One Of Them Days

On this podcast episode, we're talkin about the film "One of Them Days" and discussing intricacies of Black women's representation in cinema and the profound themes of sisterhood and community care that permeate the narrative. Our esteemed co-host, Dr. Katrina Overby, joins me, Jackie McGriff, to delve into the film's portrayal of two best friends, Dreux and Alyssa, as they navigate the precarious situation of evading eviction while embodying resilience and camaraderie. Throughout our dialogue, we engage with three remarkable guests, Erica Jae, Cocoa Rae David, and Dominique Simmonds, who illuminate the significance of their work and its intersection with the film's themes. As we analyze the film's narrative structure and character dynamics, we aim to highlight the vital conversations surrounding representation in popular media. Listeners can anticipate an insightful exploration of how "One of Them Days" encapsulates the essence of Black culture, friendship, and the enduring strength found within community ties.Links referenced in this episode:Caribago Creative (Photography + Videography): https://www.caribagocreative.com/Island Wraps Restaurant: https://www.islandwraps2go.com/Black Women Is Art, Curated by Erica Jae, coming in 2026: https://www.instagram.com/thebwiaproject/Katrina is a DJ! DJ KO spinning on Thursday nights at 7-10pm at Sidebar: https://www.instagram.com/sidebarrocBy Cocoa Rae - Photographer + Event Space: https://www.cocoa-rae.comBlk Haus Boutique: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571782587822&sk=aboutOur Voices Project Website: ourvoicesproject.comWould you like to be a guest on our podcast? Email us at inforvoicesproject.com. Mentioned in this episode:Our Voices Project - Land AcknowledgementBehind the GlassBehind the Glass, hosted by Richard B Colón and Quajay Donnell, is a monthly talk with the current month’s BTG Roster. Artists are interviewed about their submissions and we dive deep into their process, inspiration and thought process centralized around their artwork in the Behind the Glass Gallery located in the heart of Downtown Rochester NY. https://behind-the-glass-gallery.captivate.fm/