Join Angela Ford, Founder of The Obsidian Collection Archives as she illuminates a variety of interesting tales of the global Black Diaspora. Season One is hosted by Joi Weathers, a brilliant media expert and podcaster. Obsidian Stories are conversations with the storytellers who created or unearthed the images, video and artifacts not seen in a very long time. Our stories focus on the joy, love, laughter and progress of the Black Diaspora. These tales help us reclaim the Black Narrative.
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Signup to Generate a PitchJoin Angela Ford, Founder of The Obsidian Collection Archives as she illuminates a variety of interesting tales of the global Black Diaspora. Season One is hosted by Joi Weathers, a brilliant media expert and podcaster. Obsidian Stories are conversations with the storytellers who created or unearthed the images, video and artifacts not seen in a very long time.
Recent episodes include "The Clarke - Ford House of Chicago" (9 January 2025, 47 minutes), "Our First Obsidian AI Stories" (19 June 2024, 27 minutes), and "Luster and The Proud Lady" (1 April 2024, 26 minutes).
Obsidian Stories publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 8 episodes.
Booking probability for Obsidian Stories is 17%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Obsidian Stories requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Obsidian Stories's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Obsidian Stories are Artists, Writers & Performers and Museums, Zoos & Historic Sites. Obsidian Stories has an arts audience.
Obsidian Stories is an arts podcast with 8 episodes published.
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Episode #8
<p>The Clarke-Ford House is the oldest surviving house in Chicago, IL. It was built in 1836 for Henry B. Clarke. From 1941 until 1970, Bishop Louis Henry and Margaret Ford saved it and restored it to landmark status...
Episode #7
<p>Obsidian’s first use of AI in storytelling is a series of AI images of communities long gone. The Series is called “The Other Side of The Rainbow” These images imagine situations and show positive possibilities. It...
Episode #6
<p>Reginald Maynor, Director of the International Division of Luster Products talks about the importance of Black ownership in the Black haircare industry. He shares the important origin story of AHBAI, the American...
Episode #5
<p>Nathan Thompson is an expert on the economic engines of The Policy Kings that “ran the Numbers” or as we say today, held the local Lottery in Chicago. These men also served as the micro-lenders to the hundreds of...
Episode #4
<p>In 1973, four African American photographers and friends created their own gallery presentation at the Southside Community Arts Center called Through Eyes of Blackness. What was unique about them is they were Black...
Episode #3
<p>The Obsidian Collection goes across the pond to work with a group of Black female photographers in London, UK. This conversation is with the founder of this group with a membership of over 400 Black women and their...
Episode #2
<p>On the heels of the Civil Rights Movement, the riots of the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois and the assassinations of too many Black leaders, the Black community decided it was important to...
Episode #1
<p>In 1966, MLK was invited to Chicago by the local Black Clergy to support their efforts for improved housing and better living conditions. The challenges were many but so were the rewards. Hermene Hartman owns some...
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