Black Beat Podcast

On this episode of the Black Beat Podcast, John Washington and Fawn Aberson speak with Fidel Ferrer, the founder and CEO of Project LEDO and the facilitator of the panel for the first-ever Silicon Forest Tech Summit with the focus on Diversity in the technology sector. This episode is a part of Flossin Magazine’s issue “TechWOWlogy”.  The Black Beat crew talk about: Growing up in Cuba and how that...

On this episode of the Black Beat Podcast, Dr. Charlene Williams joins John Washington to discuss the impact artificial intelligence is having on education. The Black Beat crew talk about: Kids using Chat GPT for their assignments Oregon was the first state given guidance on AI Using AI for tutoring and prompt engineering Breaking stereotypes about students to remove barriers The connection betwee...

On this episode of the Black Beat Podcast, Andrew Fitzpatrick and Matthew Thorup join John Washington and Fawn Aberson to talk about the Portland Downtown Business Incentive Credit Program, and the five year strategic growth plan for small businesses in Portland. The Black Beat crew talk about: Background info on the Business Credit Incentive and its goals  How the program will address needs from...

Black Beat host J In this episode of the Black Beat Podcast, Karanja Crews, founder of Teaching with Purpose, steps into the studio to talk about the future of education and its significance on our youth with our host, John Washington. Black Beat Host, John Washington and Karanja Crews talk about: Recap from the Teaching with Purpose Conference Debrief the conversation between John and Dr. Angela...

In this episode of the Black Beat Podcast, civil rights activist and advocate for education, Dr. Angela Davis, speaks with us about the importance of education and what shaped her into the icon she is today with our host, John Washington. Dr. Angela Davis is a renowned philosopher and civil rights activist whose work has made a profound impact on social justice movements worldwide. As a philosophe...

Next on the list for Flossin Magazine's 5 organizations who are building the Black community back and better than ever is PCRI led by Executive Director Kymberly Horner Kymberly speaks to us about her leadership, philanthropy, managing Black people in the workforce, and her journey to success.

One of Flossin Magazine's 5 organizations who are Building the Black community back and better than ever, is the World Stage Theatre led by Director, Shalanda Sims. Shalanda joins Black Beat to talk about leadership, philanthropy, managing Black people in the workforce, and her journey to success.

On this episode of Black Beat podcast, founding member of The Miracles Club in Portland, Oregon, Harrison Danley, joins John Washington for a compelling discussion around the multifaceted nature of drug culture in America.

Kiyo Kubo, CEO and founder of the Kuto payment app,  joins Black Beat hosts for an insightful and engaging conversation on how the innovative app saves businesses and customers money as well as giving back to the community.

In this episode of Black Beat, Mims Rouse takes the mic to discuss our education system and how it is affecting young Black men.

Topping the list for Flossin Magazine's 5 organizations who are building the Black community back and better than ever is Raimore Construction led by President Jeff Moreland Sr. Jeff comes in to talk about his leadership, philanthropy, managing Black people in the workforce, and his journey to success.

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David Lucas, philanthropist and founder of the Maurice Lucas Foundation, joins John Washington and the Black Beat crew to talk about:   The importance of Fatherly engagement and affection   Journey from the hood to the suburbs    I am my brothers keeper: Lessons learned through decades of challenges and triumphs  Strong upbringing leading to formation of Maurice Lucas Foun...

Nutritional Health Coach Karen Nickerson joins John Washington, and the Black Beat crew to talk about:      What’s the most nutritional part of an animal?   What’s really in processed & packaged foods    Low income = poor nutrition  Can I change my poor eating habits?  Whole vs blended, what’s the difference?   Free nutrition coaching at Natura...

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This episode of Black Beat features a discussion on equal education access and the recent changes of higher education. Our featured guest is Dr. Roger Thompson, the Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management at the University of Oregon.    Dr. Thompson's career background includes work towards equal educational access for the University of Indiana and University of Ala...

This episode of Black Beat features a discussion on the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project. Our featured guests are Dr. Steven Holt and DeAngelo Moaning. Dr. Holt is the principal of Try Excellence, LLC, providing equitable solutions to challenges in current policies and systems. DeAngelo Moaning is the Chief of Staff at Raimore Construction and the Community involvement Coordinator for Public E...

In this episode of the Black Beat Podcast, Portland Community College's first permanent female President, Dr. Adrien Bennings, joins our host, John Washington, to discuss PCC's role in the community as part of the environmental justice and climate change awareness campaign, #EarthNeedsAllies. Dr. Adrien Bennings joined Portland Community College in the summer of 2022 as the college’s eighth presid...

This is the second episode of Black Beat Podcast's special series on Environmental Justice #EarthNeedsAllies. A collaboration between Flossin Media and the Soul District Business Association to highlight the SDBA's annual fundraising event, the MLK Dream Run. This month long series highlights the people and organizations who are top notch Allies of the Earth through stewardship, education and serv...

This is the first episode of Black Beat Podcast's special series on Environmental Justice #EarthNeedsAllies. A collaboration between Flossin Media and the Soul District Business Association to highlight the SDBA's annual fundraising event, the MLK Dream Run. This month long series highlights the people and organizations who are top notch Allies of the Earth through stewardship, education and servi...

This episode of Black Beat features a discussion on the inclusiveness of Blacks within the  technology culture. Our featured guest is Kamau Rogers the Founder of MK-DATA, LLC which is a cybersecurity startup designed to help educate and protect small companies from cyber risks. Rogers’ core career background includes 4 decades within the Advance Systems engineering world working as a consulta...

A conversation with James Taylor the Founder of the Vanport Jazz Festival in Portland, Oregon Former banker and current civil servant and community organizer, James Taylor, brings a long and illustrious history and exciting plans for the Vanport Jazz Festival to this episode of Black Beat. After growing up in Mississippi and relocating to Portland, Mr. Taylor served on the Oregon State Board of Pa...

When it comes to living examples of what is possible when one tunes into the power of the Spirit, Mind and Body, Tony Devine stands head and shoulders above the crowd. As the creator of the revolutionary wellness drink, Arubah Juice, Mr. Devine has devoted his life to helping people realize their potential to heal themselves.

Growing up in the segregated south, Sylvester enjoyed a childhood filled with beauty and natural wonders that often seemed worlds apart from the gruesome reality on the other side of the property line. “I always tell my kids I was born in paradise because we would take off our shoes and run over that dirt with butterflies and hummingbirds and fruit,” he said with a smile. “Anything that you could'...