NAACP Award Winning Actress * Harlem Historian * CultuREPreneur

NAACP Award Winning Actress * Harlem Historian * CultuREPreneurNAACP Award Winning Actress * Harlem Historian * CultuREPreneurNAACP Award Winning Actress * Harlem Historian * CultuREPreneur

NAACP Award Winning Actress * Harlem Historian * CultuREPreneur

NAACP Award Winning Actress * Harlem Historian * CultuREPreneurNAACP Award Winning Actress * Harlem Historian * CultuREPreneurNAACP Award Winning Actress * Harlem Historian * CultuREPreneur

Cultural Ed Tech Hub | Humanity at Heart ❤️

Cultural Ed Tech Hub | Humanity at Heart ❤️Cultural Ed Tech Hub | Humanity at Heart ❤️Cultural Ed Tech Hub | Humanity at Heart ❤️

Empowering communities through storytelling, history wearables, & digital learning. Preserving the soul of urban neighborhood

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From Harlem’s streets to the world’s stage—wear, learn, and love the culture that shaped us all. 📖👕

    The Harlem Renaissance Time Travel Girlz aka TTGirlz

    Harlem: The Black Mecca

    Dedicated to the bygone landmarks in Harlem, The first of its kind Harlem landmark tour for the young readers. The TTGirlz takes kids back-in-time on a unique historical adventure  through Harlem; exploring landmarks and great legends of the epoch.  View Site:

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    Noteworthy accomplishments

    2025 NYSCA GRANT AWARD

    2024 LMCC GRANT AWARD

    NY NAACP AWARD WINNER

    The Culturati Gadflies premiered to resounding success as the first fully cast, fully staged LIVE RADIO PLAY broadcast from WHCR 90.3FM, marking a historic moment for both the station and Harlem’s cultural landscape. The groundbreaking production was made possible through the generous support of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYS

    The Culturati Gadflies premiered to resounding success as the first fully cast, fully staged LIVE RADIO PLAY broadcast from WHCR 90.3FM, marking a historic moment for both the station and Harlem’s cultural landscape. The groundbreaking production was made possible through the generous support of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), which awarded creator Antonia Badon a Support for Artists Grant, fiscally sponsored by Arts in Education.

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    NY NAACP AWARD WINNER

    2024 LMCC GRANT AWARD

    NY NAACP AWARD WINNER

    'Women In The Arts' Awards 

     Outstanding Achievements In The Art

    ZORA -- A Play by Laurence Holder

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    2024 LMCC GRANT AWARD

    2024 LMCC GRANT AWARD

    2024 LMCC GRANT AWARD

    Harlem: The Lafayette Theatre 

    Lafayette Legends: TTGirlz Uncover Harlem's Hidden Melodies: Step into Harlem's vibrant past and join us with Book 2, 'TTGirlz Harlem: The Lafayette Theater Adventure.' Our 60-minute interactive ED Tech Story Time show is a jazz-infused journey, complete with a scat session and a book giveaway. Let's ignite a passion for culture, community, and reading!

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    2023 LMCC GRANT AWARD

    COMMUNITY HONORS AWARD Cultural Tourism

    2024 LMCC GRANT AWARD

    TTGirlz Digital History Story time and Book Giveaway 

    Book 1-Harlem: The Black Mecca 

    TTGirlz Harlem Renaissance Time Travel Adventure Book Series

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    BEST ACTRESS AWARD WINNER

    COMMUNITY HONORS AWARD Cultural Tourism

    COMMUNITY HONORS AWARD Cultural Tourism

    Strawberry One Act Theater Festival

    Producer Dirk Van Fisher

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    Community Honors' Award  WBLS /WLIB RADIO 'CIRCLE OF SISTERS

    COMMUNITY HONORS AWARD Cultural Tourism

    COMMUNITY HONORS AWARD Cultural Tourism

    COMMUNITY HONORS AWARD Cultural Tourism

          WBLS 'Circle of Sisters' Award Recipient 

    Humbled to be Honored as a recipient of the WBLS 'CIRCLE OF SISTERS' AWARD at the Jacob Javits Center. Circle of Sisters is the largest expo for women of color in New York City. Produced & hosted by WBLS-FM, HOT 97, WLIB AM.

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    FIRST FRUIT AWARD Radio Personality

    FIRST FRUIT AWARD Radio Personality

    FIRST FRUIT AWARD Radio Personality

    First Fruit Award 

    Kwanza Film Festival

    Excellence in Artistic & Integrity 

    Kwanzaa Film Festival

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    ABOUT ANTONIA BADON '

    NY NAACP Award Winning Actress

    TTGIRLZ : HARLEM DIGITAL HISTORY STORYTIME

    THE CULTURATI GADFLIES

    SAG/AFTRA and AEA     
    I act both on stage and screen. I am also available for voice over acting and hosting. Please see my resumé for the details of my experience and skills.

