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The midterm elections are 33 days away. It’s a good time to recap where the race for the Senate stands. Plus, our hosts go deep on the phenomenon of Black republicans, and rappers stumping for republicans. Are these clowns convincing anyone? Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for episode 151 of Native Land Pod. Welcome home y’all! FYSA HEADLINES – Crystal Mason, a Black Texas woman who was sentenced to five years in prison in a controversial illegal voting case, has finally been acquitted. – The White House is rescinding more than $800 million in congressionally appropriated funds across a range of government programs. – Singer Disana Ross gets harassed on stage by a deranged white woman. – Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was told he will not be able to play if he keeps wearing the names of Palestinian children who have been murdered in Gaza on his eye tape. – Atlanta is leading the nation in evictions, and Black families face the greatest risk. – Michigan gubernatorial candidate John James [R] goes on a ride along with Detroit rapper, 42 Dugg. – Residents of South Central Los Angeles to receive “environmental reparations” after living for decades next to an oil field. – Senator Eric Schmitt [R] mixes up the Atlanta Hawks with the Ohio Buckeyes, embarrasses himself while questioning Jack Smith, the former special counsel for the DOJ investigating January 6th. LINKS AND RESOURCES RCP Senate Battle Map: https://www.realclearpolling.com/maps/senate/2026/toss-up ATL’s High Eviction Rate: https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/metro-atlanta-eviction-crisis/ The White House Rescinds $800m: https://abcnews.com/Politics/white-house-orders-800m-funds-rescinded-collins-calls/story?id=136772703&cid=social_twitter_abcn Crystal Mason Acquitted: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/24/texas-court-crystal-mason-voting-case Environmental Reparations for South Central Families: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/09/black-los-angeles-inglewood-residents-environmental-justice-reparations-oil-toxic-industrial-california-ab-1661-isaac-bryan/ Technofeudalism, What Killed Capitalism: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75560037-techno-feudalism SUBMIT A QUESTION Have a question for our hosts? Send a 60-second video to @nativelandpod and they may answer it on the show! Tutorial video for submitting questions: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Smith is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Donna and Sam discuss some of the biggest political narratives dominating Michigan's headlines including Kamala Harris' Detroit visit and the relationship between Detroit rappers and MAGA.Together they dive into the frustration that builds when local media cannot get answers while national cameras set the stage. From there they zoom out to the shifting shape of Democratic politics heading toward 2028: generational change, frustration with entrenched power, and the way identity based shortcuts can distort how people judge candidates. They also connect Detroit's history of Black political leadership to today's low turnout reality, where large parts of the city feel disconnected from party institutions and policy agendas.They also explore how conservative messaging can feel persuasive in divested neighborhoods, how “work for our votes” lines spread, and how culture, misogyny in mainstream hip hop, and hustle mentality can quietly align with grievance based politics. Finally, they finish by confronting the trust problem: corporate media credibility, the rise of independent news ecosystems, and what happens when skepticism turns into a battle over basic facts.To stay up to date on all things Authentically Detroit, click here. WHAT WE'RE READING THIS WEEK IN THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE:KAMALA HARRIS IN DETROIT:'I HAVEN'T DECIDED' WHETHER TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT IN 2028DETROITERS REMEMBER RENAISSANCE CENTER AS SYMBOL OF BLACK LEADERSHIP Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
In this episode of Behind the Genes, we explore Black communities and health research. Our guests discuss why some people feel research is not intended for them, how historical mistrust affects participation, and what needs to change to make research more inclusive, transparent and beneficial for everyone. Our host, Sharon Jones, is joined by: Professor Segun Fatumo - Professor and Chair of Genomic Diversity at Queen Mary's Hospital Christella Matoko - Project manager at Genomics England Hazel Attua - member of the Participant Panel at Genomics England We also hear from Mica and Mary, who took part in the Our health, our stories video on YouTube, who share their reflections on why taking part in research matters for Black communities. As mentioned in the episode, you can also listen to our latest Genomics 101 episode, What is equity in healthcare?, to learn more about what equity means and why it matters in health research and care. “Engaging in research is bigger than you. It shapes your community, and it shapes the lives of the children coming in the future.” You can read the transcript below. Sharon Jones: [00:00:00] Hello, and welcome to Behind the Genes, the podcast that brings you the stories, research, and innovations shaping the future of genomic healthcare. Today, we're exploring Black communities and health research. Why do some Black people feel that research isn't intended for them? What role does trust play in participation? Sharon Jones: And what needs to change to improve health outcomes now and in the future? I'm Sharon Jones, and joining me today are Christella Matoko from Genomics England, [00:00:30] Segun Fatumo, Professor and Chair of Genomic Diversity at Queen Mary's Hospital, London, whose work focuses on improving representation and equity in genomic research, and Hazel Attua, who's a member of the Participant Panel at Genomics England. Sharon Jones: A warm welcome to everyone. So before we dive into these topics, let's start first to try and understand how people perceive research and how that can often influence whether they feel it's something for them. So Christella, I'd love to come to you [00:01:00] first. What comes to mind when you hear the words health research? Christella: I think when I'm talking about health research, what comes to mind is the opportunities to understand certain health conditions in different communities, and it's about understanding that we can get better treatments, and these treatments can prevent health inequalities. Although I might look at it from this lens, the whole of the Black community might not. Christella: I have the knowledge of medical care. I work in Genomics England, [00:01:30] so I understand the benefits of, um, health research and how it can improve outcomes within the healthcare. But when you speak about it in terms of the Black community, research doesn't necessarily sit naturally because of all of the historical mistrust that we've, you know, encountered. Sharon Jones: Yeah. Christella: So for me, good healthcare research should ultimately lead to better outcomes for everyone. And I think when I hear [00:02:00] health research, that's like what I like to think about. Sharon Jones: Yeah. Thank you. Thank you for sharing that. And, and Hazel, like coming to you, does that reflect what you've seen or experienced? Sharon Jones: You know, do you feel that research feels relevant to Black communities and why do you think some people may feel hesitant in, in taking part? Hazel: Yeah, I mean, I completely agree with Christella. I think it's difficult for people in the Black community to sometimes trust when research comes out [00:02:30] because previously there's been a lot of mistrust around research because there hasn't always been a lot of research within the Black communities. Hazel: Like when we talk about research, when we talk about, um, for example, with National Genomic Research Library, so when I used to do work with Genomics England- Christella: Mm. Hazel: I specifically was, um, working on the National Genomic Research Library within, um, diverse data. [00:03:00] And so our role was to get more diverse data into the National Genomic Research Library. Hazel: And so for those that don't know what that is, it's like a biobank. And so a biobank is essentially, um, where you help collect samples. So if you've decided to get into research, it's collecting samples, processing samples. So when we decided to do the initiative or when Genomics England decided to do this initiative, I thought it was [00:03:30] amazing because essentially not that much research was done previously for the Black communities. Hazel: And specifically for sickle cell. So to be able to do this, to be able to help understand the background for sickle cell for the Black communities, it's amazing. To be able to get more treatments and interventions, it's great. But like Christella is saying, like, it's interesting to see different people's [00:04:00] perspectives because, again, the trust and the misconceptions around research is different in everybody's eyes because of the, the lack of research that's been done before. Hazel: And so the hesitation around it is like, "Why, why is it only coming about now?" Like, "Why are we doing it now?" But that's the thing about the UK, we're such a diverse population, and it's amazing. So research needs to reflect that. [00:04:30]And so I think hopefully going forward, it actually does do that because we do need treatments and interventions that actually reflect the community. Hazel: Otherwise, we're not gonna get anywhere when it comes to medications, like, health data that actually reflects everyone. Sharon Jones: So we're gonna hear from Mary now, who's a research nurse and midwife, who shares her thoughts on why people [00:05:00] may be hesitant in taking part in research. Mary (Clip): Within the Black community, historically, the lack of participation in research stems from a lack of trust. Historically, I guess the best way to put it is why would I go to a party I've never been invited to? And it's trying to get people to understand that narrative has changed. The lack of trust should never be dismissed. Mary (Clip): It's not a, a myth. It stems from [00:05:30] somewhere. However, there's been so, so, so much change, and I'm hoping that people can see that there are people that really want to make this change for you, for me, for us, for our community. It's so important that, yes, we still hold on to the history of where research is coming from, but we need to paint the picture of the future. Sharon Jones: So Mary's analogy of being invited to a party you've never been to really gets to the heart of that question around trust. So [00:06:00] Segun, I'd love to bring you in at this point. From your experience working to improve representation in genomic research? Sharon Jones: Can you explain to listeners why historically Black communities have felt disconnected to research, and what needs to change to make it feel like it's something for the community rather than something that's being done to the Black community? Segun: So I think we need to get to a point where we acknowledge that there's mistrust. Segun: So some Black community are fed the old, kind of research that is being done on them and not being done with them. You cannot just show up in a community and start asking for their blood sample or asking for their data, and you just do research on them without, uh, proper community [00:07:00] engagement, without getting them involved, without asking them what are the things that are really very, very important, uh, to them. Segun: I think, uh, we researchers and also institution and as well as a nation, UK, where we are taking a lead in global genomics, needs to get to a point where we understand that the trust h-has gone, and, uh, we should not expect the Black community to [00:07:30] give us their trust. Segun: We need to get to a point that where we earn that trust from them, and we're able to do our study on them. So currently in the UK, if you look at some of those, uh, very successful, uh, Black community is really underrepresented. And one of the reason why you hear that is they say that the Black community, they are very hard to reach. Segun: So they're hard to reach