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Episode 103 of Real Black News features hip hop record label legend and co-founder of Ruff Ryders Records Chivon Dean. She thinks back on her time starting the label with her brothers Waah and Dee, provides tips on building a family business and LLC. And she discusses her journey transitioning from hip hop into social services work in the alcohol and substance abuse field along with providing an outlook on DMX’s mental health struggles and status of past and present. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice recommends what to watch on TV or VOD to help relieve pandemic boredom. Other topics include Darnella Frazier, Nas’ marijuana legislation stance, Walter Wallace, the latest HBCU lift, the election, and the top 5 empowering Black news stories of the week. Click a link below to listen.  #RealBlackNews

Episode 102 of Real Black News features a talk with Dr. Monique Morris, Author and Executive Producer of the PBS Documentary Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools. Dr. Morris discusses her work, how she’s raised her daughters to have options, and she provides tips for parents on how to work with schools and prepare their children to deal with and overcome bias in school systems – whether virtual or in person. While former investment banker and the CEO of Kids Who Bank, Jatali Bellanton, joins the “The Black Wall Street Report” to share diversified investment advice and predictions based on who wins the election – Biden or Trump. Plus the top 5 Black News stories of the week.

Episode 101 of Real Black News features an intimate conversation with the Rza who reflects on raising his son during the pandemic, lessons learned from fathering multiple children, the future of Wu-Tang: An American Saga, politics, hip hop, and directing his new film Cut Throat City. While civil rights lawyer and president of Democrats for Education Reform, Shavar Jeffries, discusses the Black male vote and the problem behind some brothers not wanting to vote blue. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to share new TV shows and films to help relieve pandemic boredom. Plus the top 5 empowering Black news stories of the week. 

Episode 100 of Real Black News features a celebration of listener love, 100 episodes, and a serious conversation with legendary hip hop pioneer and founding member of the first all-female Hip Hop group Mercedes Ladies, Sheri Sher. A sexual assault survivor featured in the movie On the Record, Sheri shares why she didn’t initially come out against Russell Simmons, how she works to heal, the problem with calling the police on Black men, Black girl tears, WAP, and some of the top five black news stories of the week.

Episode 99 of Real Black News features screenwriter and NY Times bestselling author of The Color of Water James McBride whose TV show based on his National Book Award-winning novel The Good Lord Bird premieres on Showtime in October starring Ethan Hawke. McBride discusses the problem with most Hollywood slave narratives, why his story about abolitionist John Brown is different, Breonna Taylor, and how he creatively focuses during times of trauma against Black lives. Journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins the screengrab to suggest TV shows and new movies to watch to cure Covid boredom. Other topics include the reopening of Eric garner’s case, women’s rights in Botswana, Delaware’s first Muslim elected to office and more.

Episode 97 of Real Black News features veteran journalist, writer, editor, executive producer, and showrunner of the Lena Horne Prize for Artists Creating Social Impact, Kierna Mayo. She discusses the state of Black media, sexual assault in hip hop, her appearance in the movie On the Record, and the sexuality awakening. Other topics include Chadwick Boseman, All Black Lives Matter, Africa eradicating polio, and more.

Episode 96 of Real Black News features Alabama activist Chikesia Clemons who discusses her run for city council after physically and emotionally surviving the trauma of a viral police assault at Waffle House in Prichard, AL. Chikesia shares how she bounced back, her fitness regime, issues in her community, solutions, advice for assault survivors, and the conversations she’s had with her daughter. Other topics include the March on Washington, reparations rejected, increased black college enrollment, Kentucky protests, free Ivy League help for black businesses, and more.

Episode 95 of Real Black News is a throwback to a July 2019 conversation with the people of Oakland, CA about senator and vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Those from her hometown who support her and do not, share their thoughts and ideas about Democrats, voting, Kamala’s White House hopes, and her record as Attorney General and the prosecution of Black men in California.