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    THE CULTURATI GADFLIES

    TTGIRLZ : HARLEM DIGITAL HISTORY STORYTIME

    THE CULTURATI GADFLIES

            WRITER

    Creator/Writer/Actress/Producer

    Four Brilliant Women. One Bold Legacy.

    Harlem’s Own Live Radio Play — The Culturati Gadflies

    LIVE RADIO PLAY 

    “History. Humor. Harlem.”

    on WHCR 90.3FM_The Voice of Harlem

    www.whcr.org 

    Project Gallery

    HARLEM: THE BLACK MECCA

    TTGIRLZ : HARLEM DIGITAL HISTORY STORYTIME

    TTGIRLZ : HARLEM DIGITAL HISTORY STORYTIME

    Children’s Book Author
    Book 1_”Harlem: The Black Mecca,“ of the TTGirlz Harlem Renaissance landmark series;;at every turn, kids get an up-close pictorial view of the indelible landmarks where the legends lived and frequent.

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    TTGIRLZ : HARLEM DIGITAL HISTORY STORYTIME

    TTGIRLZ : HARLEM DIGITAL HISTORY STORYTIME

    TTGIRLZ : HARLEM DIGITAL HISTORY STORYTIME

    TTGirlz Digital History Storytime & Adventures 

    This innovative digital history artistic approach to cultural exploration will grant kids a bird's eye view of the iconic Harlem community in living color. 

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    iCu2 : WALKING HISTORY WEARABLES & GIFTS

    RADIO: HARLEM RENAISSANCE TOME TRAVEL SHOW🧭

    RADIO: HARLEM RENAISSANCE TOME TRAVEL SHOW🧭

    Where history meets innovation. Books, wearables, 

    & stories honoring urban neighborhoods' global impact. 🎭📚✨

    Merchandise

    RADIO: HARLEM RENAISSANCE TOME TRAVEL SHOW🧭

    RADIO: HARLEM RENAISSANCE TOME TRAVEL SHOW🧭

    RADIO: HARLEM RENAISSANCE TOME TRAVEL SHOW🧭

    Sundays, 4pm-5pm

    WHCR 90.3FM_The Voice of Harlem

    www.whcr.org

     youtube.com/@harlemrenaissance-roaring20

    Tune In: Sundays 4- 5pm EST

    Documentary : Chasin The Blues Women Carrying The Torch

    RADIO: HARLEM RENAISSANCE TOME TRAVEL SHOW🧭

    Documentary : Chasin The Blues Women Carrying The Torch

    A Documentary anout Blues Women Who Carry The Torch W/P hil Young

    Follow us on Facebook:  

    https://www.facebook.com/AntoniaBadonBluesianaEmpress/


    Concept TV Trailer

    TV: THE MANIPULATORZ_ THE DEADLY 7

    RADIO: HARLEM RENAISSANCE TOME TRAVEL SHOW🧭

    Documentary : Chasin The Blues Women Carrying The Torch

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    TV: “I GET IT FROM MY MAMA

    TV: “I GET IT FROM MY MAMA

    TV: “I GET IT FROM MY MAMA

    Reality  Cooking  Show

    Concept TV Trailer

    TV: ANIMATION

    TV: “I GET IT FROM MY MAMA

    TV: “I GET IT FROM MY MAMA

    TTGirlz Harlem Renaissance Time Travel Adventures

    TTGirlz LandmarkBook Series

    Inquire about our Animation Pitch Deck

    by

    Antonia Badon

    Glenn Parsons


    BOOK SERIES ADAPTATION

    TV: RENAISSANCE TRAVELLER

    TV: “I GET IT FROM MY MAMA

    CULTURAL TOURISM: TravelHARLEM Tours

    SPECTRUM ~LIFESTYLE Channel 2 - HD Channel 5 FIOS 34 TWC 56 RCN 83 

     STREAMLINE: www.mnn.org.               

    Concept TV Trailer

    CULTURAL TOURISM: TravelHARLEM Tours

    TV: “I GET IT FROM MY MAMA

    CULTURAL TOURISM: TravelHARLEM Tours

    TravelHARLEM Tours

    Explore Harlem Fascinating Neighborhoods  

    https://travelharlemtours.godaddysites.com/

    Business Concept

    Acting Headshots

      Antonia Badon Acting Reel

      Antonia Badon as MOM BOTTOM

               Dramedy Scene             

      Antonia Badon as Ilana

      Drama Scene

      broadway bound: ANTONIA BADON STARS AS ZORA NEALE HURSTON

      “Zora,” tells the story of the legendary Zora Neale Hurston. A girl From a small southern town with big city dreams that all came through.

