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If you weren’t by your television last night for >>>this week’s episode of Scandal<<< then you still have some tears that you don’t know need to be shed. Tony Award winning actor Courtney B. Vance took us on a ride last night with his portrayal of a father whose son was shot and killed by a police officer. Sound familiar?

Creator of Scadal, Shonda Rhimes, took a very interesting stance with this episode and it was felt deeply and immensely by all that were watching. Many could not believe that what we were watching simply because it hit the nail on the head. Every word, every move, every action took us through our own turmoil. The trumoil and disgust and anger and sadness that we’ve had to feel time and time again with the cold blooded killings of black bodies and the lack of care for their lives before and after their deaths.

One of the most chilling moments was when Vance took a lawn chair and sat down over his dead son’s body. It was Joe Morton, Papa Pope from Scandal, who described that moment perfectly.

Vance gave a powerful performance that sat in the spirits of us all long after the episode aired. We know we have to watch it again but we just need a moment to recoup. It truly cuts that deep.

But Vance knew what was to come and so he prepared. Below you’ll find a video where he talks about his involvement in the episode, how it reflects today’s society, and how it helps continue a discussion that we hope will continue to change lives. You can also watch the entire episode below.

BRAVO, MR. VANCE!!!!

 

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Drew Shade is a visionary creative force at the intersection of Black theatre, media, and culture. As the Founder and Creative Director of Broadway Black, Off-Book: The Podcast, and The Antonyo Awards, he champions artistic excellence and amplifies the voices of Black theatre artists with intention, heart, and unapologetic pride. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Playbill, Deadline, The Observer, and Apple TV’s Dear…, and he's collaborated with brands and institutions such as NBC, BET, Audible, Universal Pictures, SheaMoisture, The Public Theater, Signature Theatre, National Black Theatre, and more. He has also served as a cultural consultant and curator for countless Broadway productions for over a decade — establishing himself as a trusted voice and tastemaker in theatre and media. In addition to his work behind the scenes, Shade is a performer and creative artist in his own right, with credits including Classical Theatre of Harlem’s The First Noel at The Apollo, The Preacher’s Wife musical at The Alliance Theatre, and a Sondheim tribute concert at Carnegie Hall led by Tituss Burgess. He’s also lent his voice to campaigns for Google and continues to explore visual storytelling through photography — from red carpets to press coverage. Rooted in joy, justice, and the belief that Black theatre is both legacy and revolution, Shade continues to build platforms and shine light where it’s long been overdue — so Black artists are seen, heard, and celebrated on their own terms. “Have a belief in yourself that is bigger than anyone’s disbelief.” – August Wilson

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