Greetings and welcome to WORDTheatre Weekly: The Short Story Podcast where great authors and actors meet! I’m your host, Cedering Fox, WORDTheatre's Founder & Artistic Director.

This week’s episode is in honor of Juneteenth. Bernice McFadden, our 2024 Writers’ Workshop leader, associate professor of English at Tulane University and WORDTheatre darling, is the author of “Black Power,” performed here by actress and producer Malinda Williams who is known for her roles in TV series “Soul Food” and “Windfall,” among others.

And now, a few words from the author. Please welcome Bernice McFadden who will introduce “Black Power,” performed by Malinda Williams.

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BERNICE INTRO.

MALINDA WILLIAMS PERFORMS THE STORY.

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