      ZORA: SHOW Photo Gallery

        Theater: One woman show ~ Timeless wonders

          THE CULTURATI GADFLIES

          Preserving Urban Culture | Inspiring Change 

          Explore The CultureDome "the brand edutains."
          🎨🎶 Changing world views by celebrating the arts, music, & legacy of urban America. 

          Join the movement. 💡🌟

          TBA

          Culturati Gadflies

          4pm

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          5pm

          WHCR 90.3FM_THE VOICE OF HARLEM

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          TBA

          Culturati Gadflies

          Each of these retired PhDs, known as the “Culturati Gadflies,” has spent a lifetime championing cultural activism of the arts, history, and ...

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          4pm

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          5pm

          WHCR 90.3FM_THE VOICE OF HARLEM

          RADIO: Travel-Back-In-Time to the Harlem Renaissance

            

          Learn How to Travel-Back-In-Time to the Harlem Renaissance with the Queen Of Culture Antonia Badon on Sundays, 4:00pm- 5:00pm on WHCR 90.3FM THE VOICE OF HARLEM or stream www.whcr.org. Check out more videos on our YouTube Channel 

          RADIO: SUNDAY Weekly SHOWS

          Hacking the past to impact the future while exploring the lifestyle, places, poets, writers,  intellectuals, artists and all the happenings during Harlem’s roaring  20’s, 30’s & 40’s.  We embark  on this fascinating era together through interviews with modern  scholars,  music,  poetry sessions and audio sound bites. 


          https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK3-37pdAgySbqSlwJVnctw


          SUNDAYS

          The Harlem Renaissance Time Travel Show

          4:00pm

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          5:00pm

          WHCR 90-.3FM_THE VOICE OF HARLEM or Stream: www.whcr.org

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          SUNDAYS

          The Harlem Renaissance Time Travel Show

          Tune in every Sunday and be transported-back-in-time to the roaring 20's with Actress/Storyteller/Culturepreneur and New York’s Gold Star Ce...

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          4:00pm

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          5:00pm

          WHCR 90-.3FM_THE VOICE OF HARLEM or Stream: www.whcr.org

          SUNDAYS

          Bluesania Empress: ChasinDAbluez

          5:00pm

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          6:00pm

          WHCR 90-.3FM_THE VOICE OF HARLEM or Stream: www.whcr.org

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          SUNDAYS

          Bluesania Empress: ChasinDAbluez

          Tune in every Sunday and explore the past, present future of the Blues

                               https://whcr.org/artists/harlem-renaissance-time-...

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          5:00pm

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          6:00pm

          WHCR 90-.3FM_THE VOICE OF HARLEM or Stream: www.whcr.org

          Harlem Renaissance Time Travel Show: Youtube Channel

          Check out our Harlem Renaissance Time Travel youtube channel for more highlights!

          TV: Renaissance TRAVELLER

          Airs: Saturdays, 3:30pm -4:00pm,  SPECTRUM - Lifestyle/Channel 2 – HD Channel 5 ~ FiOS 34- MNN 2-RCN 83 - SPECTRUM 56 &1996, Stream: www.mnn.org

          TV: Renaissance TRAVELLER: Photo Gallery

            TV: Renaissance TRAVELLER

            Culture Anthropol

            ogist Antonia Badon's Renaissance Traveller is a variety show that exposes audiences to the cultural characteristics embedded in communities that creates its unique flavor, heritage and community via exploring its arts, literature, music and it's unique and fascinating cultural phenomenon. 


            https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_QXx0TyaUtzAvkTp-X44bw

            SATURDAYS

            Renaissance TRAVELLER

            3:30pm

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            4pm

            Stream: www.mnn.org

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            SATURDAYS

            Renaissance TRAVELLER

            Tune In:  SPECTRUM - Lifestyle/Channel 2 – HD Channel 5 ~ FiOS 34- MNN 2-RCN 83 - SPECTRUM 56 &1996

                                        https://www.f...

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            3:30pm

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            4pm

            Stream: www.mnn.org

            CULTURAL TOURISM

              NYC Certified Gold Star Sightseeing Guide

              TravelHARLEM Tours

              TravelHarlem with New York City Goldstar Sightseeing Guide Antonia Badon and embark on Harlem’s fascinating roaring 20’s. Exploring the lifestyles, places, the music, the poets, writers, intellectuals, athletes, artists, Harlemites and all the Happenings during those times. More Info: https://travelharlemtours.godaddys

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