BKLYN Mixtape is a podcast from the Shelby White and Leon Levy Information Commons at Brooklyn Public Library. It is a show about everyday creators and makers just like you living and working in Brooklyn, New York. Listen to interviews, music, and audio shorts created in the Info Commons by staff and patrons. Hear how Brooklynites create and what inspires them as artists, print-makers, musicians, podcasters, story tellers, poets, writers, zine designers, coders and more. We're asking, what will you make today?
Bed-Stuy Tea is back! On today's episode, Riann and Krishna sit down with Gerald Horton, who you have seen taking pictures at the Macon branch during one of our special community events! Gerald is Brooklyn Public Library's Assistant Adminstrator for IT but is also a professional wedding photographer who's work has been featured in Essence magazine. Gerald joins us to share his journey on becoming a photographer and insight on what it's like capturing special moments during life's big moments. He is also a part-time athlete and shares personal ancedotes on how to stay driven to accomplish your goals. You can find Gerald's photography work on his website: geraldahorton.com
We hope you enjoy this episode of Bed-Stuy Tea!
Photography by Gerald Horton at the Macon Branch's 2026 Mom-a-thon Gala Event.
13 Feb 2026
Bed-Stuy Tea: Evolyn Brooks & Riche Holmes Grant
On today's episode, Riann and Krishna sit down with Evolyn Brooks and Riche Holmes Grant, two independent filmmakers to talk about their film, Good Home Training! Evolyn is an award-winning TV Showrunner, Executive Producer, Director, Experiential Events Producer, and Independent Filmmaker. She has been nominated for an Emmy award and is the recipient of an NAACP Image Award and two Namic Vision Awards. Riche is an award-winning TV host, producer/director, writer, and multi-venture entrepreneur whose work spans film, television, digital, and print media. She is the co-founder and creative director of Good Word Media Group.
Riann and Krishna were excited to sit down with Evolyn and Riche and get insight into their creative process and the making of their film. We hope to see you at the screening of Good Home Training that will take place on Saturday, March 7th, 2026 at 1PM at the Macon branch where Riche and Evolyn will join us! You can learn more about the library's film screening and RSVP for the event by clicking here. You can also learn more about Good Home Training by visiting the film's website: https://goodhometraining.com/
23 Dec 2025
Bed-Stuy Tea: Taeesha Muhammad
On today's episode, Riann and Krishna are joined by Taeesha Muhammad, the Macon branch's very own staff member who is the associate and curator for the African American Heritage Center. Taeesha is also a local artist based in Brooklyn! Taeesha shares her personal story of becoming an artist, her favorite memories of 2025 at the library, and advice for aspiring artists. So pour yourself a cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate and enjoy Bed-Stuy Tea's last episode of 2025!
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