There’s Only One Sin in Hollywood w/ Rasheed Newson

We Own This Town · Jul 23, 2026 · 1h

There are at least three things that you’re likely to experience in a Rasheed Newson novel: 1) A feeling of period-correctness 2) A well-researched ethical dilemma 3) Sex — fortunately his latest book, There’s Only One Sin in Hollywood, is no exception. Our hosts talk with Rasheed about his career as a screenwriter and novelist, but also about the importance of letting historical figures be real people.

• Rasheed’s Socials: Instagram | Website

• There’s Only One Sin in Hollywood

• My Government Means to Kill Me

• Diahann Carroll

• Sidney Poitier

• Bayard Rustin

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