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When you walk into a McDonald's, it looks like one company. But legally, the person making your fries probably doesn't work for McDonald's at all. Brian Callaci, Chief Economist at the Open Markets Institute and author of Chains of Command, joins Nick and Goldy to explain how franchising became a blueprint for corporate control without responsibility — shifting risk, liability, and labor costs onto franchisees and workers while profits flow upward. Brian Callaci is the chief economist at the Open Markets Institute and author of Chains of Command: The Rise and Cruel Reign of the Franchise Economy.  Social Media: @briancallaci.bsky.social @brian_callaci briancallaci.com Further reading:  Chains of Command: The Rise and Cruel Reign of the Franchise Economy Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America by Marcia Chatelain Sectoral bargaining FAQ: Collective bargaining, sectoral wage and standards boards, and worker power The Founder (2016) Continental T.V., Inc. v. GTE Sylvania, Inc., 433 U.S. 36 (1977) Senate Subcommittee on Antitrust & Monopoly Hearing on Distribution problems affecting small business. Part 1: franchising agreements, March (1965) Website: http://pitchforkeconomics.com Facebook: Pitchfork Economics Podcast Bluesky: @pitchforkeconomics.bsky.social Instagram: @pitchforkeconomics Threads: pitchforkeconomics TikTok: @pitchfork_econ YouTube: @pitchforkeconomics LinkedIn: Pitchfork Economics Twitter: @PitchforkEcon, @NickHanauer Substack: The Pitch

The conversation explores the economic power of Black America, focusing on the circulation of the black dollar and the structural barriers to wealth accumulation. It emphasizes the need for real economic community investment and outlines five levels of economic community reinforcement.TakeawaysBlack America's buying power is significant but the circulation of the black dollar is limited, highlighting the need for real economic community investment.Real economic community investment involves intentional consumer choices, business investment and referral networks, capital formation and investment networks, mentorship and knowledge transfer, and political economic power.Chapters00:00 The Economic Power of Black America01:22 The Structural Barriers to Wealth Accumulation04:12 Levels of Economic Community Reinforcement10:25 Psychological Barriers to Collective Economic Investment14:23 Practical Moves for Real Economic Community Investment17:33 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action

This week on So Shameless, celebrity chef @Chef.Cream joins us on the couch for a conversation that goes from entrepreneurship and community to race, culture, and some of the biggest debates happening in Black America. We kick things off talking about Traum's successful block party, the work that went into curating the event, and Tahoe's new icee cart—which leads to a conversation about his hustler mentality and why he's always looking for the next opportunity. Then we address the backlash from last week's episode before getting into a much bigger question: Are all white people racist? And what do we make of white influencers who build platforms around being “pro-Black”? Are they genuine allies, profiting from Black culture, or can both things be true? We also discuss Tuskegee University's new dress code, including the controversy surrounding restrictions on bonnets and durags, and the debate over respectability, professionalism, and cultural expression. Then we get into the criticism surrounding Earn Your Leisure and Invest Fest, including Rashad Bilal's comments about creating a festival specifically for Black people and why the event has become such a polarizing topic online. Finally, we discuss disturbing reports involving Black people being found hanging from trees in the South and the fear, anger, and questions those cases have raised—including what Black communities should demand from authorities when circumstances surrounding a death are unclear. It's another uncomfortable, complicated, and very So Shameless conversation. Tap in and let us know where you stand.Socials Cream@Chef.Cream on Instagram and TikTok

Black America is facing a financial crisis that goes far beyond income. Dr. Wes Bellamy joins Anthony O'Neal to unpack the troubling data surrounding Black unemployment, education, savings, earnings and homeownership.With the median savings for Black men sitting at just $2,200, one emergency could wipe out everything. Anthony and Dr. Bellamy discuss why Black men and women need each other financially, what is driving young Black men away from education and employment, and how discipline, strategy and ownership can create a different future.They also confront the online narratives discouraging homeownership and explain why protecting assets, increasing earning power and building together are essential to creating financial freedom for the next generation.Download and read Dr. Wes Bellamy's report: The Economic State of Black Men and Boys in the United StatesKEY POINTS00:00 Introduction03:07 The Unemployment, Education and Financial Statistics That Alarmed Him Most06:56 Why Black Men and Women Must Work Together to Build Financially Stable Households08:56 Why $2,200 in Median Savings Is Not Enough to Survive a Real Emergency13:40 The Declining Presence of Black Men in Higher Education and Why College Still Matters19:50 Where Young Black Men Are Going When They Are Disconnected From College, Trades and Work24:01 How Insecurity and the Path of Least Resistance Prevent Men From Progressing28:00 The Racial Earnings Gap and Four Moves Black Men Can Make to Increase Their Earning Power33:09 The Habits, Discipline and Sense of Purpose That Position People to Earn More42:26 Why Closing the Black Homeownership Gap Is Essential to Building Wealth and LegacyQUOTES “Brother, you got to figure out a way to be able to be sustained, and then how to thrive even in the midst of this chaos.” – Dr. Wes Bellamy“What we can do is equip ourselves with the information, the knowledge to be able to eventually either thrive in where you are—that may not be fair—or figure out how to go and start your own thing.” – Dr. Wes Bellamy“The quickest way for us to devalue ourselves is to give away our financial pathways to freedom.” – Dr. Wes BellamyGUEST RESOURCESDr. Wes BellamyIG | https://www.instagram.com/dr.wesbellamy/ ABOUT ANTHONY ONEAL:Anthony O'Neal is a nationally bestselling author, speaker, and host of The Table with Anthony O'Neal. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance & Banking and is a professor of Consumer Economics at Virginia Union University. Since 2014, he's helped millions of people get out of debt, build wealth, and break generational poverty. His mission is to help you maximize your income, eliminate debt, and create a life of freedom and legacy.

Is Trump using ICE to test America's democracy?Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joins Pastor Jamal Bryant for a powerful conversation about Donald Trump, ICE, Black voters, immigration, racism, and the future of American democracy.Mayor Johnson also explains why he believes Black voters are tired of being motivated by fear, why Democrats must deliver more for the communities that put them in power, and why he refuses to stay silent as Chicago battles the federal government.This conversation goes far beyond Chicago. It's about who has power in America, who benefits from it, and what Black America should demand next.Watch until the end and tell us: Is Mayor Brandon Johnson right?#JamalBryant #BrandonJohnson #LetsBeCleaThe Jamal Bryant Podcast "Let's Be Clear" is a conversation that rips off the bandaid to serious relevant issues in the community and around the country. It assesses the wounds and offers prescriptions of insight, understanding and direction. No punches are pulled, but jabs are thrown to hit right between the eyes of every listener. New Episode Drops every Thursday at 12pm est. at jamalbryant.orgJoin our Membership or Support our Channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1yEY95beOqcUz5TUqxqVgQ/joinFollow or Subscribe on our socials ~https://www.facebook.com/jamalbryantpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/jamalbryantpodcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@jamalbryantpodcast https://twitter.com/jamalbryantpod

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

Black America is in love with the lynching tree — not the history, the costume. Before the autopsy on Tasia Fortune, Ben Crump was already on X selling Calvary in Jackson. Trey Reed. Cory Zukatis. Same rope myth, different inventory. Tuskegee's own ledger shows the cliff: as America's laws and conscience moved, the rope died. The myth stayed on life support to feed the Crumps. Crump is easy. Our mentality is the problem. Idolatry on His tree. Full mono. ➢ Show Outline 00:00 The Idolatry of the Lynching Tree and the "Crucified" Narrative 0:59 Ben Crump and the Priesthood of the Passion Play 1:25 Case Studies: Selective Outrage in Crump's Cases 3:44 Historical Lynching Statistics and the Decline of the Practice 5:40 The Lynching Myth and its Perpetuation 6:43 The Customer's Appetite: Grievance as an Archetype 9:17 The Problem of Victim Identity and Idolatry 11:09 Christ's Sacrifice vs. Racial Branding 12:11 Rejecting Grievance for Freedom 14:17 Panel: The Tasia Fortune Case and Crump's Actions 16:46 Panel: The Cross, Victimhood, and Responsibility 21:16 Panel: Progress, Symbolic Gestures, and Closing Prayer ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@TheShemekaMichelle  https://x.com/VirgilWalker ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/JasonWhitlock  https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1981, a Coca-Cola boycott led by the Rev. Jesse Jackson's Operation PUSH ended after the company agreed to more than $30 million in commitments benefiting Black businesses and communities. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this powerful episode of Let's Be Clear, Jamal Bryant sits down with Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown for an urgent conversation about voting, Black political power, reparations, activism, and the future of Black America.Together, they discuss why voting is about far more than elections, how power shapes policies and resources, why jury duty matters, the fight for reparations, Black economic power, nation building, and why civic engagement cannot end on Election Day.  LaTosha also shares powerful historical facts about reparations, the economic value of enslaved Black bodies, and why Black communities must move from simply participating in the system to building lasting power.If you've ever wondered whether your vote matters, questioned the future of democracy, or asked what real Black liberation looks like, this conversation will challenge the way you think about politics, power, and the future of our communities.Learn more about Black Voters Matter:https://blackvotersmatterfund.orgLaTosha's SubStack Series on "Contraband Camp" Part 1: https://substack.com/home/post/p-201931587#BlackVotersMatter #BlackPolitics #LetsBeClear  # LaToshaBrown~~~~~~The Jamal Bryant Podcast "Let's Be Clear" is a conversation that rips off the bandaid to serious relevant issues in the community and around the country. It assesses the wounds and offers prescriptions of insight, understanding and direction. No punches are pulled, but jabs are thrown to hit right between the eyes of every listener. New Episode Drops every Thursday at 12pm est. at jamalbryant.orgJoin our Membership or Support our Channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1yEY95beOqcUz5TUqxqVgQ/joinFollow or Subscribe on our socials ~https://www.facebook.com/jamalbryantpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/jamalbryantpodcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@jamalbryantpodcast https://twitter.com/jamalbryantpod

Alicia Graf Mack is only the fourth ever director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. It's a company with a huge significance for dance history – and especially for Black America. Alicia danced with them from 2005-14, and was mentored by Ailey's own star dancer, Judith Jamison. Previously a principal ballerina at Dance Theatre of Harlem, more recently she was Dean & Director of Dance at Juilliard School. Now at Ailey, Alicia must maintain the company's legacy and nurture new works that connect with today's audiences. The company is fired by lyrical dance, and also by a commitment to social justice and as a platform for Black artists. We speak to Alicia as the company prepares to visit Sadler's Wells in London. Ailey at Sadler's Wells, 15-19 September 2026: https://www.sadlerswells.com/alvin-ailey-american-dance-theater-legacy-new-works/Ailey: ailey.orgAlicia Graf Mack's website: https://www.aliciagrafmack.com/aboutWhy Dance Matters is a dance podcast featuring inspiring conversations with extraordinary people from the world of dance and beyond. Hosted by David Jays, editor of Dance Gazette, this podcast explores how dance shapes lives and why it matters to us all. Brought to you by the RAD, which inspires the world to dance, these insightful stories will surprise and delight. Tune in and discover more on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 'State of Black America' Report warns progress Is being reversed. Plus Nolan Wells' state autopsy is now complete. Hear more about these topics on today's podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garveyite Brother Senghor Baye will report from Washington, D.C, while Chief Foday joins us live from Freetown, Sierra Leone. Together, they will lead a dynamic discussion—Black August & Garveyism: Honoring the Soledad Brothers & Marcus Garvey—shedding light on the legacies that continue to empower our community. After this powerful opening, Black political expert James Taylor will take the mic. Dr. Taylor will break down the National Urban League's State of Black America report and what the upcoming midterm elections mean for our future. This is your chance to gain invaluable insight and be part of a movement dedicated to progressSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nomination of Todd Blanche to be Attorney General is still in limbo after Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), whose vote is needed to report the nomination from committee, says the White House has not agreed to put in writing limits on tax audit immunity the President Donald Trump and his family received from a recent lawsuit settlement. President Trump says he may pull the nomination until after the midterm elections and let Todd Blanche remain Acting Attorney General; Senate Health Committee votes to approve CDC Director nominee Dr. Erica Schwartz and Assistant Health Secretary nominee Sean Kaufman, but not before committee chair Bill Cassidy (R-LA) gives a speech about the value of vaccines; Economic growth slowed in the 2nd quarter from 2.1% to 1.5%, and June inflation dipped to 3.7% from 4.1% in May; National Urban League releases its 50th annual State of Black America report; President Trump promotes a program to get more veterans into truck driving positions quicker, as the Administration has been cracking down on CDL's given to illegal immigrants or those with limited English proficiency; Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) introduces a bill to create an Anti-Corruption Bureau to restrain presidents like President Trump whom he calls the "grifter-in-chief"; Senate defeats another Iran War Powers Act resolution introduced by Democrats aimed at requiring the president to withdraw U.S. forces absent Congressional authorization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The National Urban League's 2026 State of Black America report paints a sobering picture of economic inequality, warning that the American dream is in serious danger. The report highlights persistent racial wealth disparities, homeownership gaps and job losses affecting Black communities. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Baker Mayfield's contract decision puts Todd Bowles on the hottest seat in football AND exposes the death of the Rooney Rule and why the NFL won't let ESPN try to save it. Jason Whitlock connects the dots: the NFL's 10% ESPN stake, Ryan Clark out, Pat McAfee up, Stephen A. Smith turned down. With three black head coaches left after 10 openings and zero hires over the off-season, Whitlock makes the biblical case for meritocracy over identity politics: God is no respecter of persons. The NFL's grievance era is over. ➢ Show Outline 00:00 - Baker Mayfield, Todd Bowles, and the Race Card 02:03 - The Rooney Rule's Last Days 04:30 - The NFL Buys ESPN and Changes the Game 06:09 - ESPN Cleans House: The End of the Grievance Machine 08:29 - Todd Bowles and Aaron Glenn: Performance Over Politics 12:47 - The NFL as Black America's Best Meritocracy 16:22 - The Grievance Era Is Over 23:33 - College Basketball and the Shrinking Coaching Pool 46:07 - NIL Money vs. Coaching Ambitions 54:55 - Kyle Shanahan's Accident Revisited 01:06:19 - Tony Romo's DUI and the Media Double Standard ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@DreAllDay https://x.com/SteveKim323 ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/JasonWhitlock  https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rule changes at Tuskegee speak on respectability politics in Black America

Who deserves the blame for Kamala Harris' 2024 presidential election loss?Longtime South Carolina Democratic Congressman James Clyburn is stirring debate after appearing on Vox's America, Actually podcast and agreeing with the argument that Black voters let Kamala Harris down in the 2024 election.But is that a fair assessment?On this episode of The Arrington Gavin Show, we examine Clyburn's comments and the bigger conversation surrounding Black voters and the Democratic Party. Did lower turnout contribute to Harris' defeat? Did Donald Trump make meaningful gains with Black voters? Or should Democrats be looking inward at their campaign, messaging, candidate selection, and relationship with one of the party's most loyal voting blocs?We'll discuss voter turnout, political loyalty, accountability, the Democratic Party's relationship with Black America, and what the lessons of 2024 could mean heading toward 2028.The question tonight: Did Black voters let Kamala Harris down—or did the Democratic Party let Black voters down?

GOD VERSUS MONEYWhat happens when money stops being a tool and becomes the god directing your decisions?In this powerful episode of High Level Conversations, 19Keys sits down with global activist and Pan African strategist Chaka Bars to examine the spiritual war hiding beneath modern economics, technology, media, and culture.They explore why people who appear to possess money are often possessed by it, how social media turns attention into currency, and why corporations have accumulated more power than entire nations. The conversation exposes a world where human value is measured by profit, culture becomes content, influence becomes exploitation, and even personal identity is shaped by what can be monetized.From IShowSpeed's transformative journey across Africa to the extraction of African resources, the psychological power of religious imagery, the history of Black organization, and the rise of creator led economies, this episode reveals how narrative, spirituality, technology, and wealth are all connected.Can you pursue wealth without worshipping it? What is the purpose of success if the destination has no meaning? Why are nations rich in resources but poor in ownership? Can creators become institutions capable of moving tourism, education, commerce, and culture? What must Black America and Africa build together before outside powers control the next century?This is God versus money.Not religion versus wealth. Meaning versus emptiness. Ownership versus dependence. Humanity versus a system that assigns a price to everything while understanding the value of nothing.Press play and decide which force is truly directing your life.instagram: @19_KEYSSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/19keys/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From the NAACP convention in Chicago: the cases of Nolan Wells and Karmelo Anthony have raised concerns about the treatment of Black youth and the narratives that shape public perception before due process can take its course. Black communities question whether the systems designed to protect them are working fairly and equitably. From the stage, Larry Hoover’s mother makes a plea for his clemency. Larry is a reformed man who served 50+ years in prison for his role founding the Gangster Disciples. Remember the church protest in Minneapolis that got Don Lemon and Georgia Fort arrested? They aren’t the only ones facing B.S. charges… We’ll hear from student activist Jerome Richardson. And civil rights attorney Ben Crump has represented the family of Nolan Wells, George Floyd, Trayvon Martin, and others. Crump pushes these cases forward even after national attention has moved on. Join hosts Angela Rye, Bakari Sellers, and Andrew Gillum for episode 141 of Native Land Pod, in conjunction with the 117th NAACP National Convention. GUESTS Derrick Johnson – NAACP President & CEO Ben Crump – Civil Rights Attorney Jerome Richardson – Activist Winndye Jenkins-Hoover – Community Activist LINKS AND RESOURCES Volunteer with the NAACP: https://naacp.org/volunteer Support Jermoe Richardson’s Legal Defense Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jerome-richardsons-legal-defense Learn more about Larry Hoover: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/05/15/street-gang-leader-larry-hoover-clemency-bid-gov-jb-pritzker/ Learn more about the NAACP Convention: https://naacp.org/convention 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 are 103 days away from the midterm elections. 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.

John McWhorter returns as Glenn and John reflect on the nation's 250th birthday and the state of Black America. Both express disappointment — not at racism's persistence, but at cultural attitudes that continue to hold Black Americans back. Using the Karmelo Anthony case as a touchstone, they push back hard against victimhood narratives that treat […]

7.10.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Florida STOP WOKE Act Struck Down. Ben Crump Speaks On Nolan Wells. Black Scholarship Saved_ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_Download the Kalshi app and use code Soccer10 to get $10 when you trade $10. You can also sign up at kalshi.com/r/soccer10, which auto-applies the code at checkout. Kalshi. Trade What's Next_ A federal judge strikes down part of Florida's STOP WOKE Act. We'll talk with the Florida A&M law professor who sued the state to stop it. The Trump administration fires the three remaining members of the Election Assistance Commission -- the latest in the GOP attack on Black America. Nolan Wells' family spoke for the first time publicly today about their son's mysterious death.Attorney Ben Crump will join us... The University of North Carolina-Wilmington said a scholarship for Black students would have to be changed. The Black family, who gave the money, said NOPE, and now the $1 million endowment is probably headed to Howard. The alums of the South's oldest HBCU, North Carolina's Shaw University, believe the school administration is not making the best financial decisions. We'll talk to the founder of one alum group who fears they may end up like Saint Augustine's University. Also, more of our exclusive coverage of the VA Democrats Blue Commonwealth Gala -- we'll show you my one-on-one with Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones. Black Star Network Partner: ChapterChapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.____Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Special K lays down the Man Laws — and things get very uncomfortable very fast. Then, the front page hits hard: two young Black men dead in two separate drowning cases, cell phones deleted, and someone already charged with tampering with evidence. Tyler Perry, Colin Kaepernick, and Byron Allen are all now involved in one of these cases — and the reasons why may surprise you. Jay-Z freestyled something at Yankee Stadium that put Colin Kaepernick's name back in the headlines and had people questioning who's really telling the truth about the NFL. Da Brat breaks down the full Yankee Stadium weekend — Beyoncé, Rihanna, Eminem, Blue Ivy on the piano, and a 3 AM ending that had people losing their minds. And Marc Morial closes the hour with a direct message about Black America, the 250th anniversary, and the fight ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four hours of the Rickey Smiley Morning Show and not a single dull moment. Bishop Joseph Walker opens with a word about divine timing that you may need to hear right now. Then the news hits — a powerful U.S. senator is dead, and another one hasn't been seen in public in so long that people are genuinely wondering if he's still alive. Gary With the Tea unpacks Jay-Z's historic Yankee Stadium residency: the A-list surprise nobody was officially told about, thousands of fans stuck outside for hours, Blue Ivy stepping into the spotlight in a way that broke the internet, and a freestyle from Hov that dragged Colin Kaepernick's name back into a very uncomfortable NFL conversation. A former NFL star is facing explosive allegations with over 100 messages now in front of a judge. Iggy Azalea showed up to the World Cup and left people with serious questions — and Britney Spears was spotted doing something on a Los Angeles freeway that had everyone concerned. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump joins the show live with new details on the Nolan Wells case — a pool party photo, deleted Snapchats, a cell phone that went back to shore without its owner, and why none of the timelines are adding up. Two families. Two drowning cases. Two sets of deleted messages. Tyler Perry, Byron Allen, and Colin Kaepernick are all now involved — and the reasons why will stop you cold. Special K drops the Man Laws, Black Tony calls in with breaking news about a music legend that turns into one of the funniest moments of the week, and Marc Morial closes out the show with a sharp message about Black America, power, and what's coming this fall. It's all here — four hours, no filler, nothing held back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Umar Johnson joins the Chopped by T Podcast for an in-depth discussion about the current state of Black America and the challenges facing the culture today.From relationships and family dynamics to the influence of social media, mental health, education, economics, and community leadership, Dr. Umar shares his perspective on the issues shaping this generation. The conversation explores why so many people feel disconnected, what it will take to strengthen Black families and communities, and how individuals can take greater ownership of their future.Whether you agree or disagree, this episode is designed to spark thought, encourage dialogue, and challenge listeners to think critically about the direction of our communities.Topics discussed:• The state of Black America• Relationships and dating• Social media's impact on society• Family, culture, and community• Leadership and accountability• Mental health and personal responsibility• Building stronger communitiesSubscribe to the Chopped by T Podcast for more real, raw, authentic conversations with leaders, creators, and voices shaping today's culture.

From frozen yogurt to ice cream sandwiches, Lokelani Alabanza knows Nashville's best sweet treats. To celebrate the release of her first book, “Ice Cream Queen: Flavors from Black America's Past, Present, and Future,” she joins Marie Cecile Anderson to share her favorite cold desserts, delve into some fascinating history, and celebrate the nostalgia that comes with the sound of the ice cream truck song. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 9th episode: Adventure Science Center Hoffmann Brothers Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

The baddie boom arrived like victory. The music hit hard. Bodies filled the frame. Money flexed loud. Attitude stayed dialed high. Sexyy Red. GloRilla. Megan Thee Stallion. Yung Miami pushed “Spend Dat” into heavy rotation. Younger Black women leaned into the energy as ownership. Older generations leaned toward India.Arie's warning. She called out the song for glamorizing scammer culture and fast spending. The fan backlash arrived on schedule. Music works as vibration. Low vibration pulls consciousness down to its own level. The nervous system records the repetition. Men started scanning for the high-yield performance the tracks rewarded. The woman who arrived without the loaded script registered as absence. The pattern moved before awareness could name it. Expectation dropped to the floor the music set. The exchange cut deeper. Money. Power. Visibility. The version of freedom the market would amplify. The mystery disappeared in the trade. That unknown depth once pulled a man toward protection and provision. The performance took its place. A performance that streams easy and discards faster. The community financed the low frequency. We defended the anthem. We called the transaction liberation. Relationships now show the result. Transactional. Empty. Still defended as progress. The civil war lives inside Black women. Younger voices claim the baddie blueprint as agency. Older voices hear the lowered floor and push back. The self-realized or God-realized man becomes the clearest measure. Can he still respect and connect with a woman shaped inside that field, or has the vibration reached consciousness itself? This is not one song. This is what the dominant sound installs in the nervous system, the imagination, and the spirit. The relationships carry the bill. The mystery we sold left the room quieter than anyone admits.

The baddie boom arrived like victory. The music hit hard. Bodies filled the frame. Money flexed loud. Attitude stayed dialed high. Sexyy Red. GloRilla. Megan Thee Stallion. Yung Miami pushed “Spend Dat” into heavy rotation. Younger Black women leaned into the energy as ownership. Older generations leaned toward India.Arie's warning. She called out the song for glamorizing scammer culture and fast spending. The fan backlash arrived on schedule. Music works as vibration. Low vibration pulls consciousness down to its own level. The nervous system records the repetition. Men started scanning for the high-yield performance the tracks rewarded. The woman who arrived without the loaded script registered as absence. The pattern moved before awareness could name it. Expectation dropped to the floor the music set. The exchange cut deeper. Money. Power. Visibility. The version of freedom the market would amplify. The mystery disappeared in the trade. That unknown depth once pulled a man toward protection and provision. The performance took its place. A performance that streams easy and discards faster. The community financed the low frequency. We defended the anthem. We called the transaction liberation. Relationships now show the result. Transactional. Empty. Still defended as progress. The civil war lives inside Black women. Younger voices claim the baddie blueprint as agency. Older voices hear the lowered floor and push back. The self-realized or God-realized man becomes the clearest measure. Can he still respect and connect with a woman shaped inside that field, or has the vibration reached consciousness itself? This is not one song. This is what the dominant sound installs in the nervous system, the imagination, and the spirit. The relationships carry the bill. The mystery we sold left the room quieter than anyone admits.

Monique sits down with Pierre Wilson, head of TPUSA RISE, to discuss bringing the gospel and a message of personal agency into black, Hispanic, and Asian communities. Pierre unpacks why victimhood in the pew is a discipleship problem rather than a political one, and why the "safe space" impulse fails on both sides of the aisle. Off Code #83 Season 5, Episode 12

The entertainment world is buzzing as Roc Nation faces a massive $100‑million lawsuit involving Moneybagg Yo's agent. In this explosive episode, Finance PhD Dr. Boyce Watkins breaks down the business side of the drama — from contract disputes to the economics of celebrity representation.Dr. Watkins, known for his sharp financial insight and cultural analysis, dives deep into what this case reveals about power, money, and accountability in the music industry. He explains how lawsuits like this can reshape artist management, impact brand equity, and expose the hidden financial structures behind major entertainment empires.This isn't just gossip — it's a masterclass in financial literacy and business ethics. Whether you're an entrepreneur, artist, or fan of hip‑hop culture, you'll learn how legal battles can ripple through entire industries and why understanding contracts is essential for protecting your wealth.Tune in as Dr. Boyce Watkins connects the dots between fame, finance, and fairness — and shows how every dollar tells a story.Visit BoyceWatkins.com for more insights on building generational wealth and staying informed about the economics shaping Black America.#BlackWealth #MusicIndustryMoney #FinancialEducation

Rapper Jeezy has never opened up like this before. In this powerful conversation with Don Lemon, he reveals the life-changing moment that forced him to reinvent himself, explains why he believes hip hop has lost its way, and shares the surprising lesson that changed everything: giving himself permission to evolve. From peace over ego to leadership, culture, business, and the future of Black America, this is far more than a conversation about music. It's an unfiltered look at purpose, power, and what comes next for one of hip hop's biggest icons. This episode is sponsored by FFRF. Visit https://ffrf.us/don or text DON 511511 to join or learn more. Because freedom belongs to all of us. Text Fees May Apply This episode is brought to you by Shopify. See less carts go abandoned and more sales go with Shopify and their Shop Pay button.Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://SHOPIFY.COM/lemon This episode is brought to you by Helix. Go to https://helixsleep.com/don for 20% off Sitewide and 25% off Luxe Mattresses and 30% off Elite Mattresses This episode is sponsored by Incogni. Go to https://incogni.com/donlemon and use code donlemon for 60% off. Incogni HELPS wipe yourself from the Internet — they can't harm you if they can't find you. Click the link below to claim your 60% off and get your personal data off the market! Erase yourself from the internet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rapper Jeezy has never opened up like this before. In this powerful conversation with Don Lemon, he reveals the life-changing moment that forced him to reinvent himself, explains why he believes hip hop has lost its way, and shares the surprising lesson that changed everything: giving himself permission to evolve. From peace over ego to leadership, culture, business, and the future of Black America, this is far more than a conversation about music. It's an unfiltered look at purpose, power, and what comes next for one of hip hop's biggest icons. This episode is sponsored by FFRF. Visit https://ffrf.us/don or text DON 511511 to join or learn more. Because freedom belongs to all of us. Text Fees May Apply This episode is brought to you by Shopify. See less carts go abandoned and more sales go with Shopify and their Shop Pay button.Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://SHOPIFY.COM/lemon This episode is brought to you by Helix. Go to https://helixsleep.com/don for 20% off Sitewide and 25% off Luxe Mattresses and 30% off Elite Mattresses This episode is sponsored by Incogni. Go to https://incogni.com/donlemon and use code donlemon for 60% off. Incogni HELPS wipe yourself from the Internet — they can't harm you if they can't find you. Click the link below to claim your 60% off and get your personal data off the market! Erase yourself from the internet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All three congressional candidates that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamadani endorsed won their primaries on Tuesday. The races were widely viewed as a test of just how much influence the left would have in charting the next chapter for the Democratic Party — and a referendum on Mamdani's power.“Mamdani is the one variable that truly matters,” Michael Lange, political writer and elections analyst of The Narrative Wars Substack, tells The Intercept Briefing as he breaks down the wins of Claire Valdez, Brad Lander, and Darializa Avila Chevalier by district. “You pair that type of broad cultural political figure with the block-by-block organizing of New York City DSA — it's a very powerful thing.” “You had a candidate who said ‘Fuck Kamala Harris' win the historic capital of Black America," says Lange, of Avila Chevalier's win over five-term incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat. “If that is not a distillation of the ‘Democratic tea party,' I don't quite know what is.”This week on the podcast, host Akela Lacy speaks to Lange and Intercept managing editor Maia Hibbett about the strategic mistakes of the traditionally progressive Working Families Party, the growing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America on the Democratic Party, and how the DSA is upending electoral politics from the left.“Here in New York, a lot of the momentum is being driven by the DSA, of course, but there are these progressive and insurgent candidates across the country who are trying to change the course of the Democratic Party," says Hibbett, “and excite voters who might not have been into the Democratic establishment in past cycles.”Lange notes how demographic changes and pressures on the Democratic Party base are impacting voters' priorities. “The party's becoming younger, more educated, and increasingly squeezed financially,” says Lange. “There's just this broad alienation of people who have not really been able to get ahead, not for their own fault, and I think it's like downstream of our economy, and that's why the affordability zeitgeist is so potent.” He adds, "You spin the wheels up in two years, what could this look like in a Democratic presidential primary?"Full transcript: https://interc.pt/4vsuUDFKeep our investigations free and fearless at theintercept.com/join. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Author Events Series presents Dorothy Roberts | The Mixed Marriage Project In Conversation with Marcia Chatelain  Dorothy Roberts grew up in a deeply segregated Chicago of the 1960s where relationships barely crossed the ''colorline.'' Yet inside her own home, where her father was white and her mother a Black Jamaican immigrant, interracial marriage wasn't just a part of her upbringing, it was a shared mission. Her father, an anthropologist, spent her entire childhood working on a book about Black-white marriages-a project he never finished but shaped every aspect of their family life. As a 21-year-old graduate student, Dorothy's father dedicated himself to the study of interracial marriage and her mother soon became his full-time partner in that work. Together over the years they interviewed over 500 couples and assembled stunning stories about interracial marriages that took place as early as the 1880s-studying, but also living, championing, and believing in their power to advance social equality. Decades later, while sorting through her father's papers, Roberts uncovers a truth that upends everything she thought she knew about her family: her father's research didn't begin with her parents' love story-it came long before it. This discovery forces her to wrestle with her father's intentions, her own views about interracial relationships, and where she fits in that story. Rather than finish the book her father never published, Roberts immerses herself in their archive of interviews to trace the story of her parents and to better understand her own. Though grounded in her parents' research, it's Roberts' captivating storytelling that drives this memoir. In following the arc of her parents' interviews and marriage, The Mixed Marriage Project invites us into the everyday lives of interracial couples in Chicago over four decades. Along the way, Roberts reflects on her own childhood as a Black girl with a white father, and how those experiences shaped her into one of today's most prominent public thinkers and scholars on race. Blurring the boundaries between the political and the personal, between memoir and history, The Mixed Marriage Project is a deeply moving meditation on family, race, identity, and love. Dorothy Roberts is the George A. Weiss University Professor of Law and Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania, where she directs the Penn Program on Race, Science, and Society. The author of five books, including Killing the Black Body, a MacArthur Fellow, and member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, she lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Marcia Chatelain is the Presidential Penn Compact Professor of Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. She is the author of two books, South Side Girls: Growing up in the Great Migration and the Pulitzer Prize winning Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America. Her forthcoming book, How Bright the Path Grows: The Women who Made the March on Washington will be released in fall 2026 with Pantheon Books. Because you love Author Events, please make a donation when you register for this event to ensure that this series continues to inspire Philadelphians. Books will be available for purchase at the library on event night! All tickets are non-refundable. (recorded 2/11/2026)

The Author Events Series presents Ben Crump | Worse Than A Lie First 100 people to arrive onsite receive a free copy of the book. It's the night of November 4, 2008. America's first Black president has just been elected. And fifty-three-year-old Hollis Montrose-a Black ex–police officer from the suburbs of Chicago-has become the latest victim of a brutal attack. As the result of a traffic stop gone wrong, Hollis is shot ten times in cold blood, by four white men who could have been his colleagues back in his police days. Beau Lee Cooper was born serious, as if on an urgent mission with little time to waste. Raised in the tumultuous world of 1970s Texas, he always dreamed of becoming a lawyer and fighting for what's right, ever since he was a little boy reading To Kill a Mockingbird. And now, ten years into running his own law firm with his best friend and partner in crime, Nelson ''Nellie'' Rivers, and his suave right-hand-man, Brent ''Cape'' Capers, he feels he's finally making a difference. When Beau Lee learns about Hollis's situation, he's determined to help. Miraculously, Hollis survives the encounter, but the Chicago police department has already spun the narrative in its favor, and Hollis is given a wrongful prison sentence with an unreasonable bail. What really happened that night the car was pulled over? Was it random or was Hollis targeted? Beau Lee knows he's treading in dangerous waters, and finding evidence of the truth will be his biggest challenge yet, but with troubling powers at play, one innocent man's life hangs in the balance. Named to the TIME100 list of the 100 most influential people in 2021 and The NNPA Top Black Newsmaker of the 21st Century in 2026, Attorney Ben Crump is known as "Black America's Attorney General" and has established himself as one of the nation's foremost lawyers and advocates for social justice. He has represented families in the most high-profile cases in the country, including Trayvon Martin, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Tyre Nichols, and Henrietta Lacks in a landmark medical reparations case. Crump is co-founder of DreamFi, a financial empowerment platform, and author of Open Season: Legalized Genocide of Colored People and debut novel Worse Than a Lie. As founder of Ben Crump Law, he continues fighting for justice nationwide. Because you love Author Events, please make a donation when you register for this event to ensure that this series continues to inspire Philadelphians. All tickets are non-refundable. (recorded 3/10/2026)

Thoughts on the Karmelo Anthony trial, verdict, sentencing, and the reaction of some of Black America to the case. A Van Lathan Higher Learning clip profoundly affected Wood's longtime understanding, and importance, of freedom.

6.22.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS Voting Rights Blow. Black Officers Purged. Obama Center Attacked. State of Black America_ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_ Black Star Network Partner: ChapterChapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.____Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this powerful episode, Dr. Boyce Watkins exposes how toxic hip hop culture has become one of the most expensive influences in Black America—not just in dollars, but in lost potential. The imagery of gangster rap, violence, and hyper‑sexualized stereotypes isn't just entertainment; it's economic programming. When music glorifies crime, consumerism, and self‑destruction, it shapes spending habits, career choices, and community values that directly impact Black wealth outcomes.Dr. Watkins, a finance PhD and leading voice in Black economic empowerment, breaks down how record labels profit from dysfunction while Black families pay the price. He connects the dots between lyrical content and financial behavior—showing how glorifying fast money and reckless living undermines long‑term ownership, investment, and generational wealth.This video challenges viewers to rethink what “success” looks like in hip hop and to reclaim the narrative of Black excellence through entrepreneurship, education, and disciplined wealth‑building. It's not about silencing art—it's about understanding the cost of toxic messaging and demanding better for our children and communities.Watch, share, and join the movement to rebuild Black economics from the inside out.

Black history in the US is rich, profound -- and at risk of being lost forever, if not for the monumental efforts of Julieanna L. Richardson. As the founder of The HistoryMakers -- the largest national archive of African American video-oral history -- Richardson shares some of the unknown and incredible legacies of Black America, highlighting the importance of documenting and preserving the past for future generations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandii B is joined by A-King, Jason “Jah” Lee, and Yomi for a thought-provoking conversation exploring Juneteenth, Black identity, historical narratives, education, and the importance of questioning conventional wisdom. The episode begins with introductions and reflections on friendship and perspective [ 00:00 ], before diving into discussions surrounding cultural identity, language, and the ways history shapes how people see themselves and their communities [ 03:03 ]. The crew then reflects on the significance of Juneteenth and what the holiday represents within the broader story of Black America [ 05:49 ], leading into a nuanced conversation about the complexities of Black identity and how historical experiences continue to influence contemporary culture [ 09:09 ]. The discussion expands with a deeper examination of the historical context of Juneteenth and the often-overlooked realities surrounding emancipation and freedom [ 12:02 ]. As the conversation develops, the hosts explore the Out of Africa theory and its implications for understanding ancestry, identity, and historical narratives [ 14:58 ], while also examining the ways Black history has been taught, framed, and sometimes contested over time [ 17:50 ]. This naturally leads into a discussion about the role of Critical Race Theory in education and the ongoing debates surrounding how history should be taught in schools [ 21:11 ]. The crew also unpacks various conspiracy theories, historical revisionism, and the challenges of separating fact from interpretation [ 23:58 ], while reflecting on the lasting effects of systematic oppression and institutional barriers on Black communities throughout history [ 26:51 ]. The first half of the episode concludes with reflections on the importance of context, critical thinking, and maintaining curiosity when approaching difficult conversations [ 30:10 ]. In the latter portion of the episode, the discussion broadens into a deeper exploration of science, education, and the nature of accepted truths, beginning with a conversation about questioning reality and the influence scientific institutions have on public understanding [ 38:34 ]. The hosts reflect on how education shapes personal beliefs and worldviews [ 42:53 ], while also discussing how conspiracy theories emerge and why they continue to resonate with certain audiences [ 45:31 ]. Throughout the conversation, the crew emphasizes the importance of examining who benefits from specific narratives and how history is often interpreted through the lens of power. They revisit themes of identity, historical storytelling, and the complexities of Black identity across generations [ 49:17 ][ 53:16 ], before exploring the broader historical context of enslavement and its continuing impact on modern society [ 56:06 ]. The episode closes with a fascinating discussion about the intersection of science, history, and cultural understanding [ 01:00:32 ], encouraging listeners to approach information with curiosity, nuance, and a willingness to think critically about the stories that shape our world. No Holes Barred: A Dual Manifesto Of Sexual Exploration And Power” w/ Tempest X! Sale Link Follow the host on Social MediaMandii B Instagram/X @fullcourtpumps Follow the crew on Social Media @itsaking @jaysonrodriguez @mrhiphopobama Follow the show on Social MediaInstagram @selectiveignorancepodTiktok @selective.ignoranceX/Twitter @selectiveig_podSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is Juneteenth, and we're bringing you special programming all day long to honor the holiday and reflect on its meaning. Don sits down with media mogul, producer, comedian, and philanthropist Byron Allen for a powerful conversation about the legacy of slavery, the economic systems that have perpetuated inequality, and why Juneteenth remains as important as ever. They also discuss the power of media ownership and why it's essential for Black communities to tell their own stories rather than allowing others to define their image. This episode is sponsored by Byron Publishing. Get your copy of "Bullies, Parasites and Slaves" at https://www.BPS.online or text the word, "BULLY" to 511511 and receive an immediate link to get the book – paperback, E-book or audio. Text Fees may apply. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your discount. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today is Juneteenth, and we're bringing you special programming all day long to honor the holiday and reflect on its meaning. Don sits down with media mogul, producer, comedian, and philanthropist Byron Allen for a powerful conversation about the legacy of slavery, the economic systems that have perpetuated inequality, and why Juneteenth remains as important as ever. They also discuss the power of media ownership and why it's essential for Black communities to tell their own stories rather than allowing others to define their image. This episode is sponsored by Byron Publishing. Get your copy of “Bullies, Parasites and Slaves” at https://www.BPS.online or text the word, “BULLY” to 511511 and receive an immediate link to get the book – paperback, E-book or audio. Text Fees may apply. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your discount. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darlene Williams on the Black Authors Festival, AI Plagiarism Traps, and the Truth About PublishingDarlene Williams is the founder and president of the Black Authors Festival, held annually in Sag Harbor, New York and Atlanta, Georgia. She is also a certified personal and professional development coach, college educator, literacy advocate, and founder of the Higher Level Method publishing imprint.In this episode of Diversified Game, Darlene Williams joins Kellen Coleman for a powerful conversation on literacy, publishing, banned books, AI writing risks, and the deeper cost of illiteracy in Black America.Darlene shares why literacy is more than reading. It is access, power, political awareness, economic mobility, and self-determination. She also discusses the story of her husband, whose life shows what literacy can unlock: from juvenile detention and prison, to teaching himself to read behind bars, earning his GED, tutoring more than 200 inmates, graduating summa cum laude with his master's degree, teaching at the college level, becoming a licensed social worker in two states, and graduating from Columbia University.This conversation goes deep on why banned books matter, how Black history is being erased, why critical thinking must be taught early, and what authors need to understand before trusting AI to write or publish their work.Coach Darlene does not give quick fixes. She gives truth.Connect with Darlene Williams:Black Authors Festival:https://www.blackauthorsfestival.comContact:Marcia Davis / EPi Media Groupimari@epimediagroup.comLinkedIn:Search Darlene Williams directly on LinkedInChapters:0:00 Introduction and Guest Intro0:36 Who Is Darlene Williams and What Is the Black Authors Festival2:15 Why Literacy Is More Than Reading4:10 The Numbers: Over a Third of Black Adults Below Fourth Grade Reading Level7:29 Illiteracy, Voting, and Why Local Elections Matter Most10:55 Banned Books and the Erasure of Black History11:50 Critical Thinking, Self-Banning, and How to Raise Discerning Children17:00 Book Recommendations That Build Critical Thinking23:40 The Testimony: From Prison Illiteracy to Columbia University MSW29:05 Audiobooks vs. Physical Books: What the Data Says31:00 The Business of Publishing and What New Authors Get Wrong32:23 The Higher Level Method, Anthologies, and the Path to Becoming an Author38:17 How Darlene Monetized Literacy Without a Rich Uncle43:52 Black Authors Festival: Honorees, Contacts, and What You Actually Gain49:12 The Peach Tree: A Lesson on Doing the Work Without the Expectation53:29 How Many Editors You Need and Why AI Cannot Be Your PublisherSponsored by MillionaireX AIAI tools, automation, and wealth-building intelligence for entrepreneurs and professionals.Visit:https://www.millionairex.aiDiversified Game PodcastHosted by Kellen ColemanWebsite:https://www.diversifiedgame.comConsulting:https://www.cprfirm.comInstagram, Twitter, and YouTube:@KellenColemanSuggested Videos:Janean C. Armstrong | Sis, Get Your Purse in Order | Financial Literacy for Black WomenL. Kevin Morrison | Morrison Group LLC | U.S. Africa Business and Legacy StrategyDr. Stanley Andrisse | From Prison to PhD | Advocacy, Education, and RedemptionRelated Search Phrases:Black literacy statistics, banned books Black history, Black Authors Festival Sag Harbor, literacy advocacy, critical thinking skills, how to become a published author, AI plagiarism danger, audiobooks vs reading, Black homeschool resources, Darlene Williams coach#DiversifiedGame #DarleneWilliams #BlackAuthorsFestival #LiteracyMatters #BannedBooks #BlackHistory #CriticalThinking #BlackAuthors #PublishingTips #AIWriting #KellenColeman #MillionaireXAI #HigherLevelMethod #FathersLove #DGPDGP&x%

Andre Williams lays out his blunt three-part fix for Black America: get tough on crime, overhaul education, and build leaders instead of entertainers. He breaks down the Karmelo Anthony case, Census degree stats, Obama as a symbol, and why he says the enemy is within. Talk-radio raw.

Andre Williams lays out his blunt three-part fix for Black America: get tough on crime, overhaul education, and build leaders instead of entertainers. He breaks down the Karmelo Anthony case, Census degree stats, Obama as a symbol, and why he says the enemy is within. Talk-radio raw.

Andre Williams joins Patrick Bet-David for an unfiltered conversation on the future of Black America, breaking down his concept of "black fatigue" and the cultural issues he believes are holding communities back. Raised in Detroit and heavily influenced by his grandfather, a 44-year Navy veteran, Williams explains how his upbringing, service with the 82nd Airborne, and experience building an audience despite repeated social media bans shaped his worldview. From crime and education to family, politics, and identity, the 25-year-old commentator argues that accountability and leadership, not excuses, are the path to lasting change.———Ⓜ️ CONNECT WITH ANDRE WILLIAMS ON MINNECT: https://bit.ly/4eewbad

On June 9, 2026, a Collin County jury convicted Karmelo Anthony of murder in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf and sentenced him to 35 years. Within hours, the country split into two camps, and both of them are wrong.In this episode, Robin walks through what actually happened at Kuykendall Stadium on April 2, 2025, fact by verified fact: the trial testimony, the five words that destroyed the self-defense claim, the Texas provocation doctrine, and why the jury got this verdict right. Then she turns to the part almost no one covering this case will say in the same breath: the grief and rage coming out of Black America over this verdict is rational, documented, and backed by data. Brock Turner got three months. Ethan Couch got probation for four deaths. Lakeith Smith got 65 years for a killing a cop committed. The double standard is real, and this episode brings the receipts.Also in this episode: why the viral "two knives, two verdicts" comparison to the Caysen Allison case doesn't hold up, and the one question inside it that does. The all-white jury and the Batson appeal that's coming. The death penalty calls that were unconstitutional from day one. Jasmine Crockett's false claims, the $630,000 GiveSendGo, the white nationalist rally a grieving father had to denounce, and the entire economy feeding on two dead boys.A verdict can be correct and a system can be broken at the same time, in the same courtroom. If you can't hold both, that's a you problem.We don't do fair. We do factual.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-saw-the-devil-unfiltered-political-analysis--4433638/support.Website: http://www.wesawthedevil.comPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/wesawthedevilDiscord: https://discord.gg/X2qYXdB4Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/WeSawtheDevilInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/wesawthedevilpodcast.

In honor of the life and legacy of Bob Woodson, we are re-airing this special conversation. Bob, Founder and President of the Woodson Center and 1776 Unites, dedicated his life to poverty alleviation and empowering disadvantaged communities to become agents of their own uplift. His decades of service, wisdom, and commitment to helping communities discover their own solutions left a lasting impact on countless lives. Bob Woodson was an influential leader on issues of poverty alleviation and empowering disadvantaged communities to become agents of their own uplift. Woodson was a frequent advisor to local, state and federal government officials as well as business and philanthropic organizations. His social activism dated back to the 1960s, when as a young civil rights activist he developed and coordinated national and local community revitalization programs. During the 1970's he directed the National Urban League's Administration of Justice division. Later he served as a Resident Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. As Founder and President of The Woodson Center, Bob was on a mission to help residents of low-income neighborhoods address the problems of their communities. Bob joins me today to discuss his approach to dealing with race relations in America and what he believes is a huge problem; the disconnection between work and income, in underserved communities. "People are inspired to change and improve and cooperate when you can show them examples of victories that are possible, not always reminding them of injuries to be avoided." - Bob Woodson One of the most powerful metaphors about that makes a difference is that to some on the left, Hank Aaron was the strikeout king. But to some of us who look at the glass as being half full, he was the home run king. It depends upon what your perspective is. - Bob Woodson "You should always look for antibodies. Even in the worst communities, there are healthy elements that I call community antibodies. If you say that 70% of the people in that community are raising children that are dysfunctional, it means 30% or not. You can learn nothing from studying failure except how to create failure." - Bob Woodson This week on The Wow Factor: How Bob's upbringing inspired him to work in Civil Rights The breakdown of the traditional American Family Why you can't define Black America by slavery The importance of looking for the solution to every problem Why you can't judge people by their past When you give freely, don't give with the expectation that you will be thanked Why you must stay faithful to what you do and not be so attached to the outcome of what you're doing Why America is a country of redemption Bob Woodson's Words of Wisdom: When you give freely, don't give with the expectation that you're going to be thanked. Give out of Godly responsibility, rather than compassion. Connect with Bob Woodson: The Woodson Center The Woodson Center Facebook The Woodson Center LinkedIn The Woodson Center Instagram The Woodson Center YouTube 1776 Unites Connect With Brad Formsma: WOW Factor Website   Brad Formsma on LinkedIn   Brad Formsma on Instagram   Brad Formsma on Facebook