BIN: Our Voices

LaDonna Bond, Head of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion for GEICO speaks with the Black Information Network’s Vanessa Tyler about her focus on developing strategies that align with GEICO’s organizational goals and cultivating partnerships that enhance recruitment and workforce diversity.

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg speaks with the Black Information Network’s Vanessa Tyler about the state of transportation in America including airline safety, the impact of transportation on consumer projects and how the Department of Transportation is working to support Black employment in the transportation sector.

David Morgan , President of the Multicultural Media Correspondents Association speaks with the Black Information Network’s Vanessa Tyler about the importance of media diversity as it relates to the economy as well as social and political implications. The Multicultural Media & Correspondents Association (MMCA) is a growing group of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) media stakehold...

Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) speaks with the Black Information Network's Vanessa Tyler about the importance of supporting voting rights for Black communities, especially rural voters. During the conversation they discuss President Biden's contributions during his years of public service, and how Clyburn believes "Project 2025" is "Jim Crow 2.0," a blueprint to take away Black voting rights.

Mary Floyd , Founder and CEO of Dynamite Kids speaks with the Black Information Network’s Vanessa Tyler about the importance of providing financial literacy for children in the Black Community.

Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA) speaks with the Black Information Network’s Andrea Coleman about her election as the first Black Congresswoman in Pennsylvania. She discusses the challenge and importance of acquiring Black political power.

Ali Zaidi , Assistant to the President and National Climate Advisor speaks with the Black Information Network’s Vanessa Tyler about climate change and solutions that will create jobs, save money and give a purpose in the battle against the crisis. Zaidi says that the U.S. has the tools and ability to make a change to push away skepticism and work together to build a solution.

Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL) speaks with the Black Information Network’s Andrea Coleman about exploring the intersection of arts and government. Frost is a musician who believes that the blurring of culture and civics has a tremendous influence on government and the population.

Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) speaks with the Black Information Network’s Andrea Coleman about her diverse district and her efforts working with Black creative artists and their economic impact on entertainment and media in the state of California, with a focus on intellectual property and copyright in an era of social media

Entrepreneur and business leader Jerome Navies speaks with the Black Information Network’s Morgyn Wood about the importance of education in the Black community and the importance of mentoring. He also discusses how he began his career as a Black owner-operator of several McDonald’s restaurants in the Washington, D.C. area and initiatives to bring others into business ownership.

Rep. Stephen Horsford (D-NV) speaks with the Black Information Network’s Andrea Coleman about the importance of Black voices during an election year. He discusses Black wealth and growing economic opportunities including home ownership and entrepreneurship.

Rep. Al Green (D-TX) speaks with the Black Information Network’s Andrea Coleman about the history of slavery, emancipation, discrimination and reparations.

Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL) speaks with the Black Information Network’s Andrea Coleman about gun violence and health care in the Black community.

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ)speaks with the Black Information Network’s Andrea Coleman about the importance of education, and importance of the civic responsibility of voting

Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) speaks with the Black Information Network’s Andrea Coleman about her historic election as the first Black female Congresswoman from the state of Virginia and the importance of citizens, especially younger voters, becoming involved in the political process.

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,...