Episode Description
The new director of the Schomburg Center for Research joins G. Keith for a conversation about the history of the Schomburg, the important collections, current and upcoming exhibits, and the importance of fundraising.
Guest Biography
Joy Bivins was named the Director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in June 2021. Bivins first joined the Schomburg team in 2020 as Associate Director of Collections and Research Services. Joy has nearly two decades of experience in the cultural sector and previously served as the Chief Curator of the forthcoming International African American Museum, in Charleston, South Carolina, and the Director of Curatorial Affairs at the Chicago History Museum. She holds degrees from the University of Michigan and Cornell University.
Host – G. Keith Alexander
Born and raised in Chicago, G. Keith Alexander as a young boy had dreams of becoming a disc jockey and eventually became music director, afternoon jock, and leader of the launch team for his native city’s new station WGCI. His baritone delivery has also resounded over the airwaves of Disco 92 WKTU, 98.7 KISS-FM, former jazz station WRVR, Inner City Broadcasting’s WBLS in the Big Apple, Clear Channel’s Jammin’ 105, and Infinity’s New MIX 102.7.
G. Keith is also the host of “What’s Hot! HarlemAmerica with G. Keith Alexander”, the first podcast hosted on the HarlemAmerica Digital Network. He talks with a great variety of influential black voices in the entertainment industry like Gloria Gaynor, Keith David, Dionne Warwick, Darrin Henson, Phylicia Rashad, and more.
Episode Description
The new director of the Schomburg Center for Research joins G. Keith for a conversation about the history of the Schomburg, the important collections, current and upcoming exhibits, and the importance of fundraising.
Host – G. Keith Alexander
Born and raised in Chicago, G. Keith Alexander as a young boy had dreams of becoming a disc jockey and eventually became music director, afternoon jock, and leader of the launch team for his native city’s new station WGCI. His baritone delivery has also resounded over the airwaves of Disco 92 WKTU, 98.7 KISS-FM, former jazz station WRVR, Inner City Broadcasting’s WBLS in the Big Apple, Clear Channel’s Jammin’ 105, and Infinity’s New MIX 102.7.
G. Keith is also the host of “What’s Hot! HarlemAmerica with G. Keith Alexander”, the first podcast hosted on the HarlemAmerica Digital Network. He talks with a great variety of influential black voices in the entertainment industry like Gloria Gaynor, Keith David, Dionne Warwick, Darrin Henson, Phylicia Rashad, and more.
Guest Biography
Joy Bivins was named the Director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in June 2021. Bivins first joined the Schomburg team in 2020 as Associate Director of Collections and Research Services. Joy has nearly two decades of experience in the cultural sector and previously served as the Chief Curator of the forthcoming International African American Museum, in Charleston, South Carolina, and the Director of Curatorial Affairs at the Chicago History Museum. She holds degrees from the University of Michigan and Cornell University.
