Blackness isn’t just about race. On GPB’s new podcast, we’re deep diving into its beauty and humanity. On each episode of SPEAKEASY WITH DENENE, we take one word like BLACK, BEAUTY, or LOVE, and we break down the many ways that word applies to the African American experience. The show is hosted by Denene Millner, a New York Times bestselling author. In the first season, her guests include writers Tayari Jones, Demetria Lucas, Damon Young, and Nic Stone. We also catch up with musical artists, like Avery Sunshine, Tarriona “Tank” Ball, Jillian Hervey of Lion Babe, and Killer Mike. "Speakeasy with Denene" debuts every other Thursday starting October 24, 2019.