337: Actor Skyla I’Lece and Tech Entrepreneur DeJuan Strickland

In this week’s episode of the Black Girl Nerds Podcast we interview actor Skyla I’Lece and tech entrepreneur DeJuan Strickland.

Segment 1: Skyla’s will appear on the upcoming Disney+ basketball drama series, The Crossover. Poetry and basketball collide in this powerful new series about 14-year-old twin brothers who come of age on and off court, and this inspirational and emotional family drama is narrated through lyrical poetry. Skyla plays female lead ‘Alexis’ (known as ‘Miss Sweet Tea’ in the novel), a talented musician who has just moved back to the neighborhood and becomes intertwined with the twin brothers. NBA star LeBron James serves as an executive producer. The Crossover will debut on Disney Channel on April 4, 2023 then will drop the following day on Disney+.

Host: Ryanne

Segment 2: DeJuan Strickland is a 14-year old scholar who enjoys gaming, anime and comics. He has launched 2 comic books of his own called “Techboy” and “Science Girl”. He is a member of the National Black Society of Engineers Junior Chapter. He’s an advocate for anti-bullying and proceeds of his comic goes to the organization Therapy For Black Kids.

Host: Jamie 

Music by: Sammus
Edited by: Jamie Broadnax