PRODUCING A REALITY SHOW FEATURING BRILLIANT BLACK TEENS

with founder of The Urban STEMulus Project, Ateya Ball-Lacy

Episode 003

Meet assistant principal Ateya Ball-Lacy, creator and executive producer of the HoodSmart Urban STEMulus Project reality show. The project shines a light on talented African American students that are excelling in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math! Using a reality TV format, the show aims to celebrate brilliant Black students, providing a factual basis for positive images and narratives about Black youth. In this episode, Sistah Doc Mwangaza Michael-Bandele speaks with Ateya Ball-Lacy as she explains the idea and purpose behind the HoodSmart project. Listen in to learn why using the media may be a smart way to showcase positive Black stories.

Takeaways

• How to inspire young Black teens to achieve better academically
• One important purpose of teaching Black history to help children better understand themselves.
• The power of the media and how it impacts Black self-perception.
• The importance of teaching young people to respect elders of the community.

ReferencesHoodSmart Urban STEMulus Project Website: http://hoodsmarttv.com/HoodSmart Urban STEMulus Project Email: hoodsmarttv@gmail.com