A More Perfect Union with Nii-Quartelai

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by White House Correspondents Ebony McMorris of AURN and Gerren Keith Gaynor of TheGrio to unpack the weeks most consequential events in the Nation's Capital for Black Americans. From Trump's Joint Address to Congress to Rep. Al Green's censure to covering the Trump White House. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered...

In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Former Congressman and nationally syndicated host of the "Jesse Jackson, Jr. Show" Jesse Jackson, Jr. and Howard University, Professor of Political Science Dr. Ravi Perry to unpack the historical context, politics, and implications of Trump's joint address to congress and Democrats underwhelming response. Download the KBLA app to listen live and s...

In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by bestselling author, speaker, and leadership coach Dr. Sabine Charles to talk about her Leadership MEQ (Mindset, Emotional Intelligence, and Leadership Qualities) program designed for anyone looking for a leadership tune-up or career pivot. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 158...

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Tyler Perry's "Beauty in Black" co-star Ricco Ross to talk about the connection between his character Horace and his own father, advice for African-Americans interested in living abroad, and more. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and...

In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Color of Change PAC Executive Director Jamarr Brown to preview President Trump's Joint Address to Congress, offer his hot take on D.C. Mayor Murial Bowser's decision to rename Black Lives Matter Plaza, where we go from here and unpack the days trending headlines. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast...

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Sharif El-Mekki, Founder and CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development. Together they talk about the on-going campaign to build a Black teacher pipeline, Trump Education Department's anti-DEI portal to solicit discrimination claims, and more. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never...

In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by #OscarsSoWhite Creator and Media Futurist April Reign to offer her hot take on the 97th Annual Academy Awards and her latest feature article in Rollingstone Magazine. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners...

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Dr. Jean Accius, President & CEO of CHC: Crating Healthier Communities to talk about fate of Medicaid, implications for our fellow Americans, and what we can do about it. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got...

In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) CEO Ann Young Lee to talk about the emerging impacts of U.S. Agency for International Development mass layoffs and relief efforts from Ukraine to Altadena being led by the organization she co-founded with Actor Sean Penn. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast p...

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Comedian George Wallace to talk about his new show "Clean Slate" with co-star and trans activist Laverne Cox. Later we learn from National Bar Association Immigration Chair Allen Orr and Shan Potts of the Law Offices of Shan Potts about the state of the Trump Administration's mass deportation efforts, why Black people should be concerned, and more. Download the KBLA...

In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Activist Journalist James Farr, the host of newest KBLA weekend show, "Conversation Live: Altadena Rising." This hour we talk about what listeners near and far can expect from this timely show of record, plus we dig into some of the day's most important headlines. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast...

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Mrs. Lonnie Ali to talk about the Muhammad Ali Center's foremost study on compassion, surprising and not so surprising insights, and lessons we can draw in using compassion to combat injustice and bridge divides. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders...

In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by  Dr. Yamonte Cooper, Author of "Black Men and Racial Trauma: Impact, Disparities, and Interventions." Dr. Cooper uses Kansas City, Missouri gun violence survivor Ralph Yarl's story to unpack the racial trauma, emotional injuries that show up in lives of Black men, and more. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Unio...

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Livingstone College President Dr. Anthony Davis to talk about the storied HBCU's recent $10 million anonymous gift, recent trends in Black student enrollment,  pre/post-election Kamala Harris effect, and more. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, l...

In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by the James A. Muhammad, President of USC Radio Group, which oversees the acclaimed Classical California Network. This hour he opens up about his origin story and mission to make classical music more accessible to all of us. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss a...

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by KBLA Chief Visionary Officer and nationally syndicated radio host Tavis Smiley to talk about President Trump's Black History Month celebration, mass layoffs of federal workers, and new "Fired but Not Forgotten: The Testimony Project" intended to amplify the stories of Black federal workers. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union"...

In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Talk Naija Co-Founder and Licensed Psychologist Dr. Uche Ukuku and "Mind. Muscle. Movement: A Guided Wellness Journal" Author & Physical Trainer Steven Beck. A more perfect union starts with a more perfect YOU. That said, we unpack some of the beliefs that get in the way of a healthy mindset and offer tips, tools, and resources to help us on o...

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by NAACP Image Awards Senior Advisor Nicholas Wiggins to preview the highly anticipated awards show, delve into NAACP's impact work in support of Altadena community, outlines goals of its new Black Consumer Advisory in response to DEI backsliding in Corporate America, and more. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered...

In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Altadena Homeowner Lauren Randolph to for a sobering reality check as she and her family navigate efforts to rebuild the community they love. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. 

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In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Photo Essayist Eli Williamson to talk about his new photo exhibit exploring Black male identity and virtue near Chicago. In this hour, listen to Eli offer his take on healthy vs. toxic masculinity and more. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. 

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Entertainment Attorney Yemi Adegbonmire and NAACP Image Award Winning Writer/Producer Cameron Johnson to preview their highly anticipated Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) Institute session "No Filter, No Apology: Black & Queer in Hollywood." Listen to their take on President Trump's hostile takeover of the Kennedy Center, threats and opportunities in light of DEI...

In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Former Chief-of-Staff to then Congresswoman Karen Bass and current St. John’s Community Health Chief Government & Community Affairs Officer Darryn Harris to react to Trump Administration purge of federal workforce. A little later he offers us an update on the fight to protect funding of community health clinics. Download the KBLA app to listen...

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by UCLA Center for Scholars and Researchers, Director of Research Dr. Alisha J. Hines to talk about their newly released study about Gen Z still wanting American Dream but feeling it’s out of reach. This hour we dig into some fascinating insights and learn more about existing and emerging Gen Z attitudes on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Download the KBLA app to list...

In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by GEANCO Foundation Co-Founder and CEO Afam Onyema to learn about the state of humanitarian aid to the motherland due to actual and perceived U.S. funding freeze. Later he shares how he enlisted some notable Hollywood A-listers to power his enduring mission to bring solar-powered rural family clinics and more to hard-to-reach families in his homelan...