Jensen Atwood - Calling All Kings

Only a handful of Brothers can say they kissed Academy Award winning actress Halle Berry. Actor and producer Jensen Atwood did so in the movie Their Eyes Were Watching God.

In an instant while serving overseas in the United States Army, he became clear about his purpose in life. He shares that moment and how he made it in the Hollywood acting scene. Spoiler alert--this South Central L.A. native worked for it. 

Favorite movies:  Friday and the 2005 Leonardo diCaprio version of Romeo and Juliet. Favorite song is from Romeo and Juliet, Kissing You.

Favorite words: "Don't set yourself on fire, to keep other people warm." "It's okay to fight for someone you love. It's not okay to fight for someone to love you." And from his father, "Work smarter, not harder."

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About this podcast: In each episode, a Brother reflects on his life; explores the experience of being a Black man in America; shares his interactions with law enforcement; and answers the signature question "If America was a woman, what would you say to her? You won't find a collection of conversations with Black men like this anywhere else. Hear their wisdom. Be inspired.

Host, Rahbin Shyne, is an author, educator, creative and avid half-marathon walker.

Special thanks to Sonji Walker, Shedrick Sanders, Abigail Gonzalez, Don Davis and William Hamilton for their generous support.