Ericka Nicole Malone Tells The Human Story of Black Life

As a woman of color in the male-dominated entertainment industry, Ericka Nicole Malone is setting a powerful example. She continues to write and produce quality projects that connect with audiences everywhere. Her current work includes a one-hour TV drama, Della; a short film, Dreams from the Edge; an original biopic, Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story; and an animated series, JG and the BC Kids, which was written and created by acclaimed actress Janet Hubert.

Malone is well known for building complex, relatable characters, whether she is writing a play for the stage or a script for a television series.

“As a writer, you don’t just want to tell a story; you don’t just want to tell an African American story; you want to tell a human story,”

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Ericka Nicole Malone Upcoming Works

The upcoming productions are a testament to the kaleidoscope of talent for telling human stories and connecting with audiences on multiple levels:

– Della is a one-hour television drama featuring a Black vigilante in urban Kentucky who protects women from abusive partners — often resorting to violence when she rises to their defense.

– Dreams from the Edge is a short film about a young girl auditioning in Hollywood. Her mother is a former actress and only has negative things to say about the industry. Ultimately, the tables turn, and the daughter must help her mother find her path in life again.

– Malone wrote the script and serves as an executive producer with Phillip Robinson on Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story, which promises to honor Jackson’s legacy in Gospel Music, Civil Rights, and as a shining example of a powerful Black woman.  The movie features R&B recording artist Ledisi in the lead role.

– Malone also serves as executive producer for the animated feature and future TV series JG and the BC Kids, written and created by acclaimed actress Janet Hubert. The story follows Janet Granite, aka JG, a super-intelligent, athletic scientist, and inventor who travels the world to find special kids.