Black Men Speak Podcast
97 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago -It's a podcast that highlights ordinary Black Men doing extraordinary things.
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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.
Ep. 28 - How A Night In Jail and A Trumpet Changed His Life
August 20, 2021 21:09 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBTwo years ago Trumpeter, Herb Smith spent the night in a Monroe County Jail and the chatter of the men led to the launch of Herb’s City Trumpets (HCT) provides a mentorship program for young black men, 12 to 18 years old, through the expression of music.
Ep. 27 Black Male Teachers in Minnesota, The Unknown Tragedy
July 17, 2021 03:46 - 51 minutes - 46.1 MBMinnesota has one of the best education systems in the country unless you are a black boy. Black male teachers are only 0.5% of the teaching population in Minnesota and just 2% nationally. Studies show that if black boys have at least one Black male teacher during their elementary school years they are 29% less likely to drop out of school years later (this number was 39% for very low-income Black students). Markus Flynn, Executive Director of Black Men Teach will discuss the disparities ...
Ep. 26 Black Men Speaks to the Hood Kings about Guns & Facials
July 03, 2021 22:26 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBTim Davis & Antoine Richmond, hosts of the podcast, Hood Kings talk about the Derek Chauvin Verdict, gun ownership, men's health, and facials.
Ep. 25 The ABC's of Soul Food
June 13, 2021 16:54 - 52 minutes - 46.5 MBAdrian Miller, James Beard winner and author of Soul Food - The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine, will discuss the unknown history of African-American cuisine and the prominence African-American men have played in it.
Ep. 24 - How to Create a Business Out of Grass
May 17, 2021 04:42 - 34 minutes - 29.4 MBAs co-founder of Roll Up Life, New Jersey’s first black-owned cannabis delivery service, Tiyahnn Bryant will talk about his journey in the cannabis business as well as providing information that will help aspiring entrepreneurs in this new enterprise in the state of NJ.
Ep. 23 - How Yoga Can Heal
May 10, 2021 04:00 - 58 minutes - 51.1 MBIn this episode, we will explore how Black men can prioritize internal peace when a war is being waged externally on their bodies through Yoga. Special guests include Quentin Vennie, author of Strong in Broken Places, and Yirser Ra Hotep, a 45-year Yoga Instructor practicing the art of Kemetic Yoga out of Chicago, Illinois.
Episode 22 - How To Be Inspired, Do Great Things and Live Your Dreams according to Mike Jasper.
April 05, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBPittsburgh native, Michael Jasper talks about life and how he's inspired, does great things and how lives his dreams, not only in the community but for his wife and three kids as well.
Episode 22 - How To Be Inspired, Do Great Things and Liv Your Dreams according to Mike Jasper.
April 05, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBPittsburgh native, Michael Jasper talks about life and how he's inspired, does great things and how lives his dreams, not only in the community but for his wife and three kids as well.
Episode 21 - Prostate Cancer and Sexual Dysfunction. Let's Talk About It.
March 22, 2021 04:40 - 57 minutes - 51.1 MBDr. Yaw A. Nyame is a surgeon, researcher, educator, and patient advocate who specializes in general urology care and urologic cancers. My expertise includes using open and minimally invasive surgical techniques for treating kidney, prostate, bladder, and testicular cancers.
How To Live and Thrive in a Grey World
March 01, 2021 05:26 - 51 minutes - 51.1 MBGeorgetown Alum, Cole Brown, author of Grey Boy - Finding Blackness in a White World follows the journey of Black identity when subsumed in an environment of white privilege. Cole digs into the places where, in youth, a greyboy’s difference is most acutely felt: parenting, police brutality, Trumpism, depression, and dating, to name a few.
Episode 20 - How To Live and Thrive in a Grey World
March 01, 2021 05:26 - 51 minutes - 51.1 MBGeorgetown Alum, Cole Brown, author of Grey Boy - Finding Blackness in a White World follows the journey of Black identity when subsumed in an environment of white privilege. Cole digs into the places where, in youth, a greyboy’s difference is most acutely felt: parenting, police brutality, Trumpism, depression, and dating, to name a few.
