Being the host of a podcast in Newark means constantly keeping your ear to the ground to see who else is part of or joining the conversation. It is always interesting to see what other podcasts are sharing the Newark story to a broader audience. Which is why it’s so exciting to have Roger C. Tucker III come onto the podcast to discuss his own journey and his show. Roger is the host of “What’s Newark Got to do With It?,” a biweekly podcast that features interviews with artists, historians, authors, curators, and other cultural though leaders through the city. The conversations on the show delve into the cultural impact and lifelong influences the city has, and continues to have, on their lives and careers. Each episode is truly a deep dive into the history of Newark.
Guest:
Roger C. Tucker III—Roger is the host and producer of the “What’s Newark Got to Do With It?” podcast. He was also the CEO of Tucker Hilliard Marketing Communications and the Founder/Director of Tucker Contemporary Art, as well as an academically trained artist with art featured in museums and galleries across the metro area. He has a BFA from Cooper Union, an MS from the Pratt Institute, and an Art Business Professional Certificate from New York University. He has also served on the board of Cooper Union and the Education Advisory Committee of Montclair Art Museum and is the Board President of Glassroots.
Background & Articles:
What’s Newark Got to Do With It? Website: here
Tucker Contemporary Art Website: here
Newark Arts High Website: here
Wikipedia Page on Anthony Imperiale: here
Article on Whitney Mural: here
Quote:
“And we’ll pretend the people cannot see you. That is, the citizens. And that you are free of your own history. And I am free of my history. We’ll pretend that we are both anonymous beauties smashing along through the city’s entrails.” LeRoi Jones (Amiri Baraka), Dutchman