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Cynthia Bemis Abrams interviews Alissa Shapiro about Regina Jones and her impact on Black media through SOUL Newspaper.

TV herstorian Cynthia Bemis Abrams spotlights Regina Jones, a pioneering media entrepreneur who made history as the first Black woman to publish nationally with a focus on soul music. In this episode, Cynthia is joined by Alissa Shapiro, executive producer of Who in the Hell is Regina Jones? , a documentary that explores Jones' impact and SOUL Newspaper, and premieres on Weigel Broadcasting's Dabl TV, Story TV, and Start TV in February 2026 for Black History Month. Together, they discuss: The founding and cultural legacy of SOUL Newspaper How Jones utilized print media to amplify Black voices in music Jones' role as a trailblazer in Black women's media history. Why SOUL Newspaper deserves a place in American pop culture canon; The significance of airing this acclaimed documentary on cable today. Shapiro also shares behind-the-scenes insights into producing the documentary, which blends decades of preservation work, journalism, and archival research into a powerful portrait of Jones' life and survival. References: SOUL Newspaper https://www.soulpublications.co/ Who the Hell is Regina Jones? https://whoisreginafilm.com / CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA and ADVANCED TV HERSTORY Monthly…

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