An Interview with Music Writer Candis Bonner (Part 1)

About this episode

Candis Bonner discusses lifelong friendship and the evolution of Black media with Shelley Stewart.

Send us Fan Mail This week's podcast features guest Candis Bonner, who shares a conversation about lifelong friendship and the evolution of Black media. Friendship Loss and Reunion We discuss the pain of losing friends and the rarity of true friendship. Shelley recounts the emotional reunion with his lifelong friend, Jimmy, after 10 years of separation following his homelessness at age 7. Black Radio Industry History Candis Bonner, Jimmy’s daughter, shares stories of her career path from Mi...

People in this episode

Host: Shelley Stewart

Guest: Candis Bonner

Topics covered

• friendship
• Black media
• Black radio history
• personal stories
• reunion

Keywords

• friendship
• Black media
• Black radio
• reunion
• personal stories

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