Being Well Informed

Maryland State Senator Will Smith enlightens us about past history of forgotten black youth in Maryland's juvenile centers. Much history is shared about the age of deceased youth who were placed in unmarked graves. Some descendants have been found. And new legislation is in the works. State Senator Smith chairs the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee. Being Well Informed airs on many major...

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program is covered in detail. Our guest, Mrs. Shay Cook gives us insider details of what the program is like and why small businesses should jump onboard and learn more about the benefits of networking with thousands of small business owners. Mrs. Shay Cook is the owner of Crusaders4Change, a financial wellness organization. Being Well Informed is an educati...

Veterinarian Dr. Kim Shaird is our special guest to discuss how to properly care for your pets and what's in the world of being a veterinarian. Topics covered include knowing when or if your pet is diabetic and understanding pet care. Being Well Informed airs regularly on most major podcast platforms and on You Tube.  #blackyouth #juvenileinjustice #injustice #juvenilecenters

Are books for the blind being banned? Why? How have things changed in 2025 for libraries across the country? These and many more questions are addressed in today's episode of Being Well Informed with founder of everylibrary.org, Patrick Sweeney. Being Well Informed is an educational podcast aired regularly on most available podcast platforms such as Apple podcasts, Podbean, You Tube, iHeart r...

We unpack the issues of health disparities in the United States in 2025. Our guest, Dr. L. E. Gomez discusses what improvements can be made to health care, and is it a myth that blacks experience less health care as a matter of individual choices made. Dr. Gomez is an ER physician and consultant. Dr. Gomez is also a social activist who has a new role as Anne Arundel County, Maryland NAACP health c...

When you think of sports, you think of the game played on the same field. The rules are known and abided by. Why is this not the case when considering disparities in our society. We will discuss 8 racial myths. Today's episode discusses the first myth, America provides an equal playing field for all.  Steve Brigham, author of Level the Playing Field challenges our thinking. He shares why whit...

Author, Dr. Robin Bernstein provides an in depth historical analysis of how slavery by another name became popular in the North, including convict leasing. She authored the book Freeman's Challenge, which details the history of the incarceration of William Freeman. She chronicles his life history and how he landed in an unjust prison system.  #blackyouth #juvenileinjustice #injustice #juvenil...

Guest Michaele Cohen, president of the Maryland Legislative Agenda for Women (MLAW) tells us what role MLAW plays during the 90-day Maryland General Assembly session and what bills became important to track. Pay disparities still exist even though Maryland has an Equal Rights Amendment. New laws protecting women against sexual assault were also passed during this legislative session.  Being Well I...

The Katherine Morris Death Reclassification Act is a trending new law in Maryland, which changes how medical examiners report misstated information on death certificates. Guest Delegate J. Sandy Bartlett shares her success in the 2024 Maryland General Assembly in getting a new law passed aimed at correcting injustices. Cause of death is important for all families. Your path to knowing and changing...

How long has the Maryland Legislative Black Caucus existed, and why is it the largest black legislative caucus in the country. These questions are answered on today's podcast, Being Well Informed. Delegate Jennifer Holland White takes us through the progress made in the 2024 Maryland General Assembly from fully funding the landmark education Blueprint Legislation through 2027, to the Maternal...

Arts and the Law are discussed. Guest Attorney Sammetria Goodson discusses why a curator needs an attorney and her unique work and client base when representing visual artists and the like. She emanates from North Dallas, and does work on the East Coast.  We also address AI and how intellectual property has changed over the years.  Being Well Informed is an educational nonprofit podcast aired on a...

We delve into the discussion of renaming the Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland to the Parren J. Mitchell Bridge. Caucus of African American Leader Elder Charles James joins us for a lively discussion on what others are saying about the renaming of this bridge and also the Choptank River Bridge to honor the legacy of the late Gloria Richardson, one of the signatories of the Treaty of Cambridge.  Be...

Pastor Troy Barnett shares more about Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 2 pm at the Reginal Lewis Museum in Baltimore, Maryland. Parts I and II of the Legacy of Apostle Leroy H. Cannady, Sr. will be shared for all to see.  Being Well Informed is an educational podcast designed to educate listeners of current topics. It is aired on You Tube, iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Amazon Music, and on all o...

We discuss the expected and unexpected things that happen when losing a spouse. Elder Valerie Watson of Transformation Church of Jesus Christ, Baltimore shares details of what it is like and how life has changed for her. Listeners are given an in depth view of how your relationship with family changes.  Being Well Informed airs weekly on all major podcast platforms and also on You Tube.  #blackyou...

Reparation grants are here in Maryland, thanks to the hard work of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland. The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland began with $1 million dollars in seed money. Now grants opportunities are available. The deadline is February 24, 2024. The call for reparations is not ignored. Our guest Rev. R. Callender shares with us where this is going and his optimism for this discussion con...

Being Well Informed discusses Author Patricia A. Turner's book, Trash Talk: Anti-Obamalore and Race in the 21st Century.  The author also headed the Arthur Ashe Legacy Project at UCLA.  We delve into why former President Obama is still the target of conspiracy theories. The book covers the time period 2004 through 2022, the year of publication. Being Well Informed is an educational podcast pr...

Steven H. Wilson, former Republican Central Committee Chair of Howard County, Maryland is our guest to discuss the direction of the Republican Party in Maryland. A recent editorial in the Baltimore Sunpapers was captioned, "The Republican Party Should Stand for More Than Conspiracy Theories and Banning Schoolbooks." We learn more about the Moms for Liberty platform and splinters in the l...

Our guest, Robert Stubblefield discusses the challenging work of the Bethesda African American Cemetery Coalition. Updates are provided on the court battle that ensues in Maryland. Being Well Informed airs on iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podvine, Podbean, Amazon music and on many other major platforms.  #blackyouth #juvenileinjustice #injustice #juvenilecenters

Why is the process or system for granting parole broken? We explore changes that need to be made. Justice Policy Institute describes Maryland's parole process as fraught with challenges. We give the answer to the question, "Why?" Our guest, Willie Hamilton works with No Struggle No Success and tells us more about what lawmakers can do to change the system, which includes no longer u...

US Congressman Kwiesi Mfume stopped by to share about legislation (House Bill 727) both he and US Senator Ben Cardin introduced to preserve African American history and culture. The legislation would create a 12 person National Council to advise the National Endowment for the Humanities on how to amplify, strengthen teaching and learning in schools to ensure black history and culture is recognized...

What are the highlights of collecting Social Security? What simple steps should I take to maximize receiving benefits. If I buy a car after collecting Social Security and choose to pay using a pension account, how will that impact my Social Security? These and more questions are answered in this podcast with Jake Serfas of Copper Creek Wealth. Visit their website at www.coppercreeekwealth.com. Bei...

Former Redskins NFL Player and New England Patriots Player, Bishop Troy Barnett is our guest to discuss the 100 year legacy of Apostle Leroy H. Cannady, Sr. Bishop Troy Barnett now pastors the Refuge Way of the Cross Church of Christ at 4300 Old York Road, Baltimore, Maryland. He shares what led him to the ministry and how this documentary came about. The rich history of this church in Baltimore C...

We discuss the new conversation involving police reform. Guest Dwayne Bryant helps us navigate the complex and many reasons why innocent youth as young as fifth grade run from police. We also discuss how to repair cop and community relations, and why policymakers need to focus on education. Being Well Informed airs weekly on all major podcast platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio,...

Did my retirement plan just change? The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act became effective January 1, 2020. But a new law became effective January 1, 2023, the SECURE Act 2.0 of 2023. Changes in required age minimum distributions of 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans have occurred. It is no longer 70 1/2. The age for required minimum distributions increases to 72 and...

How relevant is bias in our decision making such as when people are hired or fired. Is there bias in creating job descriptions? Guest Lorne Epstein discusses unconscious bias in the workplace and what CEOs of major companies are saying about how unconscious bias is impacting their workplace. Mr. Epstein also discusses what CEOs are doing to fix it or mitigate bias. Visit his website for insightful...