Black Information Network Interviews

In an exclusive interview with the Black Information Network, Kwamara Thompson talks about founding her Miami-based organization, "I am a Black Woman, Yes I Matter," which promotes Black sisterhood through angel investing and education. Listen now!

Want to get ahead at work? Black career experts are weighing in. African Americans nationwide are looking to climb the career ladder at their jobs. At the same time, others are looking for new positions. However, for both things to happen, career experts say there is necessary preparation that needs to be done. Black Information Network's Managing Editor Mike Stevens explains. Listen now!

This week on The Black Perspective, Esther Dillard discusses reparations in the city of Philadelphia; Vanessa Tyler goes to the owner suite and talks race car ownership; Mike Stevens talks with UNCF’s Lodriguez Murray about HBCU safety; Ahmed Gordon kicks off International Podcast Month with a couple who have produced some of the biggest podcasts in the country; Morgyn Wood talks God, family and f...

There is growing concern about the safety of students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities. There have been bomb threats, shootings, and stabbings on some campuses, and most recently, an accused white supremacist gunman tried to get on the campus of a Jacksonville, Florida, HBCU but was turned away by security. He then went to a nearby store and fatally shot three black people. B...

This week on The Black Perspective, Vanessa Tyler discusses the connection between menthol cigarettes and race; Esther Dillard talks to an author about how to help your kids understand African American history; Ahmed Gordon talks to actress Giovani Samuels about the ongoing writers and actors strike, and Mimi Brown talks to the race car driver who was the inspiration for the new film, Gran Turismo...

This week on The Black Perspective, Alexandria Ikomoni speaks to the founder of Painted Pink; Esther Dillard speaks to former NFL player turned author R.K. Russell about his new book, The Yards Between Us ; Ramses Ja breaks down the biggest stories of the week, and Vashawn Mitchell talks about his new music. We also celebrate the life of music executive Clarence Avant. Listen now!

This week on The Black Perspective, Vanessa Tyler visits the National Association of Black Journalists Convention in Birmingham, Alabama; Esther Dillard speaks to an author who shares strategies to help Black employees climb the corporate ladder; Ahmed Gordon talks to a former Alderwoman who championed reparations for the residents of Evanston, Illinois, and Doug Davis speaks to the Mayor of Water...

Dr. Kevin James, President of Morris Brown College, talks with BIN's Andrea Coleman about the HBCU's resurgence and more. Listen now!

Dr. Elizabeth Clayborne talks with BIN News Anchor Morgyn Wood about Black entrepreneurship and the launch of NasaClip — a new product designed to help effectively treat nosebleeds. Listen now!

This week on The Black Perspective, we talk to Jared Bernstein, the Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, about "Bidenomics" and the outlook for Americans regarding inflation and their paycheck; Ramses Ja speaks to nationally syndicated radio host Frankie Darcell about her new stage play "Conversations for Sistas Only"; Esther Dillard discusses Black women in the workplace as she speaks with...

This week on The Black Perspective, we discuss the significance of the Emmett Till Monuments; Esther Dillard talks about Black Science Fiction with Author Alaya Dawn Johnson; Doug Davis discusses what corporations need to do to market better to the Black community, and John Marshall talks to an Atlanta youth commissioner about what young Black men need most as they come into their own. Alexandria...

This week on The Black Perspective, we pay tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson as he steps down as President of the Rainbow Push Coalition after more than a half-century of leadership. Bri Wood discusses the ramifications of the Carlee Russell case with the founder of the Black and Missing Foundation. Vanessa Tyler takes a trip to New Jersey for Caribbean Family Funday, and Ahmed Gordon talks travel...

This week on the Black Perspective, Jennifer Klein, who serves as an Assistant to President Joe Biden, speaks with BIN News Anchor Amber Payton about Biden's proposed legislation to reduce childcare costs for families that utilize childcare providers. Bishop Marvin Sapp also joins us in a conversation about his award-winning career with Ahmed Gordon. Rames Ja concludes his discussion with Deborah...

