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114 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA discussion of African American issues from an African American perspective.
The love we have for each other is the greatest threat to those who rule over us. If those who rule over us want to stay in power, then they must destroy our ability to love each other in a healthy sort of way.
Dr. Amos N. Wilson
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Episodes
No More Black & Brown
April 21, 2024 23:07 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBMarc Sims talks with Syron Smith about the use of the term Black & Brown. Syron Smith is Founder & President of The National Block Club University. https://nationalblockclubuniversity.com (The United States), it's been extraordinarily welcoming to to outsiders. I would say with the one exception is the African American Experience. https://youtu.be/SVvV9H-qtXw?si=6fnTaS5Mry8hP0iQ&t=1146
Baseball & Human Development: LaVonte Stewart
April 14, 2024 16:01 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBMarc Sims talks with LaVonte Stewart, founding executive director of Lost Boyz Inc. https://www.lostboyzinc.org
Fresh Food & Inspiration: Dion Dawson
April 06, 2024 14:40 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBMarc Sims talks with Dion Dawson, founder of Dion's Chicago Dream. https://dionschicagodream.com
Networking: Robert C. Owens
March 11, 2024 15:17 - 8 minutes - 8 MBMarc Sims talks with Robert C. Owens about networking to strengthen lower income African American neighborhoods. https://rcoartistry.com
Programmed Math Fear: Akil Parker
February 04, 2024 18:57 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBMarc Sims speaks with Math Professor Akil Parker about math and the African American community. Akil Parker, Father, Math Professor, Avid Reader, Writer, #AllThisMath Founder
Do I Know & Trust You? Syron Smith
December 25, 2023 21:27 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBMarc Sims talks with Syron Smith about the lack of trust among African Americans. Syron Smith is the founder of the National Block Club University. https://nationalblockclubuniversity.com
A Small Group of Activist: Natasha Dunn
October 30, 2023 17:50 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBMarc Sims talks with education activist Natasha Dunn about improving education outcomes for working class African American students. Natasha Dunn is the founder and executive director of the Black Community Collaborative. https://bccillinois.org
Determined: Syron Smith
October 16, 2023 01:43 - 13 minutes - 12 MBMarc Sims talks with Syron Smith about why he is determined to help lower neighborhood crime. Syron Smith is the founder of the National Block Club University.
Self Acceptance & Group Acceptance: Marcia Logan
October 03, 2023 02:52 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBMarc Sims talks with Marcia Logan about the precarious plight of African Americans as a group. If you don't understand racism/white supremacy, what it is and how it works, everything else you think you understand will only confuse you. Neely Fuller
Education & Hypocrisy: Chris Base
September 19, 2023 18:07 - 10 minutes - 9.95 MBMarc Sims talks with broadcaster extraordinaire Chris Base about public education and hypocrisy. Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates enrolled her son at a Catholic high school. https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/ctu-president-issues-statement-after-reports-she-enrolled-teen-in-private-school/3223236
Voting Chicago USA: Joseph Simmons
August 12, 2023 21:41 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBMarc Sims talks with Joseph Simmons about his book “Just Buy My Vote”: African American Voting Rights, and the Chicago Condition. https://www.justbuymyvote.com/about-the-author
Entrepreneurship (Part 1) David Seaton
July 10, 2023 00:54 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBMarc Sims talks with entrepreneur David Seaton. https://seatonspeaks.com
African American Students & Math: Akil L. Parker, M.Ed
July 08, 2023 16:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBMarc Sims talks Math Professor Akil Parker about his book How To Use All This Math, Volume 1. Akil L. Parker is a Math Professor at Cheyney University.
Anti-Violence & Nonprofits: Syron Smith
July 03, 2023 13:30 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBMarc Sims talks with Syron Smith about reducing crime in low income African American neighborhoods. Syron Smith is the founder of the National Block Club University.
A Solution For Crime: Naimah Latif
June 03, 2023 16:48 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBMarc Sims talks with Naimah Latif, author of The Female Solution, about ending neighborhood crime.
Math & Mind Control: Akil L. Parker
May 27, 2023 17:58 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBMarc Sims talks with Professor Akil Parker about math and controlling the minds of African Americans.
Politics & Crime in Philadelphia: Marcia Logan
May 23, 2023 18:46 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBMarc Sims talks to Philadelphia Pennsylvania resident Marcia Logan about the politics and crime in the City of Brotherly Love. Philadelphia mayoral race hones in on crime policies. https://whyy.org/articles/election-2023-philadelphia-mayor
Race Identity Black Nationalism: Karanja Keita Carroll Ph.D.
May 08, 2023 19:18 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBMarc Sims talks with Baruch College (CUNY) professor Karanja Keita Carroll, Ph.D. about race, identity, Black nationalism and political prisoners.
Plan Your Retirement: Ria Rai Harris
May 01, 2023 20:01 - 17 minutes - 16 MBMarc Sims talks with recently retired Ria Rai Harris about her unexpected retirement. Ria Rai Harris' retirement talk. https://www.facebook.com/ria.r.harris/videos/1089722581997035
Politics & Neighborhood Crime: Jocilyn Floyd
April 24, 2023 17:17 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBMarc Sims talks with Jocilyn Floyd, former 7th Ward Aldermanic Candidate about politics and neighborhood crime.
Big City Mayor & Neighborhood Crime: Syron Smith
April 09, 2023 18:24 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBMarc Sims asked Syron Smith; can Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson dramatically reduce neighborhood crime? Syron Smith, founder of the National Block Club University.
Neighborhood Crime & Leadership: LeAlan Jones
April 06, 2023 16:13 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBMarc Sims speaks with political pundit LeAlan Jones about African American political leadership in Chicago Illinois.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson & CORE
April 05, 2023 22:30 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBMarc Sims talks with educator Rosita Chatonda about Mayor Brandon Johnson and the powerful Chicago Teachers Union. CORE: The Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators https://www.coreteachers.org Local 1: The rise of America's most powerful teachers union https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbQ81mGucvs
Resources & Best Practices: Ayana Clark
March 29, 2023 16:35 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBMarc Sims talks with Ayana Clark about improving lower income African American neighborhoods. Ayana Clark, former candidate for 21st Ward Alderperson in Chicago Illinois.
Belonging & Success: Shaka Rawls
March 25, 2023 18:54 - 10 minutes - 9.89 MBMarc Sims talks with Shaka Rawls about providing young men a sense of belonging and also different definitions of success. Shaka Rawls is the Principal of Leo Catholic High School.
Know Yourself: Rev Bobby
March 22, 2023 19:56 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBMarc Sims talks with Reverend Robert Yarbrough about African Americans in Chicago Illinois.
Who Said It Couldn't Be Done: Denise Jones
March 16, 2023 15:55 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBMarc Sims talks with Denise Jones, author of Who Said It Couldn't Be Done. Denise Jones never knew any better. From childhood, she was surrounded by drugs, sex, and crime.
Low Income Education: Rosita Chatonda
February 16, 2023 00:58 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBMarc Sims talks with education activist Rosita Chatonda about improving public education for low income African American students. https://www.facebook.com/rosita.chatonda
Black Students Need Math: Akil Parker
February 11, 2023 21:40 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBMarc Sims talks with Akil Parker about the importance of African American students understanding math. Akil Parker is an adjunct professor at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. https://www.youtube.com/@AllThisMath
Mind Control: Clifton Raheem Bradley
January 29, 2023 21:07 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBMarc Sims asks Clifton Raheem Bradley who is controlling the minds of African Americans. Clifton Raheem Bradley is the host of The Underground Railroad Show. https://www.youtube.com/@bradleyc79
Focus Less On Racism: David Seaton
January 28, 2023 23:21 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBMarc Sims talks with David Seaton about African Americans' focus on racism. David Seaton is the co-host of The Buchanan and Seaton Show on WVON 1690 AM radio in Chicago. https://www.iheart.com/live/wvon1690am-5304
Your Organization Their Game: Syron Smith
January 22, 2023 19:24 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBMarc Sims talks with Syorn Smith about reducing crime in African American neighborhoods. Syron Smith is the founder of the National Block University. https://nationalblockclubuniversity.com
Donald Trump Drove Me To The Party: P Ray
December 06, 2022 18:47 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBMarc Sims talks with P Ray about encouraging African Americans to vote for Republican Party candidates. P Ray is the hostess of the Black Excellence Hour. https://www.facebook.com/BlackExcellenceHour
The Leaders Have No Plans: Alden Loury
November 28, 2022 00:03 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBMarc Sims talks with journalist Alden Loury about the lack of plans from African American leaders to improve low income African American neighborhoods. https://sjnnchicago.medill.northwestern.edu/blog/2016/05/12/chicagos-south-side-black-white-alden-loury
What Motivates You? Chris Base
October 24, 2022 17:29 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBMarc Sims talks with talk show host Chris Base about podcasting. https://www.facebook.com/chris.base.79
Living In Your 60's: Lisa Ely
October 10, 2022 03:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBMarc Sims talks with former journalist Lisa Ely about living life in her 60's.
Around The Way Perimenopause: Kathy Henry
October 09, 2022 21:19 - 9 minutes - 8.64 MBMarc Sims talks with Kathy Henry about her book, Tales of Perimenopause & Aging From a Middle Age Around the Way Girl. https://www.facebook.com/thepottymouthgranny
Philadelphia Neighborhood Crime: Marcia Logan
October 03, 2022 00:06 - 13 minutes - 12 MBMarc Sims talks with Philadelphia resident Marcia Logan about ending crime in low income African American neighborhoods.
We Are Happy Negroes: Syron Smith
September 11, 2022 19:14 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBMarc Sims talks with Syron Smith about stopping neighborhood crime. Syron Smith is the founder of the National Block Club University. 312-405-8844
How Would You Stop Crime: Professor Akil Parker
August 21, 2022 15:55 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBMarc Sims asked Professor Akil Parker how he would reduce crime in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. https://www.allthismath.com
Aunts & Uncles Part 2: Shewanda Riley PhD
August 13, 2022 15:48 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBMarc Sims talks with Shewanda Riley about being an aunt or an uncle. Shewanda Riley, PhD is an educator, writer, consultant and podcast host. https://www.chocolateauntiepodcast.com
Be Hopeful: Trevon Bosley
July 31, 2022 00:34 - 9 minutes - 8.69 MBMarc Sims talks with activist Trevon Bosley about ending neighborhood crime in the African Americans community. https://marchforourlives.com/leadership
Aunts & Uncles: Shewanda Riley PhD
July 30, 2022 04:05 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBMarc Sims talks with Shewanda Riley about being an aunt or an uncle. https://www.chocolateauntiepodcast.com
What is Histematics? Professor Akil Parker
July 26, 2022 14:04 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBMarc Sims talks with Professor Akil Parker about using math and history to improve African American students' critical thinking ability. https://www.youtube.com/c/AllThisMath
A Drastic Approach To Reduce Crime: Nathan Thompson
June 04, 2022 17:39 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBMarc Sims talks with Nathan Thompson about drastically reducing crime in African American neighborhoods in Chicago Illinois. Nathan Thompson: Author/Screenwriter/documentary filmmaker at Bronzeville Press & Screenworks https://www.facebook.com/nathan.thompson.94849
Kevin Samuels: image consultant and lifestyle coach.
May 22, 2022 21:19 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBMarc Sims and guest Marcia Logan have a discussion about Kevin Samuels and African Americans.
Reducing Neighborhood Crime In Philadelphia Pennsylvania
May 21, 2022 18:47 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBMarc Sims talks with Philadelphia PA resident Marcia Logan about reducing neighborhood crime. https://whyy.org/articles/officials-hope-for-a-less-violence-filled-2022-in-philadelphia
Keep The House In The Family? Ria Rai Harris
May 01, 2022 14:41 - 19 minutes - 18 MBMarc Sims talks with real estate agent Ria Rai Harris about selling or not selling the family home. https://www.facebook.com/ria.r.harris
Find A Real Estate Mentor: Ria Rai Harris
April 24, 2022 14:49 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBMarc Sims talks with Ria Rai Harris about becoming a real estate agent. https://www.facebook.com/ria.r.harris
Ask For Divine Guidance: Dr. Lee Warren
April 16, 2022 23:42 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBMarc Sims talks with Dr. Lee Warren about being prepared for economic setbacks. https://www.plim2.org/article-on-dr-lee-warren.html