Real Black News
195 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★ - 70 ratingsPop-up episode 133 of Real Black News, hosted by Raqiyah Mays, brings uplifting news stories about people of African descent from Ghana, Sweden, Brazil, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Queens, New York. Psychotherapist Camille Banks Lee joins the episode to share three tips for staying empowered and manifesting the positive in 2024 and beyond.
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Ep. 85 Raqiyah Mays #GeorgeFloyd
May 31, 2020 21:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBEp. 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 f...
Ep. 84 Tai Beauchamp, Co-Founder, Brown Girl Jane CBD
May 25, 2020 10:07 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBEp. 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 chil...
Ep. 83 Jessica Care Moore - Poet
May 10, 2020 19:38 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBEp. 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, ...
Ep. 83 Jessica Care Moore
May 10, 2020 19:38 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBEp. 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, ...
Ep. 82 Fatman Scoop
May 03, 2020 14:15 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBEpisode 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 Ch...
Ep. 82 Fatman Scoop - MC & Radio Personality
May 03, 2020 14:15 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBEpisode 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 Ch...
Ep. 81 Blacks in China & Abroad
April 27, 2020 03:44 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBEpisode 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...
Ep. 80 Ben Crump, Civil Rights Attorney
April 19, 2020 13:32 - 1 hour - 75 MBEpisode 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 O...
Ep. 79 Dennis LA White, Actor & Covid-19 Survivor
April 13, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBEp. 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 ...
EP. 78 Camille Banks-Lee, Psychotherapist
April 05, 2020 15:12 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBEp. 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. O...
Ep. 77 Eric Adams, Brooklyn Borough President
March 29, 2020 19:58 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBEp. 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.
Ep. 76 Jade Magnus-Ogunnaike, Color of Change
March 23, 2020 07:56 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBEp. 76 of Real Black News features Color of Change Campaign Director Jade Magnus- Ogunnaike, discussing Color of Changes work to fight newspapers with paywalls, billionaires, governors, and profits over people during the pandemic. French journalist Epee Dingong gives an update on what’s really happening in Paris. While other show topics include DJ D-Nice, When They See Us, Power, and why research shows that black children raised in single-parent households do better than white kids raised wi...
EP. 75 Rosa Clemente & Liza Jessie Peterson
March 16, 2020 08:26 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBEpisode 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 ...
EP. 75 Rosa Clemente & Liza Jessie Peterson, Activists
March 16, 2020 08:26 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBEpisode 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 ...
Ep. 74 Airickca Gordon Taylor, Co-founder, Mamie Till Mobley Foundation
March 09, 2020 04:29 - 1 hour - 57 MBEpisode 74 of Real Black News features the family of Emmett Till, activist Airickca Gordon-Taylor, co-founder of the Mamie Till Mobley Memorial Foundation. She discusses life being raised by Emmett Till’s mother, lynching legislation, and her perspective on the history of black men accused of rape by white women. Other show topics include mental health service for the incarcerated, voting rights in New Jersey and coronavirus facts. To support, go to patreon.com/realblacknews and give $1 or m...
Ep. 73 Toni Blackman, US Hip Hop Ambassador
March 01, 2020 14:25 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBEpisode 73 of Real Black News features Toni Blackman, US Hip Hop Ambassador, artist, and educator sharing her work traveling throughout Africa as the US State Department’s hip hop Envoy. She discusses her time at Howard University and the work today teaching women self-esteem through hip hop while navigating as a woman in the culture. In a special politics report ahead of Super Tuesday, civil rights lawyer and Democratic Strategist, Shavar Jeffries, breaks down where Democratic presidential ...
Ep. 72 Zellie Imani, Activist & Teacher
February 16, 2020 14:21 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBEpisode 72 of Real Black News features Jersey activist and teacher Zellie Imani sharing the truth about the school system and what parents need to know, his #NJShutItDown fight against racism at Predominantly White Institutions and the push for free college tuition for black and indigenous students. Zellie also breaks down reasons behind the anger of some black men. Other show topics include updates on Puerto Rico and the Nia Wilson trial in Oakland. This week’s “Black Wall Street Report” w...
Ep. 71 Gayle, Oprah, & Black Men
February 10, 2020 14:14 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBEpisode 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.
Ep. 70 Rachel Noerdlinger, PR & Crisis Expert
February 02, 2020 12:43 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBEpisode 70 of Real Black News features public relations and crisis management expert Rachel Noerdlinger discussing her Olivia Pope-like media activism work over two decades with everyone from Johnny Cochran to Rev. Al Sharpton. In a rare interview, Rachel discusses black media, dealing with her personal media crisis, being adopted by a white family, and her mother’s suicide. Other topics include the Mississippi prison protest, Ethiopia’s #BringOurStudentsHome campaign, an update on the Charl...