BIN News Anchor Vanessa Taylor provides a wrap-up conversation featuring highlights from the Whole Health Pavilion event. Listen now!

BIN News Anchor Vanessa Taylor talks with Mr. Christian Ragland from AtlantiCare and other healthcare industry leaders about the upcoming Whole Health Pavilion event, which will be held on June 9th in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Listen Now!

This week on The Black Perspective, Vanessa Tyler speaks to Alphonso David G and Marion Brooks about the Beacon of Hope project; Esther Dillard speaks to author Leon Ford about being shot by Pittsburgh police in 2019; Ahmed Gordon speaks to the CEO of Chicago Scholars Jeffrey Beckham about Black high school students' options post-SCOTUS affirmative action ruling; Ramses Ja talks to Deborah Watts a...

BIN news anchor Vanessa Tyler talks with Kristel Bell, Founder of the nonprofit company "Black Girls Movement," an organization that focuses on helping Black girls gain equal access to STEM education and resources. Listen now!

This week on The Black Perspective, we discuss three rulings from the Supreme Court that have significant ramifications for Black Americans and the LGBTQ+ community. FAMU Law Professor Dr. Jeremy Levitt talks SCOTUS' affirmative action case, Sonya Lewis (The Student Loan Doctor) breaks down SCOTUS' decision to block President Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Program, and author Tre'Vell Anderson t...

This week on The Black Perspective, we talk to Monica Eaton about the dangers of Buy Now Pay Later; recording Artist Carl Brister talks to us about the Love and Unity Fest; Kountry Wayne discusses his relationship with Jesus, and Olympic Superstar Allyson Felix talks about how to encourage your kids in business. Listen now!

This week on The Black Perspective, we celebrate Mothers' Day with lifestyle and pop culture expert Carol Lucas, who discusses celebrity moms with Vanessa Tyler, and Anna Tubbs talks to Ramses Ja about revolutionary mothers. Author and entrepreneur Jackie P Taylor also shares tips on how to grow your small business. That's not all, BIN anchor Esther Dillard begins her "Black, Autistic and Safe" se...

This week on The Black Perspective, we talk to HHS Regional Director Dr. Kara Kass about the importance of keeping your COVID vaccine up to date; Esther Dillard continues her "Black, Autistic and Safe" series; Comedian W Kamau Bell talks to Vanessa Tyler about his HBO documentary "1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed," and gospel artist Charles Jenkins discusses life after the pulpit on the "Gospel Truth."...

This week on The Black Perspective, we commemorate Memorial Day by talking to Sergeant Milton Whitfield, a Retired Marine Corps Serviceman, who discusses Black Americans' history in the Marines. Later, we chat with the daughter of Reverend Jesse Jackson, Santita Jackson, about her career and the current political climate. National Urban League President Marc Morial also joins us to discuss the thi...

This week on The Black Perspective, Attorney Carlos Moore discusses the $5 million lawsuit against the Mississippi police department that shot 11-year-old Adrienne Murray; Michigan State Senator Candidate Dr. Pamela Pugh joins us to talk about her campaign and Music Promotions and Marketer TC Thompkins shares insight on his new book, "When Radio was King." Mezzo Agency CEO Tami Latrell also joins...

This week on The Black Perspective, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona discusses the White House's continued support of HBCUs; Christian Ragland talks about The Whole Health Pavilion and the mental health of Black men; Pastor John Hannah talks about his 12-hour prayer service and how to pray during difficult situations. To wrap up this week's episode, Esther Dillard concludes her "Black Autisti...

This week on The Black Perspective, we close out Black Music Month with one of the Founders of Roc-A-Fella Records, Damon Dash. We also chat with author Angela Coleman about her new book “The Art of Chilling Out for Women”; take a trip to New Orleans to see how Direct Relief is helping the community, and Idrees Johnson returns to bust financial myths! That’s not all — Zonnique joins us to discuss...