BIN: Our Voices

Roland Martin , commentator for the Black Information Network speaks about the state of Black politics in America in 2025

Maryland Governor Wes Moore discussed Black leadership, econonmic development and his own re-election campaign.

Stacy Davis Gates - President of the Chicago Teachers Union talks about the importance of education in America's minority communities.

Jennifer Butler, Vice President of Government and Community Relations  for Zillow explains the challenges of home ownership and how Zillow is an advocate for minorities.

Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL) , the first "Gen Z" member of Congress talks about the changing political landscape and the crackdown on illegal immigratration in his home state of Florida.

Rep. Al Green (D-TX) discusses how the redistricting of his home state is racially motivated and disadvantages minority voters.

Attorney April Richardson owner of "Dirty Girl Legal" talks about Black female entrepreneurship, how to build a business and the importance of having a good lawyer.

Thana Hickman, founder of Viola's House talks about transitioning young mothers from homelessness to self sufficiency. Viola's House in Dallas accomodates young mothers and their babies, providing education, counseling and mentoring.

Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD)  talks about the impact of Trump policies on African Americans.

Community Activist Mary Phelan-Jackson  is retired high school principal and United States Marine. She discusses education, the military and how she is an advocate for her hometown of Montgomery, Alabama.

Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA)  speaks about legislation to reform the judiciary system related to employment, civil rights and consumer regulations.

Rep. Shontel Brown, (D-OH)  talks about legislation to assist Black farmers as well as health care concerns for Black women.

Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL)  speaks about gun violence, health equity for Black women and immigration enforcement.

Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) discusses Black women and the federal workforce, as well as voting rights and uniting the Democrat party for the Midterm elections in 2026.

Janet Williams,  Author, Transitions - Women's Health  is a midwife who has delivered nearly one thousand babies. She reflects on the state of Black maternal health and recommendations for successfula and healthy births in the Blac community

Betsy Pringle , President, National Education Association (NEA) discussed her 30-year career as an educator and how the NEA plans to fight back against the recent attacks on the Education Department by the Trump Administration. 

Sherry-Ann L. Antoine,  Executive Director, AfroCROWD Documenting the contributions of the Black population worldwide.

Linda Dabo,  Wikipedia Editor, AfroCROWD Making sure that Black history and culture is accurately reflected on Wikipedia

Rep. Greg Meeks (D-NY),  Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee speaks with the Black Information Network’s Andrea Coleman about the importance of diplomacy to the American economy. He also discusses about the humanitarian crisis in Sudan that he believes affects America’s national security.

During the Congressional Black Caucus’ 53rd Annual Legislative Conference, BIN’s Morgyn Wood caught up with the owners of Respected Roots, Jason Hawkins and Jaret Patterson about what it takes to start a Black business and how all Shea butters are not created equal.

Journalist and founder of kamala.com Edward Sargent talks with BIN's Vanessa Tyler about the website which he says teaches Americans about Harris in her own words and experiences.

BIN White House Correspondent Morgyn Wood caught up with Social Media Influencer and former Ellen DeGeneres correspondent Kaylin Allen about the why the CBC Black Excellence Brunch is an important event, and he shared his message for voters ahead of the upcoming 2024 Presidential election.

BIN’s Morgyn Wood spoke to Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) at the Congressional Black Caucus's 53rd Annual Legislative Conference about Vice President Kamala Harris's housing plan, former President Donald Trump, and how Crockett was able to leverage her viral clapback against Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene for the Democratic Party. 

The Black Information Network's Morgyn Wood spoke to Pennsylvania State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta at the Congressional Black Caucus' Black Excellence Brunch at the White House. Kenyatta spoke about his run for Pennsylvania Auditor General as well as learning and teaching financial freedom in the Black community.

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) speaks to the Black Information Network’s Vanessa Tyler about promoting opportunities for Africans in the United States as well as the importance of investing in education and economic development in Africa.