because of the same issue. Community engagement has to [00:08:00] be done in a proper way. Yeah, you need to do research in a way that you go to those Black community and don't expect them to come to you. Segun: And we see a lot of that during, uh, during COVID. You see that many, uh, Black community were very hesitant to participate in any vaccine. So we need to get to a point where Black community earn our trust. Sharon Jones: Thank you. Christella, [00:08:30] what do you think about the role that trust plays in deciding whether to participate in research? Sharon Jones: You, you know, given that you've worked on the Generation Study. Christella: I think trust has to be earned, and I think Segun has said it perfectly here in terms of working with the community and coming into the community to understand how the community works. This mistrust that we're talking about is not something of today. Christella: It's something which has been reported on. It's something which we have seen. It's something which has-- it's not a made-up thing. [00:09:00] So when, um, when organisations say Black communities are harder to reach, there is reason for it. That cannot be an excuse not to actually participate with those people in the community to show the difference in which we have made over the years, to understand that we are making changes with the transparency of what we do, you know, creating, um, work which you know where your data is going, because at the end of the day, I'm giving away my [00:09:30] sample. Christella: I want to know who will have access to that sample, where that sample will go. And until we get to a point where we understand that trust has to be earned, it's always gonna be quite difficult if we think Black community are just gonna participate because there's a research available. Sharon Jones: And that's a really fair point. And what do you think, given your sort of experience, what do you think helps build that trust in practice? Christella: I think first of [00:10:00] all, um, not telling and actually going into communities and understanding. So when we talk about the Black community, it's not just a small group of people. Christella: There are Black Caribbeans, there are Black Africans, there are people from different tribes within different countries. So it's not just a, a one-size-fits-all kind of thing here. Yeah. So it's understanding what you're actually trying to achieve, going into places where the Black community [00:10:30] actually congregate, so whether that is church, whether that's community events, whether that's, uh, Black-based events, actually going in and understanding what is it that you would like us to do to show that we are not the research of, you know, the, the early 19th century? Christella: What have we done to show that we are progressing in terms of equality? What have we done in terms of how we're using your data? All those things there, it's not about [00:11:00] things being done to the Black community. It's the, it's the partnership, I think, that needs to be at the forefront of what we do now. Sharon Jones: Yeah. Yeah, and Hazel, coming to you, what do you think enables that participation? Hazel: Again, 100% agree with Chrisella and Segun that it's all about coming to the community and building that trust because it's, it's difficult, and it's about showing up and not just [00:11:30] showing up once. Hazel: It's about consistently showing up and consistently building that trust because it's easy to do a workshop or do an engagement once and tell everyone this is what you're trying to achieve. But if you consistently show everyone who you are, what the research that you're trying to do is, it's not just about telling them about the research, it's understanding who they are before you actually trying to gauge them about the research because, like, [00:12:00] it's breaking down their walls and breaking down their barriers. Hazel: As a Black community, we build up these walls, and I say it as we because we've been let down so many times and- Hazel: like, I say this from my experience, from times where, from the sickle cell community, for example We had treatments that were brought in, so there was, for example, crizanlizumab and [00:12:30] voxelotor that were brought in, and they were approved in, uh, like, 2023, 2024. Hazel: But then in 2024, they were then taken away. So early '24, crizanlizumab was then taken off the shelf. Sharon Jones: Right. Hazel: And then late September, October, voxelotor was then taken off the shelf, and that's very disheartening for patients with sickle cell. And in the Black community, you can see how also people have been let down [00:13:00] again and again Sharon Jones: Yeah. Hazel: in not just healthcare, but in general, like the stigma, the discrimination. And so to come in and just ask people to just get involved in research and then done and dusted- Sharon Jones: Mm-hmm ... Hazel: it's all about treating them as people before asking them to get involved in research. We have to be treated as people before we get involved in anything. Hazel: So it's, I think that's how you get [00:13:30] people to be involved and enable them to get involved in research. Sharon Jones: Yeah. Hazel: It's just treating them as people before anything else. Sharon Jones: And were there any factors for you that, you know, at first you might not have felt comfortable taking part, and what were sort of deciding factors that made you to get involved and participate? Hazel: So for me, coming from, like, a personal point of view, 'cause I was on voxelotor, um, for me It, again, it was very disheartening- Mm-hmm ... um, when it was taken off the shelf, [00:14:00] and it was done very quickly overnight. Sharon Jones: Right. Hazel: And so for me, it's kind of one of those things where it's like, hmm, what do I do? Do I just not trust the system anymore? Sharon Jones: Yeah. Hazel: But then, like the flip side to that is, okay, we've had this drug, and it actually worked for me very well. And the look of that is, okay, so we've had this drug. It was amazing. The potential is we'll get more drugs that will be like this. And so [00:14:30] going into the Diverse Data program and thinking about how we approach people to say, "If you can get involved in this study, the likelihood is we actually might get more drugs, more treatments, more interventions that are going to be as amazing as Voxzelator was." Hazel: Because the likelihood is we've had a drug that was great, and we could actually get more drugs that could be available. Sharon Jones: Yeah. Hazel: But we need research to do it because at the end of the [00:15:00] day, it's research. It's gonna take time, and the results are always gonna shift up and down. So yes, it can be disheartening, but at the end of the day, we've got to keep trying. Hazel: Otherwise, if we don't keep trying, then we're not gonna get anywhere. Sharon Jones: Yeah. Hazel: So I had to ... You have to bite the bullet sometimes, and that's all you can do. So yeah, I think that was what shifted my mindset from not [00:15:30] -from being upset about it to then actually looking at the positives around it. Sharon Jones: Yeah. Yeah. I mean, that is a difficult reframe when something that is working so effectively is suddenly kind of shelved, uh, very quickly like that. Sharon Jones: So changing your mindset couldn't have been, couldn't have been easy. Christella? Christella: When we're talking about what, what, um, Hazel has just said in terms of something was available to everyone and then it wasn't available, and then that goes again to what I say about [00:16:00] transparency. I think if there was more transparency about what was happening with this particular drug in the community, there would be that, that trust that would have, there would be more of an understanding, there would be more of a, like Hazel's taken the, the stance of, "Okay, I will still trust in the research because I believe something better will come along." Christella: It's because of also her knowledge within the research. She's been around- she's been around Genomics England, she's been with people that research has really helped. But those in the [00:16:30] community who haven't, they feel disheartened about this, and this is why I say transpare- transparency about what is happening is so important with our community 'cause we-- so we don't feel like things are just being done to us, we actually understand the reasons behind it. Christella: So for me, there's a few points. It's having people who represent the community actually being clinicians, um, being researchers, you know, leading in these community spaces, the transparency, the [00:17:00] long-term relationship that Hazel was talking about within the community. It's not you come in once and then, you know, you get what you want, and then you leave again. Christella: It's also sharing the findings, and it's also having a trusted message constantly in order for the Black community to actually participate in these research. Sharon Jones: Thank you, Christella. So we've got these themes of, like, consistency around trust, around communication, transparency. So Segun, I wanted to come to you now. Sharon Jones: So why-- if people at [00:17:30] home are still trying to understand why this is important, can you explain to them why representation matters in research, and what happens when communities are not adequately represented in research? What is the impact, and how does that show up? Segun: So representation matters in research because eventually a decision about our health will need to be made, uh, with this. Segun: I give you an example of, uh, a, a drug that we have today, medication we have today that is helping to lower cholesterol. So that medication came to be because some African ancestry individuals were involved in a study. So in that study, they found that those African individual, they have, uh, some genetic variation that is helping them to naturally, uh, lower their cholesterol. Segun: So because they included those African ancestry individuals, so we had, uh, PCSK9 inhibitor where the medication was derived. Now this medication is not only useful for, uh, people of, uh, Black community, but for everybody globally. So helping to lower cholesterol and prevent heart attack. Segun: So we are doing ourself harm if we continue to exclude some people from, uh, from res- from research. Diagnosis is very important. So some tool for [00:19:00] diagnosis might not be appropriate for an ethnic group or, or ancestry or maybe, for example, in this case, a, a Black community. Segun: In a research where we get the right diagnosis, uh, the right treatment, uh, for the right people, for the right community. So we cannot just do, uh, all the research on one particular community, and it posts the finding on another community. So representation is really, really very important, not only among, uh, people that participate in research and also in research leadership. Segun: It is much more easier for Black community, uh, to show interest in research if they see somebody that look like them. So the, the representation has to be at every layer, both the [00:18:42] participant and also at the, at the leadership level. Sharon Jones: Yeah. Segun: I give an example for, for my study, uh, genetic risk score, in most of the study that we've done, we've seen that where you develop a genetic risk score from one population, and you try to, uh, transfer that, uh, genetic risk score to a Black community, they do very poorly. Segun: So we need to include-- We need to be able to get to a point where we involve a Black community adequately in studies so that we can [00:20:30] be able to develop, uh, the right genetic risk score to every, every community. Sharon Jones: Yeah. Segun: So represent-representation is really, is really key. Uh, it's not just about fairness. Segun: It's about the, you know, accuracy. It's about, uh, you know, precision. It's about better healthcare. Sharon Jones: Yeah, and it's like you say, it's sort of holistically, it's from participants, but also for people who are working in research that also aids the sort of uptake in participation if you see people who look like you. Sharon Jones: We're now gonna hear from Mica, who is a mum who took part in a Generation study, and she's gonna talk about why getting involved was so important. Mica (Clip): I think as a