-Winning Actor). Artwork for this episode provided by Gustavo de Nazareno and photography provided by Steven Molina Contreras and Gioncarlo Valentine.

Episode 16 - Hollywood
23 min 54 secsEnglish

An exploration of representation in Hollywood and how entertainment can become a tool for transformation.

Featured in this episode: Anthony Hemingway (Director & Producer), Brandon Goodman (Writer & Actor), and Colman Domingo (Actor, Writer & Director). Artwork for this episode provided by Xavier Daniels and photography provided by Dustin Thierry.

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Episode 16 - Hollywood

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An exploration of representation in Hollywood and how entertainment can become a tool for transformation.

Featured in this episode: Anthony Hemingway (Director & Producer), Brandon Goodman (Writer & Actor), and Colman Domingo (Actor, Writer & Director). Artwork for this episode provided by Xavier Daniels and photography provided by Dustin Thierry.

Episode 15 - Barbershop
32 min 42 secsEnglish

Finding spaces where we can inhabit shared visions of freedom.

Featured in this episode: Quincy Mills (Professor & Author), Marc Lamont Hill (TV Host, Author & Activist), and Lorenzo Lewis (Advocate, Speaker & Author). Artwork for this episode provided by Stephen Towns and photography provided by Antonio Johnson.

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Episode 15 - Barbershop

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Finding spaces where we can inhabit shared visions of freedom.

Featured in this episode: Quincy Mills (Professor & Author), Marc Lamont Hill (TV Host, Author & Activist), and Lorenzo Lewis (Advocate, Speaker & Author). Artwork for this episode provided by Stephen Towns and photography provided by Antonio Johnson.

Episode 14 - Youth
25 min 49 secsEnglish

Join host Darnell Moore in an exploration of marking our existence, building community and cherishing our youth.

Featured in this episode: Shangela (Actor, Comedian & Performer), Kalen Allen (Creator, Writer & Actor), and Keiynan Lonsdale (Dancer & Singer-Songwriter). Artwork for this episode provided by Daniel Marcellus Givens and photography provided by Widline Cadet.

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Episode 14 - Youth

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Join host Darnell Moore in an exploration of marking our existence, building community and cherishing our youth.

Featured in this episode: Shangela (Actor, Comedian & Performer), Kalen Allen (Creator, Writer & Actor), and Keiynan Lonsdale (Dancer & Singer-Songwriter). Artwork for this episode provided by Daniel Marcellus Givens and photography provided by Widline Cadet.

Episode 13 - Mentorship
25 min 48 secsEnglish

The power of mentoring to create representative narratives, construct community and build a collective legacy.

Featured in this episode: Guest Co-Host Lena Waithe (Writer, Actor & Producer), Gina Prince-Bythewood (Writer & Director), Little Marvin (Writer & Producer) and LaDarian Smith (Writer & Producer). Artwork for this episode provided by Jon Key and photography provided by Gioncarlo Valentine and Texas Isaiah.

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Episode 13 - Mentorship

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The power of mentoring to create representative narratives, construct community and build a collective legacy.

Featured in this episode: Guest Co-Host Lena Waithe (Writer, Actor & Producer), Gina Prince-Bythewood (Writer & Director), Little Marvin (Writer & Producer) and LaDarian Smith (Writer & Producer). Artwork for this episode provided by Jon Key and photography provided by Gioncarlo Valentine and Texas Isaiah.

Episode 12 - Fatherhood
32 min 15 secsEnglish

An exploration of Black fatherhood and the power of fathering.

Featured in this episode: Dennis Williams (SVP, WarnerMedia), Jericho Brown (Award-Winning Poet), and Calvin & Tim (Fathers & Advocates) joined by their daughter Grady. Artwork for this episode provided by Cbabi Bayoc and photography provided by Gioncarlo Valentine.

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Episode 12 - Fatherhood

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An exploration of Black fatherhood and the power of fathering.

Featured in this episode: Dennis Williams (SVP, WarnerMedia), Jericho Brown (Award-Winning Poet), and Calvin & Tim (Fathers & Advocates) joined by their daughter Grady. Artwork for this episode provided by Cbabi Bayoc and photography provided by Gioncarlo Valentine.

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