167: Jenifer Lewis Wants Us to Walk in Our Joy

Dubbed a National Treasure and a force to be reckoned with, award-winning actress/ activist, and author, Jenifer Lewis, star of the 8 seasoned hit TV show "Black-ish," has appeared in over 400 episodic television shows, 68 movies, 30 animations, and 4 Broadway shows. Most recently she starred as Patricia in the new Showtime series "I Love That For You." Jenifer has performed in more than 200 concerts worldwide including, sold out audiences at Lincoln Center and an electrifying standing ovation at Carnegie Hall. Her accomplishments as an entertainer and community activist have been recognized with an honorary doctorate from her Alma Mater, Webster University and the Career Achievement Award from The American Black Film Festival. This year, Ms. Lewis published her second critically acclaimed book "Walking in my Joy: In These Streets'' and was honored by the Congressional Black Caucus. Jenifer received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame July 15, 2022. She was born and raised in Kinloch, Missouri. JONES.SHOW is a weekly podcast featuring host Randall Kenneth Jones (author, speaker & creative communications consultant) and Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri). JONES.SHOW is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones. JENIFER LEWIS Online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeniferLewis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeniferLewisForReal/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeniferlewisforreal JONES.SHOW Online: Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook. Twitter (Randy): https://twitter.com/randallkjones Instagram (Randy): https://www.instagram.com/randallkennethjones/ Facebook (Randy): https://www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ Web: RandallKennethJones.com Follow Randy on Clubhouse Twitter (Susan): https://twitter.com/SiriouslySusan Instagram (Susan): https://www.instagram.com/siriouslysusan/ Facebook (Susan): https://www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Web: SusanCBennett.com Follow Susan on Clubhouse LinkedIn (Kevin): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-randall-jones/ Web: KevinRandallJones.com www.Jones.Show "Peaceful Ambiance Theme" by TheoTJ https://freesound.org/people/TheoJT/sounds/569880/ https://www.t-heo.com/music/. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons 0 License. Usage of this work is not endorsed by the artist.