Episode 19 - Black Love Matters Town Hall
February 17, 2021 05:16 - 44 minutes - 57.2 MBIn this episode, the tables are turned. Dr. Armon Perry who appeared in Episode 18, interviews me along with Rod Joiner, from the HBCU Singles Lounge and Coach Michael Taylor about the subject of Black Love from a men's perspective. This event was sponsored by Father's Incorporated.
Episode 18 - Real Talk on Black Men's Views on Love, Commitment and Family
February 08, 2021 06:20 - 55 minutes - 52.8 MBDr. Armon Perry Author of Black Love Matters: Authentic Men’s Voices on Marriages and Romantic Relationships. He is a Professor at the University of Louisville’s Kent School of Social Work. Dr. Perry teaches Introduction to Social Work and Social Work Practice with Families. Dr. Perry’s research interests are fathers’ involvement in the lives of their children and African American men’s contributions to family functioning.
Episode 17 - When it Comes to Mentoring You Have to Be All In
January 25, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 42.2 MBSeason 2 kicks off with Altarik White, former high school coach of Weequahic High School in Newark. We talk about his journey from Newark hometown hero on the football field to mentor and role model who dedicated his life to the growth and development of the youth in that city.
Episode 16 - Play It Smart, The Program That Defined Our Relationship or Not!
December 28, 2020 05:28 - 48 minutes - 88.5 MBAs an Academic Coach for the West Side High School and Weequahic High School football teams in Newark, NJ it was my job to impart important life-skills that would serve them as they entered manhood and beyond. We will discuss lessons learned, as well as how they have navigated adulthood.
Episode 16 - Play It Smart, The Program That Defined Our Relationship of Not!
December 28, 2020 05:28 - 48 minutes - 88.5 MBAs an Academic Coach for the West Side High School and Weequahic High School football teams in Newark, NJ it was my job to impart important life-skills that would serve them as they entered manhood and beyond. We will discuss lessons learned, as well as how they have navigated adulthood.
Episode 15 - Beyond Club 151 - The State of Black Male Friendships
December 14, 2020 20:23 - 45 minutes - 83.7 MBOver 30 years ago, a group of nine black men lived in the same dorm at a predominately white university. On the show, we will talk to four of them about the "State of Black Male Friendship" and what brought them together, and how they have maintained such a connection for so long.
Episode 14 - We Got The President and the Vice President We Wanted. Now What?
November 30, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 91.7 MBWhen President-elect Joe Biden Jr. thanked black voters in his victory speech during his acceptance speech, he said, "You've always had my back, and I'll have yours." But what does that mean? What are some of the changes President-elect Joeseph Biden and VP - elect Kamala Harris to need to push in order for the United States to be more equitable? Once again, we will have Morris O' Kelly from the Mo' Kelly Show, Mark Thompson from the Make It Plain Podcast, and Saladin Ambar to join me to ...
Episode 13. Will Black Men's Mental Health Be The Next Pandemic?
November 19, 2020 19:50 - 44 minutes - 82 MBBlack men have always been advised time and time again to remain silent on mental health issues. Following along the lines of norms of masculinity, these are the masks society instilled in Black men to carry in the face of rampant structural racism and violent crimes that hinders their progress in the fabric of society. Is this weight killing us? I sit down with Brandon Williams, Licensed Therapist at Williams Counseling and Consulting, and Michael Cox, Licensed Counselor, and Level II Re...
Episode 12 - From Lightning McQueen to the Real Thing
November 02, 2020 20:32 - 28 minutes - 52.7 MBWe speak to 18-year-old Rajah Caruth and how his love for the movies CARS and Hot Wheels led him to be selected to NASCAR's Drive for Diversity Driver Development Program.
Episode 11 - Will Black Lives Matter on Election Day
October 26, 2020 16:53 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBIn this Encore episode, two Georgetown alums, Mark Thompson host of the Podcast Make It Plain, and Morris O'Kelly, host of the Mo'Kelly Show give us the low down on the political landscape as we are less than 90 days away from our national election. We talked about how does it feel to be called "out your name" in public by Roger Stone, who will be Joe Biden's VP candidate, and is it possible for President Trump to win another term.