Black woman, as a Black person, put yourself forward because the narrative at the moment is there's not enough research, and we're getting all these sort of doom and gloom headlines about, you know, Black maternal outcomes, Black men and prostate cancer, for example. And I feel like if we as a community don't put ourselves out there and make ourselves available for research, that narrative isn't gonna change. Sharon Jones: So, Segun, I'd like to come back to you again. On the flip side of that, how can research organisations better involve Black communities? And are there concerns that we've talked [00:20:38] about today that have, uh, been acknowledged and addressed effectively? Segun: So the first thing is that we need to acknowledge there's a problem. Sharon Jones: Yeah. Segun: And we see the Black people are not really, you know, participating in research because of trust. So how do we overcome that? One major thing is relationship or what I call, uh, community engagement. So community engagement is not community consultation. You know, you want to do research, you just [00:22:30] show up at that time you want to do research. Segun: You know, take people's blood sample and go away. So community engagement starts much more years ahead before... So when you have the right relationship with the community, it's much more easier to be able to do research with them. Segun: So we have to ensure that, uh, people that are doing the research are also well represented. So we have people that, that look similar, people that understand the community, uh, people that live among the community, so it's much more easier to help, help us to boost the trust. So the third one that people don't talk a lot about is benefit. Segun: I've done a lot about recruiting people into research [00:21:43] in, in Africa, and there's a benefit sharing component. What we, what we have done in Uganda is that if you have high blood pressure, we have medication. We refer you to, uh, the clinic that is under our own control. Segun: So we support you with your diabetes, support you with your high blood pressure or whatever thing that you have. If we cannot take care of you, that is where we now refer you to either to a doctor or a general, uh, general hospital. This is [00:25:00] really very important that there's a benefit. And also, uh, recently we've been working with, uh, some, uh, big pharmacy company, and we talk about benefit sharing. Segun: Uh, for example, if we done some study, uh, we find some drug and med-medication, and the, the company had make millions of, of USD. So what come back to the community? So now we talk about, okay, can you now build an hospital here in this, uh, village? So we have to think about an appropriate benefit sharing also for the Black community in the UK. Sharon Jones: Thank you. And I know, Christella, you touched upon some of those similar points that Segun made there. What does meaningful community engagement look like for you? Christella: The benefit sharing is so important because we have to understand there is a problem, first and foremost, okay? And we have to understand the impact of that problem. Christella: We have to bring solutions for that problem, but we also need to show those benefits in these communities that we're actually trying to engage with. And for me, when I'm talking about engagement, I'm really looking at co-designing, you know, not just consulting and telling them what to do, but the real difference is between being able to actually co-design the studies around Black people, so you can understand the nuances within the, the communities. Christella: So understanding how to actually engage with these communities is, is really important And I think it's also being honest about the limitations that we have, that we've seen in the past. Christella: You know? It's not about creating engagement which says you are the knight in shining armour and, and you're here to, you know, put a magic wand and [00:24:00] make everything okay. It's literally being honest about, you know, the preconceptions that people have. You know, what you're trying to achieve in the community, that you're actually trying to benefit the community. Christella: It's important that those who are creating these studies don't go into a room and assume how these communities work. It's really about understanding the experience of Black people and letting them be experts of their own experience, using that to then find ways to better engage with, with communities. Sharon Jones: Thank you. And Hazel, is there anything you would like to add? Hazel: I think Cristella and Segun have hit the nail completely on the head. I think co-design is so important when it comes to engaging with the Black community. And I also think that [00:24:49] when it comes to research, it shouldn't just be about the research. Hazel: It should be about, like, essentially giving back to the community as well. So e- exactly what Segun and Cristella were saying. So if we're talking about we need to do questionnaires or giving samples, the community, whoever is, whoever this research is for, should be able to [00:28:30] see results from this. It shouldn't just be a couple of years down the line they still don't know what is coming from this research. Hazel: Because sometimes we do research and people don't understand what's happened to, to this research, and sometimes that is off-putting to people. Sharon Jones: Thanks, Hazel, and we're gonna hear again from Mica, who captures that idea so powerfully Mica (Clip): The research isn't for the NHS, it isn't for any medical institution, it's not for the government. It's for our community. We're at the heart of that research, and, like, we've got a chance to do something about it, and if you're not gonna put yourself out there, then who else is going to? Sharon Jones: So, Segun, how can we ensure the future of healthcare innovations benefit everybody and they don't deepen health inequalities? Segun: I would say that, so what is the benefit of, uh, innovation, if it does not benefit everyone, particularly people that need it the most? Uh, give an example, maybe Hazel will know a lot about this. Segun: So now we have a sickle cell gene therapy. Of course, a few people have benefited, so this probably costs about, uh, millions of USD for one person. This is a great innovation, but who can benefit from it? It's too expensive. No-nobody's able to afford that. So we need to get a point where, so the so-called innovation can get to the right people, people that actually need it, and it's actually cost-effective. Segun: In my own, uh, domain of work, we're trying to develop a new, uh, gene-genomic test or genetic risk score. So what we have seen from the data that is currently available is that, you know, when you develop this, the score from one particular population, it doesn't transfer to other population. So it-- the genetic testing, uh, is a great innovation, but it doesn't, it doesn't really do well in the, in the Black community. Segun: So I think we should have to think much more at the beginning of innovation, uh, whether who is this innovation being prepared for? Who is going to benefit from this innovation? If innovation is not gonna, uh, benefit people that need it most, it doesn't really make any sense. Sharon Jones: That's a good point. And Christella, you also had an example of what happens when communities are not adequately represented in research. Christella: Yeah. So recently, um, in the NHS, they've started to, um, test for [00:27:45] a specific enzyme, which is, which is found in the Black community, um, for cancer patients going through chemotherapy. Originally, there were four enzyme that they tested for, um, in the genes, and they found that there's actually a fifth one which affects Black people within the community. Christella: And it's so important that this happened because Black patients were having, you know, severe side effects to the chemotherapy, and some patients unfortunately passed away due to this particular enzyme. So understanding that our genes do have variants in it and some, as Segun said, some things which work in one community will not always work, um, in a different community. Christella: So now before anyone undergoes a chemotherapy, the cancer patients across England undergo genetic testing, which can then lead into a change of treatment and reduce adverse, um, side effects for the chemo. Now that the NHS can test for this, it's gonna bring better outcomes to those in the Black community going through chemotherapy. Christella: We all know chemotherapy is hard enough to go through, so making it a little bit better for those in our community that are going through it is so important, and that's why we need to be part of this research, 'cause without us, they won't know what's best for us. Sharon Jones: Thank you for sharing that. And if you'd like to understand more about equity, please listen to our Explainer podcast, What Is Equity? Sharon Jones: So let's hear from Mary with a message she'd like listeners to leave with today. Mary (Clip): Thinking about my experiences, I would love listeners to take away the fact that engaging in research is bigger than you. It shapes your community, and it shapes the lives of the children coming in the future. Black communities, we need to know our baseline. Mary (Clip): We need to know where we are starting. It's bigger than us. My engagement helps the granddaughter I don't have, and that's what I need people to know. Sharon Jones: And given what Mary said, I'd like to ask you all, what message would you [00:29:34] like to leave for listeners who are interested in learning about research? I'll come to Christella first . Christella: I think first of all, we have to acknowledge that the questions and the hesitations within the community are very valid, and we have to understand that this makes sense given the history of research. Christella: But I would love listeners to be left with the knowledge that history shouldn't be the final word of our relationship with research. We ask the hard questions that we need to ask and invite those who need to also benefit from this research. And like Mary said, "I'm helping my grandchild that I don't even have yet." Christella: And I think that's how we need to look at it. It's not so much just about us, but it's the future generation. It's about having better outcomes for each and every one of us, and that includes the Black community. So help shape further research, and medicine will actually benefit us in the future. Sharon Jones: Hazel, what message would you like to leave listeners today? Hazel: I think going into research can sometimes be hard. However, I do think research is incredibly important, [00:31:14] especially for the younger generation. Hazel: So I do think that we should get involved. Sharon Jones: Thank you. And Segun? Segun: Yeah, I would like to, uh, recall what, uh, Christella was saying, uh, particularly saying that for everybody, uh, listening to me right now, if you are invited to participate in the research, please participate, you know. Segun: Ask the right question, "What is the research for?" And, uh, how does it benefit you? Maybe not you directly, maybe your children or maybe your grandchildren. Everyone should remember that, uh, so research is ultimately for the people, for better healthcare. Segun: So our contribution really matter. So you're contributing your sample really matter and can change, uh, somebody's life, can change generation. Every participant has something valuable, which is really key. So I would encourage all the listener to participate in research if you are invited. Segun: Thank you. Sharon Jones: I think that's a very salient point. We'll wrap up there. We've covered a lot today, from trust to participation and what is needed to change to ensure that healthcare is for everyone. A huge thank you to our guests, Christella, Segun, and Hazel, for joining me today as we discussed how Black communities are being served in health research. Sharon Jones: If you enjoyed this episode and you'd like to hear more, please subscribe to Behind the Genes on your favourite podcast app. Thank you for listening. I've been your host, Sharon Jones, and Behind the Jeans is produced by Deanna Barac, Sophie McLachlan, Katie Revell, Adam Wavy, and Patrick Wallace at Bespoken Media. Sharon Jones: Thank you for listening.