EP. 69 RIP Kobe Bryant
January 27, 2020 09:43 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBEpisode 69 of Real Black News features news on the death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant, Malawi’s dreadlock school ban overturned, Iraqi protests across the US, an update on the Flint Water crisis and more. While former investment banker and CEO of Kids Who Bank, Jatali Bellanton, shares money-making investment tips on “The Black Wall Street Report.”
Ep. 68 Angela Patton, CEO, Girls for a Change
January 19, 2020 13:58 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBEpisode 68 of Real Black News features CEO of Girls for a Change, Angela Patton, awarded by Pres. Obama as a White House Champion of Change for heading up an organization dedicated to grooming black girls to be leaders throughout 100 branches nationwide. Angela discusses the importance of preparing black girls to work in all-white spaces, the issues behind asking black women to be silent and protective of black men accused of sexual assault, what parents need to do for black kids, and what h...
The 2019 Finale Episode
December 16, 2019 13:02 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBOn 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 turn...
Ep. 66 Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche, Financial Educator
December 08, 2019 23:51 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBEpisode 66 of Real Black News features financial educator and best-selling author Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche sharing tips from her world-renown financial management classes that have attracted millions of women. Aliche also discusses the law she created, making financial education for middle school children mandatory in New Jersey schools. Author Anthony ONeal joins the show to discuss his book Debt Free Degree, the student loan crisis, and how he went from homelessness to graduating c...
Ep. 65 Raqiyah Mays, host of Real Black News
December 01, 2019 12:03 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBEpisode 65 of Real Black News features host Raqiyah Mays breaking down the top 5 black news stories of the week on topics ranging from the Laquan McDonald Case and marijuana funded reparations to black migrants detained 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. 65 Raqiyah Mays, Host of Real Black News
December 01, 2019 12:03 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBEpisode 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. 64 P. Frank Williams Co-Executive Producer, Copwatch: America
November 25, 2019 05:40 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBEpisode 64 of Real Black News features Emmy and NAACP Image Award-winning producer P. Frank Williams. He discusses his latest hit docu-series Copwatch, inspiring more to record the police and his own experience with police brutality. Frank also shares thoughts on the murder of Biggie, Tupac, and how the mental health epidemic among black men moves him to share his struggles. Other topics include the uprising in Chile, HBCU’s connecting to universities in Africa, the latest Hollywood diversit...
Ep. 63 Speech Thomas, Arrested Development
November 10, 2019 15:21 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBEp. 63 features Speech Thomas, founder of legendary Grammy award-winning hip hop group Arrested Development. He discusses his new documentary 16 Bars that features his work with incarcerated drug offenders. He talks about black business boycotts, sacred serial numbers, Christianity, and his outlook on Kanye West. Brooklyn Advocate Anthony Beckford shares details on the fare evasion protests against the NYPD. Other topics include Byron Allen, Comcast, affirmative action in Washington State, a...
Ep. 63 Speech Thomas, MC, Arrested Development
November 10, 2019 15:21 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBEp. 63 features Speech Thomas, founder of legendary Grammy award-winning hip hop group Arrested Development. He discusses his new documentary 16 Bars that features his work with incarcerated drug offenders. He talks about black business boycotts, sacred serial numbers, Christianity, and his outlook on Kanye West. Brooklyn Advocate Anthony Beckford shares details on the fare evasion protests against the NYPD. Other topics include Byron Allen, Comcast, affirmative action in Washington State, a...
Ep 62 La’Shadion Anthony Shemwell, McKinney Texas Councilman
November 04, 2019 04:52 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBEp. 62 features McKinney Texas Councilman La’Shadion Anthony Shemwell discussing the Texas police union’s push to remove him from office after calling for a “Black State of Emergency” in response to the murder of Atatiana Jefferson. He explains why black people should not travel to Texas, the McKinney pool party case with Dajerria Becton, and he sits on the hot seat to answer questions about his criminal record and assault charges. Ronda Racha Penrice joins The Screen Grab to discuss Harriet...
Ep. 61 Bruce Franks Jr, Ferguson Activist turned Politician
October 27, 2019 08:54 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBEp. 61 features battle rapper, Ferguson activist turned Missouri politician, and star of the upcoming MTV documentary St. Louis Superman, Bruce Franks Jr. He discusses passing a bill to help inner-city youth, character assassination, the murder of his brother, activist mental health, and why he left office to take care of his health. Former investment banker and the CEO of Kids Who Bank, Jatali Bellanton, joins “The Black Wall Street Report” to give tips on four franchises to build wealth. O...