Episode 10 - How We Survived Our First Year of Marriage as Black Gay Men
October 19, 2020 14:17 - 49 minutes - 90.6 MBSame-sex marriage has been legally recognized in the U.S. state of New Jersey since October 21, 2013. An African-American male same-sex couple reveals the high and lows of their first year of marriage.
Episode 9 - What It's Like Being the Only One!
October 05, 2020 14:57 - 44 minutes - 82.3 MBAs a leadership keynote speaker, Tony Chatman provides practical, usable knowledge that people implement immediately for business and personal success. Tony’s ability to help leaders, team members, and people from every background and diversity adopt empowering mindsets and strategies that allow them to adapt, reinvent, and transform the results they produce both personally and professionally. When it comes to African-American Men in Leadership, Tony will discuss some of the ways to unco...
Episode 8 - Say Their Name
September 23, 2020 01:58 - 46 minutes - 86 MBHave you heard the names, Jamar Clark, Robbie Tolan, or Danny Ray Thomas? Probably not! Chris Colbert, CEO of DCP Entertainment, a media production and distribution company curating pivotal conversations and a platform for underrepresented voices, including people of color, women, the LGBTQ+ community, and other overlooked communities, today wanted to change that with the launch of Say Their Name, a podcast series that will highlight and memorialize the stories of 7 Black individuals who w...
Black Men Speak Episode 7
September 14, 2020 04:01 - 48 minutes - 88.1 MBIn a report called The Tapestry of Black Business in America by the Association of Economic Enterprise shows there are 2.58 black-owned businesses generating 3.56 million jobs. In today's podcast, we talk with Al-Shakise Anderson (BWS Massage), Java Bradley (Java's Compost), Jason Hall (JH Pestaway). They discuss their journeys and struggles as entrepreneurs and what inspires them to succeed.
Episode 7 - Black Speak about Entrepreneurship
September 14, 2020 04:01 - 48 minutes - 88.1 MBIn a report called The Tapestry of Black Business in America by the Association of Economic Enterprise shows there are 2.58 black-owned businesses generating 3.56 million jobs. In today's podcast, we talk with Al-Shakise Anderson (BWS Massage), Java Bradley (Java's Compost), Jason Hall (JH Pestaway). They discuss their journeys and struggles as entrepreneurs and what inspires them to succeed.
Black Men Speak Episode 6 Pt. 2
August 31, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 61.1 MBWorking Actors are generally defined as those who consistently work in commercials, television and film and yet never receive "superstardom". The brothas on today's show are the epitome of the working black actor and have the pedigree to prove it. Herve Clermont, Chris Williams, and Christopher T. Wood share their journey and experience as working black actors in Hollywood. In part 2 they continue discussing the new Tyler Perry Studio, Chris's journey being Vanessa William's brother, an...
Episode 6 - State of the Working Black Actor Pt. 2
August 31, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 61.1 MBWorking Actors are generally defined as those who consistently work in commercials, television and film and yet never receive "superstardom". The brothas on today's show are the epitome of the working black actor and have the pedigree to prove it. Herve Clermont, Chris Williams, and Christopher T. Wood share their journey and experience as working black actors in Hollywood. In part 2 they continue discussing the new Tyler Perry Studio, Chris's journey being Vanessa William's brother, an...
Episode 6 - State of the Black Actor Pt. 1
August 24, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 74.4 MBWorking Actors are generally defined as those who consistently work in commercials, television and film and yet never receive "superstardom". The brothas on today's show are the epitome of the working black actor and have the pedigree to prove it. Herve Clermont, Chris Williams, and Christopher T. Wood share their journey and experience as working black actors in Hollywood.
Black Men Speak Epidsode 6 Pt. 1
August 24, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 74.4 MBWorking Actors are generally defined as those who consistently work in commercials, television and film and yet never receive "superstardom". The brothas on today's show are the epitome of the working black actor and have the pedigree to prove it. Herve Clermont, Chris Williams, and Christopher T. Wood share their journey and experience as working black actors in Hollywood.
Black Men Speak Episode 6 Pt. 1
August 24, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 74.4 MBWorking Actors are generally defined as those who consistently work in commercials, television and film and yet never receive "superstardom". The brothas on today's show are the epitome of the working black actor and have the pedigree to prove it. Herve Clermont, Chris Williams, and Christopher T. Wood share their journey and experience as working black actors in Hollywood.
