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June 4, 2026; 6pm: MS NOW has confirmed President Trump plans to nominate Acting AG Todd Blanche to be Attorney General. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by Jason Johnson, politics professor at Morgan State University. Plus, Melber delivers a special report on big tech seizing human creations. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
"Broader change requires influencing policy and systems to reach thousands." This conviction sits at the heart of Claton Lewis's career. As Assistant Director for Career Readiness at Morgan State University, Claton traces a journey from Trinidad and Tobago through entrepreneurship and into higher education, shaped by family legacy and key mentors who modeled what intentional, community-driven teaching looks like. He speaks candidly about the systemic and structural challenges Black educators face and why real transformation demands reshaping the systems that govern what students learn, how they're valued, and what futures they can imagine."The state of Black education is ultimately a reflection of the quality of education in Black homes." With this grounding belief, Claton offers a perspective that is both clear-eyed about historical injustice and filled with genuine hope. He highlights the resilience and achievements of Black students and educators at HBCUs, the growing opportunity created by technology and AI, and the irreplaceable role of family and community as a student's first educators. Claton also opens up about sustaining joy in emotionally demanding work through intentional boundaries, positive relationships, and centering student strengths. Claton ends with a reflection on legacy, the power of mentorship, and a deep gratitude for the opportunity to amplify Black excellence and hope within the community.
In this episode of The Truth In This Art, the guest is Dr. David O. Fakunle II!About Dr. David O. Fakunle II: Dr. David Fakunle II is a Baltimore native, academic, and self-described mercenary for change and celestial body for change who has spent 25 years using art and storytelling for liberation. He is an assistant professor at Morgan State University in the School of Community Health and Policy and associate faculty at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He serves as director of the TEACH Division (Transforming Equity through Arts, Culture and Health) at the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum, working intentionally at the intersection of arts, culture, and health.We talk about his evolution as a mercenary and celestial body for change, his role in developing the Urban Cipher game (originally called the Game of Appreciation) during his postdoc at Morgan State University —a Monopoly-style game that models how inequities are built into systems. He discusses his contribution to the paper "Life as We Tell It: A Revolution Through Narratives and Creative Expression," which explores narrative as a determinant of health, and his framework for understanding data: stories are qualitative data that answer "how" and "why," while quantitative data answers "who, what, where, when."Fakunle shares insights from his recent work at the National Academy of Medicine in DC on a national initiative to build trust between communities and health science. He reflects on teaching his 16-person qualitative research class and helping students understand that AI cannot replicate context—only humans can bring meaning and circumstances to statistics. He introduces his concept of the "existential determinants of health"—five universal virtues all humans want: to be acknowledged, appreciated, respected, understood, and loved. He emphasizes the need to embrace stories, not just tolerate them, because "in the stories are your answers," and discusses how storytellers preserve and uplift context in ways that institutions and policy makers need to understand.We also talk about what this work has taught him, the importance of time as the greatest teacher, showing up in person, trusting others to tell his story, and why physical presence still matters in an increasingly digital world.Photo courtesy of subject. The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore). Host: Rob LeeMusic: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.Production:Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel AlexisEdited by Daniel AlexisShow Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and TransistorPhotos:Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.Support the podcastThe Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas (Fundraising): https://www.fracturedatlas.orgThe Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.socialThe Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=enThe Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★
Morgan State University professor Ray Winbush brings his sharp analysis to our classroom, breaking down the Supreme Court's redistricting ruling and revealing what it means for our future. Dr. Winbush will spotlight the NAACP’s urgent call for a boycott, dissect the Texas primary results, and explain the bold move by a Florida congresswoman who’s fighting to represent her community by moving into a Black neighborhood. His expertise extends globally, as he tackles the US-Iran stalemate and dives into Donald Trump’s controversial plans, from building an arch to a UFC fighting cage and an extravagant ballroom. Before Dr. Winbush, Garveyite Senghor Baye will energize the airwaves with a dynamic panel celebrating African Liberation Day—a conversation you can’t afford to miss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Chester A. France, Jr. is a Veteran Small Business Owner, a Certified Life Coach (CLC), Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master Social Work (MSW), and Offender Workforce Development Specialist (OWDS). Mr. France has more than 30 years of professional experience in sales, sales training, and management in the for-profit sector. For more than 15 years, Mr. France has provided management and technical assistance to nonprofit organizations, particularly in the faith-based community, to include establishing several nonprofit 501(c) (3) corporations. Mr. France is a graduate of Morgan State University with a degree in Business and Marketing. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from the Howard University School of Divinity and is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Social Work with a Management and Community Organization concentration. Currently, Mr. France is the Lead Facilitator for Create U Network, an Entrepreneurial Training initiative located in West Baltimore, in partnership with New Song Community Church. Mr. France is the Founder of The Chill Station, Inc. (dba) Lifting Labels, a 501©(3) nonprofit organization and the Founder of Lifting Labels Benefit Corporation, both established to reduce poverty by creating careers for Baltimore' Returning Citizens and unemployed veterans, particularly those formerly incarcerated. Lifting Labels Benefit Corporation is certified with Electronic Maryland Management Advantage (eMMA), Veterans Small Business Enterprise (VSBE), Small Business Reserve (SBR), and System for Award Management (SAM.gov). Website - Lifting Labels Facebook and Instagram The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; Klimaka Studios The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library National Upholstery Association Workroom Tech
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and director of The Center for Urban Journalism at Morgan State University, Leonard Pitts Jr. talks about the fourth anniversary of the Buffalo mass shooting, white people's blindness, and other trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Cohosts Jennifer Potter and Sam Collins welcome Virginia L. Byrne, Associate Professor of Higher Education & Student Affairs, Morgan State University studies technology equity and AI's impact on student privacy. Dr. Byrne reframes AI literacy not as learning to use tools, but as developing the critical thinking to push back against vendors and protect what matters most: student agency, equity, and the irreplaceable human judgment that keeps harm out of the loop.
In this episode Melissa L. Jones welcomes back Pastor Heber Brown III — founder of the Black Church Food Security Network — eleven years into a movement now spanning 300 congregations. He does not come to celebrate. He comes to tell the truth. They go deep on what it really takes to activate a Black church around food sovereignty, why he refused to hand Black data to a PWI, and what we stand to lose if our generation does not step up before the elders who carry living memories of Black self sufficiency are gone. Pastor Brown also shares what he is building next — a refocused Black church census with Morgan State University, Freedom School inside Sunday school and a succession plan rooted in abundance. He is not stepping back. He is planting seeds for what comes next.
Kenny Scott is our next guest on The Yay – Kenny is a veteran actor, who has acted in various theatre companies in the bay area. Jake and I talk about Kenny's upbringing, his training at Morgan State University and Laney College, his career in the bay area and where he sees himself in the future. You can reach Kenny directly via Instagram: @kenny_scxtt Kehinde Koyejo (Episodes 214 and 262) has been a friend of mine since 2005, when I stage managed her for the Ray of Light musical, Bat Boy. She's an amazing actress, model and creative artist. She's also an incredible entrepreneur – and I want to introduce you to her business, Kalm Korner. Kalm Korner is an online boutique that specializes in aromatherapy gifts – love rubs, moisturizers, sprays, tea blends and candles. Kalm Korner also sells Choc'late Mama cookies – she brought some over the last time we interviewed her and it was fantastic. Let's support a black female-owned business, a local business and make your first order by going to this website: https://kalmkorner.com/ SHOWS: The Goat or Who Is Sylvia? (Shotgun Players) March 21 – May 3 Kevin Clarke (Episode 355) is in the show https://shotgunplayers.org Female, Ashkenazi with a Sewing Machine (Musical Café/Inferno Theatre) April 25 only Jamie Greenblatt & Richard Jennings (Episode 173) are the writers Crystal Brown (Episodes 62 & 234) is in the show https://infernotheatre.org/festival-2026 Julius Caesar (SF Shakes) Feb 26 – April 29 (check website for details) Brandon DiPaola (Episode 306), Evan Held (Episode 226) and Jeunee Simon (Episode 297) are in the show https://www.sfshakes.org/performance/tour/ Flex (SF Playhouse) March 26 – May 6 Margo Hall (Episode 166) is directing the show Brittany Sims (Episode 328) and Champagne Hughes (Episode 335) are understudies https://sfplayhouse.org/2025-2026-season/flex/ How to Make An American Son (New Conservatory Theatre Center) April 3 – May 10 Richard Perez (Episode 314) is in the show https://nctcsf.org/event/americanson/ Mean Girls (Ray of Light Theatre) May 1 – 30 Marah Sotelo (Episode 124) is in the show https://www.rayoflighttheatre.com/meangirls Soulmates (3 Girls Theatre) May 3 Reading Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155 & 251) wrote the piece https://www.3girlstheatre.org/3gt-presents God of Carnage (Pacifica Spendrift Players) May 8 – 17 Aaron Seymour (Episode 317) is in the show https://www.pacificaspindriftplayers.org/shows/2025-2026/god-of-carnage-2/ Lay My Burden Down (SF International Arts Festival) May 9-10 Cat Brooks (Episode 283) is in the show https://www.sfiaf.org/sfiaf2026_strange-angels-theater Shakespeare Over My Shoulder (African American Shakespeare Company) May 12 – June 7 Gary Moore (Episode 278) is in the show https://www.simpletix.com/e/shakespeare-over-my-shoulder-tickets-239794 anthropology (City Lights Theatre) May 14 – June 7 Maria Marquis (Episode 331) is in the show https://cltc.org/event/anthropology/ The House of Bernarda Alba (Oakland Theatre Project) May 22 – June 7 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) is in the show https://oaklandtheaterproject.org/house The Laramie Project (Coastal Rep) June 5 – 21 Danny Martin (Episode 71) is in the show https://www.coastalrep.com/upcoming A Midsummer Night's Dream (Actor's Ensemble) Aug 22 – Sept 7 Cynthia Lagodzinski (Episodes 96 & 266) is in the show Bruce Kaplan (Episode 294) is in the show https://www.aeofberkeley.org/94-news/latest-news/430-a-midsummer-night-s-dream-opens-august-22nd-2026 Follow us on Facebook and Bluesky (TheYayPodcast)
Morgan State University’s renowned Professor Ray Wimbush returns to our classroom with an in-depth analysis of the Iran crisis and its sweeping global impact. Dr. Wimbush will also tackle the administration’s threats to Cuba, break down the significance of the recent UN reparations vote, and unpack Trump’s ongoing clash with the religious community. Before Dr. Wimbush, acclaimed eugenics expert Dr. Shantella Sherman will expose how eugenics has infiltrated popular culture through social media and television, revealing urgent truths everyone should know. Starting us off, Dennis Boatwright, Director of the Center for Pan-African Studies in Detroit, gives us the latest on the Sahel Nations’ courageous fight for true freedom from French control—a story you won’t hear anywhere elseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and director of the Center for Urban Journalism at Morgan State University, Leonard Pitts, Jr. shares his analysis about faith in America and other trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Professor, Director of the Institute for Urban Research at Morgan State University and author of Should America Pay: Slavery and the Raging Debate about Reparations, Dr. Ray Winbush talks about the U.N. calls for reparations to remedy the “historical wrongs” of trafficking enslaved Africans.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mike Sullivan is an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at Syracuse University where he oversees and implements the training for the women's lacrosse and women's tennis teams. Additionally, Sullivan serves as the head strength and conditioning coach for the USA Senior Women's Lacrosse team joining them in 2024. Sullivan arrived on the ‘Cuse strength staff in 2023 after most previously working at Morgan State University, where he closely worked with the football team and men's and women's track programs. In addition to his coaching role, he also served as a performance coach at Edgewater Fitness where he implemented training programs for individuals and team clients. From 2021-2023, Sullivan was an assistant strength coach at Stevenson University working with 17 of the Mustangs' athletic teams. Prior to that he worked closely for all in-season training and conditioning programs for Team Maryland Ice Hockey's Under-15, U16, and U18 teams in addition to assisting with daily duties with the Washington Pride U14, U16, and U19 women's ice hockey teams from the fall 2019 to winter 2022. While working towards his four college degrees, Sullivan held various position at the University of Maryland and Salisbury University, serving as a volunteer intern, graduate assistant and collegiate intern. Sullivan is active himself in the weight room and trains for his own health and athletic activities such as distance running and bow hunting while balancing the rigors of the competing collegiate and professional coaching schedules. He is an avid lifter and enjoys archery, running, and lawn care when he is not training in the weight room. Samson EquipmentSamson Equipment provides Professional Weight Room Solutions for all your S&C needs.Cerberus StrengthUse Code: STRENGTH_GAME at Cerberus-Strength.comSport KiltUse Code: TSG at SportKilt.comDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Tune in Friday, February 20, 2026 @ 7pm EST/4pm PST/6pm CST for the next “He Said, He Said, He Said Live!” A Look at the World from A Seasoned Black Man's Perspective…because one perspective isn't enough!” for “From Voice to Vision: Larry Boggs Jr.'s Creative Journey to the Harlem Collective.” www.all-squared-away.org From Voice to Vision: Larry Boggs Jr.'s Creative Journeyto the Harlem CollectiveThis Friday, February 20th, He Said, He Said, He SaidLive presents a special edition of The Art of It, featuringmultidisciplinary artist, vocalist, and arts leader Larry Boggs Jr. — the incoming Costume Designer of The Harlem Collective.A native of Clinton, Maryland and a proud product of PrinceGeorge's County, Larry holds degrees from Morgan State University and New York University. His career bridges performance and design on both national andinternational stages. As a vocalist, he has performed across the U.S., Paris, and St. Petersburg, with recording credits including All Rise by Wynton Marsalis and the New York Philharmonic, and the motion picture soundtrack Godsand Generals.As a designer and wardrobe master, his work has shapedproductions at Baltimore Center Stage, ArtsCentric, Everyman Theatre, and Olney Theatre Center, with notable credits including CROWNS, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, The Scottsboro Boys, and For Colored Girls…In this intimate and inspiring conversation, Larry reflectson artistry, leadership, discipline, and what it means to build a creative life across multiple worlds—onstage, behind the scenes, and in service to community.New Episodes of “He Said, He Said, He Said” - Live stream Fridays, 7 p.m. EST on all these links: https://linktr.ee/hesaidhesaidhesaid FACEBOOK: facebook.com/hesaidhesaidhesaidlive RELIVE and SHARE special moments from "He Said, He Said, He Said" here: SHOW CLIPS (22) He Said, He Said, He Said - Live - YouTubeFOLLOWUS —- CLICK LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to us hesaidhesaidhesaidlive on YouTube andInstagram!#HeSaidLive #TheArtOfIt #FromVoiceToVision #ArtsLeadership #PerformingArts #CostumeDesign#CreativeJourney #MultidisciplinaryArtist #BlackArtists #BlackCreatives #DMVArts #BlackTheatre #ArtsCommunity #CreativeDirector #CulturalLeadership #CreativeLife #ArtsAndCulture
In mid‑2023, Morgan State University launched an internal investigation into Associate Professor of Mathematics Dr. Jonathan Farley after news emerged that he had independently reached out to Jeffrey Epstein—then jailed on sex trafficking charges—in July 2019. In a highly self-serving email, Farley requested a $5 million donation from Epstein to fund an endowed chair for women in mathematics, suggesting this act could rehabilitate Epstein's public image and even likening it to avoiding a conviction akin to Bill Cosby's. He also implied that such a contribution would generate support within the Black community. Crucially, university officials emphasized that Farley had acted alone and without institutional approval, stressing that Morgan State had neither solicited Epstein nor empowered any employee to do so.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:A Math Professor Suggested a Jailed Jeffrey Epstein Give Him Money to Repair His Image in the Black Community (vice.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.
In mid‑2023, Morgan State University launched an internal investigation into Associate Professor of Mathematics Dr. Jonathan Farley after news emerged that he had independently reached out to Jeffrey Epstein—then jailed on sex trafficking charges—in July 2019. In a highly self-serving email, Farley requested a $5 million donation from Epstein to fund an endowed chair for women in mathematics, suggesting this act could rehabilitate Epstein's public image and even likening it to avoiding a conviction akin to Bill Cosby's. He also implied that such a contribution would generate support within the Black community. Crucially, university officials emphasized that Farley had acted alone and without institutional approval, stressing that Morgan State had neither solicited Epstein nor empowered any employee to do so.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:A Math Professor Suggested a Jailed Jeffrey Epstein Give Him Money to Repair His Image in the Black Community (vice.com)
In mid‑2023, Morgan State University launched an internal investigation into Associate Professor of Mathematics Dr. Jonathan Farley after news emerged that he had independently reached out to Jeffrey Epstein—then jailed on sex trafficking charges—in July 2019. In a highly self-serving email, Farley requested a $5 million donation from Epstein to fund an endowed chair for women in mathematics, suggesting this act could rehabilitate Epstein's public image and even likening it to avoiding a conviction akin to Bill Cosby's. He also implied that such a contribution would generate support within the Black community. Crucially, university officials emphasized that Farley had acted alone and without institutional approval, stressing that Morgan State had neither solicited Epstein nor empowered any employee to do so.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:A Math Professor Suggested a Jailed Jeffrey Epstein Give Him Money to Repair His Image in the Black Community (vice.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
In this episode of The Truth In This Art, the guest is Dr. Lawrence T. Brown!Who is Dr. Lawrence T. Brown: Research scientist at Morgan State University's Center for Urban Health Equity and author of The Black Butterfly: The Harmful Politics of Race and Space in America.In our conversation, Dr. Brown traces a line from West Memphis, Arkansas, to Baltimore's neighborhoods, explaining how a racial dot map led him to say, “that looks like a butterfly,” and name the pattern “The Black Butterfly.” He walks through what he found in local archives—mayors' letters, municipal journals, urban renewal files—and how those records show displacement and segregation written into policy. We talk historical trauma, “urban apartheid,” and institutions that turn one era's rules into the next—“slavery becomes Jim Crow and Jim Crow is the new Jim Crow.” He also shares how board games and comics—Urban Cipher and the Black Butterfly Dream Lab—let people feel these systems in practice, not just read about them.Dr. Brown's point is clear: show the evidence, make it experiential, and give communities tools to see—and change—the structures around them. The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore). Host: Rob LeeMusic: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.Production:Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel AlexisEdited by Daniel AlexisShow Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and TransistorPhotos:Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.Support the podcastThe Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas (Fundraising): https://www.fracturedatlas.orgThe Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.socialThe Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=enThe Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★
Clarence Edward "Big House" Gaines Sr. (May 21, 1923 – April 18, 2005) was an American college men's basketball coach with a 47-year coaching career at Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Among his numerous honors for his achievements, he is one of the few African Americans to be inducted as a coach into the Basketball Hall of Fame.Before graduating and becoming a coach, he had an outstanding collegiate career as a football player for Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland.
In this episode of The Truth In This Art, the guest is Rolando Reid!Who is Rolando Reid: Rolando Reid, a 2016 Morgan graduate, is a member of the 2026 and 2022 Jamaican four-man bobsled team. Reid is the first Morgan athlete to compete in the Winter Olympics. Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics marked the first time in 24 years, Jamaica has a four-man bobsled team competing in the Winter Olympics, and a former Morgan State track and field athlete is a member of the team. In this episode, Rolando shares his story. Reid reflects on his experience as a track athlete at Morgan State University, where he won gold in track and field at the 2015 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference championships as a member of the 1,600-meter relay team. He discusses his transition from competing in track to becoming a bobsledder, emphasizing the unique challenges and teamwork required in the sport. Reid shares valuable insights on leadership, highlighting the importance of trust and collaboration within a team, especially as he prepares for the Olympics. He encourages listeners to embrace perseverance and to keep an open mind when facing setbacks on their own journeys.Be sure to check out Rolando Reid and the Jamaican four-man bobsled team at Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore). Host: Rob LeeMusic: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.Production:Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel AlexisEdited by Daniel AlexisShow Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and TransistorPhotos:Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.Support the podcastThe Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas (Fundraising): https://www.fracturedatlas.orgThe Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.socialThe Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=enThe Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★
Griot Professor James Small returns to our classroom on Thursday morning. Professor Small will explain the significance of the 100th anniversary of Black History Month. Before Professor Small. Neeley Fuller's son, Marc Fuller, along with Mr. Fuller's podcaster, Robert Gatewood, will reminisce on this, the anniversary of Mr. Fuller's transition. Morgan State University professor Edward Robinson will also check in. Dr. Robinson will handicap Sunday's Super Bowl, the NFL coaching selection (no Blacks picked), and NIL's impact on HBCU student-athletes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pulitzer Prize‑winning columnist and director of the Center for Urban Journalism at Morgan State University, Leonard Pitts Jr., talks about Alex Pretti, the high price of giving a damn and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Dr. Thema has an inspiring conversation with her father Bishop Bryant about his journey moving from being a late bloomer as a youth to a champion for spiritual and political liberation. He shares what helped him to launch as someone who struggled with academics and behavior as a result of fear. He shares his success story and his wisdom for parents who are raising children who have not yet flourished. Bishop John Richard Bryant is the son of the late Bishop Harrison James Bryant and Edith Holland Bryant. He was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland and is a graduate of Baltimore City College High School and is a graduate of Morgan State University in his hometown. After college, Bishop Bryant joined the Peace Corps and served as a volunteer in West Africa from 1965 to 1967. He has taken seriously the words "study to show thyself approved…" Bishop Bryant received his B.A. in 1965 from Morgan State University, Master of Theology in 1970 from the Boston University School of Theology and a Doctor of Ministry degree in 1975 from the Colgate Rochester Divinity School. He also receivedseveral Honorary Doctoral Degrees from Wilberforce University, Paul Quinn College, Payne Theological Seminary, the Southern California School of Ministry, Virginia Seminary and his alma mater, Morgan State University. In addition, he was honored as an outstanding alumni of Boston University School of Theology and was inducted into the Baltimore City College High School Hall of Fame. Bishop Bryant was a Martin Luther King, Jr. Fellow and while pursuing his doctoral studies at Colgate Rochester Divinity School, he completed special studies at the University of Lagos [Nigeria] and the University of Ghana at Legon and served as a Peace Corp volunteer. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share.
My conversation with Anya starts at 38 mins and Jason and I being at 1:05 in to today's show after headlines and clips Subscribe and Watch Interviews LIVE : On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 760 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous soul Anya Kamenetz speaks, writes, and thinks about generational justice; about thriving, and raising thriving kids, on a changing planet. Her newsletter on these topics is The Golden Hour. She covered education for many years including for NPR, where she co-created the podcast Life Kit: Parenting. Her newest book is The Stolen Year: How Covid Changed Children's Lives, And Where We Go Now. Kamenetz is currently an advisor to the Aspen Institute and the Climate Mental Health Network, working on new initiatives at the intersection of children and climate change. Anya Kamenetz speaks, writes, and thinks about generational justice; about thriving, and raising thriving kids, on a changing planet. Her newsletter on these topics is The Golden Hour. She covered education as a journalist for many years including for NPR, where she also co-created the podcast Life Kit:Parenting in partnership with Sesame Workshop. Kamenetz is currently an advisor to the Aspen Institute and the Climate Mental Health Network on new initiatives at the intersection of children and climate change. She's the author of several acclaimed nonfiction books: Generation Debt (Riverhead, 2006); DIY U: Edupunks, Edupreneurs, and the Coming Transformation of Higher Education (Chelsea Green, 2010) ; The Test: Why Our Schools Are Obsessed With Standardized Testing, But You Don't Have To Be (Public Affairs, 2016); The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life (Public Affairs, 2018), and The Stolen Year: How Covid Changed Children's Lives, And Where We Go Now (Public Affairs, 2022). Kamenetz was named a 2010 Game Changer in Education by the Huffington Post, received 2009, 2010, and 2015 National Awards for Education Reporting from the Education Writers Association, won an Edward R. Murrow Award for innovation in 2017 along with the rest of the NPR Ed team, and the 2022 AERA Excellence in Media Reporting on Education Research Award. She's been a New America fellow, a staff writer for Fast Company Magazine and a columnist for the Village Voice. She's contributed to The New York Times, The Washington Post, New York Magazine and Slate, and been featured in documentaries shown on PBS, CNN, HBO and Vice. She frequently speaks on topics related to children, parenting, learning, technology, and climate to audiences including at Google, Apple, and Sesame, Aspen Ideas, SXSW, TEDx, Yale, MIT and Stanford. Kamenetz grew up in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana, in a family of writers and mystics, and graduated from Yale University. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two daughters. ______________________________________ Check out and subscribe to Dr Jason Johnson new youtube channel Dr. Jason Johnson is an associate professor of politics and journalism in the School of Global Journalism & Communication at Morgan State University and author of the book Political Consultants and Campaigns: One Day to Sell. He focuses on campaign politics, political communication, strategy and popular culture. He hosts a podcast on Slate called "A Word" He is a political analyst for MSNBC, SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio and The Grio. He has previously appeared on CNN, Fox News, Al Jazeera, Current TV and CBS. His work has been featured on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and on ESPN. He has been quoted by The Guardian, The Washington Post, The Washington Times, The Wallstreet Journal, Buzzfeed, The Hill newspaper, the Cleveland Plain Dealer and the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Dr. Johnson is a University of Virginia alumnus and earned his PhD in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page Gift a Subscription https://www.patreon.com/PeteDominick/gift Send Pete $ Directly on Venmo
Pulitzer Prize–winning columnist and Director of the Center for Urban Journalism at Morgan State University, Leonard Pitts Jr., gives his analysis on the upcoming Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship, the New York Times lawsuit against the Pentagon, and other trending political news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Join us this Monday morning for an insightful discussion led by Morgan State University professor Ray Winbush! Dr. Winbush will delve into the serious implications of Trump's threats to invade Nigeria and Venezuela, as well as reflect on the significant historical milestone of the 70th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Before Dr. Winbush’s analysis, we’ll hear from WDC activist and humanitarian Sinclair Skinner, who will share details about his upcoming trips to Mauritius, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. Brother Sinclair will also offer his perspective on the competitive race to succeed Muriel Bowser as DC’s next mayor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Jack Stockwell, a NUCCA Chiropractor and GAPS Practitioner in SLC, UT (866.867.5070 | ForbiddenDoctor.com | JackStockwell.com), covers the the biggest news in the health and wellness space from a holistic, naturopath perspective. In this episode, the discussion focuses on a young patient he's treating for Dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), which is a neuro-developmental disorder that affects motor coordination and movement, and how is work on her nervous system from a structural nature has been beneficial for the young patient's movement and ability to walk without clumsiness.Next, Dr. Jack discusses a study recently published from West Virginia University and Morgan State University on coffee's positive association with better health and the potential for longer life. Apparently, people who drink 3-5 cups of coffee a day have a 10-15% lower risk of death from any cause. Even in cases of decaf coffee, there was still found to be a decreased risk for diabetes-related death. However, this only holds true for black coffee drinkers, not those who add creamers and sugars, etc. and organic beans are preferred. Additionally, you can add some grass-fed butter or ghee to your coffee for added benefits while having the coffee still considered to be black coffee.Moving on, Dr, Jack addresses the ketogenic diet (AKA Keto Diet), a diet that generate ketones and why they're beneficial for the brain and the heart.Rounding out the conversation, Doug joins Dr. Jack, starting with the discussion of what a NUCCA chiropractor is and how they work. Plus, the gentlemen discuss the importance of hobbies and why having some is important to mental and emotional health. Website: GoodDayHealthrShow.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and Director of The Center for Urban Journalism at Morgan State University, Leonard Pitts Jr. gives his thoughts about the lack of investment into Black media by Democrats, the politics of ending SNAP benefits and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Morgan State University has received a $63 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The gift — her second to the HBCU — brings her total contributions to $103 million. University President David K. Wilson calls the gift a “partnership in progress” that will help strengthen the school's endowment and student success programs. 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.
Morgan State University has received a $63 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The gift — her second to the HBCU — brings her total contributions to $103 million. University President David K. Wilson calls the gift a “partnership in progress” that will help strengthen the school's endowment and student success programs. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
La historia de nuestro país también ha sido negra. Las personas de origen africano y afrodescendiente han vivido en la península ibérica desde tiempos remotos; son parte de nuestra identidad, aunque no han faltado esfuerzos por borrar su huella. Durante la Edad Media representaban cerca de un octavo de los habitantes. La expulsión de los moriscos en el siglo XVII redujo el peso de la herencia genética norteafricana, si bien más de dos millones de personas esclavizadas llegaron a vivir en España durante el período de la Edad Moderna antes de la abolición de la trata. Una población que no siempre ha estado en los márgenes: figuras como Juan de Valladolid, el catedrático Juan Latino o la cirujana Elena de Céspedes alcanzaron notable reconocimiento pese al color de su piel. En este documental, con guion de Minerva Oso y diseño sonoro de Mayca Aguilera, participan Antumi Toasije, historiador y profesor en la Universidad de Nueva York; Esther "Mayoko" Ortega, investigadora y activista afrofeminista; Gonzalo Hernández Baptista, profesor de estudios de la diáspora en la Morgan State University; Esther García Ejome, docente e investigadora en el proyecto España Negra; Gonzalo Oteo García, doctor en arqueogenética; Jesús Cosano, escritor especialista en la presencia negra en España; y Boni Ofogo, narrador oral. El programa recorre también las calles de Madrid y Sevilla, donde las asociaciones Conciencia Afro y Sevilla Negra organizan rutas guiadas para rescatar este legado del olvido.Escuchar audio
On Sept. 19, 1963, Iota Phi Theta was founded at Morgan State University in Baltimore during the height of the civil rights movement. Inspired by leaders and groups like SNCC, Malcolm X, and Stokely Carmichael, the fraternity blended activism with scholarship. Today, Iota Phi Theta has expanded to more than 70,000 members worldwide, continuing its legacy as part of the Divine Nine. 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.
On Sept. 19, 1963, Iota Phi Theta was founded at Morgan State University in Baltimore during the height of the civil rights movement. Inspired by leaders and groups like SNCC, Malcolm X, and Stokely Carmichael, the fraternity blended activism with scholarship. Today, Iota Phi Theta has expanded to more than 70,000 members worldwide, continuing its legacy as part of the Divine Nine. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yvette talks with Cindy Cooper, a professional singer whose captivating voice has enchanted audiences from local churches to international stages. Her musical journey began early, performing alongside her father in church. Cindy recently signed with independent label Red39 Records, releasing her first Gospel single, "You Keep On Bringing Me Joy." Cindy holds a degree from Yvette's alma mater, Morgan State University. Cindy's love of gospel music is about serving others and God's will.
Join us for an impactful conversation on Tuesday morning as Morgan State University professor Dr. Ray Winbush steps into our classroom to delve into the Charlie Kirk shooting and its significant aftermath. He will also confront the unsettling warning from a white pastor urging caution among whites concerning the Black community. Before Dr. Winbush, prepare for an eye-opening preview from educator Dr. Tyrene Wright and activist Dayvon Love as they spotlight an upcoming community conference that calls on true Pan-Africanists to rise and make their voices heard. We’re also excited to welcome Dr. Brooks Robinson, who will share his long-term economic plan for Black America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In mid‑2023, Morgan State University launched an internal investigation into Associate Professor of Mathematics Dr. Jonathan Farley after news emerged that he had independently reached out to Jeffrey Epstein—then jailed on sex trafficking charges—in July 2019. In a highly self-serving email, Farley requested a $5 million donation from Epstein to fund an endowed chair for women in mathematics, suggesting this act could rehabilitate Epstein's public image and even likening it to avoiding a conviction akin to Bill Cosby's. He also implied that such a contribution would generate support within the Black community. Crucially, university officials emphasized that Farley had acted alone and without institutional approval, stressing that Morgan State had neither solicited Epstein nor empowered any employee to do so.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:A Math Professor Suggested a Jailed Jeffrey Epstein Give Him Money to Repair His Image in the Black Community (vice.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
In this episode of the Athletor Podcast, we sit down with Kenny Monday, Head Coach at Morgan State University. Monday shares his coaching journey, the challenges and opportunities of building the Morgan State program, and what it takes to develop athletes both on and off the mat.We also dive into culture, recruiting, and the vision for wrestling at Morgan State as they continue to grow the program and compete at the highest level.
My conversation with Dr Johnson begins at about 44 mins Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 750 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out and subscribe to Dr Jason Johnson new youtube channel Dr. Jason Johnson is an associate professor of politics and journalism in the School of Global Journalism & Communication at Morgan State University and author of the book Political Consultants and Campaigns: One Day to Sell. He focuses on campaign politics, political communication, strategy and popular culture. He hosts a podcast on Slate called "A Word" He is a political analyst for MSNBC, SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio and The Grio. He has previously appeared on CNN, Fox News, Al Jazeera, Current TV and CBS. His work has been featured on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and on ESPN. He has been quoted by The Guardian, The Washington Post, The Washington Times, The Wallstreet Journal, Buzzfeed, The Hill newspaper, the Cleveland Plain Dealer and the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Dr. Johnson is a University of Virginia alumnus and earned his PhD in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Join us Monday's and Thursday's at 8EST for our Bi Weekly Happy Hour Hangout's ! Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art Hire DJ Monzyk to build your website or help you with Marketing Gift a Subscription https://www.patreon.com/PeteDominick/gift
Pulitzer Prize winning columnist and Director of The Center for Urban Journalism at Morgan State University, Leonard Pitts Jr., gives his analysis about Trump's D.C. takeover and other trending political news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Division I men's wrestling only has one current HBCU wrestling program and it's at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. Central Michigan alum and three-time All-American Jarod Trice is on staff with head coach Kenny Monday and Trice talks about the growth of himself as a coach under Monday, the growth of the program and the unique place Morgan State holds in wrestling.
Division I men's wrestling only has one current HBCU wrestling program and it's at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. Central Michigan alum and three-time All-American Jarod Trice is on staff with head coach Kenny Monday and Trice talks about the growth of himself as a coach under Monday, the growth of the program and the unique place Morgan State holds in wrestling.
JR recaps the day in sports. | JR sits down with Julia from Morgan State University to talk about her coverage of the FIFA Club World Cup. | This Day in Sports History. |
On this week’s edition of In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. presents a tribute to the late Earl Gilbert Graves Sr., pioneering African American entrepreneur, publisher, philanthropist, and advocate of African-American businesses. A graduate of Morgan State University, he was the founder of Black Enterprise magazine and chairman of the media […] The post A Tribute to Earl Graves, Sr. (Ep. 32, 2025) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Visual artist and educator Christopher Batten returns to reflect on evolution, resilience, and what it means to keep pushing—on canvas and in the classroom.Now in his 10th year living in Baltimore and his third year teaching at Morgan State, Christopher shares how his practice continues to evolve. We talk about the role of failure, what teaching over 1,000 students has taught him, and how martial arts, memory, and perseverance shape his work. This conversation was recorded shortly before his residency at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts and after being featured in Luminosity in Detroit.Teaching as an artistic tool and the unexpected lessons it bringsWhy HBCU teaching fulfills a lifelong dream and sense of purposeHow rejection fueled four years of growth—and what changed when a “yes” finally cameThe importance of celebrating milestones and making space for creative restorationShifting definitions of success and the value of impact over popularity
“I'm hopeful for revolution. I'm optimistic. I want radical change. I think there's such a disinterest in education in America that it is sickening. I think we are repeating history. We are going through a cycle of fascism and greed, and I think we're going to see a lot of states collapse. As a result of that, I think people are going to be forced back to their primal needs and concerns, but I think they're going to be forced to think about what makes us human. How do we become more human? Because we've lost that. We've given it up to technology. How can we figure out what makes us a really powerful species again?”Irvin Weathersby Jr. is a Brooklyn-based writer and professor from New Orleans. He is the author of In Open Contempt: Confronting White Supremacy in Art and Public Space. His writing has been featured in LitHub, Guernica, Esquire, The Atlantic, EBONY, and elsewhere. He has earned an MFA from The New School, an MA from Morgan State University, and a BA from Morehouse College. He has received fellowships and awards from the Voices of Our Nations Arts Foundation, the Research Foundation of CUNY, the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference, the American Council of Learned Societies, and the Mellon Foundation.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast
“One of the biggest symbols of America is Mount Rushmore. This monument, right? But I think most people fail to realize where it's located and why it's located there. Even more importantly, who did it? It's on a sacred Native American mountain, a place that was central to their creation stories. But then you think about who did it, and it was a Klansman. The guy who sculpted Mount Rushmore was a Klansman. People were like, "Wait, really?" Like, how is that a thing? But it seeps into our understanding and our embrace of white supremacy. This whole notion of us using Mount Rushmore as a metric of excellence is really sad. We are honoring slave owners and people who viciously killed natives, and those who pillage other lands in the name of capitalism. That's what America is, I guess.I think there's such a disinterest in education in America that it is sickening. We can't even agree on facts. It's up to states' rights to decide. Really? States can say that this is true in one state, but it's not true in another? Although these states are united, it's very bizarre. I'm hopeful for revolution. I'm optimistic. I want radical change. I think we are repeating history. We are going through a cycle of fascism and greed, and I think we're going to see a lot of states collapse. As a result of that, I think people are going to be forced back to their primal needs and concerns, but I think they're going to be forced to think about what makes us human. How do we become more human? Because we've lost that. We've given it up to technology. How can we figure out what makes us a really powerful species again?”Irvin Weathersby Jr. is a Brooklyn-based writer and professor from New Orleans. He is the author of In Open Contempt: Confronting White Supremacy in Art and Public Space. His writing has been featured in LitHub, Guernica, Esquire, The Atlantic, EBONY, and elsewhere. He has earned an MFA from The New School, an MA from Morgan State University, and a BA from Morehouse College. He has received fellowships and awards from the Voices of Our Nations Arts Foundation, the Research Foundation of CUNY, the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference, the American Council of Learned Societies, and the Mellon Foundation.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast
Get ready for an engaging morning as Morgan State University professor Dr. Ray Winbush returns to our classroom this Thursday! Dr. Winbush will delve into the significant insights from Donald Trump’s meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and provide a critical update on the evolving situation in the Sahel Nations. Before Dr. Winbush takes the mic, DC activist Dr. Kokayi Patterson will offer an exciting preview of the upcoming DC Wholistic Healers Health Fair. Also joining us is Lincoln University African History Professor Dr. Gnaka Lagoke, who will shed light on the troubling developments surrounding the suspected ongoing coup in his homeland of the Ivory Coast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stand Up is a daily podcast that I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more Dr. Jason Johnson is an associate professor of politics and journalism in the School of Global Journalism & Communication at Morgan State University and author of the book Political Consultants and Campaigns: One Day to Sell. He focuses on campaign politics, political communication, strategy and popular culture. He hosts a podcast on Slate called "A Word" He is a political analyst for MSNBC, SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio and The Grio. He has previously appeared on CNN, Fox News, Al Jazeera, Current TV and CBS. His work has been featured on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and on ESPN. He has been quoted by The Guardian, The Washington Post, The Washington Times, The Wallstreet Journal, Buzzfeed, The Hill newspaper, the Cleveland Plain Dealer and the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Dr. Johnson is a University of Virginia alumnus and earned his PhD in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Join us Monday's and Thursday's at 8EST for our Bi Weekly Happy Hour Hangouts! Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art Hire DJ Monzyk to build your website or help you with Marketing Gift a Subscription https://www.patreon.com/PeteDominick/gift
Last January the hedge fund Alden Global Capital sold The Baltimore Sun to David Smith, an executive at Sinclair Broadcast Group. Smith once told Trump that Sinclair was "here to deliver your message.” He is also known to support conservative causes like Moms for Liberty. It's been a year and with the release of new circulation numbers, its clear that whatever Smith is doing at the Sun, isn't working: Circulation is down, web traffic is down, journalists are leaving in the their droves. After the sale went through last year, we spoke to Milton Kent, professor of practice in the School of Global Journalism and Communication at Morgan State University and Liz Bowie, who worked at The Sun for over 30 years before making the jump to the nonprofit, the Baltimore Banner. On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.