AJ Lovelace and Rob Hill joined me in The Locher Room to discuss the Emmy-eligible independent series Onyx and the inspiring journey behind bringing it to life.

<p>AJ Lovelace and Rob Hill joined me in The Locher Room to discuss the Emmy-eligible independent series <em>Onyx</em> and the inspiring journey behind bringing it to life.</p><p>AJ shared how he created <em>Onyx</em> from the ground up, why he refused to wait for permission to tell the stories he believed needed to be told, and what it was like serving as the series’ creator, showrunner, director, cinematographer, editor, actor, and more. He also discussed why releasing <em>Onyx</em> on YouTube made sense for the series and why authentic storytelling will always matter more than chasing algorithms.</p><p>Rob reflected on joining <em>Onyx</em>, collaborating with AJ to help bring his vision to life, and how his work as a producer and writer, along with his experiences on <em>The Book of Queer</em>, the podcast soap opera <em>Heritage</em>, and <em>Handsome™</em>, has influenced the stories he wants to tell.</p><p>Together, they discussed authentic Black LGBTQ+ representation, the importance of creating opportunities instead of waiting for them, their creative partnership, what Emmy eligibility meant to the entire <em>Onyx</em> team, and why they hope <em>Onyx</em> inspires the next generation of storytellers to believe in their voices and create the stories they want to see.</p><p>After listening, be sure to watch <em>Onyx</em>, available free on YouTube.</p>