Episode 94 of Real Black News features veteran journalist Shannon Lanier discussing his life being a descendant of President Thomas Jefferson and his slave Sally Hemings. Shannon discusses the family split in viewpoints, how he talks to his kids about race and Thomas Jefferson’s rape, and advocacy around removing the Confederate flag. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice recommends what new shows and movies are coming out on TV or VOD to help relieve pandemic boredom. Other topics include the 6th anniversary of Mike Brown’s murder, Ferguson activist Cori Bush, Oprah, Marquita Bradshaw, the West Indian Day Parade, and more than one good news story. 

Episode 93 of Real Black News is a special black business focus featuring entrepreneur Dr. Randal Pinkett, the first and only black winner of The Apprentice, plus Chairman and CEO of the multi-million dollar research, consulting, and data analytics firm BCT Partners. Randal discusses everything from the lack of support he received when publicly denouncing Trump in 2016 when he first ran for president, to sharing tips for entrepreneurs on what they need to do in today’s racial climate. He provides advice from his book Black Faces in White Places on how Black professionals can better maneuver in all White spaces, and the management needed behind failed diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. While former investment banker and CEO of Kids Who Bank, Jatali Bellanton, shares info on Black-owned Venture Capital firms. Other topics include Breonna Taylor, Emancipation Day, Black women in politics, and more than one good news story.

Episode 92 of Real Black News features two activists fighting for change, including Jeanette Padilla Vega in Salt Lake City, Utah, who discusses the police brutality protests against the murder of Bernardo Palacios-Carbajal and her fight against colorism in the Latino community. While Fayemi Shakur, Arts and Cultural Affairs Director for the City of Newark, NJ, discusses her work to support artists affected during Covid-19, Newark’s removal of its Christopher Columbus statue, and the problem with “racial capitalization” by companies attempting to capitalize off of BLM. Other topics include the NFAC in Kentucky, the fight over ethnic studies at California colleges, a new Black Doula website, and activists running for local office from New York to Alabama.

Episode 91 of Real Black News features the Editor-in-Chief of VIBE Magazine, Datwon Thomas, on Nick Cannon’s drama, the dying state of Black media, Covid-19, and the top 5 empowering Black news stories of the week. Topics include reparations, The March on Washington, Zimbabwe business growth, ongoing protests, and the Black med student teaching doctors how to spot symptoms of illness on Black skin.

Episode 90 of Real Black News features multiple correspondents including Baltimore native and host of the podcast “Karima’s Show & Tell,” Karima J. Sphere, on the Covid-19 drama in Baltimore’s Prince George’s county and his experience at three different airports while traveling to Maryland. Former investment banker Jatali Bellanton joins “The Black Wall Street Report” to discuss black business news stories and the future of cryptocurrency. While veteran journalist Ronda Racha Penrice helps bored people by suggesting black-led or directed TV shows and movies to watch. Other topics include the AI Covid-tracking technology created by black women, Marsai Martin’s work to campaign for free school lunch, and the problem with saying, “Black on Black crime,” as pushback against defunding police.

Episode 89 Of Real Black News features actress, writer, director and producer Erika Alexander (Living Single, Get Out, Wu-Tang: An American Saga) discussing producing the documentary John Lewis: Good Trouble, her organizing work for the Poor People’s Campaign and the democratic party, maintaining black integrity in Hollywood, and her role in the cast protest behind the scenes when starring on Living Single. While Morgan State University professor and author of The Myth and Propaganda of Black Buying Power, Jared A. Ball, discusses affirmative action, Biden, and why he thinks black buying power doesn’t exist. Other topics include Kentucky, Oakland’s first black NFL team, and billionaire Robert F. Smith’s new initiative to help HBCU grads.

