GOT TIME

This episode cuts through the fireworks and flag waving to ask a harder question: what have we actually learned from the American experiment? Tracing a line from the first single color sparks of 1777 to the modern reckoning over race, power, and historical memory, this conversation confronts the resurgence of White grievance politics and names it for what it is, while making the case that Black re...

Genealogy is more than names on a family tree! Genealogist, Tracey N. Miller comes to the table for a powerful conversation exploring the intersection of family history, archival research, and the enduring legacy of the Creek Freedmen. Drawing from years of genealogical experience, Tracey shares how genealogy serves as a form of historical recovery; preserving stories that official records often o...

As WE continue to celebrate Juneteenth and America approaches its 250th anniversary, the question isn't just what we're celebrating, it's who is celebrating. In this episode, your scholar and gentleman pulls back the curtain on the founding documents enshrined in American mythology, the Bill of Rights, the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the Pledge of Allegiance, and...

In this meaningful episode, we explore the depth and complexity of Black life through the lens of joy, resistance, and humanity. Centered on the exhibition Black Joy, in Spite of… , this candid conversation illuminates how moments of happiness, connection, and pride persist even in the shadow of historical and ongoing struggle. Joining us is Brigette Janea Jones, the visionary guest curator behind...

In this powerful episode, we explore the enduring legacies of African Americans in STEM, stories of brilliance, resilience, and innovation that have shaped the world we live in today. From groundbreaking discoveries to transformative technologies, these contributions have often gone unrecognized yet remain foundational to progress across generations. Joining the conversation is Dr. Whitney Gaskins...

In this episode, Dr. Eric R. Jackson comes to the table to explore the legacy and current realities of Black Studies. Dr. Jackson is a Professor of History, and Associate Dean, in the College of Arts and Sciences, at Northern Kentucky University, with almost thirty-five years of academic experience at the university level, Dr. Eric R. Jackson has taught numerous classes in the fields of American a...

Storytelling is one of humanity’s oldest and most powerful tools, and at the heart of this tradition stands the Griot. In this episode, we explore the enduring legacy of the griot as historian, truth-teller, and cultural guardian, whose voice has preserved the memory, values, and identity of generations. Rooted in countries like Mali and Senegal, the griot tradition embodies the art of weaving his...

A candid conversation on access, advocacy, and the unfinished work of democracy! At a TIME when questions surrounding access, participation, and trust in the democratic process continue to shape our national conversation, this episode of GOT TIME with Christopher John takes a thoughtful and poignant look at the realities of voting in America. From voter suppression to voter fatigue, this dialogue...