Ep. 60 Copwatch's Christopher "City' Mungin & The Real Miss Virginia Walden Ford
October 20, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBEpisode 60 of Real Black News features two activists making change. Christopher “City” Mungin, one of the faces of BET’s new docuseries Copwatch America, discusses his work following and recording the police in Atlanta, knowing your rights, and why he openly carries a gun. While education advocate Virginia Walden Ford, who helped create the nation’s first opportunity scholarship program for low-income children in Washington, DC, joins the show to talk about being played by Uzo Aduba in the n...
EP. 59 Cemeré James, National Black Child Development Institute
October 13, 2019 13:01 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBThis week’s Episode 59 of Real Black News features a discussion on black children and the school system with the SVP of Policy at the National Black Child Development Institute Cemeré James who discusses the Trump administration taking away data about black children, the rise in black parents homeschooling their kids, mental health, the poor stats on charter schools, and how parents can protect their children in the school system. Entertainment reporter Ronda Racha Penrice joins the Screen G...
Ep. 58 Raqiyah Mays
October 07, 2019 10:21 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBEp. 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.
Ep. 57 Markuann Smith, Executive Producer of Godfather of Harlem
September 23, 2019 01:54 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBThis week’s Episode 57 of Real Black News features actor and Executive Producer of Godfather of Harlem, Markuann Smith, who discusses the show’s depictions of Islam, Forest Whitaker, acting, and how his late Godmother - Bumpy Johnson’s granddaughter - inspired him to work 18 years to get this show made. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to talk about the last season of Empire and Raising Deon. Other topics include the Bahamas, Robert K. Smith, police miscon...
Ep. 57 Markuann Smith
September 23, 2019 01:54 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBThis week’s Episode 57 of Real Black News features actor and Executive Producer of Godfather of Harlem, Markuann Smith, who discusses the show’s depictions of Islam, Forest Whitaker, acting, and how his late Godmother - Bumpy Johnson’s granddaughter - inspired him to work 18 years to get this show made. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to talk about the last season of Empire and Raising Deon. Other topics include the Bahamas, Robert K. Smith, police miscon...
EP. 56 Jamal Hill
September 15, 2019 17:32 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBThis week’s Episode 56 of Real Black News features Paralympic champion swimmer Jamal Hill discussing life training for the 2020 Paralympics in Tokyo, being diagnosed with and hiding his hereditary neurological condition, Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT), and his plan to teach one million people to swim. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to talk about Hustlers, The Urbanworld Film Festival, and Tyler Perry. While investment specialist and the CEO of Kids Who Bank, ...
EP. 56 Jamal Hill, Paralympic Champion Swimmer
September 15, 2019 17:32 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBThis week’s Episode 56 of Real Black News features Paralympic champion swimmer Jamal Hill discussing life training for the 2020 Paralympics in Tokyo, being diagnosed with and hiding his hereditary neurological condition, Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT), and his plan to teach one million people to swim. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to talk about Hustlers, The Urbanworld Film Festival, and Tyler Perry. While investment specialist and the CEO of Kids Who Bank, ...
Ep. 55 Erica Ford - Activist
September 08, 2019 10:10 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBEpisode 55 of Real Black News features activist Erica Ford discussing her 30+ years dedicated to reducing gun violence and healing the hood in South Jamaica Queens via peace mobiles with the NYC Crisis Management System and as the CEO and Founder of Life Camp. She shares details on the latest rash of violence in Queens, working with Deepak Chopra to bring mindfulness training to the hood, ceasing gun violence over a 4-year-period, and reducing crime by 15%. Entertainment journalist Ronda Rac...
Ep. 55 Erica Ford
September 08, 2019 10:10 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBEpisode 55 of Real Black News features activist Erica Ford discussing her 30+ years dedicated to reducing gun violence and healing the hood in South Jamaica Queens via peace mobiles with the NYC Crisis Management System and as the CEO and Founder of Life Camp. She shares details on the latest rash of violence in Queens, working with Deepak Chopra to bring mindfulness training to the hood, ceasing gun violence over a 4-year-period, and reducing crime by 15%. Entertainment journalist Ronda Rac...
Ep. 54 Stanley Nelson
September 01, 2019 14:03 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBThis week’s Episode 54 of Real Black News features Peabody and Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Stanley Nelson discussing his 40-plus year career chronicling the African American experience and his new critically acclaimed film "Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool." Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to talk about the new Wu-Tang Clan TV show, Top Boy, and The Weekend. Investment expert Jatali Bellanton joins “The Black Wall Street Report" to talk about a...