Episode 88 marks the two-year anniversary of Real Black News since launching on June 24, 2018. This episode features an intimate talk with Eric Garner’s youngest daughter, Emerald Snipe Garner, who discusses taking over the reins of fighting for justice after her sister, Erica Garner’s passing. Emerald discusses passing the No Chokehold Eric Garner Bill in NY, the next steps for taking it nationwide, taking care of her late sister’s children, dealing with the aftermath, and “fame” of being a survivor, and protecting her mental health from the trauma of it all.  CEO of Kids Who Bank, Jatali Bellanton, joins the Black Wall Street Report to give tips on how to teach children about money, while Journalist Ronda Racha Penrice reports on the protests in Atlanta in the wake of Rayshard Brooks’ murder, the white women sought for starting the Wendy’s fire after his death, and the celebrity-led rallies for justice for Kendrick Johnson. Other topics include Rwanda’s use of robots to fights Covid-19, Black Lives Matter Political Party, and more.

Episode 87 of Real Black News features veteran radio personality, journalist, and host of the podcast “Make it Plain,” Rev. Mark Thompson aka Matsimela Mapfumo, discussing divesting from America, defunding the police, the plan for reparations and the beef that led to his departure from Sirius/XM. Other topics include Seattle’s CHAZ & CHOP movement, the murder of Atlanta’s Rayshard Brooks, Nigerian protests, the nooses in California, and more.

Ep. 86 features author, former NYPD police officer, and tactile police instructor, Joe Ested, who left his job as a cop after receiving retaliation for calling out officers on corruption and brutality. He returns to Real Black News to share his thoughts on the George Floyd protests, recent policy changes among police departments in cities nationwide, the mentality of cops, and what he believes needs to be done to stop the violence documented in his book and on his website PoliceBrutalityMatters.com. While former investment banker and the CEO of Kids Who Bank, Jatai Bellanton, joins the “Black Wall Street Report” to give tips on the best black-owned stocks to invest in. Other topics include Breonna Taylor, African Writers for Black Lives, Sesame Street, and more. To support, go to patreon.com/realblacknews and give $5.

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.

Ep. 84 features a conversation about weed and the health benefits of CBD with Tai Beauchamp, Co-founder & Chief Brand Officer of Brown Girl Jane, the leading CBD brand for women of color. She breaks down the difference between weed and CBD, reasons why the black community should invest in the industry, and how her own health led to the work. Other topics include Africa Day, Madagascar’s bus system for pregnant women, Breonna Taylor, and apps to help connect incarcerated parents to their children.  Listeners receive a 20% discount on Brown Girl Jane Products by using the code RealBlackNewsxBGJ. 

Ep. 83 features internationally renowned poet, author of the new book "We Want Our Bodies Back," performance artist, producer, and single mom Jessica Care Moore discussing her hometown of Detroit. She shares an update on Covid in the city, teaching her son about injustice, racism, and police brutality, and she gives a taste of her award-winning poem “Black Statue of Liberty” which launched her career after being a 5x Apollo winner. Other topics include journalists in Somalia, Ahmaud Arbery, Sean Reed, Andre Harrell, and the new black-owned coffee brand taking over stores.

Episode 82 of Real Black News features two-time Grammy-winning MC, radio personality, and legendary hype man Fatman Scoop discussing life on pause from touring during Covid-19 and the music industry adapting to Instagram as a substitute. He talks beating diabetes, touring Asia and Africa, along with Mariah, Mya, kids, divorce, and the repercussions of starring on reality TV.  Other topics include Nigeria’s multi-billion dollar gain, Puerto Rico’s farmers supporting the Bronx, and Color of Change’s latest petition to help welfare recipients.

Episode 81 of Real Black News is an exclusive global episode featuring black and brown correspondents abroad reporting on their experience outside the US and their country’s response to Covid-19. This week’s guests include marketing expert Autumn Marie in Rwanda, teacher Kamisha Morrison in Thailand and China, & photographer Charlene Winfred in Singapore by way of Iraq. Plus finance expert Jatali Bellanton reports on her UK hometown, Manchester, with a special Black Wall Street Report. Other topics include blacks in China, the national day of car protests, Disney’s first black prince, and Detroit’s fundraiser securing 50,000 tablets for inner-city youth.

