BIN: Our Voices

Representative Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) speaks with the Black Information Network’s Andrea Coleman about advances in technology and efforts to get African-Americans into high-tech jobs.

Greg Jackson, White House Deputy Director Office of Gun Violence Prevention speaks with the Black Information Network’s Vanessa Tyler talks about the Biden administration’s to reduce gun violence, which has ravaged communities across the country, and implement and expand upon key executive and legislative action which has been taken to save lives.

Darlene Meekins , Region 3 Vice President of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers talks to the Black Information Network’s Vanessa Tyler about the importance of building Black intergenerational wealth and the challenges of home ownership. The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB)  is a real estate trade organization created by African-American real estate professionals as...

United States Senator Laphonza Butler (D-CA) talks to BIN’s Vanessa Tyler about the importance of supporting Black workers and entrepreneurs, as well as encouraging women of color to run for elective office and her mission to motivate and prepare the next generation of leaders.

Wiley S. Adams , President of the National Bar Association talks to BIN’s Vanessa Tyler about how attorneys within the association are preparing to NBA prepared activate on any polling irregularities related to the 2024 election. The National Bar Association (NBA) is the nation’s largest national network of predominantly African-American attorneys and judges. It represents the interests of approxi...

Jaimie Harrison ,Chairman of the Democratic National Conventiontalksabout the 2024 election with the Black Information Network’s Vanessa Tyler about the 2024 election, and how important it is to activate Black voters, and issues that are important to the African-American community.

Rep. Shontel Brown (D-OH) speaks with the Black Information Network’s Vanessa Tyler about the dangers of ethnic-based conspiracy theories, as well as legislation she supports to make communities safe. The Congresswoman also talks about the issues that are important to Black farmers and her support for limits on access to assault weapons.

Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su  speaks with Black Information Network's Vanessa Tyler about the importance of good jobs for African Americans and how the Biden Administration has been working to provide employment opportunities to those in the Black community.

Hakeem Jeffries is the highest ranking Black Congressman ever to hold a leadership position on Capitol Hill. He discusses the challenge of working in a divided Congress, the upcoming election, and issues affecting Black Americans.

Janelle Mayo Duncan is President and Founder of Living Well Black, a non-profit created to educate, empower, and advocate in the areas of health, wealth, and success in the Black community. The initial focus of Living Well Black is to reduce health disparities. Through this organizatin Ms. Duncan has worked on several national policy issues to address health disparities and raise public awareness,...

Congressman Troy Carter is passionate about mental health and is focused on bringing assistance to those in the African-American community who suffer from it. His goal is to destimatize, educate and communicate the realities of mental health. Carter believes if there is more funding for mental health issues there will be a reduction in crime and violence.

North Carolina Congresswoman Valerie Foushee talks about educating Black children in technology and science and preparing young African-Americans for the future. She also discussing the importance of getting out the vote in advance of the 2024 election.

Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett discusses criminal justice following the murder of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement as well as .the immigration crisis in her state. She is also passionate about bringing younger Blacks into the political system.

California State Senator Steven Bradford was one of the state legislators who attended the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference. He has been a proponent of reparations in California, closing the wealth gap and providing educational assistance as well as financial restitution to African-Americans.

Georgia's first Black U.S. Senator talks about the challenges that he faced in his election to Congress, as well as the challenges facing lawmakers. He said that he is current focused on voting rights and the Freedom to Vote Act. He also discussed the indictments facing former President Donald Trump in Georgia and the upcoming trials

James Clyburn has been serving in the House of Representatives since 1993 and as Dean of the Black Congressional Caucus he speaks about protecting past Civil Rights victories at a time when Congress is divided.

Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-California) talks about health care in the Black community, and the work that is still necessary in the global battle against HIV and AIDS. She discusses the challenges on Capitol Hill to achieve bipartisan consensus on issues such as gun control.

Nigerian-American Oye Owolewa serves at the "Shadow Representative" for the residents of the District of Columbia. She speaks about the importance of statehood for the District, and the challenge of bringing representation to the city.

Representative Steve Horsman is the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus and he talks about the fact that the Annual Legislative Conference and the conference theme, "Securing Our Democracy." The Conference has brought together more than 100 panel sessions on every major issue affecting Black America. From economic mobility and wealth creation to health disparities and how to defend democrac...

Congresswoman Nikema Williams (D-Georgia) said that she has an obligation to serve her constituents in achieving income equality. She says that financial education is essential for Black students so that they can build wealth for future generations and she is focused on developing programs that will allow them to achieve that goal. She also said she is focused on free and fair access to the ballot...

Don Cravins is Under Secretary of Commerce for the Minority Business Development Agency. The economy is front and center in 2024 and Mr. Cravins says that the Congressional Black Caucus is paying particular attention to economic development. He says that business owners should be heartened by the trillions of dollars that are being channeled into infrastrure development. He also said that many of...

Congressman Kweisi Mfume says the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation is committed to bringing social, economic and political equity to all Americans. He says there is a great sense of urgency to protect Civil Rights victories of the past. He also discussed the 2024 election and said that it is far to early for either party to make any assumptions.

Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-Maryland) spoke about the importance of Affirmative Action in light of a recent Supreme Court Decision. He says that he and others will be continuing the fight to ensure that minority busineses get their fair share of federal contracts. He also discussed crime and justice as well as the 2024 elections both on the local and federal levels.

Author Dr. Tiffany Clark's book "Being Different Makes You Unique" is written to help adopted children understand the experience and know they are special and unique. Dr. Clark wrote her personal story from the perspective of a child whose biological mother wanted her to be raised by parents who had the same racial culture as she did.

As President and CEO of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Nicole Austin-Hillary is responsible for the Annual Legislative Conference which is designed to build, enhance and leverage the power of relationships across the private, public and corporate sectors.