Help Stop The Genocide In American Ghettos Podcast is a platform for ordinary law abiding citizens from Emmanuel Barbee friends list and from his social groups who are Black Artists, African Artists, Allied Healthcare professionals, Church Leaders, and Black Entrepreneurs, African Entrepreneurs who want to promote their products and services to our listeners from the global community. This no holds-barred talk show focuses on promoting Grassroots Community Advocacy, Business, Finance, Health, Community-Based Solutions, Employment, Social Issues, Political Issues, Black Issues, African Issues and Christianity which speaks to the interests of our listeners. Broadcasting on multiple social networks throughout the United States and around the globe. This show will provide insight on how our creative abilities can be used to create economic tangibles in our communities, neighborhoods and in Black countries. The Grass Roots Community Activist Movement is about uniting the low income Black Community with the African Immigrant Community starting in Chicago and eventually throughout the Diaspora. Emmanuel is not just online to sell his Revised Book and items from his Virtual Store or just trying to get donations for his Film Project but rather his aim is to recruit like minded Black Americans, like minded African Immigrants from 10 African nations within in the United States of America to assist him in building the best Black Christian Business within the United States called the Grass Roots Community Activist Institute of Chicago. Our objective is for us to build our own network, our own Community Grocery Store, Community Healthcare Clinic and Community Housing. #NotAnother34Years #M1 #DAS-FM #JoinGRCAM
Bakari Sellers ranks the top candidates for the 2028 presidential election, sports-center style. Today Bakari has a special sixth entry, and a couple of new faces are introduced to the rankings. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Smith is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of the Self Reflection Podcast, Lira Ndifon welcomes Kelechi, a mental health advocate and author, for an important conversation about mental health, cultural stigma, community healing, and navigating the mental health system as a Black family.Kelechi discusses her book, What I Wish My People Had Known: The Psychological Green Book, a resource created to help Black families better understand and navigate the mental health system. Drawing inspiration from the historic Green Book, which helped Black travelers identify safe places during the era of racial segregation in the United States, Kelechi explores what it means to create a similar roadmap for people seeking safety, understanding, and support within mental healthcare.The conversation also explores the cultural stigma surrounding mental health, particularly within Nigerian and other African communities. Kelechi shares personal experiences that demonstrate how seemingly small expressions of love, encouragement, and presence can have a profound impact during difficult moments. From a simple card from her mother to the importance of finding people who can genuinely hold space for you, the discussion highlights how community and connection can become powerful parts of the healing process.Lira and Kelechi also discuss how families can prepare for a mental health crisis before one occurs. They explore the importance of creating family mental health plans, understanding release-of-information forms, and considering psychiatric advance directives so that an individual's preferences and wishes can be communicated when they may not be able to advocate for themselves. The conversation also looks beyond traditional Western approaches to mental healthcare, highlighting community wellness practices such as healing circles, art, movement, and other forms of holistic support.Another important part of the conversation addresses suicidal ideation and the complexity of supporting someone experiencing overwhelming emotional pain. Rather than reducing a person to their crisis, the discussion encourages deeper self-inquiry, compassionate listening, and creating safe environments where difficult emotions can be expressed without judgment. Kelechi also examines the historical mistreatment of Black people within the mental health system and the continuing relevance of understanding scientific racism and its impact on trust, treatment, and mental healthcare.The episode emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy and advocacy for loved ones. Kelechi discusses the need to document concerns, communicate clearly with healthcare providers, remain consistent when seeking care, and understand how to navigate the system when a loved one is struggling. The conversation also introduces the idea of “martyr nurturing” and examines how self-awareness, accountability, boundaries, and personal wellness can help people recognize patterns where constantly caring for others comes at the expense of caring for themselves.Ultimately, this episode is a reminder that healing is not always an individual journey. Lira and Kelechi explore the importance of finding your voice, allowing yourself to make mistakes and grow, developing healthy boundaries, and surrounding yourself with people who can support you through difficult seasons. Through personal stories and honest reflection, the conversation asks us to consider how we can build stronger communities where mental health conversations are met with compassion rather than silence or stigma.The Self Reflection Podcast, hosted by Lira Ndifon, tackles topics on mental health and some of the most poignant issues facing our communities, creating space for honest conversations about identity, healing, emotional wellbeing, self-worth, and personal growth.Support the showCall to Action: Engage with the Self-Reflection Podcast community! Like, follow, and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube (Self-Reflection Podcast by Lira Ndifon), and all major podcast platforms. Share your insights and feedback—we value your contributions! Suggest topics you'd like us to explore. Your support amplifies our reach, sharing these vital messages of self-love and empowerment. Until our next conversation, prioritize self-care and embrace your journey.Grab your copy of "Awaken Your True Self" on Amazon. Until next time, be kind to yourself and keep reflecting.
We went into some wild wormholes in this episode! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@WeLoveHipHopNetwork416 Intro Music: Tory Lanez Say It Tory Lanez Litty Again Tory Lanez Shooters Tory Lanez - Broke In A Minute Topics: - MLK Was A Psy-Op For The Black Community - Kulture Fest reaction - New Teen club opening - 2026 Rappers ranks - The Drake Stimmy doesn't work as well - Tory Lanez sold out concert - Should AI be added to the criminal code - Toronto rappers let out of jail accidentally & beats charges Thanks to: Exotic Hotpots: https://www.instagram.com/exotichotpot/ We Love Hip Hop: www.instagram.com/welovehiphopnetwork/ Friday: www.instagram.com/fridayrickydred/ Dusty Wallace: www.instagram.com/trappherajohn/ DJ Zar: https://www.instagram.com/djzartv/ DJ Natural Wav: https://www.instagram.com/djnatural.wav/ One Take Jake: https://www.instagram.com/onetakejaketv
Help Stop The Genocide In American Ghettos Podcast is a platform for ordinary law abiding citizens from Emmanuel Barbee friends list and from his social groups who are Black Artists, African Artists, Allied Healthcare professionals, Church Leaders, and Black Entrepreneurs, African Entrepreneurs who want to promote their products and services to our listeners from the global community. This no holds-barred talk show focuses on promoting Grassroots Community Advocacy, Business, Finance, Health, Community-Based Solutions, Employment, Social Issues, Political Issues, Black Issues, African Issues and Christianity which speaks to the interests of our listeners. Broadcasting on multiple social networks throughout the United States and around the globe. This show will provide insight on how our creative abilities can be used to create economic tangibles in our communities, neighborhoods and in Black countries. The Grass Roots Community Activist Movement is about uniting the low income Black Community with the African Immigrant Community starting in Chicago and eventually throughout the Diaspora. Emmanuel is not just online to sell his Revised Book and items from his Virtual Store or just trying to get donations for his Film Project but rather his aim is to recruit like minded Black Americans, like minded African Immigrants from 10 African nations within in the United States of America to assist him in building the best Black Christian Business within the United States called the Grass Roots Community Activist Institute of Chicago. Our objective is for us to build our own network, our own Community Grocery Store, Community Healthcare Clinic and Community Housing. #NotAnother34Years #M1 #DAS-FM #JoinGRCAM
What will governance look like when Democrats take back power? Our guest, Pete Buttigieg, says we can’t go back to how things were. There has to be a new normal. Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for this segment from episode #150 that aired on 09-24-26. SUBMIT A QUESTION If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Help Stop The Genocide In American Ghettos Podcast is a platform for ordinary law abiding citizens from Emmanuel Barbee friends list and from his social groups who are Black Artists, African Artists, Allied Healthcare professionals, Church Leaders, and Black Entrepreneurs, African Entrepreneurs who want to promote their products and services to our listeners from the global community. This no holds-barred talk show focuses on promoting Grassroots Community Advocacy, Business, Finance, Health, Community-Based Solutions, Employment, Social Issues, Political Issues, Black Issues, African Issues and Christianity which speaks to the interests of our listeners. Broadcasting on multiple social networks throughout the United States and around the globe. This show will provide insight on how our creative abilities can be used to create economic tangibles in our communities, neighborhoods and in Black countries. The Grass Roots Community Activist Movement is about uniting the low income Black Community with the African Immigrant Community starting in Chicago and eventually throughout the Diaspora. Emmanuel is not just online to sell his Revised Book and items from his Virtual Store or just trying to get donations for his Film Project but rather his aim is to recruit like minded Black Americans, like minded African Immigrants from 10 African nations within in the United States of America to assist him in building the best Black Christian Business within the United States called the Grass Roots Community Activist Institute of Chicago. Our objective is for us to build our own network, our own Community Grocery Store, Community Healthcare Clinic and Community Housing. #NotAnother34Years #M1 #DAS-FM #JoinGRCAM
A Grand Jury has decided that there is no evidence of criminal wrongdoing in the Nolan Wells case, meaning there will not be a state-led investigation into his death. In response, the Wells family and their attorneys have released new evidence, which shows that the Grand Jury’s ruling is nothing short of malpractice. Nolan Wells was the 18-year-old who drowned off the coast of Mississippi while hanging out with his all-white friend group on 4th of July. Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for this week’s MiniPod. LINKS & RESOURCES Read all the correspondence between Jackson County DA and Nolan Wells family attorneys: https://www.sunherald.com/news/local/counties/jackson-county/article317330246.html Grand Jury Report: https://www.co.jackson.ms.us/DocumentCenter/View/1624/Redacted-Grand-Jury-Report Drowning Expert on Nolan Wells’ autopsy: https://people.com/nolan-wells-sinuses-should-have-been-checked-water-potential-drowning-expert-exclusive-12140088 SUBMIT A QUESTION If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ and send to @nativelandpod. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What will governance look like when Democrats take back power? How will they undo the blatant corruption that we’ve seen under Trump 2.0? Our guest, Pete Buttigieg, says we can’t go back to how things were. There has to be a new normal. Former Transportation Secretary and presidential candidate, Pete Buttigieg, joins the show to talk strategy: how Democrats can win, and what they need to do when they have power. Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for episode 150 of Native Land Pod. We are 40 days away from the midterm elections. Welcome home y’all! FYSA HEADLINES – A grand jury rules in the Nolan Wells case, no charges will be brought. – The FAA is set to roll out an AI air traffic tool at DC-area airports next week. – FBI Director Kash Patel has named Shaquille O’Neal as an honorary special agent. In the same week, the FBI is target of a major hack. – DraftKings is using AI to target aggressive ads at problem gamblers. – Trump has revoked White House press credentials for three major outlets: CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. LINKS AND RESOURCES FBI Hacked: https://www.404media.co/we-hacked-the-fbi-hackers-say-they-have-data-on-all-fbi-employees/ DraftKings Targets Problem Gamblers: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/19/business/draftkings-ai.html Nikole Hannah Jones, “In Fighting For Every Black Child, Did I Betray My Own?”: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/magazine/ny-public-schools-black-students-segregation.html SUBMIT A QUESTION Have a question for our hosts? Send a 60-second video to @nativelandpod and they may answer it on the show! Tutorial video for submitting questions: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Smith is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can we build Black wealth without social justice protections? A conversation about wealth-building with Troy Millings and Rashad Bilal, co-founders of Earn Your Leisure. EYL: https://earnyourleisure.com/ Want to ask Angela a question? Subscribe to our YouTube channel to participate in the chat. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Smith is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Donna and Sam sat down with Joseph Middlebrooks, the Economic Growth Manager at Eastside Community Network (ECN) to discuss the upcoming Sustainability Summit, where environmental wellness meets local entrepreneurship and community connection. From rooftop solar power and battery storage that supports real energy resilience to new public space improvements tied to the Angela Brown Wilson Gardens - they get into all of the exciting things taking place at ECN. They also discuss why shopping local is not a side note. It is economic sustainability, a circular economy, and a way to help Detroit small businesses turn ideas into stable growth through technical assistance, resources, and partnerships.Then they shift to the week's biggest civic conversation: the Renaissance Center redevelopment proposal, the $548 million public ask, and the community benefits ordinance process. Together, they break down how the Neighborhood Advisory Council works, why impact areas matter, what accountability could look like through clawbacks and public reporting, and why affordable housing targets tied to AMI can miss the realities of Detroit incomes.To stay up to date on all things Authentically Detroit, click here. WHAT WE'RE READING THIS WEEK IN THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE:BEDROCK, GM WANT $548M FOR $2.2B RENAISSANCE CENTER REDEVELOPMENTSupport the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Help Stop The Genocide In American Ghettos Podcast is a platform for ordinary law abiding citizens from Emmanuel Barbee friends list and from his social groups who are Black Artists, African Artists, Allied Healthcare professionals, Church Leaders, and Black Entrepreneurs, African Entrepreneurs who want to promote their products and services to our listeners from the global community. This no holds-barred talk show focuses on promoting Grassroots Community Advocacy, Business, Finance, Health, Community-Based Solutions, Employment, Social Issues, Political Issues, Black Issues, African Issues and Christianity which speaks to the interests of our listeners. Broadcasting on multiple social networks throughout the United States and around the globe. This show will provide insight on how our creative abilities can be used to create economic tangibles in our communities, neighborhoods and in Black countries. The Grass Roots Community Activist Movement is about uniting the low income Black Community with the African Immigrant Community starting in Chicago and eventually throughout the Diaspora. Emmanuel is not just online to sell his Revised Book and items from his Virtual Store or just trying to get donations for his Film Project but rather his aim is to recruit like minded Black Americans, like minded African Immigrants from 10 African nations within in the United States of America to assist him in building the best Black Christian Business within the United States called the Grass Roots Community Activist Institute of Chicago. Our objective is for us to build our own network, our own Community Grocery Store, Community Healthcare Clinic and Community Housing. #NotAnother34Years #M1 #DAS-FM #JoinGRCAM
Bakari Sellers ranks the top candidates for the 2028 presidential election, sports-center style. We have a couple of honorable mentions today. Want to ask Bakari a question? Subscribe to our YouTube channel to participate in the chat. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Smith is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Native Land Pod at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference. Interviews with the most influential politicians and changemakers serving the Black community. Join hosts Angela Rye and guest host Elizabeth Booker Houston for a special live edition of Native Land Pod. SUBMIT A QUESTION Have a question for our hosts? Send a 60-second video to @nativelandpod and they may answer it on the show! Tutorial video for submitting questions: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Smith is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ProPublica has reported that Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding was secretly bankrolled by Umar Kremlev, a Russian oligarch close to president Putin. Hoes of a feather flock together y’all. Don Jr. and his new wife Bettina admitted to everything, and said they don’t understand why it’s a big deal… Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for this segment from episode #149 that aired on 09-17-26. LINKS & RESOURCES ProPublica Report on Don Jr.’s Wedding: https://www.propublica.org/article/donald-trump-jr-wedding-bankrolled-russian-oligarch-umar-kremlev-putin?utm_campaign=propublica-sprout&utm_content=1789434005&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter SUBMIT A QUESTION If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The narrative around DEI has shifted in Hollywood. We have white ladies (Sarah Paulson) saying that they’re not being given the same opportunities handed to their Black male counterparts (Sterling Brown & Courtney Vance). NO Black actors won at the Emmys despite multiple nominations. Mike Tomlin, one of the few Black NFL coaches, has some words of wisdom for how to refocus our DEI efforts. SUBMIT A QUESTION If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ and send to @nativelandpod. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Brown was honored with a congressional record at a concert in Dallas by Rep Jasmine Crockett and Texas State Rep Venton Jones. It has become a debacle after outraged victims of domestic abuse spoke out against Mr. Brown, who infamously beat Rihanna and other romantic partners. Rep Jones has apologized while Crockett is standing on business–this is an excellent moment to educate about OPTICS (and talk about who deserves forgiveness). ProPublica has reported that Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding was secretly bankrolled by a Russian oligarch close to president Putin. Don Jr. and his new wife Bettina admitted to everything, and said they don’t understand why it’s a big deal... Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for episode 149 of Native Land Pod. We are 47 days away from the midterm elections. Welcome home y’all! FYSA HEADLINES The Supreme Court has blocked Trump’s plan to control mail-in voting through the US Postal Service. Elon Musk’s America PAC sets up a fake voter registration website to harvest data. Senator Mitch McConnell returns to the Senate looking like a ghost of his former self. Employees and CEOs from the big AI companies are saying that we need to pause AI development but Trump says we need to move full speed ahead. LINKS AND RESOURCES ProPublica Report on Don Jr.’s Wedding: https://www.propublica.org/article/donald-trump-jr-wedding-bankrolled-russian-oligarch-umar-kremlev-putin?utm_campaign=propublica-sprout&utm_content=1789434005&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter SUBMIT A QUESTION Have a question for our hosts? Send a 60-second video to @nativelandpod and they may answer it on the show! Tutorial video for submitting questions: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Smith is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Download PDF of episode transcriptWhat does it look like when a major foundation decides that a crisis calls for more than business as usual? Bold but smart!This episode offers amazing insights and inspiration from Brenda Solórzano, President and CEO of The California Endowment. Brenda shares about how philanthropy can respond when nonprofits face rising demand, shrinking resources, and mounting pressure. She discusses how The California Endowment decided to substantially increase its spending, eliminate grantee reporting requirements, accelerate resource flows, and experiment! She explains why the Endowment signed the Level Up pledge and how it's spending the additional funds.For funders and nonprofit leaders alike, this conversation offers practical ideas for moving from risk-aversion toward responsive partnership. Solórzano discusses what it takes to build trust between foundations and nonprofits; why multi-year funding alone isn't enough; how funders can create relationships where grantees feel safe talking honestly about burnout; and why philanthropy may need to rethink payout. perpetuity, and the business model of foundations. She also makes the case that, rather than simply trying to preserve existing systems, funders can help communities build what comes next.For a Guest Bio, please click here: https://candid.org/authors/brenda-solorzano/ Key Links to Resources:Featured Guest & Institution Links:The California Endowment: https://www.calendow.orgThe California Endowment: Increased Spending: https://www.calendow.org/tce-board-approves-increased-spending/ Level Up & CHANGE Philanthropy Links:Level Up Campaign: https://levelupphilanthropy.org/CHANGE Philanthropy: https://changephilanthropy.orgCHANGE Philanthropy / Our Work: https://changephilanthropy.org/elementor-397/Trust-Based Philanthropy Links:The California Endowment's Go! Gifts: https://www.calendow.org/gogifts/Headwaters Foundation of Montana's Go Grants: https://www.headwatersmt.org/what-we-fund/go-grants/Trust-Based Philanthropy Project: https://www.trustbasedphilanthropy.org CHANGE Philanthropy Member Organizations Links:Asian American Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP): https://aapip.orgABFE - A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities: https://www.abfe.orgEmerging Practitioners in Philanthropy: https://www.epip.orgFunders for LGBTQ Issues: https://lgbtfunders.orgHispanics in Philanthropy: https://hipfunds.orgNative Americans in Philanthropy: https://nativephilanthropy.orgNational Committee for Responsive Philanthropy: https://ncrp.orgNeighborhood Funders Group: https://nfg.orgPhilanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity: https://racialequity.org Women's Funding Network: https://www.womensfundingnetwork.orgFund the People Links:Fund the People website: https://fundthepeople.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Fund the People Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/fund-the-people Join the FTP Podcast Premium community over on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus content, and more: http://patreon.com/fundthepeopleRelevant FTP Podcast Episodes Links:Level Up: Helping Funders Give More, Faster with Jodeen Olguin-Tayler, CHANGE Philanthropy (S10:E01 published 09/09/26) https://www.podpage.com/fund-the-people-a-podcast-with-rusty-stahl/level-up-helping-funders-give-more-faster-with-jodeen-olguin-tayler-change-philanthropy/ Meet the Moment: A Call to Action for Funders with Shaady Salehi, Trust-Based Philanthropy Project (S07:E17 published 04/02/25): https://fundthepeople.org/meet-the-moment/ MacArthur President Chooses Courage, Not Quiet with John Palfrey, MacArthur Foundation (S07:E27 published 06/11/25): https://fundthepeople.org/palfreyDo Funders Understand the Nonprofit Burnout Crisis? with Elisha Smith Arrillaga, Center for Effective Philanthropy (S07:E01 published): https://fundthepeople.org/funders-understand
Millions of voter registrations have been removed from the rolls in Florida and South Carolina since 2022. In Florida, more than 2.3 million registrations were removed between 2022 and July 2026. In South Carolina, nearly 1.2 million registrations were removed between 2022 and 2025. We’ll be joined by Chanae Jackson, Organizing Director for Florida For All, to discuss voter-roll removals in Florida and South Carolina, and what voters should know about maintaining their registration. Christina Cue from the ACLU also joins us to discuss the voter-roll purges in South Carolina. And we’ll be joined by Congressman Bennie Thompson, Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus Institute, to discuss the CBC Institute’s Go Vote Initiative and its efforts to increase voter engagement and participation. LINKS & RESOURCES Check Your Registration in SC: aclusc.org/removed Check Your Registration in FL: https://floridaforall.vote/ ACLU Toolkit: https://www.aclusc.org/protect-your-vote-toolkit/ ACLU Press release: https://www.aclusc.org/press-releases/new-analysis-south-carolina-removed-1-2-million-voters-from-the-rolls-since-2022/ ACLU Data for journalists: https://www.aclusc.org/voter-roll-purges-in-south-carolina-data-for-journalists/ So Vote Campaign: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/congressional-black-caucus-launches-effort-to-boost-voting-among-black-rural-and-young-voters-in-midterms Want to ask Angela a question? Subscribe to our YouTube channel to participate in the chat. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Smith is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Donna and Sam discuss whether Black voters in Detroit are actually moving toward Republicans in the 2026 cycle, or if the story has been overstated by headlines and echo chambers. They also weigh in on what Abdul El-Sayed's candidacy reveals about coalition politics, media narratives, and the double standards candidates of color face. The conversation moves through the issues dividing voters right now: housing affordability, college debt, climate change, and the moral urgency many younger voters bring to Israel and Gaza.To stay up to date on all things Authentically Detroit, click here. WHAT WE'RE READING THIS WEEK IN THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE:CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS PAC ENDORSES EL-SAYED AS SOME DETROIT VOTERS HESITATESupport the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Bakari Sellers ranks the top candidates for the 2028 presidential election, sports-center style. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Smith is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New York City Mayor Mamdani just released a report showing that NYC officials lied about how many toxins were left in the air following the collapse of the twin towers, toxins which killed thousands of people. Former Mayor Giuliani is big mad about it. Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for this segment from episode #148 that aired on 09-10-26. SUBMIT A QUESTION If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Relations between the Arab and Black community in Michigan are threatening Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s run for Senate. How has Abdul El-Sayed addressed this issue, and the Black community’s concerns? Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for this week’s MiniPod. SUBMIT A QUESTION If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ and send to @nativelandpod. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/11’s 25th anniversary should be about the victims, their families, and reflecting on an event that altered the course of our history. Of course, Trump is using the anniversary to aggrandize himself, and Republicans–especially former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani–are furious at NYC’s current mayor Mamdani for attending the 9/11 memorial because Mamdani is muslim. Mamdani just released a report showing that NYC officials lied about how many toxins were left in the air following the collapse of the twin towers, toxins which killed thousands of people. No wonder Giuliani is so mad. Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for episode 148 of Native Land Pod. We are 54 days away from the midterm elections. Welcome home y’all! FYSA HEADLINES –The White House has released a series of arcade games, including one called “Rio Run” where you play as a border patrol agent and collect migrants. –Confusion over what electoral map Missouri will use just weeks before ballots go out. –A Missouri state rep nominee plots to plant cocaine on his Democratic opponent. –GOP officials in Oklahoma have been paying state prisoners $2 an hour to make calls on behalf of a Republican PAC, the Make Liberty Win PAC. –A Black woman who fatally shot a white man in a North Lauderdale Walmart parking lot this Summer will not have files charged against her due to “Stand your ground” immunity. –A woman brings a great dane as a “service animal” onto an airplane. LINKS AND RESOURCES Bakari honored with National Civil Rights Museum’s Freedom Award: https://www.instagram.com/p/Dc1PpmiiL1H/ U.N.’s new “Equal Earth” map: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-09/how-new-world-map-could-reshape-global-perceptions/107123916 LG’s “Smart” (AKA “Spy”) TVs: https://www.theverge.com/tech/991190/lg-tv-spying-standby-recording-wi-fi-scanning-gamers-nexus SUBMIT A QUESTION Have a question for our hosts? Send a 60-second video to @nativelandpod and they may answer it on the show! Tutorial video for submitting questions: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Smith is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rula Jebreal, Palestinian activist, called Rep. Hakeem Jeffries an "AIPAC Monkey" on a podcast. Rula is a woman of color who apologized profusely, but when you say "monkey," everything else you say afterward can't be heard. Author and journalist, Michael Harriot, tells us what to do when allies trip up. Before we get to Michael: BET Digital has deleted their archive of articles--years worth of reporting gone forever. Philip Lewis joins us to explain what happened. LINKS & RESOURCES Follow Philip Lewis: https://x.com/Phil_Lewis_ Phil Lewis’s newsletter: https://www.whatimreading.net/ Michael Harriot's Substack: https://www.contrabandcamp.com/ WayBack Machine’s Archive of BET Articles: https://wayback-labs.sf.archive.org/bet-explorer/ Want to ask Angela a question? Subscribe to our YouTube channel to participate in the chat. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Smith is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker and Dr. Sara Ailshire examine the available evidence on planned unassisted birth, also known as freebirth, defined as intentionally giving birth without a qualified midwife or physician present. They explore why some people choose a planned unassisted birth, including previous trauma, distrust of the medical system, barriers to preferred care, and a desire for greater autonomy. Dr. Dekker and Dr. Ailshire also explain how freebirth differs from midwife-attended home birth, what research shows about planned community birth, and the safeguards a trained birth attendant can provide during pregnancy, labor, birth, and the newborn period. Finally, they discuss investigative reporting concerning the Free Birth Society, including allegations of misinformation and preventable harm associated with its community. Content Note: This episode includes discussions of stillbirth, maternal death, newborn death, birth trauma, and serious complications related to planned unassisted birth. (00:03:20) What Is Freebirth? (00:07:41) Prenatal Care, Wild Pregnancy, and Freebirth (00:10:30) How Common Is Freebirth? (00:14:27) The History and Origins of Freebirth (00:22:16) Why Do Some People Choose Freebirth? (00:26:14) What Do We Know About the Risks of Freebirth? (00:34:42) The Role of Skilled Midwives in Home Birth Safety (00:42:28) Free Birth Society Controversy (00:53:49) Lessons from the Free Birth Society (00:55:44) Warning Signs of Controlling Group Dynamics and Influencer Manipulation (01:01:50) Final Takeaways on Freebirth, Safety, and Informed Decision-Making View the full transcript for this episode at evidencebasedbirth.com. 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Synopsis:In this episode, you'll learn about a current organizing effort to get institutional funders to ‘level up' their giving in response to attacks on nonprofits and communities. Host Rusty Stahl speaks with Jodeen Olguín-Tayler (CHANGE Philanthropy) about the Level Up campaign and its three-part pledge, in which funders agree to (1) increase giving for at least two years; (2) move money quickly and equitably to support 'frontline' communities; and (3) share how the commitments are put into practice.The conversation also explores why increased payout rates matter right now; the role of donor advised funds; protecting racial justice grantmaking; and how funders can learn from one another to overcome internal barriers and turn commitments into action. This Season 10 premiere is an installment of our Defend Nonprofits, Defend Democracy Series. In a companion episode (S10:E2) next week, Brenda Solarzano shares why The California Endowment signed the Level Up pledge, and how its moving money in response to the current crisis.Download transcript .pdf: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZpRvZ_zQQQkPSyX9t4FL0Uka0OcQgcAP/view?usp=sharingGuest Bio:Jodeen Olguín-Tayler (she/ella) is Director of Programs and Campaigns at CHANGE Philanthropy, where she supports the Level Up Campaign. Jodeen has served in executive roles in philanthropy, business, and nonprofits for over 20 years with a focus on democracy and an economy rooted in racial and gender equity. Her board service has included Movement Voter Fund, Poder Latinx, Chicana Empowerment Fund, Inclusive Democracy and Climate Equity Fund, and Movement Strategy Center. Her staff leadership has included the National Domestic and MoveOn. Full bio: https://changephilanthropy.org/about/team.Essential Links:Level Up Campaign: http://levelupphilanthropy.orgLevel Up Campaign email: levelup@changephilanthropy.orgCHANGE Philanthropy: https://changephilanthropy.org/Fund the People: http://fundthepeople.orgFund the People Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/fund-the-people Fund the People Podcast Premium on Patreon: http://patreon.com/fundthepeople Key Resources from the Episode:Racial Equity Advancement and Defense Initiative: https://www.abfe.org/racial-equity-advancement-and-defense-initiative-readiFree Your Donor Advised Fund (DAF) website: http://freeyourdaf.orgCHANGE Philanthropy Member Organizations:Asian American Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP): https://aapip.orgABFE - A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities: https://www.abfe.orgEmerging Practitioners in Philanthropy: https://www.epip.orgFunders for LGBTQ Issues: https://lgbtfunders.orgHispanics in Philanthropy: https://hipfunds.orgNative Americans in Philanthropy: https://nativephilanthropy.orgNational Committee for Responsive Philanthropy: https://ncrp.orgNeighborhood Funders Group: https://nfg.orgPhilanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity: https://racialequity.org Women's Funding Network: https://www.womensfundingnetwork.orgRelevant FTP Podcast Episodes:How Nonprofits Fight Back Against Today's Biggest Federal Threats w/ Sarah Saadian, National Council of Nonprofits (S9 Summer Bonus, 07.08.26) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-nonprofits-fight-back-against-todays-biggest-federal/id1531813289?i=1000775935067‘Silence Isolates, Solidarity Shields' w/ Tonya Allen, McKnight Foundation (S8:E07, 11.05.25) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silence-isolates-solidarity-shields-with-tonya-allen/id1531813289?i=100073541767Meet the Moment: A Call to Action for Funders w/ Shaady Salehi, Trust-Based Philanthropy Project (S7:E17, 04.02.25) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-the-moment-a-call-to-action-for-funders/id1531813289?i=1000701886889Want additional relevant episodes? Add our Defend Nonprofits, Defend Democracy Playlist to your Spotify library: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/45UnbWYeqzDY9U2DVWDcHm?si=_KJDjjPpSIKNUdiUIhuDnA
This week on So Shameless, the crew gets into money, masculinity, street culture and everything the internet thinks a man is supposed to be. Tahoe explains why he has absolutely NO interest in spending his money at the strip club when he's there with his woman and her friends — but does that make him cheap, smart…or a simp? That leads us into the internet's favorite insult: what actually makes a man a simp, and why are people calling Tahoe one? We also debate Zoe Saldaña vs. Halle Berry and where Zoe belongs in the conversation among Hollywood's top Black actresses. Then things get more serious as we discuss Keefe D and the Tupac Shakur murder case, the conversation surrounding Lil Durk, and whether saying “Free Durk” is another example of our culture glorifying street life even when we repeatedly see where that lifestyle can lead. And somehow, we have to explain how Mo3's killer and a pair of blue underwear ended up in the same conversation. Finally, we get into masculinity and male friendships: Is there anything wrong with men being homosocial? Why are close relationships between men sometimes viewed suspiciously? And we tackle the provocative question: are Black men actually more gay than straight — or does that entire conversation reveal something bigger about how we view Black masculinity, sexuality and male friendship? It's another uncomfortable, hilarious and completely shameless conversation. Press play and tell us where you stand.Socials:Alexa@AlexaLeighton on InstagramTasia@TasiaJanine on InstagramRell @ConversationsWithRellEasy@RellEasy
Our host Bakari went viral last week for comments he made about Angie Nixon. Are these content creators twisting Bakari’s words to fit their narrative? Or does our host need to be checked? We’ll have influencer Nikki Freestyle on for a friendly debate. Watch Nikki’s video about Bakari and follow her @iamnikkifree on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/p/DcmHUcYvuPU/?hl=en Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for this segment from episode #147 that aired on 09-03-26. SUBMIT A QUESTION If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apparently, we’re The Ops for supporting bipartisan politics... On last week’s show, NLP defended House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries after he met with Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner. As a leader, you have to talk to the other side. Many of y’all were calling NLP “bought and sold,” “AIPAC,” etc., and others had more serious critiques. We’ll respond to all. Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for a conversation about political tactics and bi-partisanship. LINKS & RESOURCES DCCC Frontline Program: https://dccc.org/dccc-announces-members-of-2026-frontline-program/ SUBMIT A QUESTION If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ and send to @nativelandpod. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We need to talk about clip culture; our host Bakari went viral this week for comments he allegedly made about Angie Nixon. Are these content creators twisting Bakari’s words to fit their narrative? Or does our host need to be checked? We’ll have influencer Nikki Freestyle on for a friendly debate. Watch Nikki’s video about Bakari and follow her @iamnikkifree on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/p/DcmHUcYvuPU/?hl=en Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for episode 147 of Native Land Pod. We are 61 days away from the midterm elections. Welcome home y’all! FYSA HEADLINES – At the FBI, a history of hiring prostitutes or stealing from a former employer may no longer be a barrier to being hired. – Mehdi Hasan challenged Hunter Biden on his comments about Kamala Harris, “She’s not a good politician.” – Former Temptation Island contestant Angel Victoria Murdock is facing allegations that she spent nearly two years pretending online to be a student in Duke University’s Physician Assistant Program. – 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' self-help author Robert Kiyosaki is $1.2 billion in debt – Community Organizer Ethan Khorana helped erase $1.2 million in medical debt for Cuyahoga County residents in just two months. – Laura Loomer doubled down on her racist comments toward Black Democratic officials, and defended her use of the phrase, "ghetto Black bitches." – 20 year old Pierre Damas Bel, a Haitian migrant college student, took his own life after losing temporary protected [immigration] status. LINKS AND RESOURCES Learn more about the fantastic work of Undue Medical Debt: https://unduemedicaldebt.org/ Better Future for Cuyahoga Campaign: https://www.instagram.com/betterfutureforcuyahoga/ IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:35 Rundown 00:05:55 FYSA Headlines 00:36:10 Bakari Called Out for Angie Nixon Comments 01:03:10 Laura Loomer Throws Racial Slurs 01:11:12 Reflections & CTAs SUBMIT A QUESTION Have a question for our hosts? Send a 60-second video to @nativelandpod and they may answer it on the show! Tutorial video for submitting questions: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Smith is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Donna and Sam sat down with Jamila Martin from the Movement Voter Project to discuss the political environment on the left - generational divides, growth of a multi-cultural coalition, and the widespread rejection of corporate politics. The Movement Voter Project funds local organizing and movement-building to shift culture, win power, and shape policy. MVP is like a “mutual fund” for political giving: they raise money from donors, then channel it toward the most impactful organizations and power-building work around the country.They do the research so you don't have to, streamlining your giving and maximizing your impact by investing in the most effective organizations and innovative strategies. They believe to build a progressive era, we need governing majorities, political will for bold policy change, and shifts in public opinion, worldviews, and culture.MVP is contributing to this plan in three key ways: mobilizing historic investment in organizing, providing wrap-around support to build groups' capacity, and catalyzing collaboration at all levels.To stay up to date on all things Authentically Detroit, click here. WHAT WE'RE READING THIS WEEK:JUST BE A REAL PERSON FIRST. REPORTERS FORGET TO DO THAT.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Fraudster Daejon Love was arrested after he defrauded more than two dozen women of over $1.3 million by posing as an NFL player on a dating app. The scam game is evolving. Speaking of the scam game evolving, someone impersonating Native Land Pod has been reaching out to folks on Instagram to try and rip them off!! @AdminEarth was contacted by a fake NLP account and joined us to talk about the scam’s scheme. Admin Earth is known for leading the “whimsy” movement online. You can follow him in the links below– LINKS & RESOURCES Follow Admin Earth on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/adminearth?utm_source=search Follow Admin Earth on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/adminearth888 AdminEarth Gets Scammed (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/reels/DcoleCoB_qL/ The NFL pokes fun at Daejon Love: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49779308/san-francisco-49ers-sports-teams-poke-fun-daejon-love-federal-charges Want to ask Angela a question? Subscribe to our YouTube channel to participate in the chat. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Smith is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Booker T. Washington.
Bakari Sellers ranks the top candidates for the 2028 presidential election. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Smith is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Bisa Lewis.
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Bisa Lewis.
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Bisa Lewis.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries took a meeting with Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner this week. The Trump administration reportedly called the meeting to see what Democrats and Trump might be able to work together on. Jeffries faced backlash for taking the meeting, but isn’t that what a leader is supposed to do? Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for this segment from episode #146 that aired on 08-27-26. If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Flock license plate readers have spread rapidly throughout the country with little oversight, leading to widespread abuse of the surveillance cameras. Officers across the country have been using them to stalk ex’s and love interests. Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers on this week’s MiniPod about modern surveillance. SUBMIT A QUESTION If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ and send to @nativelandpod. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gary, Indiana went without power for two weeks following major storms, much longer than surrounding areas. The city has a population of 70K, 80% of whom are Black. As the food in their fridge rotted and temperatures soared, conditions became dire. Gary’s mayor, Eddie Melton, joins NLP to explain the situation. Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for episode 146 of Native Land Pod. We are 68 days away from the midterm elections. Welcome home y’all! FYSA HEADLINES –Musician Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. –Meta ordered by court to pay $17.1 billion in damages because of addictive features for kids. —The Washington Post has been to reinstate opinion columnist Karen Attiah. Karen was fired for a post she made after Charlie Kirk was killed. –The New York Times has been ordered to pay former college basketball player Kai Spears $9.25 million in damages, the first time the paper has lost a defamation lawsuit in more than 50 years. –The Iran War is entering its sixth month. The Trump administration is pivoting back to economic warfare. –Two unvaccinated people have died from measles in Pennsylvania, the first recorded measles deaths in Pennsylvania in 35 years. –Hakeem Jeffries took a meeting with Jared Kushner this week which the House Minority leader received a lot of heat for. –Target has officially apologized for a racist costume on their website that was compared to black-face before being taken down. –California makes progress in reparations. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support Gary, Indiana: gary.gov/stormrecovery Donate to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library: https://imaginationlibrary.com/the-dollywood-foundation/ WAPO reinstates Karen Attiah: https://apnews.com/article/washington-post-karen-attiah-black-media-fired-4a8baf98ba45959a2a8120e9981d0643 NYT Ordered to pay Kai Spears: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-york-times-defamed-kai-spears-millions-damages/ Iran War Enters Sixth Month: https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/iran-war-warnings-9d7f289a Study, NFL Players and CTE: https://www.bmj.com/content/394/bmj-2026-100418 Football Caps: https://shop.guardiansports.com/collections/guardian-caps Chicago Compels Contractors to Admit Slave Profits: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2002/oct/04/usa.oliverburkeman SUBMIT A QUESTION Have a question for our hosts? Send a 60-second video to @nativelandpod and they may answer it on the show! Tutorial video for submitting questions: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Smith is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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From the FBI infiltrating the Black Panthers and other groups, to Russia’s “Internet Research Agency” and their bot farms–there’s a throughline in history of Black folks being manipulated by outsiders to work against each other. Here’s a quick guide on how not to be The Ops with host Angela Rye. Want to ask Angela a question? Subscribe to our YouTube channel to participate in the chat. Welcome home y’all! LINKS & RESOURCES Senate Intelligence Report on the IRA: https://www.intelligence.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/sites-default-files-documents-newknowledge-disinformation-report-whitepaper.pdf University of Oxford Report on the IRA: https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/today/z_creative/IRAReport17Dec.pdf Blog, “The Truth About Bots”: https://blog.x.com/common-thread/en/topics/stories/2021/four-truths-about-bots —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Smith is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Amber C. Saunders. An estate planning attorney and founder of The Saunders Firm, about generational wealth, estate planning, and financial literacy in the Black community.
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Amber C. Saunders. An estate planning attorney and founder of The Saunders Firm, about generational wealth, estate planning, and financial literacy in the Black community.
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Schenita D. Randolph. A nurse scientist, Associate Professor at Duke University School of Nursing, and Founding Director of the HEAT Lab (Health Equity, Advocacy, and Trust Lab). The conversation focuses on health disparities impacting Black communities, HIV prevention, the role of nurse scientists, systemic barriers in healthcare, and the importance of community-driven solutions to improve health outcomes. Dr. Randolph also discusses her journey from North Carolina A&T State University to becoming a nationally recognized researcher and advocate for health equity. Purpose of the Interview The interview was designed to: Highlight the critical work being done to address health inequities in Black communities. Educate listeners about HIV prevention and awareness, particularly among Black women. Explain the role of nurse scientists in research, healthcare innovation, and public health. Discuss the impact of systemic barriers on healthcare access and outcomes. Promote community partnerships as a strategy for improving public health. Encourage greater awareness, testing, prevention, and engagement around HIV and other health challenges. Key Takeaways 1. HBCUs Play a Vital Role in Developing Healthcare Leaders Dr. Randolph credited North Carolina A&T State University for laying the foundation for her nursing career and leadership journey. She emphasized the significant impact HBCUs have had on educating healthcare professionals and advancing minority representation in nursing. Lesson: HBCUs continue to be powerful institutions for developing future leaders across multiple professions, including healthcare. 2. Nursing Is Much More Than Bedside Care Dr. Randolph challenged common misconceptions about nursing, explaining that nurses serve as entrepreneurs, researchers, policymakers, educators, scientists, and healthcare innovators. As a nurse scientist, her work focuses on developing evidence-based interventions that reduce health disparities and improve outcomes for underserved communities. Lesson: Nursing encompasses a broad range of leadership, research, and public health roles beyond traditional patient care. 3. Nurse Scientists Are Underrepresented Dr. Randolph revealed that less than one percent of nurse scientists are Black, highlighting the need for greater representation in healthcare research and academic leadership. Lesson: Diverse voices in science and research are essential for addressing health challenges that disproportionately affect underserved populations. 4. The HEAT Lab Uses Community Partnerships to Address Health Inequities The HEAT Lab brings together researchers, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, community advocates, business owners, and local organizations to address health disparities through collaboration. Rather than imposing solutions, the lab works directly with communities to develop culturally relevant interventions. Lesson: Meaningful change happens when communities are actively involved in creating solutions. 5. HIV Remains a Significant Public Health Challenge Dr. Randolph emphasized that HIV remains a major issue, particularly among Black women in the Southern United States. She noted that Black women account for a significant percentage of new HIV diagnoses and that prevention efforts must continue despite advances in treatment. Lesson: HIV is still a critical public health concern and requires continued education, prevention, and awareness. 6. Prevention Tools Exist but Are Underutilized A major focus of Dr. Randolph's work centers on increasing awareness and access to PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis), a medication that significantly reduces the risk of HIV infection. She noted that many women do not realize PrEP is an option for them because healthcare providers often fail to discuss it and public messaging has historically focused on other populations. Lesson: Awareness and access are often just as important as medical innovation. 7. Health Disparities Are Influenced by Systemic Barriers The discussion explored how factors such as healthcare access, economic inequities, education, housing, food access, and systemic racism contribute to unequal health outcomes. Dr. Randolph stressed that health disparities are not solely the result of personal decisions but are shaped by broader systems and structural barriers. Lesson: Effective health solutions must address both individual behavior and systemic obstacles. 8. Medical Distrust Has Real Consequences Dr. Randolph explained that negative healthcare experiences often influence whether people seek treatment, trust providers, or engage in preventive care. Building trust is a crucial component of improving health outcomes in underserved communities. Lesson: Trust is a critical factor in healthcare engagement and adherence. 9. Community Leadership Is Essential The HEAT Lab works closely with barbers, beauty salons, community organizations, and local leaders to spread health information and reach people where they are. Dr. Randolph believes trusted community voices can often be more effective than traditional healthcare messaging. Lesson: Community-based outreach is an important tool for improving public health awareness. 10. Black Communities Must Become More Proactive About Health Throughout the conversation, both Dr. Randolph and McDonald stressed the need for greater community engagement, health advocacy, routine testing, education, and shared responsibility. Lesson: Improving health outcomes requires collective action and community empowerment. Notable Quotes Dr. Schenita Randolph on Nursing "Nursing is so much more than the bedside." Dr. Schenita Randolph on Representation "Less than 1% of nurse scientists are Black." Dr. Schenita Randolph on Community Partnerships "Our shared vision is to address the health inequities that exist specifically in Black communities." Dr. Schenita Randolph on Health Equity "We partner with the community to address these inequities." Dr. Schenita Randolph on HIV "HIV impacts everyone." Dr. Schenita Randolph on Modern Treatment Options "We are not in the same times that we were previously." Dr. Schenita Randolph on Prevention "Getting tested is very important." Dr. Schenita Randolph on Community Empowerment "I hope that we as a community can be empowered and that we can support one another for our health." Dr. Schenita Randolph on Collective Responsibility "We are truly our brother's and our sister's keeper." Rushion McDonald on Healthcare Challenges "People of color, we are in denial, denial, denial." Overall Message The interview underscores the importance of health equity, community engagement, and culturally responsive healthcare solutions. Dr. Schenita Randolph demonstrates how research, education, and partnerships can be used to address persistent health disparities affecting Black communities. Her work through the HEAT Lab reflects a commitment to empowering individuals with knowledge, increasing access to preventive care, and creating community-driven strategies that improve long-term health outcomes. Ultimately, the conversation encourages listeners to become proactive advocates for their own health and the health of those around them. #BEST #STRAW #SHMS Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. 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