Twenty4Seven Magazine: Issue #57 by Twenty4Seven Magazine

ISSUE #57 2019

FAITHE HERMAN +

KJ Smith. Dr. Steve Perry. Liz Jenkins. Jason R. Moore. Anthony Flammia. #NipseyHussle.

Editor/Publisher: Tyrone Davis Graphics: Brightwood Entertainment Photography: Brightwood Entertainment T4S Staff Contributing Photography: Alexis Dickey Birdie Thompson Mimi Nikolova - Zhuzha Benny Haddad Ryan West

Greetings, I just want to give a quick shout out to everyone who is striving to make a difference in the world. We must make the most of the time we have on this earth. Some of us get a longer run than others but at the end of the day, our impact is most important. Sidenote: We are making some major changes to our website and will be releasing a lot more video content as well a few mixtapes in the near future that will consist of both signed and unsigned talent. Visit our website at www.twenty4sevenmagazine.com for news, interviews and other great content. P.S. The Marathon Continues.... Tyrone Davis

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CONTENTS DR. STEVE PERRY HIDE YOUR KIDS..... LIZ JENKINS FAITHE HERMAN BEAUTY OF THE MONTH #NIPSEYHUSSLE KJ SMITH JASON R. MOORE PICS: ON LOCATION ANTHONY FLAMMIA

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DR. STEVE PERRY DR. PERRY’S BREAKTHROUGH Words + Interview By Corletha Norman, MSW, LCSW With growth and expansion in mind, Dr. Steve Perry took a moment to share about Capital Preparatory Schools, day time television, and his own experiences with being a black, male Social Worker.

Dr. Perry, while many may know you from your show Save My Son that aired on TV One, they may not know about your history and background. Tell us a little about yourself. Like many of my students, I was born to a teen parent and we lived in public housing until I was a sophomore in college. From that experience, I desired to make an impact on my community. And initially I thought I was going to be a politician, and did that and ran for office when I was like 26, and that was dumb, don’t ever want to do that again. And then from there, recognized that Social Work was really my calling. So, I started working in Social Work, then from Social Work to Education. Because as much as I tried to make an impact on the fringes, I felt like I needed to get in the issues; which was through education. So we started our first school in 2005. As March is Social Work month, let’s talk about the field of Social Work. What drew you to the field of Social Work? Were there any obstacles entering the field as an African American Man? What drew me was that I believed that, and I didn’t know much about Social Work professionally, but I had heard about Social Workers; and I wanted to learn more about what was going on in my community from an academic perspective. As an undergrad, I majored in political science and I didn’t feel like that taught me what I wanted to know. So I felt like, in order to learn more about the problem, I needed to learn about it from people who were on the ground. And so that is what drew me to it. I wanted to learn. I didn’t have any barriers entering the profession as a black man. In fact, if I’m being real, I received a full academic scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania. I am sure one of the reason is because I am black; and male, and wanted to be in Social Work. It has been a great profession for me. I can tell you that I am the only person in the world, only African American male in the world, who graduated from the University of TWENTY4SEVEN MAGAZINE

Pennsylvania Social Work School in 1995. No others did. I was the only black person in my entire graduate school class. So apparently there are barriers; and some of them may implicit, and some may be explicit. I was fortunate in that at least one of the explicit barriers were removed, one of them being the cost. That was removed for me, so thanks to the University of Pennsylvania for that. Definitely. Why is the mental health of the black man so important? I think every community is especially important, but the level of trauma that black men face is especially pronounced because it is actually part of the way the country is run. Our schools start beating on black boys upon entry. We are suspended at a higher rate and disciplined at a higher rate than any other population; and always has been since suspension numbers have been taken. We are expelled at a higher rate than any other group and have been since expulsions have been counted. So starting from the time we enter into the public sphere, the public system, we are done dirty. So there’s that. And there’s a real impact there. Then it’s hard to tell if it’s the chicken or the egg. It’s hard to tell if it’s the internalization of these behaviors, or if it’s our own community standards that drive some of these other elements. But, among the black community, it is too often the case that we look down on men who have feelings. Kids talk about being caught up in your feelings like that’s a bad thing. And mental health support is seen as a sign of weakness. So somewhere between that and this really peculiar intersection of homophobia, black men don’t want to look like we are soft. And the challenge is convincing brothers that we need to take care of our entire health. I mean, it’s not like we take great care of ourselves physically by going to the doctor. You know, the physicians; but we definitely don’t take care of ourselves from a mental health perspective. So on any number of levels, even TWENTY4SEVEN MAGAZINE

within partnerships, it is not uncommon to expect a man who is a partner to be without emotions. Real talk. And nobody wants to date a guy who is going to cry at a film. There’s not a lot of sisters running around saying, ‘Oh I like that one, you see him crying at Bambi, I love that about him’. (Laughter) Understood, understood. What are some repetitive issues you have come across that plaque the mental health of the black community? Well, you know, we have so many secrets embedded in our experiences. It’s the reason why, the scourge of someone like R. Kelly could unfold. Because we have so many secrets. And people, we don’t often value, I don’t know about other groups. I can only speak about the group that I am a part of and have spent my life in. We just do each other dirty in that space. I just think that we could do so much better. I do. I agree. You have completed an extensive amount of work in the fields of Social Work and Education. Can you tell us about the work that you have been doing in the field of education? Well, what I have been doing, the secret behind the work that we have been doing is that we just keep opening mental health facilities that we call schools. In fact, the new school that we are looking to open in the Bronx, we are considering calling it a Trauma Certified School. So we get it, we get that you have to educate the whole child and understand that there’s a lot that goes into that. So our school is designed to meet their exact needs.

me to come to speak to a group of people. It was not something I sought to do. The performance of our schools, some of the other projects that I worked on, had people asking me my opinion and for me to speak to them as a group. Some people want to be public speakers. Like that is a thing for them. I think what they want to be is preachers, but the lifestyle is too difficult to maintain. So they want to what is in between. Lots of them want to be rappers and performers, and again they don’t really have that talent set either. So they take all those things and put them together into the preachy, rapper, entertainer thing; is what they end up doing to become a public speaker. Which is dope, if that is what you do. But I talk about what I know; which is how to run schools, and help kids. It was brought to my attention that you have a new daytime talk show by the name of Breakthrough with Dr. Steve Perry. Can you tell us about the show and its creation? The show is, it was a test run. We will see what happens after that. PBS and Fox came together to create a show that aired for 2 weeks, and now they are in the decision phase. It’s a show where you will see people who are dealing with real problems, get real solutions have their breakthrough.

And the Bronx would be the 5th site. Yep.

What are some topics or issues that you plan to address on the show? Well we address everything from raising your kids, to getting along with your siblings, to working things out with your adult kids, up to relationship issues. We run the gambit.

What would you say are some of the greater accomplishments of the Capital Preparatory Schools? We sent 100% of our graduates on to 4 year colleges every year since we opened our first school in 2005.

Wonderful. On what station does Breakthrough with Dr. Steve Perry air? What time can viewers catch the show? It aired already and it aired on Fox.

Wow, wow that is amazing. Absolutely amazing. Are their plans to further expand your Preparatory Schools in the future? Yep. That is what we came to do.

What piece or pieces of wisdom would you like to leave for our readers? To thine own self be true. I believe that you have to be who you are. And also in these very judgmental times, recognize that no one of us are in a position to judge anyone. Everyone is making decisions every single day that if viewed by other people, would not be celebrated. Every does it. Stop judging people. Live your life; let others live theirs.

How many Capital Preparatory Schools are currently in operation? We have four sites right now.

Alright, and do you mind to share anything that you all have in the works with expanding the schools? We are not yet in the position to discuss that. But as soon as I am, you will be among one of the first to know. I appreciate that. You are a well-known and very sought after public speaker across the United States. How did you enter into the field of public speaking? I don’t know, people asked me opinion, and then they asked TWENTY4SEVEN MAGAZINE

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HIDE YOUR KIDS, HIDE YOUR WIFE. A SOCIAL WORKER IS AT THE DOOR. By Corletha Norman, MSW, LCSW March is Social Work Month; a month to highlight the contributions of those in the field of social work. Culturally, social workers have been given a bit of a bad reputation. When social work is mentioned as a profession, it is generally synonymous with ‘taking people’s kids’ in the culture. While there are some individuals that are tasked with the job of child protection, I want to share more about the profession of social work. I will also offer a service comparison with other mental health professions. The field of social work is a vast one. Metaphorically speaking, it is like the continent of Africa. Portrayed so poorly by the media, but absolutely full of beautiful opportunities and experiences once inside of the field. Social work was founded with the premise of shining light on various injustices, in order to bring resolution and improvement to the lives of the greater public. There are many smaller branches in the field of social work. As an example, there are three different levels of advocacy; the micro, mezzo and macro levels. The micro level is composed of work on the individual level. Mezzo work focuses on local communities, schools or organizations; while macro focuses on change within larger systems that affect the mezzo and micro levels. I receive many calls asking me to do the work of a psychiatrist. While I can do the work of some of the other mental health providers, I can’t do the work of others. Some of the more well noted mental health professionals are as follows: psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, psychologist, clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, and professional counselor. There are a few others such as clinical alcohol & drug abuse counselor, peer specialist, pastoral counselor and life coach; that are considered when others think of mental health. While I won’t discuss all of the above here I will note some highlights. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). This essentially means that I have a master degree in social work, and have passed two exams to become licensed to practice independently. Many individuals with this title provide, or have provided, therapy. That is not the case for all LCSWs, as they can act in all of the levels that I mentioned above. One of the questions I get asked a lot is can I prescribe medications. No, I cannot; but I will tell you who can. Psychiatrists, are one of two mental health professionals that can prescribe medications. Psychiatrists are actually medical doctors or doctors of osteopathy; doctors with a specialty in mental health. The focus of psychiatry these days is mainly on medication management. There are some psychiatrists that still provide psychotherapy; as well psychiatric evaluations. I also am asked very regularly if I am a psychologist. Psychologists have a doctorate degree, usually with a focus on clinical psychology. Psychologists can also offer psychological testing and evaluations, perform research and become professors; to name a few. While psychologists have doctorate degrees, they are not medical doctors. As a result, they are unable to prescribe medications as well. For more information, please read the full version on my blog at www.bonhomiellc.com for explanations of all the above professions.

CORLETHA NORMAN, MSW, LCSW

is Owner and Clinical Director of Bonhomie, LLC. She has over ten years of experience in the world of social work. This includes mental health therapy, intensive in home therapy for high risk, foster and DFCS/DCBS clients, family and individual therapy, couples therapy, trauma focused therapy, juvenile justice intervention, case management, advocacy, and mentorship. She can be reached at www.bonhomiellc.com.

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What can you tell us about the TV series, “Better Things”? It’s a fantastic show and everyone should be watching it. From the audition process to the premiere and wrap party I recently attended, the entire project was a dream. I credit Pamela Adlon for much of that. She is just a spectacular person and captain of a ship full of kind talented people. Let’s talk about your role as Principal Biggs in ABC’s “Black-ish”. Originally, you came in as the substitute teacher and you made a statement with your opening lines. Break that down for us and what it meant to you. Yes. It was originally a co-star for one episode. My first line ever was “Yes, my last name is also my body type…some of you will find this hilarious and feel the need to point it out. Go ahead” I just love the way the episodes writer Lindsey Shockley set the character up. That one line gave me so much information to build the characters attitude and demeanor. She is a strong confident woman so you better not try her. Now 6 (aired) Episodes later she is the principal of the school. I just have such a ball playing her and I hope the writers and producers see that. I’m very grateful for the opportunities they all have given me.

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I thought the moment you hit the class with the “Pop Quiz” (WHAT!?! Lol) was hilarious but it also made me think about substitute teachers I had growing up. In what ways was the role of a substitute relatable to you? While I was training for my masters at UCSD we all taught Public Speaking and Acting classes to the undergraduate students. I really enjoyed it but it is not an easy job. Teachers deserve all the respect. If I can be a part of that by portraying a teacher then I’m all in. I also get a kick out of how teachers react on Twitter. So many substitutes seemed to love how Biggs handled the situation in that first episode. They could relate. Tell us about your essay about Body Positivity issues. It is in Backstage.com and it is called How Plus Size Actors Can Feel Empowered in Auditions and Fitting. I was working on an essay about this for some time. How it is already difficult to be an African American women in the business but add being plus size to the mix and it can be down right degrading. I just wanted to share some of the things I have learned in the past 10 years. Recently the hashtag #ActingWhileBlack was trending and Yvette Nicole Brown also included #ActingWhileBlackandChubby it was PERFECT timing because I just submitted that article. It made me so excited that these actors who I admire like Yvette were shinning a light on the issue. As a native of Houston, what are your thoughts on Hurricane Harvey? It was devastating but Houston is such a resilient city. My heart will always be with Houston. I’m so proud of how the city is rebuilding itself. I grew up a big fan of Houston’s music scene. Who are your “Top 5” artists (any genre) from Houston? Destiny’s Child/Beyonce, DJ Screw, Lizzo and Tobe Niwgwe – he is fresh and new and I’m super excited about him you should check him out. Wait are you from Houston??

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No, I’m from Indianapolis. I grew up a military kid though so my friends and influences came from all over. How did you get into acting, initially? Well, my immediate family is very funny which means lots of laughs at family gatherings. I think I was already outgoing and animated but my first grade teacher, Miss. Durke, was the first person outside of myself who saw that. After a presentation she said, “You are a performer.” It really was the seed she planted that set me on this path, but my mom nurtured the seed. After graduating from High School, I trained at the University of Evansville and got my MFA at the University of California San Diego before heading to Los Angeles. Here I landed some gigs on shows like Southland, How to Get Away with Murder, Criminal Minds, and NCIS: Los Angeles.

Casting director, John Frank Levey has cast you in the bulk of his projects. Explain that process and how do you approach the roles as they come? John Frank Levey is legendary. At one of my early auditions he said something to me like, “I like the name ‘Liz Jenkins’” and while a small thing, I recall it tore down the formality of auditioning. I was able to be myself and smile for a minute and offer my genuine response, which was “Thank you, I think I will keep it.” A CD wants to see who you are. Not just this prepared actress but…who is Liz Jenkins? What is she like? It opened my eyes because I didn’t know how important that was until that moment. What has been your hardest role to date? They have all been challenging in beautiful ways. I honestly have learned something from each character I have played. I’d say American Horror Story pushed me a lot. The director Jen Lynch was so fantastic. She really true collaborator. I’d LOVE to work with her again. As someone who has been in the entertainment business 10 years or more, what is something you can never get used to? I can’t say “never” but considering I have been here for 10 years I will say I’m very slow to get use to some of the pomp and circumstance around certain things like events and premier. They are so much fun and so many people put a lot of hard work into them. I really enjoy them. What is the biggest misconception fans have about celebs? I think this is obvious but some folks forget celebrities are people. They say the wrong thing and have insecurities just like everyone else. Who inspires you and why? My mom and I really hope she knows this. She has worked hard for so long to support her children and always puts us first. She also fiercely supports my career and has since the beginning. What type of projects are you currently writing? Film, television, literary etc.? Can you elaborate at all? A couple of Comedy TV pilots and a comedy action screenplay that I’m excited. I have a dark comedy kind of in the tone of Nurse Jackie I’m trying to finish up. What do you like to do when you aren’t entertaining? I love to write and spend time with my family, boy friend and friends. With my boyfriend we like to ride our bikes, cook and wander around Costco snatching up samples. What do you love most about Maeby Surely Jenkins? She is full of personality and very adaptable. Plus, If I’m really in a bind to run lines for an audition she is a fantastic scene partner. I just look into her eyes and she looks right back at me never breaking eye contact. She needs an agent. Lastly, tell us something about yourself that most people don’t know. I secretly wish I was a singer because I love to sing and love music. I use to sing in choirs in school then it just sort of petered out and now I have zero confidence in it. This is on my resume but few notice, when I was in high school I won the state championship for solo mime. Follow Liz Jenkins on Twitter @ej11lizzie and on Instagram @lizjenkins_Maebybaby. TWENTY4SEVEN MAGAZINE

FAITHE HERMAN good SISTER Words + Interview By Tyrone Davis Budding actress, Faithe Herman is best known for her role as Annie Pearson in the NBC series, “This Is Us”, which recently won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for the second year in a row. Also, the 11 year old stars as Darla Dudley in the superhero film “Shazam!”.

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What is it like being the baby in your family? I love being the youngest child. All of my older siblings are so sweet. They take great care of me when my parents are away and it’s nice to have older siblings to take me out when mom or dad can’t.

foster system? I learned that just because you are not related by blood, that does not mean you are not family. Family is what you make of it, the bond and love you develop.

I grew up a military brat (Army). How proud of your father are you about his service in the Navy? My dad spent 21 years on active duty in the United States Navy and has many deployments as long as 8 months away from us. I know he made a lot of sacrifices for our family and this country and he will always be my hero. I am beyond proud of him. Now that he’s home, he spends a lot of time with us.

If Shazam were to give you one superpower, what type of power would you want to have and why? I would want to be able to disappear, that way no one could find me and I could sneak up on people. And, it makes it easier to hide! I would also choose time travel because I think it would be cool to travel between times.

What grade are you currently in and what is school like for you, being an entertainer? I am in the 5th grade. School is the same for me, like before I became an entertainer. My friends are all great. They tell me their parents watch the show (NBC’s This Is Us). They all treat me the same. I really enjoy that because I am still the same Faithe from kindergarten. You received an Academic Award for Math? That’s great! How do you balance school and work? I have a great support system. My parents and my teachers are always there to help keep me on track. That helps the most. You also have an on-screen family, starring in the NBC series, “This is Us” as Annie Pearson. How was auditioning for that role? The audition process was not bad. I had two auditions and after my second one, which was the big one, I booked the role of Annie Pearson. What do you like most about working with your co-star Sterling K. Brown? Mr. Sterling is amazing. He keeps us laughing on set. He has the funniest laugh. I have one of the coolest dads on TV. What is the best advice you’ve received from your manager about your career? The best advice I have received from my manager is “Be prepared, take risks and love what you do.” They also tell me to be myself! Tell us about your experience in Toronto last year. I love Toronto! I had the best time. At first me and my mom were worried because it was winter still, and being from California, we were nervous. However, the weather was not bad at all. Toronto is beautiful, and I worked with the best cast and production. When me and some of the cast mates, if not all of them, were not working we were hanging out, going to dinner, the mall, doing karaoke or even doing escape rooms. Tell us about your role as Darla Dudley in “Shazam!”. I am so excited to be playing Darla Dudley. I am the youngest of the foster kids. Even though I am the youngest, I am very protective of my family. I am a vegan, my favorite color is purple and I talk a lot. Silence makes me uncomfortable. Overall, what did you learn about kids who grow up in the

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What do you like to do when you’re not performing? When I am not performing, I like spending time with my family, including my puppy Maverick. You have also done some modeling. Did you enjoy modeling for converse in the Rookie USA Fashion Show? Yes! That was a busy day because I was on set and straight from set I literally was the last one in and I had to get dressed right away and walk the runway. It was so much fun. How often do you go “Slime Crazy” and what do you do with the slime once you’ve made it? I have a slime closet. It’s really random when I make it but once I get started it’s addicting and fun. I usually just keep it or give to family or friends. When I was your age, I used to watch people get slimed on Nickelodeon. Who would you like to see get slimed for fun? I would want my set sister Lyric Ross to get slimed because she doesn’t like even getting splashed with water. What do you love most about your dog, Mavi? I love how smart he is. He knows how to play tag with me and my sister Ceymone. It gets pretty wild. Who is your best friend and why? My cousin Sanai is my best friend. Sanai and I grew up together. We are really close since we are only 14 months apart and our moms are twins. Name your favorite: a. Movie - Wreck It Ralph 2 b. Book - Geronimo Stilton c. Singer - Ariana Grande d. Actor/Actress - Zendaya e. Cartoon - Hey Arnold and Rugrats f. Ice Cream - Rocky Road & Oreo Lastly, which celebrity have you met that you were most excited about and why? Zendaya. I loved watching Shake It Up and Casey Undercover. Follow Faithe Herman on IG and Twitter @faitheherman. TWENTY4SEVEN MAGAZINE

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@Raqi_4Real: Shhh I see a lot of you all making comparisons to Nips & Lauren love but just so you know.... You’re the ones choosing wrong. I’ve had and have that kind of love consistently intimately and non. Choose wisely. Stop picking fuck boys & IG models. @RealDLHughley: We buried #NipseyHussle 2day. U don’t have 2 know him to understand who he was. Wouldnt it be nice if all of us at 1 point in our life mattered as much as he did! If we brought ppl 2gether from all walks of life despite our differences, fears, hates & dreams. #RIP #DLHughleyShow @honeydeee_: These Lauren London & Nipsey relationship tweets have got to go. Y’all are so annoying. @MeekMill: Aye nip you fucked the world up today .... 50 rolls Royce .... sold out the staples .... bought the bikes out .... had people that don’t even know you crying for you ... Obama wrote you a letter I was like wtf lol You fucked the game up dawg “street nigga dreams” @DubataInc: #NipseyHussle’s brother Blacc Sam told a story on how Nip build his 1st computer at age 12. Very important story for inner city kids, STEM, and entrepreneurship. @MarisaMendez: Fam...the just-released from prison homie that Nipsey was buying clothes for when he was shot was just ARRESTED because he’s “not allowed to associate with gang members” as part of parole. And they named Nipsey as the gang member. THIS SYSTEM IS SO FUCKING TRASH

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KJ Smith ELEVATE Words + Interview By Tyrone Davis With over 50 credits under her belt, actress KJ Smith has been making noise for quite some time and is most known for her roles in Ava Duvernay and Oprah’s “Queen Sugar”, Bounce TV’s “Family Time” and Carl Weber’s “The Family Business”. The Tallahassee native and I discussed her start and her roles in “A Madea Family Funeral” and the upcoming “I Got The Hook Up 2”.

What was life like growing up in Tallahassee, FL? I enjoyed it. It was perfect for growing up. I think I got into a healthy amount of trouble, but my family has been in Tallahassee for over 200 years, so I always felt loved and protected. I have a massive family. When I was in college, I learned a lot about myself and the world. What is one thing you took from your college experience that you’ve held on to till this day? I studied Business Marketing which everyone pretty much laughed at when I was in school. But my career is marketing. Headshots, interviews and auditions are all marketing. I mean after all, it is show business. I use pretty much everything from college today, except Statistics. Statistics was my least favorite subject. How did you get into acting? Was it a dream of your’s while growing up or did it come later? I just started, LOL. I don’t really know how to explain it. There are so many online sites. I signed up for one and started auditioning. It is a lot easier than most people think to start. The hard part is staying in the acting world. It was definitely a childhood dream, but it died shortly after starting middle school. I put my attention on other things like sports, boys and school work. It was reignited when I was in graduate school pursuing journalism.

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A lot of cities don’t have the same opportunities in the entertainment business as some of the bigger cities. Were you able to get your foot in the door in Tallahassee or did you have to move elsewhere? I built my confidence in Tallahassee. My first print ad was for a charity. I was on a billboard and I was so proud of myself. After that, I think I took a photo or two with a local photographer and they ended up on a flyer for a store or something. Those little things help me to build my confidence and believe I

could do it but ultimately I had to move to a larger market where there were more opportunities. What was the process like getting roles early in your career? Working for free. If you work for free you can get all the roles your heart desires. I worked for free for several years and built my resume and working reputation then moved up to paid roles. What role would you consider to be your “big break”? I’d have to say A Madea Family Funeral. It is my first studio film. The film has reached so many people across the nation and now people are saying, “Oh, you are that girl that was in Dynasty” or “I forgot you were in Queen Sugar”, LOL. People don’t really know you until they “know you”, I guess. I have over 50 credits and I have been a working actress but Tyler Perry has definitely elevated my platform as an artist. What did you enjoy most about filming “A Madea Family Funeral”? Watching Tyler Perry wear about 20 different hats. It was so impressive. He is 4 characters in the film, the studio exec, the writer, director and countless other titles I can’t even think of right now. Did the film being the last of the franchise/Madea character have any effect on you and your performance at all? I didn’t know it would be the last of the franchise until the announcement to the rest of the world so no, it didn’t affect my experience or performance. What was the funniest moment on set? When Madea slaps everyone in the face. No one could keep a straight face. It was so funny. It was my funniest moment, hands down. TWENTY4SEVEN MAGAZINE

Have you appeared in any Horror films? If not, is that a genre you’d be into? I haven’t done any horror and absolutely not. I am not interested in that genre what so ever. I would be too scared for real. I barely watch scary movies. Tell us about “I Got the Hook Up 2” and your character, Lieutenant Moore. I am pretty much a hard ass boss. I take my job seriously and expect everyone else to do the same. I love the role. There are quite a few sequels and reboots being made of films and shows that were released decades prior to the originals and they are now being introduced to a new audience. In what ways is the film similar to its predecessor? How is it different? I Got the Hook Up 2 is just like the original in that it is hilarious. Master P reprises his role and you see many of the cast from the original make an appearance in the sequel. The difference between this installment and the original film is that the original cast were/are popular comedians during the 90s. This installment’s cast is comprised of comedians of this time, many with a web presence, YouTube and Instagram stars. Ultimately, it will be a funny film for everyone to enjoy. Master P/No Limit Records is my favorite mogul/brand of all time and he (alongside Pen & Pixel) was the inspiration behind me deciding I wanted to be a graphic designer. I wanted to create cd cover artwork that was similar in style to his. Were you a fan when you first met him? If so, how did your first meeting go? When I went to the casting, I lost all of my cool when I realized I’d be auditioning for Master P himself. I am a professional but I was a fan for the first 5 minutes. I announced, “I don’t normally do this but I love your work and you changed the music game forever!”. Then, I rapped Mia X’s verse to Make ‘Em Say Uhh!. Then, we took a picture and I posted it on Instagram, LOL. He was so great and kind. I was honored to call him my boss. Name your “Top 5” albums from No Limit Records. Mia X’s Unlady Like, Master P’s Ice Cream Man, the I Got the Hook Up Soundtrack, Master P’s Ghetto D and whatever album It Ain’t My Fault is on, hahaha! “It Ain’t My Fault” is on Silkk the Shocker’s “Charge It 2 Da Game” album. That happens to be in my Top 5 as well. What is the biggest misconception about the entertainment business? The biggest misconception about the music business is that there aren’t good people in it. I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for the angels who have helped me along the way. There are really good people in this industry, I am grateful for them and I intend to be one. Name 2 pieces of advice for aspiring entertainers. 1. Sometimes you just have to jump in, head first. Don’t overthink it. 2. Figure out who you are before you decide to jump in an industry that will gladly decide who they want you to be

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for you. In your opinion, what is it about your character Sasha in BET’s “The Family Business” that the fans love so much? I think they love my personality on the show. I am not bashful or shy about my point of view. You either rock with me or get left. Oh, and my wardrobe. People really love my wardrobe, haha. What can we expect from ABC’s “The Fix”? I play the role of Charlie. I am Ezra Wolf, the antagonist of the show and right hand woman. Who is the most influential peer of yours that you met early in your career? All of my peers are writing shows, starring in shows, creating shows and movies. I can’t name one without naming them all. As more and more people become comfortable with speaking about mental health in the black community, we’ve discovered quite a few people suffer from depression of some kind. What steps have you taken to combat yours? It is a choice every day to take care of myself and my mind. Every day I choose to meditate, workout and have positive self-speech. I had one pretty upsetting week and I knew right away I had to get back into the self-care zone. All it takes is one bad thought and then it can snowball out of control. I have to be the first line defense for myself. I’m going to throw a few names out there. Say whatever comes to mind. a) Tyler Perry - Game Changer b) Ava Duvernay - Bold c) Ernest J. Smith - My Sunshine d) Mike Epps - Hilarious What do you love about being black? Everything. I love that we are and always have been the Kings and Queens of this world. I am an extension of the original people on this planet. That is powerful. No matter who tries to extinguish our history and heritage, we persevere. Describe the perfect date. The perfect date would be flying somewhere exotic like Jamaica and hanging out on the beach. I would love to do all of the water activities like snorkeling and jet skis and making friends with the local people, eating conk, plantains, salt fish, rice and beans. Then, heading to a night spot and dancing the entire night and maybe ending the night in a hot tub with some candles and slow music. Lastly, tell us something about yourself that most don’t know? I am not a foodie. Brunch and fancy dinner don’t appeal to me. I like activities and new experiences. My friend invited me to the Opera. That’s exciting!! Follow KJ Smith on both Instagram and Twitter @kjsmithofficial.

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Jason R. Moore is an actor and producer most known for his roles in the films “A Lonely Place for Dying” and “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”, as well as Marvel’s “The Punisher” where he stars as Curtis Hoyle. I really enjoyed speaking with this brother. We discussed how he prepared for the role of Curtis Hoyle, PTSD and the importance of concentration as an actor. “The Punisher” is available on Netflix.

LOL, I had to binge watch “The Punisher”, man. For a couple of months, I had been saying that I was going to catch up on Netflix’s Marvel series during the gap of time between “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Captain Marvel”. I just started watching “The Punisher” a few days ago and I’ve already finished season one and about eight episodes of season two so far. Oh damn. You were busy then, man. LOL.

like As The World Turns, Guiding Light, and One Life To Live and then moved up to prime time like Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Unusuals and a couple of others. Then I got my first movie, which was a Disney movie called The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. All this was happening in New York. That’s how my journey started and it’s on going. I don’t want to make it seem like this thing was a cakewalk because it wasn’t. That’s pretty much the reason why I am where I am today.

Oh, man. I got through it in about three days and made it make sense, LOL. Let’s talk a little bit about you and how you came up. You’re from Jamaica originally, right? Yes. I was born in Jamaica but I grew up in Albany, NY. I came from a big family with four siblings (two brothers and two sisters). I always wondered why my parents (coming from the Caribbean) would find a place like Albany, New York, which was so cold and the opposite in climate. I wasn’t into the arts, growing up. I knew I was interested in filming, cameras and things like that but there never really was a hard focus on it. It was always sports, growing up. So, in college years when you have to figure out what you want to do with your life was when I decided to do the acting thing. I wanted to learn how to really do it so I went to school for it and made sure I went to a solid school which is Purchase College.

Right. How did you land the role of Curtis Hoyle in the Marvel/Netflix series, “The Punisher” and what was that experience like when you first got the call or the email? It’s like any other standard audition, you know? Usually for comic book shows, for secrecy purposes, they don’t tell you what it is. It has like a code name so I didn’t know it was going to be for The Punisher when I first auditioned. It’s not until you are highly considered that they actually tell you. So, when I found out it was The Punisher, I was like “What? You gotta be kidding me?” because I always dug it and I felt like Daredevil, along with all of those other Marvel shows on Netflix as well as The Punisher could only live on Netflix because of the history of the comic book, you know? That is the only way they can do it right.

They have a really good acting program there and I really had to learn how to do it so that is where I grew that. I met great people there and made solid connections and it set down a solid foundation in terms of how I approach the work. The body of reading we had to do was very helpful till this day and also the plays that we did. We started out on stage, did plays and figured out how to develop a character and be believable on camera. We started off like Daniel in The Karate Kid when you don’t really understand what the teacher is teaching you because it is so basic, LOL. I remember sitting in our first year class and we had to stare at an orange, LOL. I mean, I don’t know what the purpose of staring at an orange is about but later on in life you get it, right? It was all about concentration, which is really important in acting. Here is how it applies to me. When you’re on a film set with a bunch of people running around, talking over here, doing this and that and then you have bills to pay, you’ve got the world behind you as well and all that can distract you from achieving a scene and making it work, especially if it’s an emotional scene. You have to focus and be able to concentrate on bringing up some of these emotions that require much concentration. So, that lesson kind of made sense to me later on. So after Purchase (College), I went out there and tried to get things done professionally. I started with the soap operas and big co-stars and things like that. This is all in New York. I had a pretty good run while I was in New York with shows TWENTY4SEVEN MAGAZINE

So, needless to say I was extremely excited when that happened almost to a point where I was making myself nervous. I quickly got over that and then I sent them a tape, which was my creation of Curtis Hoyle and they loved it. They called me in, I met the director for the first 2 episodes, the show runner, Steve S. DeKnight and Jeph Loeb, who is the executive producer over there at Marvel and the rest is history. I got the call and they said, “Hey, they want to make an offer.” And I was like, “Yes.” When that happened, it was like a weight had been lifted off of my shoulders because you work so hard for that moment and again, those moments didn’t come easy but when you do get a contract role, that is what we all are our here working for as actors. A contract role is significant. It’s like a life changing thing. So, when I got that call it was like a relief. I was like, “Yes, about time!” because it took about 10 years for it to happen. So, it was long time coming. After doing that, it was time to approach creating this character. This character has one leg and is in the comic books as a white guy, originally. But, they didn’t consider race when casting it. It was pretty neutral so it was cool. I thought it was more important to start at the psychology level. How does this character think? What is this character feeling? This character went to war so how does that affect one’s thinking behavior, mannerisms and things like that? I started to talk to everyone that I knew who served and ask them how they felt about it and what they thought were some things that changed about them. TWENTY4SEVEN MAGAZINE

I started with the psyche of Curtis Hoyle and then moved over to the physical, him having one leg that was blown off. He is an amputee so now he’s walking with a prosthetic leg. I spoke to many other soldiers who have lost limbs and did my research on what that was like and there is this thing called “phantom pain” where they feel the limb still there and it’s not. It’s a constant thing that they go through and it’s one of the most unbearable things. It’s a real thing so how would that affect them psychologically? So, once I did that and started to learn how this character would walk and if he would be cautious in movement and things like that, I realized that I didn’t know the people I had interviewed had an amputated leg until they told me or showed me. When someone has had it for a certain amount of time, they get so used to it that you can’t tell so it readjusted my physical approach to Curtis because I didn’t have to really walk with too much of a limp so sometimes I did and sometimes I didn’t. Those are all choices that I want to make to bring the character to life. Earlier, you mentioned making your characters believable and I think that is one thing that you did really well in the series. Personally, I felt for Curtis and the whole show I didn’t want anything to happen to him. LOL, it got really intense at a certain point in season one and I’m like, “Man, just don’t let him die!” LOL, I’m rooting for you, man! One thing I wanted to speak with you specifically about is “loyalty”. Curtis is loyal almost to a fault. What’s your take? Yea, there are a lot of things that Curtis says in seasons 1 and 2 that ring bells within the military community. The whole show does, but Curtis specifically because of that very thing. What I’ve come to realize is that when you go out there to war, the people to the left and right of you are the only people that have your back there. There is no one else in the world. Not your parents, brothers or sisters. These people literally have your life in their hands in that moment of battle. The camaraderie, brotherhood and the loyalty that comes from that is tremendous because you have to trust them, trust your love and that love runs deep. That is what Curtis is. Curtis served with Frank. That loyalty is extremely important. You see part of the commentary of the show is “PTSD”. What happens when someone who has been trained to kill goes to war and comes back into society as a regular civilian? The show comments on that and when Frank, Curtis and Billy come back from war, we don’t lose it all. Part of that PTSD is maintaining that brotherhood and to a fault almost and as you’ll see in season two, part of the commentary is Billy is able to recruit former soldiers to help him do his……Oh, shit. I hope I’m not ruining it for you, LOL. Billy is recruiting soldiers to help him do his bad deeds and it is easy for him because he’s a brother that served. So yeah, that loyalty is there, man. Even though Curtis doesn’t want Frank doing what he’s doing, he’s so much of a brother that he’s like, “Man, I’m going to support you no matter what.” That’s another reason why I gravitated to your character because Curtis comes off as a stand up guy. He has his issues and I don’t think they bring them all the way out, but you can tell that he is a pretty solid individual. I actually grew up a military kid. My mother served in the Army and was enlisted until I graduated high school. So, I grew up with people from all over the world and one thing I did see a lot when I would go to the hospital (trips to the hospital for service members and their dependents were free) I would see a lot of soldiers who would have missing limbs and things of that nature. I’d see more of that in the military hospital than I would in a civilian one. In a civilian hospital, people may be sick or could even have been shot, but you don’t see a lot of situations where people have been blown up. I used to pay attention to things like that and another thing I remember is that we used to be able to go to the gyms on TWENTY4SEVEN MAGAZINE

the military base to work out and play basketball for free and most of the time, we’d be hooping with the G.I.s. A lot of them would disappear for months at a time and when you’d see them again like, “Where have you been?” it’d be Afghanistan or Iraq. Some of them would come back with issues and one time in particular I almost got into it with a guy who was on the court, acting out. Someone had to pull me to the side and they told me he had just gotten back from Iraq and he had actually lost his father and best friend in the same day (they were both soldiers over there at the same time). So, he came back to the states with a bunch of issues. He was still in the military but he was on his way out, via medical discharge. I’ve seen the effects of PTSD first hand. Oh yea, that’s definitely a real thing. I’ve seen it too. My thing is, why isn’t that more of a focus in our society where we send these people off to war? I didn’t know about PTSD until later on in life but I’ve known America to be at war since we were kids. We are all aware that someone can be going through that and how do you deal with that? Like you said, someone had to pull you aside to raise your awareness like, “Yo, listen. He is going through something right now.” He probably saw his brother or soldier brother blown to smithereens or something. Anything could happen. So, how does that affect one’s psyche, right? So yeah, man. I think we should focus on it more because we have so many vets. Yea, man. I saw him a couple of times after that and he would be off to himself but it was like at any moment, he could snap. Once I got word of his condition, it was more of a help spread the word type of situation so that if anything happened at the gym, then people would know beforehand to not take it personal, he has a thing going on and he’s getting the help that he needs. I don’t know exactly what happens after they get out of the military, but I do know that life isn’t too kind for a lot of vets who have these conditions once they’ve gotten out. Well that is what the show comments on. Frank is suffering from PTSD, which is why he chose to take the mantle of “The Punisher” after his family is killed. That’s the comic book story. Absolutely. All right. So, aside from acting, you’ve jumped into some other avenues. Explain what “Anthem One” is. So, “Anthem One” is a light that we are trying to introduce to the film industry. The website is www.anthemone.com and the site tells you what it is. The reason why they came about was because we were shooting the film in New Mexico, we rented all of these big lights and plugged them into big generators and then the power went out. The power went out and we were sitting ducks because there was nothing we could do. So, the director of that film who is also a buddy of mine (Justin Evans) invented this light to solve that very problem. Suppose you don’t have enough people to man these big lights or the power to power them. He created this light that is in a small cube but pushes out a beam brighter than a 50 kilowatt Tungsten light. That’s awesome, man. “The Punisher” has been around for awhile so I have to ask, who is your favorite version of him? Oh, it’s (Jon) Bernthal! No question, hands down! LOL, I said before, when I read that Bernthal was going to be “The Punisher” because we saw him in season two of “Daredevil” and I heard they were making a series of it on Netflix, I thought that was perfect because I thought the other punishers were little too candy coated. They were a little too soft to me. I wanted to see a real person going through something and Bernthal brings that. Follow Jason R. Moore on Instagram @jasonmooreofficial and on Twitter @JasonMooreENT. TWENTY4SEVEN MAGAZINE

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During a recent intimate performance for New York City media and tastemakers, Flammia explained the connection between the two songs. “Top Of My Lungs” is like that moment when you start to realize that the relationship isn’t working,” he said. “On the other hand, ‘Pieces’ captures the feeling of knowing it’s over and there’s nothing you can do to bring it back. My hope is that singing about my life, my heartbreak, what I went through, will help someone deal with the same situation. “But ultimately,” he continues, “you have to be able to find the answer within yourself. I think that’s the takeaway from the ‘Pieces’ video.”

(New York, NY) - Singer and multi-instrumentalist Anthony Flammia proudly delivers the second visual from his forthcoming Sounds Music Group/Republic Records debut F.L.A.M.M. The clip for “Pieces,” which premiered via Afropunk, finds the newcomer soulfully singing his way through the ups, downs, twists and turns of a failing relationship from the vantage point of a therapist’s couch. The setting not only serves to de-stigmatize therapy and conversations about mental health for young men of color; but also hints at the therapeutic role the project F.L.A.M.M. has come to serve in the singer’s life. “I’ve experienced both the beauty of love and the devastation of heartbreak” says the Yonkers, NY native, “how it can make us feel whole or shattered. This song really captures the confusion of not wanting to lose a relationship but feeling ripped into pieces by remaining in it.” The Redhouse Visuals-directed video comes just two months since the release of “Pieces,” which has already garnered over 200k streams on Spotify. Prior to this, Anthony Flammia introduced fans to F.L.A.M.M. (Find Love And Make Music) with the single “Top of My Lungs.”

About Anthony Flammia: A few years ago, Anthony Flammia inked his biggest goal on his mom’s basement wall. Simply put, he wanted to create a song that would “have the whole world dancing and smiling.” Then came his first viral hit, 2016’s “So Real” which started out as a 6-second Vine clip. The song’s success opened the singer’s eyes to the impact his music could have and set him on a path to sign to Republic Records in 2018 and begin working on his debut release of F.L.A.M.M., set for Spring 2019. Flammia is more than a soul/funk singer and multiinstrumentalist. He’s also produced and featured on songs for Flatbush Zombies (“A Spike Lee Joint” & “Trapped), Tekashi69 (“Gotti,” “93” & “Chocolate”) and opened for artists such as Kendrick Lamar and 2 Chainz. In addition, he recently toured with New York duo Brasstracks, creating the song “Everything I’ve Got” from their newest EP Before We Go, a pairing that effortlessly mixes Flammia’s passion for both soul and hip-hop.

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