SKY IS BLACK - Episode #72

SKY IS BLACK - Episode #72

After a year-long hiatus, Anton and BC are back with a new episode. Robots beware.


IN THIS EPISODE:

Why Black people, using A.I., will change the world as we know it | A new Black-owned A.I. tool for aspiring entrepreneurs | Unpacking the ancient Kemetic principle of Ma’at | Upcoming Black films and TV shows we’re excited about | Global Black events for your business and cultural calendar | How we are coping one year after the Eaton fire in Altadena | Our takeaways from an illuminating Black cowboy exhibit (Part 1)

Special thanks to Octavia's Bookshelf for sponsoring this episode.

SHOW NOTES:



"I can't wait to see these (Trinity cycles) rolling down the streets of Wakaddis." - BC


The Mayor of Addis Ababa, Adanech Abebe, discusses (in Amharic) recent changes to the Bole-Atlas area of Addis Ababa.


Click to learn more about the Juicy Little Society.

Honoring Octavia
Anton and BC sit down with Nikki High, the founder and owner of Octavia’s Bookshelf in Pasadena, California. One love! Octavia’s Bookshelf is located at 1353 North Hill Avenue in Pasadena, California. Learn more at www.octaviasbookshelf.com, or on social media @octavias_bookshelf Take a tour of Octavia’s


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Wanderstay Boutique Hotel | Houston, TX
Enjoy a unique stay in our themed rooms at this adult-only retreat. Book your Houston getaway today!

If you're traveling to Houston, consider staying at the Black-owned Wanderstay Hotel. Click to learn more.


Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2025
Discover the flavors and vibes of Kingston at the 2025 Jamaica Food and Drink Festival. Join us for an unforgettable culinary experience.

Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2026 | Celebrate our culture
Join the annual celebration in rhythm of history and the future sounds at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival — where legends and rising stars unite in a celebration of music, culture, and connection.

PAB 2026

Pack It Up. It’s Over.
The dystopia has officially arrived, as China showcases why human beings will soon be physically unnecessary. John Connor, where are you? Who’s laughing now? China’s humanoid robots go from viral stumbles to kung fu flips in one yearChinese humanoid robots are having a moment in the spotlight after



Elon Musk’s fake dumb robot is the biggest tech fail of 2025
A Tesla Optimus robot took a tumble during a recent demo, and its virality is emblematic of deep-seated scepticism over AI and autonomous humanoids.

Presidential Election Results: Trump Wins (Published 2024)
Get live presidential results and maps from every state and county in the 2024 election.

AI chooses nuclear option in 95% of war simulations
In a study, AI chose to use nuclear bombs in 95% of war simulations.



Organizations Aren’t Ready for the Risks of Agentic AI
As companies move from narrow to generative to agentic and multi-agentic AI, the complexity of the risk landscape ramps up sharply. Existing AI risk programs—including ethical and cyber risks—need to evolve for organizations to move fast without breaking their brand and the people they impact. The good news is that organizations don’t need to solve everything at once. They need to honestly assess where they are on the complexity curve, build the capabilities required for their current stage, and create the infrastructure to evolve safely to the next. This means investing in comprehensive employee training, developing robust monitoring systems, and creating intervention protocols before they’re desperately needed. This task is difficult, but the reward is the safe, wide-scale deployment of truly transformative technologies.

Management as AI superpower
Thriving in a world of agents



Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calls OpenAI’s messaging around military deal ‘straight up lies,’ report says | TechCrunch
Anthropic gave up its contract with the Pentagon over AI safety disagreements -- then, OpenAI swooped in.







Renee Nicole Good: Who was the woman killed by ICE in Minneapolis?
A mother of three and award-winning poet, Good’s sudden death sparked protests across the US.

The African-American struggle for freedom has impacted and improved the lives of all Americans. This conversation was recorded on the day of the March on Washington in 1963, during which Martin Luther King gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech.


Wynton Marsalis discusses the practice and exhibition of balance, harmony, order, and respect (not coincidentally the principles of Ma'at) as expressed in the African American musical art form known as jazz. This is what democracy looks like.



See how Kathryn Finney got her own day in New York.

We need more entrepreneurs of African descent. Build Your Damn Thing!

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The goddess Ma'at. The principle of Ma'at was conceived and understood as feminine.




King Djoser, of Kemet's 3rd Dynasty in the Old Kingdom, is credited as the builder of the first step pyramid in Kemet.


King Djoser, depicted with his hair in locks.


All rulers of Kemet were expected to exhibit and uphold the principles of Ma'at.







King Akhenaten, King Tut's father.



Click to learn more about the African principle of Ma'at.

Click to learn more about the African principle of Ma'at.


King Ramses III, claimed to be the direct ancestor of African American, Dexter Caffey.

Footage from Egypt in 1925.


Quick Look: “FOREVER” - Created and Produced by Mara Brock Akil
The new series, based on the Judy Blume classic, stars Michael Cooper, Jr., and Lovie Simone. Watch FOREVER | Netflix Official SiteReunited as teens, two childhood friends fall deeply in love, experiencing the joy and heartache of a first romance that will change their lives forever.Netflix

Quick Look: “SEEDS”
The celebrated documentary, directed by Brittany Shyne and executive produced by Tessa Thompson, focuses on the ongoing challenges faced by Black generational farmers in the U.S. Remember who we are. ‘Seeds’ Review: Nine Years in the Making, a Film as Patient and Persevering as the Black Farmers It DocumentsIn

Quick Look: “THE RISE AND FALL OF REGGIE DINKINS.”
The series stars Tracy Morgan and features a stellar cast that includes Daniel Radcliffe, Ronny Chieng, and Erika Alexander.

Quick Look: BLKNWS / TERMS & CONDITIONS”
IFC Center - BLKNWS: Terms & ConditionsSunday, November 30 at 6:40: Q&A with director Kahlil Joseph Tuesday, December 2 at 8:30: Q&A with director Kahlil Joseph Wednesday, December 3 at 8:15: Q&A with director Kahlil Joseph Thursday, December 4 at 6:40: Q&A with

L.A. Rebellion Pioneer Haile Gerima To Debut ‘Black Lions – Roman Wolves’, His First Feature Film Since 2008, At Berlin Film Festival
Gerima’s last feature was 2008’s ‘Teza,’ which debuted at the Venice Film Festival, where it won the Special Jury Prize and the Best Screenplay Award.






SKY IS BLACK - Episode #43
Anton and BC welcome Dr. Ashuanta Anderson for a discussion about cultural pride reinforcement, the power of children’s books, and how we can propel all children closer to our collective Wakanda. Ashaunta T. Anderson, MD, MPH, MSHS is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine