Nekita Thomas: “The Artsy Kid in the Hood”
This Out of the Archives podcast episode features narrator Nekita Thomas, who talks about Chicago’s Dearborn Homes and the designs of the everyday in public housing.
“Another Sense of Existence”
featuring Jackie Taylor
Out of the Archives, Episode 31
Writing, acting, singing, directing, producing—Jackie Taylor can do it all. But rather than follow one of the limited options available to Black performing artists, Taylor instead charted her own path, founding the Black Ensemble Theater with the mission to eradicate racism.
In “Another Sense of Existence,” Episode 31 of Out of the Archives, listen to how Taylor’s fearless drive empowered her to create this pillar of Black excellence.
Episode notes, sources, and resources
- More about the Black Ensemble Theater, founded by Jackie Taylor
- Blog post written with Dr. ShaDawn “Boobie” Battle about the power and significance of play
Music in the episode:
- Additional music by Robert Van Vranken
- Hear music from the entire season in our season playlist
About the series
Out of the Archives is the National Public Housing Museum’s oral history-based podcast, created from interviews with public housing residents across the United States.
About the season
Season 5
Black Creative Innovation in Chicago Public Housing
Across season 5 of Out of the Archives, listen to abridged interviews with public housing residents whose innovations helped put Chicago and Black creative practices on the map.
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