Episode 80 of Real Black News features Florida-based Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump discussing his work to free incarcerated non-violent offenders affected by Covid-19, class actions against pharmaceutical companies, his book "Open Season: Legalized Genocide of Colored People," and professional wins. He also breaks down a list of rights people need to know during the quarantine. Other stories include Teddy Riley vs. Babyface, media protests in Puerto Rico, Alvin Ailey online, and Michelle Obama’s virtual reading initiative for kids. To support, go to patreon.com/realblacknews and give $1.

Ep. 79 of Real Black News features good news along with actor, producer, and CEO of Actlikeyouknow.org, Dennis LA White, sharing his story of recovering from COVID-19 after being misdiagnosed by the CDC due to a mishap that put his family and medical workers in danger. He details tips on what to do and expect if you get it and the best way to protect yourself from it. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to break down upcoming TV shows and movies to watch for distraction. Other topics include the virtual job recruitment search for diverse teachers, black maternal health week, and the black entrepreneur cashing in during the quarantine with is DIY hair shape-up device.

Ep. 78 of Real Black News features good news stories with special guest Psychotherapist Camille Banks-Lee sharing tips on managing anxieties and preserving mental health during the quarantine. Camille discusses how to find a therapist, how to push through creative blocks, children, and relationship tips from her 20-year marriage to writer/director Malcolm Lee. While Lisa Russell, a filmmaker and curator with the World Health Organization, skypes in from Kenya to discuss Covid-19 in Africa. Other topics include cash giveaways in Stockton, CA, Shea Moisture, and Ava DuVernay’s virtual African movies.

Ep. 77 of Real Black News features Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams discussing how he received 10,000 face masks from China for distribution in Brooklyn. He discusses thoughts on rent suspension in New York during the quarantine, gentrification, police accountability, and outlooks on bridging the gap with local activists. Other show topics include Black men and mental health, the benefits of plant-based diets, dating in the age of Covid-19, Africa, Angela Davis, and cannabis lawsuits.  

Episode 75 of Real Black News features three dynamic women starting with activist Rosa Clemente making her case for why she stands with Bernie Sanders and others in the black and brown community should too. Former investment banker and the CEO of Kids Who Bank, Jatali Bellanton, talks money and investing in the coronavirus’ lagging pandemic economy. While award-winning actress, author, and poet Liza Jessie Peterson discusses her work in the prison system with her one-woman show The Peculiar Patriot. Other topics include Jay-Z's initiative to raise gun violence awareness, the women’s strike in Mexico, and Delroy Lindo’s work with a  program to empower black boys.

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 53 of Real Black News features journalist Joy-Ann Reid discussing her life and work hosting AM Joy on MSNBC and her New York Times bestseller The Man Who Sold America: Trump and the Unraveling of the American Story. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to talk about Ballers and the Power premiere, party and concert at Madison Square Garden. Newark, NJ-based Civil Rights Attorney Shavar Jeffries discusses the lead water crisis in Newark and what’s happening to those living in the city on water bottles. Other topics include the Chikesia Clemons Waffle House trial, South Africa, and Muslims helping immigrant detainees.

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."

This week’s episode 44 of Real Black News features black hair care visionary, Miko Branch, co-founder and CEO of Miss Jessie’s. She shares entrepreneurial tips on building a business, staying 100% black-owned, real estate, and the death and depression of her sister Titi Branch.  Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to discuss Ava Duvernay, When They See Us, Mati Diop, and La La Anthony. Other topics include Andrew Gillum, Latasha Harlins, and the LA Riots.

Episode 33 of Real Black News features this week’s special guests like Rev. Jesse Jackson discussing economic empowerment, investing in Africa, and MLK’s assassination. CNN Contributor, lawyer, and former politician, Bakari Sellers, discusses his PBS documentary While I Breath, I Hope. Bronx, NY assemblyman Michael Blake talks about his campaign for New York Public advocate. And Journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to discuss Michael B. Jordan, Will Smith, and Cynthia Erivo. Other topics include R. Kelly, Haiti, and Venezuela.

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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