Advanced Tv Herstory |women In Tv |television History | Feminism

Podcast Episode Description In this second part of the two-episode series, Advanced TV Herstory host Cynthia Bemis Abrams continues her deep discussion with poet, author, and professor Shayla Lawson about Diana Ross’ unforgettable 1983 Central Park concert. They explore how the Showtime broadcast amplified Ross’ leadership during the rainstorm and the concert's lasting cultural impact. Drawing from Lawson’s book, This Is Major: Notes on Diana Ross, Dark Girls, and Being Dope, the conversation examines what Diana Ross’ authenticity and resilience mean to women of color today. Cynthia and Shayla reflect on how this concert became a global symbol of representation and connection, with Ross proving that great performances can rise above even the most challenging circumstances. Podcast Episode Plot Summary Part two of this series delves deeper into the cultural, social, and personal impact of Diana Ross’ 1983 Central Park concert. Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams and Shayla Lawson discuss how Ross’ bold performance dur