BIN: Our Voices

Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA)  speaks about legislation to reform the judiciary system related to employment, civil rights and consumer regulations.

Rep. Shontel Brown, (D-OH)  talks about legislation to assist Black farmers as well as health care concerns for Black women.

Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL)  speaks about gun violence, health equity for Black women and immigration enforcement.

Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) discusses Black women and the federal workforce, as well as voting rights and uniting the Democrat party for the Midterm elections in 2026.

Janet Williams,  Author, Transitions - Women's Health  is a midwife who has delivered nearly one thousand babies. She reflects on the state of Black maternal health and recommendations for successfula and healthy births in the Blac community

Betsy Pringle , President, National Education Association (NEA) discussed her 30-year career as an educator and how the NEA plans to fight back against the recent attacks on the Education Department by the Trump Administration. 

Sherry-Ann L. Antoine,  Executive Director, AfroCROWD Documenting the contributions of the Black population worldwide.

Linda Dabo,  Wikipedia Editor, AfroCROWD Making sure that Black history and culture is accurately reflected on Wikipedia

Rep. Greg Meeks (D-NY),  Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee speaks with the Black Information Network’s Andrea Coleman about the importance of diplomacy to the American economy. He also discusses about the humanitarian crisis in Sudan that he believes affects America’s national security.

During the Congressional Black Caucus’ 53rd Annual Legislative Conference, BIN’s Morgyn Wood caught up with the owners of Respected Roots, Jason Hawkins and Jaret Patterson about what it takes to start a Black business and how all Shea butters are not created equal.

Journalist and founder of kamala.com Edward Sargent talks with BIN's Vanessa Tyler about the website which he says teaches Americans about Harris in her own words and experiences.

BIN White House Correspondent Morgyn Wood caught up with Social Media Influencer and former Ellen DeGeneres correspondent Kaylin Allen about the why the CBC Black Excellence Brunch is an important event, and he shared his message for voters ahead of the upcoming 2024 Presidential election.

BIN’s Morgyn Wood spoke to Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) at the Congressional Black Caucus's 53rd Annual Legislative Conference about Vice President Kamala Harris's housing plan, former President Donald Trump, and how Crockett was able to leverage her viral clapback against Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene for the Democratic Party. 

The Black Information Network's Morgyn Wood spoke to Pennsylvania State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta at the Congressional Black Caucus' Black Excellence Brunch at the White House. Kenyatta spoke about his run for Pennsylvania Auditor General as well as learning and teaching financial freedom in the Black community.

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) speaks to the Black Information Network’s Vanessa Tyler about promoting opportunities for Africans in the United States as well as the importance of investing in education and economic development in Africa.

Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL) talks with the Black Information Network's Vanessa Tyler about how she is working to address the worsening material health crisis faced by Black women, a crisis that has increased by 89% since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Rodericka Applewhaite , White House Director of Black Media talks with BIN’s Andrea Coleman about the mission of the office to offer access to Black media access to issues of importance to the Black community. Applewhaite says that it is important to uplift Black journalists and that President Biden has been committed to policies serving Black Americans and ensuring diversity in his White House st...

Michaela Jordan of Students Demand Action speaks to the Black Information Network's Vanessa Tyler about how her organization is fighting and organizing high school and college students for action on gun control and the importance of engaging young people in the effort.

Aubrey Nick Pittman , Chair, National Bar Association Lawyers for Democracy speaks with BIN's Vanessa Tyler about how the Association is working to ensure that Black voters are registered, and that their votes are counted. In addition, the organization is fighting to take down obstacles for Black voters and preparing for litigation steming from from barriers impacting voters in the 2024 election.

Brenda Mallory, Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality speaks with the Black Information Network’s Andrea Coleman talks about advancing the president's environmental justice agenda, including addressing legacy pollution and replacing lead pipes. 

Jennifer Butler , Vice President of Government and Community Affairs at Zillow speaks with the Black Information Network’s Vanessa Tyler about Importance of homeownership toward building Black wealth along with fair housing, transparency, making buying a house easier. 

New Jersey State Senator Britnee Timberlake speaks with the Black Information Network’s Vanessa Tyler about the criminal justice reform.

Representative Danny Davis (D-IL) speaks with the Black Information Network’s Vanessa Tyler about the importance of importance of supporting successful reentry in society after incarceration. 

Representative Yvette Clarke (D-NY) speaks with the Black Information Network’s Vanessa Tyler about Kamala Harris's historic candidacy for President as well as her work on the House of Representatives Artificial Intelligence Task Force which is designed to ensure safe, secure and equitable deployment of A.I. 

Representative Glenn Ivey (D-MD) speaks with the Black Information Network's Vanessa Tyler about corporate responsibility and diversity, his work on a Congresssional committee investigating the assassination attempt on Donald Trump as well as battling disinformation about the upcoming election and voting.