The Lighthouse

This Lighthouse podcast comes during the midterm election season in the United States of America. Today, we'll look at episodic historical timelines and add a few voices to guide us with narrative comments on the profession of being a politician, understanding public policy's effect on African Americans, and our effect on public policy.

America basically has a two-party system. In 2026, along with the GOP and DFL, we have terms such as democratic socialist (which is not new). Also, in the past, we have had Mississippi Freedom and Fusion politics. This episode comments on all of them.

Sexual or intimate preference and racism in America have been parallel and have collided since the beginning of the country. Statistics and five real-life commentaries make up the summer Lighthouse podcast for August.

African American spending remains among the top 15 communities globally, yet we fail to collectively own much or show how to leverage this economic power. This Lighthouse episode addresses this issue with opinions and statistics.

This Lighthouse Father's Day episode compares the fatherhood of black coexistence, differences, and virtues in America. You will hear narrative and a few testimonies from the VGTU video archives of the African American Registry.

Mother’s Day in America continues to shed light on many aspects of womanhood. This episode of the Lighthouse will share three timelines of the black struggle in America, laced with testifying, respectful content from the Black community.

The United Kingdom and the United States of America have a history of taking more than they give to the rest of the world through might and force. Not always welcomed, nonwhite cultures strive for self-determination despite their presence.

Beyond Crispus Attucks and Colin Powell, Africans in North America have fought and died for a country that still does not see them (us) as equal. This Lighthouse Episode blends the facts and experiences of this citizenry over the past 300 years.

This Lighthouse episode examines the factual history of BHM and the core inspirations that shape the mission of the African American Registry for the future.

A statement on the recent events in Minneapolis, MN surrounding ICE, DHS, and the Administrations policy of cruelty.

This Lighthouse episode covers some of the choices in the Black workplace and careers in America. It looks into both personal and community interests among people aged 30 to 45.

Black and Jewish communities in America have a unique relationship for many centuries. This episode shares several perspectives from colonial America to the Israeli Hamas conflict.

This Lighthouse episode shares the intersection of Black history and American education with narration and five prerecorded comments from educators and students.

The Lighthouse examines American civil rights in the 20th and 21st centuries from a historical perspective. Facts elicit both praise and critique, as well as questions and answers, with four elder experiences provided for context.

In August, we explore the history of Black theater in America. Included are four short testimonies by professionals in the business. We touch on playwrights, actors, and productions from the 17th to the 21st century.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Medicine are vocations and callings that have a direct relationship with black people historically. In this episode, listeners will meet three examples.

From History to Cost: How we define what matters and how our past shapes what we pay and what we owe. And why we must stand firm against the erasure of American History.

Allies of all races have played a significant role in the progress of African descendants of slavery and segregation in the United States. This Lighthouse episode uses four testimonies to support some of our allies.

Words of encouragement from two strong female leaders; Ms. Nikole Hannah-Jones (Creator of the 1619 Project) and Reshma Saujani (CEO/Founder of Moms First & Girls Who Code)

This episode coincides with Cinco De Mayo and examines American immigrant history. Three women weigh in with different views for context, and The Lighthouse examines how color and class have influenced policy.

“Being drafted used to mean freedom. Now, it often means boundaries. You’re handed a mic, but also a warning. The system whispers: play the game, on and off the court. Step out of bounds? You might not get back in.”*

This is a discussion about the historic pros and cons of racial integration in America and a review of equality vs. equity. With commentary, The Lighthouse features four testimonies that cover many societal experiences.

Discussing the rise of vigilante justice and what that means for us as a society.

March 13th includes separate birthdays of four musicians. We share different music genres that are influenced by African culture.

The 2nd part of our conversation with the Founder and Director of the African American Registry, Mr. Benjamin McHie.