Black Men Speak Podcast
93 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -It's a podcast that highlights ordinary Black Men doing extraordinary things.
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Bikes Can Save The World And Our Families
March 18, 2024 20:08 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBWe catch with Eric Seals and Donnie Seals as we discuss their documentary film Bike Vessel. It's a film that follows a father and son, 35 and 70, as they cycle from St. Louis to Chicago. Film director Eric Seals ’father almost died after three open-heart surgeries. However, he makes a miraculous health recovery after discovering his love for cycling, bringing his son Eric along with him.
Ep. 76 Bikes Can Save The World And Our Families
March 18, 2024 20:08 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBWe catch with Eric Seals and Donnie Seals as we discuss their documentary film Bike Vessel. It's a film that follows a father and son, 35 and 70, as they cycle from St. Louis to Chicago. Film director Eric Seals ’father almost died after three open-heart surgeries. However, he makes a miraculous health recovery after discovering his love for cycling, bringing his son Eric along with him.
Ep. 75 When Crack Was King! Book Discussion with Donovan X. Ramsey
March 05, 2024 16:49 - 57 minutes - 44.9 MBToday's episode is about When Crack Was King with author Donovan X. Ramsey. It's a book about the crack epidemic of the 1980s and 1990s. It is arguably the least examined crisis in American history and how it impacted the lives of four individuals, Elgin Swift, son of a crack-addicted father who turned their home into a “crack house”; Lennie Woodley, a former crack addict, and a sex worker; Kurt Schmoke, former mayor of Baltimore and an early advocate of decriminalization; and lastly, Shawn ...
Ep. 74 The Talk(Graphically Speaking) w. Darrin Bell - Part 2
February 27, 2024 18:55 - 34 minutes - 32.6 MBWe discuss Darrin Bell's Graphic Novel "The Talk" which is a a conversation Black parents in the United States feel compelled to have with their children and teenagers about the dangers they face due to racism or unjust treatment from authority figures, law enforcement or other parties, and how to de-escalate them. Darrin Bell who is black and Jewish, born in Los Angeles California, is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American editorial cartoonist and comic strip creator known for the syndicated c...
Ep. 73 The Talk(Graphically Speaking) w. Darrin Bell - Part 1
February 22, 2024 17:25 - 42 minutes - 39.8 MBWe discuss Darrin Bell's Graphic Novel "The Talk" which is a a conversation Black parents in the United States feel compelled to have with their children and teenagers about the dangers they face due to racism or unjust treatment from authority figures, law enforcement or other parties, and how to de-escalate them. Darrin Bell who is black and Jewish, born in Los Angeles California, is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American editorial cartoonist and comic strip creator known for the syndicated c...
Ep. 72 The State of Relationships From A Black Male Perspective
February 15, 2024 20:01 - 36 minutes - 32.6 MBIn this episode, we will delve into relationships from the Black Male perspective with Keishorne Scott and Dr. Armon Perry. Mr. Scott is a bestselling author, international speaker, relationship & heartbreak coach, TV and Media Personality, and the founder of Your Love Experience Intl, which seeks to cultivate the power of healing, relationships, and love through creative online content, podcasts, special events, and community. Dr. Armon Perry is Professor and Director of the BSW Prog...
Ep. 71 Our Hip-Hop Brothas are Dying! You Could Be Next.
January 26, 2024 19:57 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBWe will discuss the physical and mental health of black men, racism, how it impacts our health, and what we can do about it. with Dr. Derek Griffith. Dr. Griffith is the Founder and Director of the Center for Men’s Health EquityThe Center for Men’s Health Equity conducts research that helps men live healthier lives. While there is growing interest in how social and cultural factors shape men’s health, few researchers have comprehensively studied these influences.
Ep. 70 This Is The Year We Give Our Brothas Their Flowers
January 14, 2024 20:18 - 59 minutes - 52.1 MBRobert Washington-Vaughns started the Black Men Flower Project in the summer of 2021 in Columbus, Ohio when he began delivering flowers to his guy friends in and around town as a token of his gratitude and appreciation towards them. Robert conceptualized the project during his time in an outpatient mental health program in Columbus, Ohio in 2018. He was inspired by the community, art, and nature therapy practice of wabi-sabi and wanted to adapt it to something portable and impactful. ...
