AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange Season 17: Episode 4- Mama Gloria
Season 17’s final episode is an encore presentation of Mama Gloria, which follows the life story of Gloria Allen, a Black transgender from the south side of Chicago.
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“My vision and my idea was always to share the achievements and contributions and beauty and talent and artistry of Black people with the world. And to do it through film and television.”
— Mable HaddockBPM Founding Director
"I think that spaces like this are so important to give us the room to tell our stories in new and interesting ways"
— Tamara ShogaoluCreative Technologist
"The call for content creators to share the African American Experience does not wait for peace or promise. Our stories are part of what makes the world a better place."
— Darryl Ford WilliamsBPM Board Chair (2020-2023)
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