The BACK Community

Watch Part II of the full interview with the Hon. Derek Johnson from 8/18/2020 at www.thebackcommunity.info Listen in as Derek continues that Greyhound bus trip story. He goes on to tell us his hopes for the City of Albany and the role the community must play in restoration and healing. Prepare to be Inspired!

Watch Part I of the full interview with the Hon. Derek Johnson from 8/18/2020 at www.thebackcommunity.info Listen in as Derek tells some of his most memorable moments and experiences in Albany. Laugh with us as he explains his time as a college student at Virginia Union University and what life was like once he returned to Albany. Perhaps his vulnerability explaining the loss of his mother to canc...

Watch the full interview with Charles and Brandon from 8/16/2020 at www.thebackcommunity.info Listen in as Charles, the Chair of the Albany Land Bank and Brandon, Engineer and local real estate investor tag team this B.A.C.K. interview. We discuss the struggle of home ownership for African Americans in the city of Albany, the history and consequences of "red lining" and how to create Black wealth....

Watch the full interview with Aaron Barnette from 8/12/2020 at www.thebackcommunity.info Aaron Barnette has dedicated more than half of his adult life to being an advocate and mentor for the youth. Listen in as we discuss everything from his work with The Eagle Academy for Young Men to his transition and role at the Eagle Academy Foundation. Hear about his tenacious educational pursuit and his des...

Watch the full interview with Deryl McCray from 8/4/2020. Deryl McCray is the Co Founder of Bricks Barber Salon in Albany, NY. Listen in as we discuss everything from his partnership with NYS Department of Corrections to his new business endeavors. He also opens up about being a Veteran and his continued volunteerism. Prepare to be Inspired!

Watch the full interview with Omar Trimino from 7/28/2020 at www.thebackcommunity.info Listen in as we discuss everything from traveling the world, to politics and how we need to ROCK THE VOTE. Prepare to be Inspired!

Watch the full interview with Jason Coleman from 7/7/2020 on www.thebackcommunity.info Listen in as we discuss his favorite places to visit in Albany, to coaching kids basketball in New Jersey and how Fatherhood has changed his life. Jason describes how growing up in Albany gave him a diverse education and that exposure helped him later in life. It takes a village and he will explain how the Alban...