REVOLT BLACK NEWS

Dissecting the drill music phenomenon and the surge of gang-related gun violence in New York City, artists weigh in on how its bigger than the underground genre; the latest study done by the CDC - Black people representing only 12% of the U.S. population but having the largest share of HIV diagnoses. Why are people falling for romance scams? A conversation on the shooting death of Amir Locke and a...

Looking at the legacy and misconceptions of the Black Panthers and Black Lives Matter movements; an analysis of the "smash and grab" trend; does marriage still matter for Black people?; TikTok's Black content creator conundrum; celebrating the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame. Hosted by Neima Abdulahi. 

In this episode of REVOLT Black News Weekly, guest host Neima Abdulahi examines Kanye and Drake’s “Free Larry Hoover Benefit Concert” and if it helped or harmed the social justice cause. Larry Hoover’s Attorney, Justin Moore and Author of Trap History A.R. Shaw join.  As we head into the holidays, a special panel on how inflation and supply chain shortages are impacting healthy food access for Bla...

In this episode of REVOLT Black News Weekly, Eboni K Williams and panel examine the 500+ homicides in Philly, making it the deadliest year in the city’s history. Philadelphia Councilman Kenyatta Johnson joins to answer the question - what is going on in Wild West Philly? Host of Maconomics, Ro$$ Mac and Personal Finance Expert Ash Cash are Guests in the roundtable that break down how to get into t...

In this episode of REVOLT Black News Weekly, Eboni K Williams and a team of legal experts look back on the trial of Ahmaud Arbery’s convicted murders and ask the question - what if there had been no video evidence?... Professor Clark D. Cunningham, Georgia State College of Law joins. RBN Special Correspondent Neima Abdulahi moderates an African roundtable where guests respond to the Omicron Covid-...

In this episode of REVOLT Black News Weekly, the gun violence crisis in Black communities takes center stage. From highlighting the “Black Safety First: A Revolt Family Discussion” Panel at the Revolt Summit in Atlanta over the weekend, Eboni K Williams brings an additional conversation to various activists and families who are grieving to find solutions.  National civil rights attorney Justin A....

In this episode of Revolt Black News Weekly, Eboni K Williams and panelists examine the Astroworld travesty and if Travis Scott’s career is truly over. Derrian Perry, LaToya Evans, and Morten Thanning Vendelo join for perspective on the events, while looking back at previous debacles... were other music artists able to bounce-back historically? In the trial of the three white men who plead not gui...

In this episode of Revolt Black News Weekly, Eboni K Williams looks at John and Ronell Stephenson’s imprisonment in Ecuador and asks are Black Americans safer before or after they leave U.S. borders? The Stephenson Brothers, their attorney Jason Poblete, and their father Robert Stephenson all join. Additionally, Investigative Youtuber Rob Christian gives perspective. It’s “The Great Resignation.”...

In this episode of Revolt Black News Weekly, Eboni K Williams leads an extensive panel ahead of election day on November 2nd and examines how Georgia’s recent voter laws could impact the Atlanta Mayoral election. J Craig Gordon, Garrison Douglas, Nse’ Ufot, and Olivia Rondaeu join. Guests Neima Abdulahi, Rasha Ali and Ramey Dawoud dissect the unrest in Sudan. What’s behind the Coup, what’s at stak...

In this episode of Revolt Black News Weekly, Eboni K Williams explores the trial of the three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery with attorneys Gerald Griggs and Sue-Ann Robinson.  Carel Pedre joins for insight into the recent kidnappings in Haiti and with some residents refusing to come out of their houses in protest of safety - is the Caribbean country in a new state of desperation? Guest Corr...

In this episode of REVOLT BLACK NEWS, guest host Neima Abdulahi examines the war-of-words and collaboration between Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Cook County State Attorney Kim Foxx regarding the city’s recent West Side shooting with panelists Brandon Pope, Jahmal Cole, and Ibie Hart.  Michelle Hope, Jonathan Kirkland, and Leah Gordone dive-into the potential dangers of the Black Dating App ind...

In this episode of Revolt Black News, Guest Host NEIMA ABDULAHI examines the Facebook whistleblower and the social media shut down with Tech Expert Stephanie Humphrey and Financial Expert Ash Cash.  Kitti Jones, ex-girlfriend of R. Kelly and former prosecutor & civil rights attorney Maria Banjo answer the question: Can Black Women be damsels in distress?  Ty Cole and Shynika Taylor break down all...

In this episode of Revolt Black News Weekly, Eboni K Williams breaks down the R. Kelly verdict with “Surviving R. Kelly” Executive Producer Tamra Simmons, attorney Gerald Griggs who represents the family of Jocelyn Savage (one of R. Kelly’s girlfriends), and criminal defense attorney Bernarda Villalona. Black Americans are resorting to “DIY” tactics to investigate and report on the disparity in Bl...