Ep. 54 Stanley Nelson, Documentary Filmmaker
September 01, 2019 14:03 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBThis week’s Episode 54 of Real Black News features Peabody and Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Stanley Nelson discussing his 40-plus year career chronicling the African American experience and his new critically acclaimed film "Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool." Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to talk about the new Wu-Tang Clan TV show, Top Boy, and The Weekend. Investment expert Jatali Bellanton joins “The Black Wall Street Report" to talk about a...
Ep. 53 Joy-Ann Reid, MSNBC Journalist
August 25, 2019 15:56 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBThis 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 ...
Ep. 53 Joy-Ann Reid
August 25, 2019 15:56 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBThis 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 ...
Ep. 52 Bassey Ikpi, Author & Mental Health Advocate
August 19, 2019 02:51 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBThis week’s Episode 52 of Real Black News features author, poet, and mental health advocate Bassey Ikpi on her process as an author writing her debut memoir I’m Telling the Truth, But I’m Lying, battling bipolar II, anxiety, tips for families helping someone struggling with mental health, and how those with depression can help themselves. Finance expert, Jatali Bellanton, joins “The Black Wall Street Report” to discuss black land theft, ownership, and property protection. Entertainment journ...
Ep. 52 Author Bassey Ikpi
August 19, 2019 02:51 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBThis week’s Episode 52 of Real Black News features author, poet, and mental health advocate Bassey Ikpi on her process as an author writing her debut memoir I’m Telling the Truth, But I’m Lying, battling bipolar II, anxiety, tips for families helping someone struggling with mental health, and how those with depression can help themselves. Finance expert, Jatali Bellanton, joins “The Black Wall Street Report” to discuss black land theft, ownership, and property protection. Entertainment journ...
Ep. 51 The Poetess, Hip Hop Radio Legend
August 11, 2019 12:07 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBThis week’s Episode 51 of Real Black News features hip hop radio legend Felicia “The Poetess” Morris who discusses her days as an MC, 30 years in radio, 13 years spent on The Beat in Los Angeles, breaking Erykah Badu’s first record, and working with Jamie Foxx. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to talk about the African American Film Critics (AAFCA) TV Honors, Afton Williamson, The Rookie, and Children of Blood & Bone. Other topics include Cyntoia Brown, Ch...
Ep. 51 The Poetess
August 11, 2019 12:07 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBThis week’s Episode 51 of Real Black News features hip hop radio legend Felicia “The Poetess” Morris who discusses her days as an MC, 30 years in radio, 13 years spent on The Beat in Los Angeles, breaking Erykah Badu’s first record, and working with Jamie Foxx. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to talk about the African American Film Critics (AAFCA) TV Honors, Afton Williamson, The Rookie, and Children of Blood & Bone. Other topics include Cyntoia Brown, Ch...
Ep. 50 Dr. Gina Paige
August 05, 2019 08:25 - 1 hour - 103 MBThis week’s Episode 50 of Real Black News features the co-founder of AfricanAncestry.com, Dr. Gina Paige, as she confirms and disputes DNA collection theories along with discussing Chadwick Boseman’s endorsement and why all African Americans should work to find their African roots. Ferguson journalist and a producer on the Mike Brown Documentary Stranger Fruit, Mariah Stewart, shares details on the state of Ferguson and this week’s fifth anniversary of the murder of Mike Brown. Director Mar...
Ep. 50 Dr. Gina Paige, Co-Founder, AfricanAncestry.com
August 05, 2019 08:25 - 1 hour - 103 MBThis week’s Episode 50 of Real Black News features the co-founder of AfricanAncestry.com, Dr. Gina Paige, as she confirms and disputes DNA collection theories along with discussing Chadwick Boseman’s endorsement and why all African Americans should work to find their African roots. Ferguson journalist and a producer on the Mike Brown Documentary Stranger Fruit, Mariah Stewart, shares details on the state of Ferguson and this week’s fifth anniversary of the murder of Mike Brown. Director Mar...
Ep. 49 Selwyn Seyfu Hinds, Screenwriter
July 28, 2019 14:35 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis week’s Episode 49 of Real Black News features Screenwriter Selwyn Seyfu Hinds who discusses his days as Editor in Chief of The Source, how he broke into writing for film and TV, using art as activism and the top 5 black news stories of the week. Ex-cop and author of Police Brutality Matters, Joe Ested, discusses the Eric Garner case, why Officer Pantaleo should be charged with murder, and the threats faced since turning in dirty cops. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins ...