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Preston J Cole's avatar

This interview for me is mind blowing. I am about in invisible tears how Roshonda Tate has written so many deprived icons back into history as she alluded to why her job represents the epitome.

Erin Ashley's avatar

Same! Truthfully it amazes me, and I'm so curious about the story she will tell with her next book as well. Thank you for your thoughtful comments as well! You have given me so many things to think about.

Preston J Cole's avatar

Thank you for what you do to the epitome of black icons and culture alive.

Preston J Cole's avatar

Keep me posted to Roshonda Tate next book.

Preston J Cole's avatar

I am reminded of show Hazel Scott filmed in Hollywood where she caught note the aprons were filthy. We with pride and dignity, kicked up a razor and demanded new aprons. When the patron refused and caught and attitude she removed her girls and back out of there like a tractor trailer.

“While on the set of The Heat’s On (1943), Hazel noticed that for a scene in which wives were waving their husbands off to war, the black actresses had been dressed in grubby aprons. Hazel kicked up a fuss, left the film and wouldn’t come back until the costumes were changed. After three days, the director gave in, and Hazel returned. The aprons were replaced by floral dresses.

Erin Ashley's avatar

I love that! That was also one of my favorite stories from the book too, what an icon!

Preston J Cole's avatar

The government portrayed Hazel Scott as a communist because they weren’t courageous enough to deal with fairness. They immediately cranked up fabricated charges against her, not only taking her music license but also her passport, making it difficult for her to secure economic stability.

Sadly enough, she died standing her ground while the wolves destroyed her livelihood.

She is considered the mother of the Civil Rights Era. Before organizing the Civil Rights Movement, she had set the stage for the agenda; she was the Civil Rights Blazer, her story created the narrative, honored it in places waiting for the six black politicians to formulate a civil rights Thurgood Marshall strategy as Martin L King, Jr. And entourage fought the Hazel Scott fight freedom, justice, and the pursuit of Hsppiness.

That said, I agree with the podcast woman that keeping Hazel Scott’s legacy alive represents why I will always expose and reveal the spark that ignited Hazel Scott's Civil Rights narrative forward as the seed that sparked the African American Civil Rights Movement.

Ingrid Haring-Mendes's avatar

54 books! What an achievement! I've added With Love From Harlem on my list.

Erin Ashley's avatar

Right? I’m jealous. I’ve been sitting on the same book idea for about a year now. And yay! Would love to hear your thoughts after your read.

Kate Hergott's avatar

OMG I want to read this one so badly! Can't wait to listen to your conversation with her 🩷

Erin Ashley's avatar

Please read so we can discuss! I loved it so much!

Preston J Cole's avatar

Thank you author Roshonda Tate. I share your Harlem indigent!