Brown
Goods
Brown Goods is a one-hour, drama series about the pioneering Black liquor salesman and Black ad men of the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s.
episodic
MASHUP
A 1960’s, Black Salesmen Drama meets Black, Made In America
DETAILS
- The story of the American Dream
- Robust, parallel, all-Black industries flourishing side by side Madison Ave
- Black advertising shaping the consumer retail industry
Erika
Alexander
I am
the daughter or two orphans born in the mountains of Arizona who lived in a Motel called Twilight off of Route 66, the American dream and proof positive that being human is more than skin deep.
Inspiration
I'm inspired by the battlefield tactics, ground strategy and everyday grind n' sweat of Black women.
Milestone
I testified this Fall 2020 in Congress in the first judiciary hearing about the lack of diversity in media in America and discussed how legislators can create new policies to change bias and racism in media.
Superpower
The ability to see, hear and create a story out of anything.
Beloved Book
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
Dream Destination
Blackberry Farms in Tennessee.
Song Selection
Another Star by Stevie Wonder
CONNECT
Ben
Arnon
I am
a New Yorker who also loves LA and Atlanta,
a technology and innovation early adopter,
a documentary photographer,
creative business person,
a community organizer,
a music lover,
an activist,
a traveler,
a friend.
a technology and innovation early adopter,
a documentary photographer,
creative business person,
a community organizer,
a music lover,
an activist,
a traveler,
a friend.
Inspiration
All of the innovation and creativity that people have been coming up with during the pandemic. Human beings are resilient.
Milestone
I'm proud of releasing our documentary film John Lewis: Good Trouble last year in the midst of a global pandemic.
Superpower
I do not get bored; I always find something that I'm curious about and that I want to study and learn about.
Beloved Book
The Works: Anatomy of a City by Kate Ascher
Self-Care Ritual
Going for a walk, and doing some breathing exercises.
Song Selection
Another Star by Stevie Wonder
CONNECT
