{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/695ed31524334d02345bdb78/695ed336a32e86d77594c747?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Lights, Camera, Diversity in Action","description":"<p>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 “Everybody Hates Chris,” to “The Boondocks,” to “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.” On today’s 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, “<a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/dp/1958509000/?tag=slatmaga-20\">Blacula: Return of the King</a>.”</p><p><br></p><p>Guest: Screenwriter Rodney Barnes</p><p><br></p><p>Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola</p><p><br></p><p><em>You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at </em><a href=\"http://slate.com/awordplus\"><em>slate.com/awordplus</em></a><em> for just $1 for your first month.</em></p><p><br></p><p>Make an impact this Black History Month by helping Macy’s on their mission to fund UNCF scholarships for HBCU students. Go to macys.com/purpose to learn more.</p><p> </p>","author_name":"Slate Podcasts"}