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FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way...

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Friends and Kin in this episode I was blessed enough to be in conversation with a Black unicorn, Jonathan McCrory of the National Black Theatre! His story is one of overcoming, perseverance and understanding WHO you are. What an amazing way to close out Black History Month!



In this two part conversation we learn all about my guest. We learn where he comes from, the obstacles and blessings that he navigated during his journey and what he is up to currently. It was a spiritually uplifting conversation that I am truly excited to share with you. Here’s a little bit about Jonathan:



Jonathan McCrory is a Tony Award and Emmy Award nominated producer, 2x Obie Award-winning, Harlem-based artist who has served as Executive Artistic Director at National Black Theatre since 2012 under the leadership of CEO, Sade Lythcott. He has directed numerous professional productions and concerts. He has been acknowledged as an exceptional leader additionally through Craine’s New York Business 2020 Notable LGBTQ Leaders and Executives. In 2013, he was awarded the Emerging Producer Award by the National Black Theatre Festival in Winston Salem, North Carolina, and the Torch Bearer Award by theatrical legend Woodie King Jr. He is a founding member of the collaborative producing organizations Harlem9, Black Theatre Commons, The Jubilee, Next Generation National Network and The Movement Theatre Company. McCrory sits on the National Advisory Committee for Howlround.com and was a member of the original cohort for ArtEquity. A Washington, DC native, McCrory attended the Duke Ellington School of the Arts and New York University’s TISCH School of the Arts.



Enjoy this conversation, as I had such a wonderful time speaking with Jonathan about his life and his work. His story, the work he is doing as well as the work of the National Black Theatre should be something that we know about & THAT, friends & kin is exactly why I am sharing his story with you. Even though, Black History Month is over on the calendar - we should live a life where we strive to learn more and more about our history and the heroes of our communities today. 



"GO WHERE YOU ARE ADORED. NOT WHERE YOU ARE TOLERATED..."


MeMe's Jam No. 83 🎶
Jonathan McCrory's Website
National Black Theatre
SUBMIT A QUESTION FOR “STRAIGHT FACTS”! 🤔
DAILY GRATITUDE RITUALS.
FIND YOURSELF A THERAPIST. 🤓
Black Boy Joy Dance-Off!



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Hey Friends &amp; Kin!
 
FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way...
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Friends and Kin in this episode I was blessed enough to be in conversation with a Black unicorn, Jonathan McCrory of the National Black Theatre! His story is one of overcoming, perseverance and understanding WHO you are. What an amazing way to close out Black History Month!
 
In this two part conversation we learn all about my guest. We learn where he comes from, the obstacles and blessings that he navigated during his journey and what he is up to currently. It was a spiritually uplifting conversation that I am truly excited to share with you. Here’s a little bit about Jonathan:
 
Jonathan McCrory is a Tony Award and Emmy Award nominated producer, 2x Obie Award-winning, Harlem-based artist who has served as Executive Artistic Director at National Black Theatre since 2012 under the leadership of CEO, Sade Lythcott. He has directed numerous professional productions and concerts. He has been acknowledged as an exceptional leader additionally through Craine’s New York Business 2020 Notable LGBTQ Leaders and Executives. In 2013, he was awarded the Emerging Producer Award by the National Black Theatre Festival in Winston Salem, North Carolina, and the Torch Bearer Award by theatrical legend Woodie King Jr. He is a founding member of the collaborative producing organizations Harlem9, Black Theatre Commons, The Jubilee, Next Generation National Network and The Movement Theatre Company. McCrory sits on the National Advisory Committee for Howlround.com and was a member of the original cohort for ArtEquity. A Washington, DC native, McCrory attended the Duke Ellington School of the Arts and New York University’s TISCH School of the Arts.
 
Enjoy this conversation, as I had such a wonderful time speaking with Jonathan about his life and his work. His story, the work he is doing as well as the work of the National Black Theatre should be something that we know about &amp; THAT, friends &amp; kin is exactly why I am sharing his story with you. Even though, Black History Month is over on the calendar - we should live a life where we strive to learn more and more about our history and the heroes of our communities today. 
 
"GO WHERE YOU ARE ADORED. NOT WHERE YOU ARE TOLERATED..."
 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/p66Jp6ervRA?si=FtkWJ8jQ55qTZ5-F">MeMe's Jam No. 83 🎶</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.jonathanmccrory.com/">Jonathan McCrory's Website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nationalblacktheatre.org/">National Black Theatre</a></li>
<li><a href="https://forms.gle/WUeuAZiHEe74ESgq9">SUBMIT A QUESTION FOR “STRAIGHT FACTS”! 🤔</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/better/health/daily-gratitude-routine-can-train-your-brain-be-happier-ncna912961">DAILY GRATITUDE RITUALS.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us">FIND YOURSELF A THERAPIST. 🤓</a></li>
<li><a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fp%2FBS4wyddje_S%2F%3Figsh%3DMnd5cTczNGN3Z2t5&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEvanTyor%40iheartmedia.com%7C989b8e93d79942d102e108dc37197bfa%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638445829799476166%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=vBgTrb1DlnQvXimuAlVR8HOCKlrCr2AuF1P89dKCwQA%3D&amp;reserved=0">Black Boy Joy Dance-Off!</a></li>
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And as always, "Thank you for your support…" 
(said exactly like the <a href="https://youtu.be/xqTkzxL89xg">80s Bartles and Jaymes commercials</a>)
 
xoxo
MeMe
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Hand Me My Purse provides a comprehensive approach to understanding and tackling social emotional well-being, cultural matters, mental health, and everyday life experiences in the Black community. Think of it like talking to your favorite Auntie, in this case, ~Auntie Supreme~ MeMe Walker! In her purse she has everything you need to approach these experiences from a transparent, relatable, authentic, and funny perspective. The concept of handing your Auntie her purse is a catalyst for action and changes the atmosphere; she is about to BLESS YOUR LIFE in some way. Black Aunties are the backbone of their communities and their families, providing a place of safety and irrefutable wisdom that many other family members cannot. Listen for a good laugh, relatability, and an understanding of the nuances of Black culture. Auntie MeMe promises to be a comforting, funny, sometimes inappropriate, but always authentic voice creating a space, digitally, that will give you the comfort you miss in real life space and time.

Hand Me My Purse provides a comprehensive approach to understanding and tackling social emotional well-being, cultural matters, mental health, and everyday life experiences in the Black community. Think of it like talking to your favorite Auntie, in this case, ~Auntie Supreme~ MeMe Walker! In her purse she has everything you need to approach these experiences from a transparent, relatable, authentic, and funny perspective. The concept of handing your Auntie her purse is a catalyst for action and changes the atmosphere; she is about to BLESS YOUR LIFE in some way. Black Aunties are the backbone of their communities and their families, providing a place of safety and irrefutable wisdom that many other family members cannot. Listen for a good laugh, relatability, and an understanding of the nuances of Black culture. Auntie MeMe promises to be a comforting, funny, sometimes inappropriate, but always authentic voice creating a space, digitally, that will give you the comfort you miss in real life space and time.

Hand Me My Purse.

No. 83:  Closing Out Black History Month w/Jonathan McCrory + The National Black Theatre. PART TWO.

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/1e90ccce-c5d0-4499-8271-b12300497b2e/transcript

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