Ep. 69 Brothas We Need To Get Moving Now. Our Life Depends On it.
December 19, 2023 18:38 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBAs we close out 2023 on Black Men Speak, my guest Collin Mays and I discuss his journey to care for his health and some of the things Black Men need to do in 2024. Collin serves as the President and Founder of LMS Solutions, a strategic planning consulting firm that assists local governments and nonprofits. Most recently Collin served as Director of the Department of Economic Inclusion for the City of Cincinnati. He also is Co-Chair of The Soul Of Philanthropy Michigan where he led a volu...
Ep. 68 Finding True Freedom in San Quentin State Prison - Part 4
October 31, 2023 18:34 - 17 minutes - 11.6 MBIn this special 4-part series, we'll examine the life of Jarvis Jay Masters born in Long Beach, California, in 1962. He is a widely published African-American Buddhist writer and the author of That Bird Has My Wings: The Autobiography of an Innocent Man on Death Row and Finding Freedom. Originally sent to San Quentin State Prison in 1981 for armed robbery, Jarvis was convicted of conspiracy to murder a prison guard in 1985 and sentenced to death in 1990. Because his case involved a correc...
Ep. 67 Finding True Freedom in San Quentin State Prison - Part 3
October 24, 2023 20:29 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this special 4-part series, we'll examine the life of Jarvis Jay Masters born in Long Beach, California, in 1962. He is a widely published African-American Buddhist writer and the author of That Bird Has My Wings: The Autobiography of an Innocent Man on Death Row and Finding Freedom. Originally sent to San Quentin State Prison in 1981 for armed robbery, Jarvis was convicted of conspiracy to murder a prison guard in 1985 and sentenced to death in 1990. Because his case involved a correc...
Ep. 66 Finding True Freedom in San Quentin State Prison - Part 2
October 17, 2023 14:56 - 16 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this special 4-part series, we'll examine the life of Jarvis Jay Masters born in Long Beach, California, in 1962. He is a widely published African-American Buddhist writer and the author of That Bird Has My Wings: The Autobiography of an Innocent Man on Death Row and Finding Freedom. Originally sent to San Quentin State Prison in 1981 for armed robbery, Jarvis was convicted of conspiracy to murder a prison guard in 1985 and sentenced to death in 1990. Because his case involved a correc...
Ep. 65 Finding True Freedom in San Quentin State Prison - Part 1
October 10, 2023 15:38 - 17 minutes - 4.42 MBIn this special 4-part series, we'll examine the life of Jarvis Jay Masters born in Long Beach, California, in 1962. He is a widely published African-American Buddhist writer and the author of That Bird Has My Wings: The Autobiography of an Innocent Man on Death Row and Finding Freedom. Originally sent to San Quentin State Prison in 1981 for armed robbery, Jarvis was convicted of conspiracy to murder a prison guard in 1985 and sentenced to death in 1990. Because his case involved a correc...
Ep. 64 Behind Every Good Comedian is a Touring Agent.
October 06, 2023 22:06 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBIn this episode, we will speak with Isaiah Jones, a Comedy Touring and Live Events Agent at United Talent Agency in New York. Initially from Dinwiddie, VA, we will talk about his passion for music and percussion and how that led him to serve as the Brand Manager and Speaking Agent for Marcus Johnson, an esteemed international jazz pianist, producer, entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist. Now growing as an Agent in Comedy Touring, Isaiah represents and books various talent for live events,...
Ep. 63 The Father and Son Path to Financial Literacy
September 03, 2023 00:21 - 58 minutes - 45.2 MBBlack Wallstreeter Consultation Services (BWCS) was started by the father and son team, Kevon and Kamari Chisolm in 2018. In 2020 started a nonprofit called Junior Wallstreeters, Inc., whose motto is: Empowering Youth with Financial Wellness. We will talk about BWCS's primary goals which are to decrease the wealth gap in African - American communities. They focus on two areas: 1) helping others build wealth through investment clubs; and 2) empowering youth with financial wellnes...
Ep. 62 In the Wake of Mourning
August 13, 2023 02:09 - 42 minutes - 30.7 MBIn 2020 Tyrese Allyene-Davis celebrated his 21st birthday alone in his NYU dorm room in the middle of a pandemic. It was a mere few days after his school’s closure, and a few weeks before the wave for racial justice would surge following the murder of George Floyd. Seven months later, still confined by a wheelchair and isolated with only his thoughts, he watches the documentary film “I Am Not Your Negro” by Raoul Peck and breaks down in verbal tears. With no one to talk to, Tyrese pours his ...
Ep. 61 When Life Gives You Lemons Make The Best Dirty Lemonade
July 30, 2023 21:04 - 32 minutes - 27.8 MBOmari Anderson is the founder and CEO of The Best Dirty Lemonade, a brand born from a deeply personal mission. As the only child of a mother battling Alzheimer's, Omari channeled his tenacity and love into creating a remedy to soothe her ailments. As her condition worsened, affecting her sleep, appetite, and mood, Omari was driven to help in the best way he knew how. Despite his academic roots in law and liberal arts, as a graduate of Morehouse College and Howard University School of Law,...
Ep. 60 Toddlers Can Read w Spencer Russell and Tik Tok
June 18, 2023 04:50 - 58 minutes - 40.7 MBSpencer Russell currently boasts over 550,000 followers on TikTok, two years ago, he was just a dad going through a career change and looking to give his son a head start. Now the owner of Toddlers CAN Read, Spencer teaches kids as early as 18 months a simple approach to reading. Deciding to teach his son how to read at such a young age stems from his experience feeling academically inadequate to his family members and peers in his youth. Russell knew from a young age that he was differen...
Ep. 59 Why Athletes Have A Choice! - Part 2
June 03, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutes - 23.7 MBIn David Steele's new book - It Was Always a Choice Picking up the baton of athlete activism, he explores the complications and risks encountered by professional athletes regarding their personal involvement on social issues. In Part 2, we discuss activism after George Floyd, and the Mount Rushmore of Athlete Activist. David Steele has been a professional sports journalist for more than 35 years. He has written for the Sporting News, AOL, the Baltimore Sun, the San Francisco Ch...
Ep. 58 Why Athletes Have A Choice! - Part 1
May 27, 2023 21:54 - 56 minutes - 47.1 MBIn David Steele's new book - It Was Always a Choice Picking up the Baton of Athlete Activism, he explores the complications and risks encountered by professional athletes regarding their personal involvement on social issues. David Steele has been a professional sports journalist for more than 35 years. He has written for the Sporting News, AOL, the Baltimore Sun, the San Francisco Chronicle and Newsday, and has contributed to ESPN’s The Undefeated, USA Today, and the NAACP’s The Cri...
Ep. 57 The New Sneaker FCTRY Lab by Omar Bailey!
April 08, 2023 18:03 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBOmar Bailey is a footwear design & creation entrepreneur who built his reputation working with stars such as Jay-Z, Karim Benzema, Terry Crews, Quest Love & Allan Houston, and top-tier brands like Adidas, Supreme, Timberland, New Balance & K-Swiss. He along with his partner Abhishek Som started a sneaker production company. Dubbed “FCTRY LAb,” the Los Angeles-based footwear prototyping lab and venture studio aims to support both emerging and established designers. From 2019-2022 ...
Ep. 56 The Pressures of Being a Black Athlete at a PWI(Special Episode)
March 04, 2023 21:50 - 26 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this special episode of Black Men Speak, Tierra Cunningham explores the meaningful topic of relationships from the point of view of a Georgetown student. Tierra interviews Chris Pitt, a junior track and field athlete as he discusses the rigors of being a college athlete while maintaining a sense of identity at the University.