In this episode of REVOLT BLACK NEWS, Eboni K Williams dives into the Haitian immigration and deportation issues at the Texas border with Melky Jean and France Francois. REVOLT BLACK NEWS kicks-off its mayoral race series in ATL with Sandy Springs mayoral candidate, Dontaye Carter. Mandii B, Jason Carter, and Sibley Scoles discuss all things entertainment with updates in the case of R. Kelly, a Ko...

In this episode of REVOLT BLACK NEWS, Eboni K Williams along with attorneys Walter Mosley and Bernarda Villalona examine the fourth week in the people’s case against Robert Sylvester Kelly. The panel breaks down the prosecutorial strategy and what they learned from R. Kelly’s 2008 acquittal.

In this episode of REVOLT BLACK NEWS, Eboni interviews Congresswoman Barbara Lee, the sole member of Congress to vote against the Afghanistan War. The two breakdown what’s transpired over the past 20 years, the current stakes today, and where does the United States go from here. Dr. Bernard Ashby & Dr. Thomas Oden tackle the narratives that Black men are not getting vaccinated, the historical hesi...

In this episode of REVOLT BLACK NEWS, Eboni K. Williams interviews Haitian-American Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick who is running for Congress about the recent earthquake in Haiti, its devastating death toll and what resources viewers must know so we can all lend a hand. Singer/songwriter Stacy Barthe joins as well for a heartfelt word on Haiti. Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, Wally Adeyemo discusse...

In this episode of REVOLT BLACK NEWS, Eboni K Williams and familiar faces of the show Rochelle Ritchie & Dustin Ross discuss the recent vaccine mandate in New York as it relates to safety of the whole, one’s rights and communal comfortability. Kaz and Rodney Rikai break down all the Olympic Gold from the final week in Tokyo. Blue Telusma and Angie Nwandu celebrate all the latest Black Excellence i...

In this episode of REVOLT BLACK NEWS, the blocks are hot across inner cities around the country. Eboni K Williams interviews Atlanta Councilman Antonio Brown about the rising crime rate in ATL, while Rodney Rikai & Reecie Colbert examine the stats in D.C and whether safety is improving. Bri Harmon & Shamea Morton celebrate all of this week’s Black Excellence in Entertainment. And Rochelle Ritchie...

In this episode of REVOLT BLACK NEWS, host Eboni K. Williams interviews Nina Turner who’s running in Ohio’s 11th congressional district special election. Brandon Truttling & Dr. Chris T. Pernell discuss the rising numbers in COVID-19 cases, the state of vaccines and what we can do to stop the spread. Host of the Straight Shot No Chaser podcast Tezlyn Figaro & Political Analyst Shermichael Singleto...

In this episode of REVOLT BLACK NEWS, host Eboni K. Williams talks with British comedian London Hughes about her racial experiences abroad. The crises in South Africa, Haiti, and Cuba are expounded on. Mandii B moderates a conversation with Phoenix Mercury Assistant Coach and Sports Journalist Ari Chambers about all things WNBA during their 25th season! Rochelle Ritchie interviews Blxst for a spec...

In this new episode of "REVOLT BLACK NEWS," host Eboni K Williams breaks down the 2021 Summer Tokyo Olympics with Black Olympian guests Sanya Richards-Ross, Maritza McClendon and Nzingha Prescod. Kaz and ESPN personality Jalen Rosen discuss all things sports like the NBA Finals, USA Women’s Basketball, and new NCAA compensation rule for endorsement deals. Legendary Bad Boy rapper turned Belizean p...

In this special episode of REVOLT BLACK NEWS, guest host Rochelle Ritchie discusses Juneteenth, it’s historical significance and the bill in the Senate unanimously passed for it to become a federal holiday. Also, we take a special look at Saturday’s Juneteenth Episode of “Revolt Black News” from The Gathering Spot In Atlanta. In another edition of REVOLT’s “Stand Up For” series, Gia Peppers interv...

In this episode of REVOLT BLACK NEWS, Eboni K Williams is joined by Married To Medicine’s Dr. Contessa Metcalfe to break down the stigmas of substance abuse in the Black community and the particular hardships the pandemic has layered on. Rodney Rikai interviews G Herbo about mental health impacting the younger generations and how the pain manifests itself through hip hop. And, Creator & Executive...

In this episode of REVOLT BLACK NEWS, Eboni K. Williams sits down with former ATL mayoral candidate Michael Sterling & Atlanta City Councilman Antonio Brown to discuss the political climate of Atlanta. Rochelle Ritchie talks Black Capitalism with Mandy Bowman from Official Black Wall Street & Lynn P. Smith from Buy The Block. Jason Carter hosts this week’s Black Excellence in Entertainment with gu...