Episode 5 - Will Black Lives Matter on November 3rd 2020
August 10, 2020 04:00In this episode, two Georgetown alums, Mark Thompson host of the Podcast Make It Plain, and Morris O'Kelly, host of the Mo'Kelly Show give us the low down on the political landscape as we are less than 90 days away from our national election. We talked about how does it feel to be called "Negro" in public by Roger Stone, who will be Joe Biden's VP candidate, and is it possible for President Trump to win another term.
Black Lives Matter Episode 5
August 10, 2020 04:00In this episode, two Georgetown alums, Mark Thompson host of the Podcast Make It Plain, and Morris O'Kelly, host of the Mo'Kelly Show give us the low down on the political landscape as we are less than 90 days away from our national election. We talked about how does it feel to be called "Negro" in public by Roger Stone, who will be Joe Biden's VP candidate, and is it possible for President Trump to win another term.
Black Men Speak - Episode #4
August 03, 2020 17:24 - 39 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this episode, we will explore the other side of single parenting. A Pew Research center’s data from 2017 shows 4% of black children under 18-years-old live with single fathers. We'll interview two of those men Victor Nicholson & Hanif Abdul Salaam as they share their obstacles and triumphs when it comes to raising their children.
Black Men Speak - Episode 4
August 03, 2020 17:24 - 39 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this episode, we will explore the other side of single parenting. A Pew Research center’s data from 2017 shows 4% of black children under 18-years-old live with single fathers. We'll interview two of those men Victor Nicholson & Hanif Abdul Salaam as they share their obstacles and triumphs when it comes to raising their children.
Episode 4 - The Other Side of Single Parenting
August 03, 2020 17:24 - 39 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this episode, we will explore the other side of single parenting. A Pew Research center’s data from 2017 shows 4% of black children under 18-years-old live with single fathers. We'll interview two of those men Victor Nicholson & Hanif Abdul Salaam as they share their obstacles and triumphs when it comes to raising their children.
Black Men Speak - Episode 3
July 27, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 30.7 MBDid you know the typical black family has 10 times lest worth than the typical white family? Guest A. Donahue Baker, President of Money Ave., shares understands that fact, so he is working to alleviate this issue by showing African Americans how to create Generational Wealth.
Episode 3 - How to Create Generational Wealth
July 27, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 30.7 MBDid you know the typical black family has 10 times lest worth than the typical white family? Guest A. Donahue Baker, President of Money Ave., shares understands that fact, so he is working to alleviate this issue by showing African Americans how to create Generational Wealth.
Black Men Speak - Episode 2
July 20, 2020 04:00 - 43 minutes - 34.9 MBIn part 2 we continue the discussion of the Black Lives Matter Movement as we touch upon Christianity, Police Harassment, Public School Funding, and Reparations.
Episode 2 - Is a Unified Black Lives Matter Movement Necessary Pt.2
July 20, 2020 04:00 - 43 minutes - 34.9 MBIn part 2 we continue the discussion of the Black Lives Matter Movement as we touch upon Christianity, Police Harassment, Public School Funding, and Reparations.
Black Men Speak! - Episode 2
July 20, 2020 04:00 - 43 minutes - 34.9 MBIn part 2 we continue the discussion of the Black Lives Matter Movement as we touch upon Christianity, Police Harassment, Public School Funding, and Reparations.
Black Men Speak - Episode 1
July 13, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 43.8 MBThe recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery have sparked outrage and demonstrations across the nation. But, it sparks the question is a National movement necessary and what would it look like? My guests, Professor Saladin Ambar, Educational Activist Lmani Viney, and Chris Broussard, President of K.I.N.G. and Fox Sports Personality will discuss this topic.
Episode 1 - Is a Unified National Black Lives Matter Movement Necessary?
July 13, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 43.8 MBThe recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery have sparked outrage and demonstrations across the nation. But, it sparks the question is a National movement necessary and what would it look like? My guests, Professor Saladin Ambar, Educational Activist Lmani Viney, and Chris Broussard, President of K.I.N.G. and Fox Sports Personality will discuss this topic.