BIN: Our Voices

Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL) talks with the Black Information Network's Vanessa Tyler about how she is working to address the worsening material health crisis faced by Black women, a crisis that has increased by 89% since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Rodericka Applewhaite , White House Director of Black Media talks with BIN’s Andrea Coleman about the mission of the office to offer access to Black media access to issues of importance to the Black community. Applewhaite says that it is important to uplift Black journalists and that President Biden has been committed to policies serving Black Americans and ensuring diversity in his White House st...

Michaela Jordan of Students Demand Action speaks to the Black Information Network's Vanessa Tyler about how her organization is fighting and organizing high school and college students for action on gun control and the importance of engaging young people in the effort.

Aubrey Nick Pittman , Chair, National Bar Association Lawyers for Democracy speaks with BIN's Vanessa Tyler about how the Association is working to ensure that Black voters are registered, and that their votes are counted. In addition, the organization is fighting to take down obstacles for Black voters and preparing for litigation steming from from barriers impacting voters in the 2024 election.

Brenda Mallory, Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality speaks with the Black Information Network’s Andrea Coleman talks about advancing the president's environmental justice agenda, including addressing legacy pollution and replacing lead pipes. 

Jennifer Butler , Vice President of Government and Community Affairs at Zillow speaks with the Black Information Network’s Vanessa Tyler about Importance of homeownership toward building Black wealth along with fair housing, transparency, making buying a house easier. 

New Jersey State Senator Britnee Timberlake speaks with the Black Information Network’s Vanessa Tyler about the criminal justice reform.

Representative Danny Davis (D-IL) speaks with the Black Information Network’s Vanessa Tyler about the importance of importance of supporting successful reentry in society after incarceration. 

Representative Yvette Clarke (D-NY) speaks with the Black Information Network’s Vanessa Tyler about Kamala Harris's historic candidacy for President as well as her work on the House of Representatives Artificial Intelligence Task Force which is designed to ensure safe, secure and equitable deployment of A.I. 

Representative Glenn Ivey (D-MD) speaks with the Black Information Network's Vanessa Tyler about corporate responsibility and diversity, his work on a Congresssional committee investigating the assassination attempt on Donald Trump as well as battling disinformation about the upcoming election and voting.

LaDonna Bond, Head of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion for GEICO speaks with the Black Information Network’s Vanessa Tyler about her focus on developing strategies that align with GEICO’s organizational goals and cultivating partnerships that enhance recruitment and workforce diversity.

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg speaks with the Black Information Network’s Vanessa Tyler about the state of transportation in America including airline safety, the impact of transportation on consumer projects and how the Department of Transportation is working to support Black employment in the transportation sector.

David Morgan , President of the Multicultural Media Correspondents Association speaks with the Black Information Network’s Vanessa Tyler about the importance of media diversity as it relates to the economy as well as social and political implications. The Multicultural Media & Correspondents Association (MMCA) is a growing group of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) media stakehold...

Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) speaks with the Black Information Network's Vanessa Tyler about the importance of supporting voting rights for Black communities, especially rural voters. During the conversation they discuss President Biden's contributions during his years of public service, and how Clyburn believes "Project 2025" is "Jim Crow 2.0," a blueprint to take away Black voting rights.

Mary Floyd , Founder and CEO of Dynamite Kids speaks with the Black Information Network’s Vanessa Tyler about the importance of providing financial literacy for children in the Black Community.

Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA) speaks with the Black Information Network’s Andrea Coleman about her election as the first Black Congresswoman in Pennsylvania. She discusses the challenge and importance of acquiring Black political power.

Ali Zaidi , Assistant to the President and National Climate Advisor speaks with the Black Information Network’s Vanessa Tyler about climate change and solutions that will create jobs, save money and give a purpose in the battle against the crisis. Zaidi says that the U.S. has the tools and ability to make a change to push away skepticism and work together to build a solution.

Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL) speaks with the Black Information Network’s Andrea Coleman about exploring the intersection of arts and government. Frost is a musician who believes that the blurring of culture and civics has a tremendous influence on government and the population.

Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) speaks with the Black Information Network’s Andrea Coleman about her diverse district and her efforts working with Black creative artists and their economic impact on entertainment and media in the state of California, with a focus on intellectual property and copyright in an era of social media

Entrepreneur and business leader Jerome Navies speaks with the Black Information Network’s Morgyn Wood about the importance of education in the Black community and the importance of mentoring. He also discusses how he began his career as a Black owner-operator of several McDonald’s restaurants in the Washington, D.C. area and initiatives to bring others into business ownership.

Rep. Stephen Horsford (D-NV) speaks with the Black Information Network’s Andrea Coleman about the importance of Black voices during an election year. He discusses Black wealth and growing economic opportunities including home ownership and entrepreneurship.

Rep. Al Green (D-TX) speaks with the Black Information Network’s Andrea Coleman about the history of slavery, emancipation, discrimination and reparations.

Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL) speaks with the Black Information Network’s Andrea Coleman about gun violence and health care in the Black community.

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ)speaks with the Black Information Network’s Andrea Coleman about the importance of education, and importance of the civic responsibility of voting

Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) speaks with the Black Information Network’s Andrea Coleman about her historic election as the first Black female Congresswoman from the state of Virginia and the importance of citizens, especially younger voters, becoming involved in the political process.