Tameka Citchen-Spruce
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Welcome — I’m Tameka Citchen-Spruce
I create bold media, storytelling projects, and leadership experiences that empower Black, Brown, women, girls, and disabled individuals to claim their voices, lead from the margins, and take space in front of and behind the camera.
With a degree in broadcast journalism from Oakland University, I have spent 15+ years advancing disability advocacy across media, policy, and community spaces.
Through my company, Living Unapologetically Media, I combine my passion for storytelling with my commitment to inclusion, equity, and community empowerment. Whether it’s producing a transformative digital series or leading an interactive workshop, my mission is simple: to help individuals and organizations live unapologetically and boldly.
What is Living Unapologetically Media?
Living Unapologetically Media is Detroit based media and consulting company that creates bold media and storytelling projects while offering workshop, trainings and consultations rooted in inclusive leadership and creating spaces of belonging.
My Most Recent Work
Growing up as a chocolate-brown African American girl who used a wheelchair, I heard “no” far too often.
No—you can’t be a model.
No—you’re not good enough.
No—your dreams aren’t possible.
But I refused to let those “no’s” define me.
With faith, determination, and a clear sense of purpose, I turned rejection into redirection—advocating for inclusion in schools, founding a nonprofit to empower women with disabilities, and producing a nationally streamed documentary amplifying Black girlhood.
In From “No” to “Yes,” I share how I transformed obstacles into opportunities, rising as a national speaker, award-winning disability advocate, and film producer.
Whether you’re an up-and-coming leader, a working professional, or a recent graduate, I wrote this chapter as a reminder to anyone who has ever been underestimated: Their “no” does not cancel your “yes.”
Purchase the book on Amazon and redefine your leadership skills today. In addition to my story, you will receive 4 other women leaders stories.
My Most Recent Contributed Work
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PBS American Masters: The Renegades
"Thomas Wiggins: Composing the Future" tells the story of the African American composer and pianist known as one of the greatest musicians of the 19th century. Thomas Wiggins was blind from birth and likely autistic. Although born into slavery, he was the first African American to perform at the White House, and toured throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Billed as “Blind Tom, The Blind Negro Boy Pianist” he became the highest grossing, most ticketed act of his time
RENEGADES is a documentary series that showcases the lives and cultural contributions of little-known historical figures with disabilities. Explore the lives of Judy-Lynn del Rey, visionary sci-fi editor; Daniel K. Inouye, Hawai’i’s first representative; Celestine Tate Harrington, champion for parents’ rights; Thomas Wiggins, pianist prodigy; and Brad Lomax, disability rights advocate. Hosted by award-winning musician and disability rights advocate Lachi.
Let’s Talk
To support Tameka's through Living Unapologetically Media work go to her artist page on the The Field's website, https://app.thefield.org/profile/Tameka-Citchen-Spruce/645469
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Tameka Citchen-Spruce is a sponsored artist with The Performance Zone Inc (dba The Field), a not-for-profit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization serving the performing arts community. Contributions to The Field earmarked for Tameka Citchen-Spruce are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. For more information about The Field, or for our national charities registration, contact: The Field, 225 West 34th St. Floor 9 New York, NY 10122, phone: 212-691-6969. A copy of our latest financial report may be obtained from The Field or from the Office of Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.