Ep. 55 Paul C Brunson Speaks on Love and Relationships
February 12, 2023 15:18 - 1 hour - 40.2 MBIn this year's Valentine's edition we speak with Paul Carrick Brunson. Known as the ‘love doctor’ and ‘real-life Hitch’ because of his work as a matchmaker, television host, serial entrepreneur, and author. He was proudly chosen as the World’s Most Influential Matchmaker by the Matchmaking Institute. He co-host Married at First Sight UK and Celebs Go Dating on UK’s Channel 4.
Ep. 54 Special Episode - Black Male Friendships at a PWI (Part 1)
February 06, 2023 02:45 - 45 minutes - 32.7 MBIn this special episode of Black Men Speak, Tierra Cunningham explores the meaningful topic of relationships from the point of view of a Georgetown student. I interviewed Kenan Blakey, a Junior studying French and Korean, about his journey of making friends at Georgetown and comparing the friendships he has made here with his friends at home. As a result, our interview touched on his journey of making friends, culture, values, faith, and Covid.
Ep. 53 Why Morehouse College Loves The Metaverse
January 22, 2023 17:57 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBDr. Ovell Hamilton currently serves as an Assistant Professor of History at his alma mater, Morehouse College. Dr. Hamilton became the first instructor to teach world history on a Virtual Reality platform at Morehouse College, also this feat makes him the first professor around the world to utilize a pure Virtual Reality Classroom specified for history. He will take it up a notch as part of the Spring semester 2023, Morehouse College will launch its first Black history course in the M...
Ep. 52 Why Every Brotha Needs A Neighborhood Barber
December 23, 2022 22:08 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBJ. Dillard, weary from being bullied in grade school due to his mother and older sister's attempts at a proper haircut, Dillard taught himself the art of barbering at a very young age. In 1999, he simultaneously became a licensed barber and opened his first barbershop while attending Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama. 22 years later, he is a trailblazing master barber whose celebrity client roster includes comedy sensation Kountry Wayne and more. In 2021, Dillard turned his love of ...
Ep. 51 Follow Your Dreams, No Matter When.
October 22, 2022 21:12 - 50 minutes - 43 MBRoy Shuler, a gifted, talented, and charismatic communicator, long enchanted with public speaking, storytelling, and the power of words, began his acting career in 2007 at age 42 with a nondescript role in a regional commercial. While working in corporate America, his faith and determination opened the doors to additional commercials, voice-over, community theatre, TV, and print model opportunities. We will discuss hanging onto your dreams and having the courage to go after them.
Ep. 50 Hoboken's Other Street Life
September 25, 2022 16:04 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBThe nightlife in Hoboken, NJ is movin’ and groovin’. After all, as the birthplace of American breweries, is it any surprise that Hoboken is home to some fantastic bars, taverns, and clubs? In Hoboken, most people don't see the other street life that is just as alive, but Rev. Anthony Forbes does as Shelter Manager of the Hoboken Shelter.
Ep. 49 If You Want To See A Black Man In A Different Way, Get Him To Smile.
September 05, 2022 21:17 - 54 minutes - 51.4 MBDamon Mosley is an Ohio-based writer, producer, and creator of #SmileForWe, an online photo campaign he started post-pandemic to highlight Black men actively participating in joy.
Ep. 48 This New Orleans Chef Serves More Than Just Gumbo
August 20, 2022 19:02 - 31 minutes - 24.1 MBChef Donald J. Smith was born and raised in New Orleans, the heart and soul of Creole and Cajun culture. It was there that he learned the ins and outs of authentic Creole Cuisine at the feet of his mother and uncle. Known in culinary circles as “Chef D,” the chef specializes in Creole, Cajun, and soul food. Chef D has owned several restaurants. His portfolio boasts preparing meals for various entities, including conventions, corporations, celebs like Barry Bonds, The O’ Jays, The Clark Siste...
Ep. 47 If You Are A Black Man Over 30, It's Time To Level Up.
August 13, 2022 16:31 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBJermaine Hall, CEO of LEVEL MAN is a publication that originally started branched out at Medium but is now a stand-alone website for Black and Brown men. LEVEL offers the best commentary on race, identity, and culture for men of color and tips on how to live your best life. Men can visit LEVEL for advice on parenting, sex, relationships, marriage, and more. With over twenty years of experience creating award-winning, digital content at the intersection of entertainment and popular culture, J...
Ep. 46 The Full Circle Is Complete
July 22, 2022 19:50 - 59 minutes - 52.3 MBTHE BLACK MEN SPEAK PODCAST IS BACK. In October of 2021, I interviewed Phillip Henderson as he was about to lead a team of seven climbers to the top of Mt. Everest. He is back, along with Dom Mullins and Thomas Moore to give a first-hand account of his journey as he and his team successfully reached the summit on May 12th, 2022.
Ep. 45 How An Ephihany Helped a Prisoner Become a Professor!
May 21, 2022 20:18 - 34 minutes - 21.3 MBNearly two decades ago, Andre Norman was serving a 100-year sentence in prison, but he was no regular prisoner. A natural-born leader, he rose to be the top gang leader within the facility, running all the daily gang activity. After an epiphany in solitary confinement, Norman made the decision to turn his life around. He had a simple dream to attend Harvard University and become successful. Over the next 8 years, Andre worked 20-hour days to make this dream a reality. He taught himself...
Ep. 45 How An Epiphany Helped a Prisoner Become a Professor!
May 21, 2022 20:18 - 34 minutes - 21.3 MBNearly two decades ago, Andre Norman was serving a 100-year sentence in prison, but he was no regular prisoner. A natural-born leader, he rose to be the top gang leader within the facility, running all the daily gang activity. After an epiphany in solitary confinement, Norman made the decision to turn his life around. He had a simple dream to attend Harvard University and become successful. Over the next 8 years, Andre worked 20-hour days to make this dream a reality. He taught himself ...
Ep. 44 Breast Cancer Doesn't Just Happen in October. Ask Lavar Jacobs.
May 14, 2022 17:54 - 26 minutes - 17.1 MBLavar Jacobs founded Not Just October in memory of his mother, Kim Jacobs, who passed away from breast cancer in 2009. Not Just October is dedicated to increasing awareness around breast cancer and its effects on families and helping breast cancer patients, survivors, and their loved ones lead a more comfortable life.
Ep. 43 In Order to Break Barriers, You Have to Fight Fires!
April 24, 2022 21:05 - 43 minutes - 34.7 MBDwayne Taylor was born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey. Attended St. Patrick's Grammar school and then Marist H.S in Bayonne NJ. In 2003 He became a Jersey City Firefighter, where he is currently a battalion chief. In a full-circle moment in 1950, Thomas Gerald Taylor, Dwayne's Grandfather, became the JCFD’s first African American firefighter.
Ep. 42 Where Can I Buy a Block Chain and an NFT?
April 03, 2022 06:47 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBEmeka "AR" Chiedu and Naseed Gifted from PBS Media are two blockchain "enthusiasts" that will explain the important aspects of cryptocurrency and NFT's
Ep. 41 - What Does Transformational Health for Black Men Look Like?
March 14, 2022 01:05 - 54 minutes - 51.2 MBThe only way we can transform the health of Black Men is to replicate a program that is working. We have found such an organization and it's called the Rebalanced - Life Wellness Health Association by Founder and CEO Aaron G. Perry. Frustrated by his own medical challenges, Perry created his own medical team to help eliminate a medical condition he lived with for over 2 years. Now he has created a new innovative health model for reducing health disparities and improving the Social & Health C...
Ep. 40 Black Men Speak on Love and Relationships - Valentine Edition
February 19, 2022 02:11 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBDr. Armon Perry joins Black Men Speak to discuss love and relationships. We will discuss: The Black Manosphere, What marriage books should we read? and Realistic Black Movies on Relationships.
Ep. 39 Black Men Speak Health Challenge - Part 1
February 05, 2022 22:49 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBIn Part of our Black Men Speak Health Challenge, we talk about some challenges around the problem of black men's health with guest Derrick Lane of BlackDoctor.org and two guests who are taking on the challenge Tim Davis, and Joe Winters.
Ep. 38 The Legacy of Sidney Poitier - Black Men Speak Roundtable
January 22, 2022 23:26 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBAs the first Black Man to win an Oscar, we examine the life of Sidney Poitier with his recent death at the age of 94. My roundtable of guests include three black men in the entertainment industry that have benefited from his legacy. Writer Tracy Grant, comedian Eugene Barnes and radio host, Will O'Kelly will each provide a unique perspective on how Sidney Poitier impacted their careers and if he should be on the Mt. Rushmore of Black Actors.
Ep. 37 - The Paradox of Posperity and Peril
December 23, 2021 03:51 - 1 hour - 60 MBShawn Dove, author of "I, Too Am America" and the CEO of the Corporation of Black Male Achievement (CBMA). We will discuss the insights, inspiration that humanizes the stories of Black men and boys while offering strategic recommendations on how we move from racial reckoning to racial resolution.
Ep. 36 Do What You Love and the Laughs Will Follow
December 11, 2021 23:22 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBEugene T. Barnes knew at a very young age that he wanted to be a comic. Hear how he parlayed his love for comedy into a budding career, a wonderful family, a social justice organization, and an award-winning new screenplay titled The Come Up.
Ep. 35 A Brotha and His Brew!
November 30, 2021 05:50 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBBlack people are about 13 percent of the nation’s population, they comprise less than 1 percent of brewers, according to a survey by the Brewers Association, a trade group that represents more than 5,400 small, independent brewers in the United States. Hear Roger Apollon Jr., co-founder of Four City Brewing Co. story as part of that 1%.
Ep. 34 The Harlan Renaissance
November 22, 2021 21:10 - 42 minutes - 38.1 MBAuthor, Dr. William H. Turner, author of The Harlan Renaissance, paints an African-American life in the Appalachian Region. Often overlooked we discuss how blacks were able to build thriving, sustainable communities in the midst of racism and discrimination.
Ep. 33 How Bikes Will Save The World
November 10, 2021 21:44 - 42 minutes - 38.1 MBDaniel Morteh, founder of Bikes Will Save The World, tells the story of how a 100 bike ride in June 2019 not only saved his life, but set him on the path to his future.
Ep. 32 When It Comes to Mountain Climbing Everything Comes Full Circle
October 26, 2021 20:33 - 49 minutes - 42.4 MBIn the spring of 2022, the Full Circle Everest Expedition (FCEE) with an all-Black cohort of climbers. Their goal is to make history by becoming the first all-Black team to summit the highest mountain on the planet. Led by Phil Henderson, an experienced mountaineer and 30-year veteran of the outdoor industry, the team has built its expedition around far more than attaining a summit. It’s an effort to steer the narrative of mountaineering, climbing, and simply enjoying the outdoors to one t...
Ep. 31 Real Black Men's Talk on Love - Fall Edition
October 04, 2021 03:04 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBDr. Armon Perry, Professor at the University of Louisville's Kent School of Social work and author of Black Love Matters: Authentic Men's Voices on Marriage and Romantic Relationships once again joins the show to talk about relationships in the black community.
Ep. 30 From Houston to Harvard
September 26, 2021 04:51 - 42 minutes - 40.1 MBDa'Vion Tatum, valedictorian of Westfield High School in Texas talks about his journey from Houston to Harvard after receiving $716,000 in scholarship money. As the author of “Thriving In My Own Lane,” Tatum shares his personal life experiences from middle to high school. and the pitfalls of succumbing to stereotypes by reminding them to have the courage and mindset necessary to break societal and cultural norms.
Ep. 29 - In Business, Our Image Means Everything
September 01, 2021 03:49 - 49 minutes - 46.9 MBSteve Jones is the Founder and CEO of pocstock a diversity media agency that is laser-focused on changing the way the world sees people of color and the way we see ourselves. We will discuss why positive black images are so important to business today and beyond.