In this thought-provoking episode of Funky Friday with Cam Newton, special guests Jazz Anderson and Persuasion join the conversation to discuss the complexities of coming out and the representation of Black people on television. Jazz Anderson, a talented artist and LGBTQ+ advocate, shares her personal experiences with coming out and navigating the challenges that can arise within the Black community. Persuasion, known for his charismatic personality, brings his unique perspective on the importance of diverse representation in the media. Tune in to Funky Friday to gain valuable insights and engage in a meaningful discussion on these important topics. Follow Cam on Social Media! Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cameron1newton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameron1newton Twitter: https://twitter.com/CameronNewton/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CamJNewton2/00:00 Teaser 00:17 Introduction 02:54 When did you know you were gay? 06:55 How do you stay on top of Mental Health? 09:38 Advice to get help 10:52 Cam struggles with Mental Health 12:02 How to do get past "This is just a phase" 13:27 Talking "Girl in the Closet" on Lifetime 14:36 Balancing public image vs private life 17:00 Social media and self worth 18:54 What it's like being on a TV show? 19:54 GAME - "Who's on your mind?" 25:30 How did Jazz and Persuasion meet? 32:20 What keep Jazz and Persuasion so strong? 32:58 Black people represented in Reality TV 41:52 Black Lives Matter 48:15 White teachers teaching Black History 50:57 Closing Executive Producer: Cam Newton David Ricks Produced / Directed By: David Ricks https://www.instagram.com/david_ricksiii/ Production Manager: Ashe Kennedy Camera: Omari Collins Vashon Revils Amani Billups Location Sound / Sound Mix and Master: Troy Hermes Production: Iconic Saga http://bit.ly/IconicSagaInstagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices