A Word: Lights, Camera, Diversity in Action
Awards season can be a frustrating moment for Black writers in Hollywood, when even their most successful shows and films are frequently overlooked. Rodney Barnes has built a thriving career by telling stories of Black life, from \u201cEverybody Hates Chris,\u201d to \u201cThe Boondocks,\u201d to \u201cWinning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.\u201d On today\u2019s episode of A Word, he joins Jason Johnson to discuss the challenges and rewards of his rise as a screenwriter and producer. His latest work is a graphic novel, \u201cBlacula: Return of the King.\u201d\n\nGuest: Screenwriter Rodney Barnes\n\nPodcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola\n\nYou can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month.\n\nMake an impact this Black History Month by helping Macy\u2019s on their mission to fund UNCF scholarships for HBCU students. Go to macys.com/purpose to learn more.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices