Podcasts about raqiyah mays

Writer and director Reggie Rock Bythewood drops knowledge and discusses everything from his coming-of-age Apple TV show "Swagger" and dedicating his work in film and TV to spotlighting and uplifting the Black community, to learning from Sidney Poitier, elders like James Earl Jones and Harry Belafonte, telling the story of Emmett Till, working with his wife, director Gina Prince Bythewood, teaching his son Black history and empowerment, along with powerful tips for writers and producers.

Described as a hyphenate, Raqiyah Mays has been a passionate activist for women first, for years. Her celebrity as a journalist, author, Executive Producer, radio and TV personality, and host of her very successful 'Real Black News' podcast does not impede on her being down to earth, fun, funny, outspoken, real and caring. Get to know more about Raqiyah at raqiyahmays.com and check out her book THE MAN CURSE. Her service to the black community is inspiring! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ozzie-stewart/support

David Linton, Chairman of The Living Legends Foundation, Inc. and former Sr VP Promotion at Capitol, Warner Bros. and Arista talks with entertainment journalists, Chris Bivins and Raqiyah Mays, regarding Major Label changes and reactions to calls for Social Justice during COVID-19; The Future of Black Music Departments  and other views from the executive chair. 

Ep. 85 features host Raqiyah Mays discusses the protests nationwide triggered by the murder of George Floyd with snippets from activists on the ground. Topics discussed include white supremacist infiltrators, Gen Z, Breonna Taylor, African diplomat outrage, international solidarity, Los Angeles, and the power of the people. While reporter Ronda Racha Penrice reports from ATL on the drama of the aftermath of the fiery protests in downtown Atlanta along with recommendations on social justice films to watch and learn.

Episode 71 of Real Black News features AfricanAncestry.com’s Dr. Gina Paige breaking down the DNA test results for Real Black News host, Raqiyah Mays. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice discusses Netflix’s Who Killed Malcolm X docuseries and the Russell Simmons sex assault documentary. Other topics include Gayle King, Kobe, Color of Change’s fight against facial recognition technology, and HBCUs breaking into the marijuana business.

On the finale episode of 2019, before Real Black News returns in January 2020, Episode 67 of Real Black News features host Raqiyah Mays discussing the season finale of Watchmen along with the Top 5 Black News Stories of the week ranging from Eric Garner and research on incarcerated boys of color to black-created apps focused on vocabulary and money.  Veteran entertainment reporter Ronda Racha Penrice discusses the African American Film Critics (AAFCA) Awards and former investment banker turned CEO of Kids Who Bank, Jatali Bellanton, provides tips on the tiny details that go missing from wills.

Episode 65 of Real Black News features host Raqiyah Mays breaking down the top 5 black news stories of the week on topics ranging from marijuana funded reparations and the Laquan McDonald case to black geniuses and African migrants at the Southern Border. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to discuss Queen & Slim. While investment expert and founder of Kids Who Bank, Jatali Bellanton, joins “The Black Wall Street Report” to share investment tips.

Ep. 58 features host Raqiyah Mays, entertainment reporter Ronda Racha Penrice, & investment expert/CEO of Kids Who Bank Jatali Bellanton, discussing everything from the murder of Botham Jean’s neighbor Joshua Brown & Amber Guyger’s infamous hug to the atheist group suing the judge for giving that hug. Other topics include The Joker, suicide, billion-dollar black-owned investment firms, investing in Africa, Ryan Coogler, Lupita Nyong’o, & a new app for fighting police brutality.

This week’s episode 48 of Real Black News features host Raqiyah Mays on the scene at Oakland’s 2nd Annual BBQing While Black (BBWB) discussing Kamala Harris and the 2020 election with the people of Oakland. BBWB Co-Founder Jhamel Robinson gives a recap of this year’s event. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to talk Anthony Mackie, Kenya Barris, and review the new Wu-Tang Hulu show. Jatali Bellanton returns with “The Black Wall Street Report” to talk venture capitalism. Other topics include Ben Crump, Delta Sigma Theta, and The African Free Trade Agreement.

This week’s episode 46 of Real Black News features host Raqiyah Mays celebrating one year of Real Black News. She discusses updates on past news covered with activist and celebrity guests along with this week’s stories on the protests in Memphis over the police murder of Brandon Webber, Viola Davis’ and Steph Curry’s Charleston, SC documentary "Emanuel," and California’s move to provide health insurance to immigrants. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to talk about what happened at the American Black Film Festival. While investment expert Jatali Bellanton provides financial advice in "The Black Wall Street Report."

Luke Cage Executive Producer, Cheo Hodari Coker, discusses early fan reactions to Luke Cage Season 2, police brutality, film/TV, domestic violence, hip-hop, mental health, and the top 5 black news stories of the week with host, Raqiyah Mays.

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