The Latest with Loren LoRosa

The Power of Seeing Yourself: Broadway, Black Voices & Breaking Barriers

25 min · 8 de jun de 2026
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This week on The Latest with Loren LoRosa, Loren reflects on a whirlwind few weeks—from witnessing history at the largest-ever Roots Picnic featuring a headline-making performance from Jay-Z, to stepping onto Broadway for a powerful conversation about representation, community, and storytelling. Fresh off the Tony Awards, Loren shares why seeing artists like Megan Thee Stallion embrace the Broadway stage matters and how representation can inspire the next generation to dream bigger. Plus, she takes listeners inside her special live conversation with cast and crew members from The Outsiders Broadway musical, where they discuss identity, diversity, belonging, and the importance of seeing yourself reflected on stage and behind the scenes. This episode is a celebration of Black excellence, community, purpose, and the power of storytelling to change lives. 🎧 In this episode: * The record-breaking impact of Roots Picnic 2026 * Jay-Z's unforgettable return to the stage * Highlights from the 78th Tony Awards * Megan Thee Stallion's Broadway moment * A special live conversation with The Outsiders cast and crew * Why representation in theater and entertainment matters * Loren's reflections on stewardship, purpose, and embracing new opportunities Subscribe, rate, and review—and join the conversation that's guaranteed to shake the room. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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