Black Information Network Interviews

This week on The Black Perspective,  Andrea Coleman returns with the final installment of Saving Black Moms: A Maternal Health Crisis , as she recaps the full series and highlights what comes next.  BIN's Esther Dillard speaks with Dr. Jeanne Nutter about the history of a well-known black establishment. Morgyn Wood sits down with Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY) and Will Jawando , Montgomery...

This week on The Black Perspective , host Misty Jordan brings you two powerful conversations. She kicks things off with part two of her interview with  Slim , from the legendary R&B group 112, followed by a chat with Nichole Pointdujour, entrepreneur, author, community impact leader, and founder of The Master Connector Agency, about her upcoming event in Atlanta. BIN's Esther Dillard speaks wi...

This week on The Black Perspective , Andrea Coleman returns with her special Saving Black Moms Report, exploring how doulas are stepping up and leading the fight to improve maternal-health outcomes for Black women. Misty Jordan sits down with Slim of the legendary R&B group 112 to look back on their 30-year career, discuss their new tour celebrating that milestone, and talk about what’s next. ...

This week’s Hope Has an Address segment highlights the 10th anniversary of My Brother’s Keeper, the Obama Foundation’s initiative empowering young men of color. This segment brings together MBK alumni, mentors, and Foundation staff to reflect on a decade of impact — how mentorship, leadership, community programs, and brotherhood have changed lives. They share stories of growth, second chances, and...

This week on the Black Perspective , BIN’s Alexandria Ikomoni sits down with J. Carter , the Black founder and visionary behind ONE Musicfest.  He shares what’s in store for this year’s massive event happening in Atlanta on October 25th and 26th. Misty Jordan catches up with award-winning singer Leela James to talk about her nationwide tour, what inspires her powerful sound, and more.  Esther Dill...

Gracie Award-winning journalist and BIN news anchor Esther Dillard talks with Alexis Anderson Reed, President of State Voices, about President Trump's mobilization of military forces in urban cities. Listen now!

American jazz singer, composer, producer, and arranger Nnenna Freelon joins BIN National News Anchor Andrea Coleman on the latest episode of Leading While Black to discuss her new memoir, Beneath the Skin of Sorrow: Improvisations on Loss . She explores grief, creativity, and how her artistic voice evolved through personal tragedy. Listen now!

In this week's episode, Hope Has an Address returns with Part Two of its exploration of the Girls Opportunity Alliance Fund, showcasing two powerful programs transforming young girls’ lives. First, we spotlight Girl Up Initiative Uganda (GUIU) in Kampala. This grassroots organization supports over 65,000 girls with education, leadership, and health initiatives, working to reduce school dropouts an...

This week on The Black Perspective , BIN’s Andrea Coleman returns with part two of her conversation with Dr. Angelica Geter, exploring how the new administration is reshaping public health policy and what that means in real communities. Misty Jordan sits with Dr. Leanne Woods-Burnham — assistant professor at Morehouse School of Medicine and nationally recognized expert on prostate cancer dispariti...

Teri McCready is back with part two of her new series called "Reading the Room." For part two, McCready speaks with Author  Jerry Craft .

Teri McCready talks to Author Darius Myers in a new series called "Reading the Room." Listen now! 

This week on the Black Perspective ,  Alexandria Ikomoni sits down with actors Tyler Lepley and Serayah , stars of the new Netflix film Ruth and Boaz , to talk about the story behind the project and what drew them to their roles. Misty Jordan speaks with Hall of Fame sportscaster and prostate cancer survivor Ernie Johnson Jr. as he shares his personal journey and his advocacy work with ZERO Prosta...

This week on the Black Perspective , Alexandria Ikomoni returns with part two of her sit-down with the OMG Girlz , where they open up about their new music, upcoming tour, and what’s next for the group. Misty Jordan talks with Mathew Knowles — father of global superstar Beyoncé — about his battle with cancer and his work as a Global Ambassador for ZERO Prostate Cancer. Esther Dillard sits down wit...

This week’s episode, titled “Legacy and the Next Generation — Obama Fellows in Action,” will spotlight notable Obama Fellows working in policy, advocacy, and education. This segment will explore how the legacy of President Obama continues to inspire a new generation of changemakers. Through interviews and storytelling, we’ll highlight Fellows whose work is deeply embedded in their communities — bu...

This week on the Black Perspective , Misty Jordan sits down with Grammy Award-winning singer Montell Jordan, who opens up about his journey as a prostate cancer survivor. Esther Dillard speaks with Satori Shakoor , a powerhouse storyteller from Detroit, about her bold new one-woman show, "Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale." Kevin Brown catches up with fashion designer Miguel Wilson to talk...

"Hope Has an Address: Community Resilience" shines a light on the powerful voices and tireless efforts of grassroots leaders, community organizers, food justice advocates, and mental health program directors — especially those rooted in the South Side of Chicago. In neighborhoods often overlooked, these changemakers are cultivating resilience through mutual aid, culturally grounded healing, and fo...

This week on the Black Perspective , BIN Anchor Andrea Coleman shares another emotional installment of Saving Black Moms, spotlighting the devastating reality of losing a child. Alexandria Ikomoni sits down with the OMG Girlz to talk about new music, their upcoming tour, and what’s next for the group. Misty Jordan speaks with Dorri McWhorter about how companies can step up and invest more in Black...

Two decades after Hurricane Katrina,  Black New Orleans: 20 Years After Katrina  explores how the city’s Black communities rebuilt, preserved their cultural roots, and led the revival from the grassroots up. Narrated by Tammy Estwick , this hour-long special centers authentic voices from neighborhoods like the Lower Ninth Ward, Tremé, and Pontchartrain Park — spotlighting the people who lost homes...

Chef Cliff Rome is not just a celebrated culinary artist hailing from Chicago's South Side; he is also a passionate mentor whose work extends far beyond the kitchen. At the Obama Presidential Center, Chef Rome honors Black culinary traditions and shines a spotlight on local ingredients, ensuring that his menus are not only inventive but also deeply rooted in the community's heritage. His dedicatio...

This week on the Black Perspective , Esther Dillard spotlights Black Business Month with Falayn Ferrell , one of the founders behind the celebration, and a restaurant owner whose story ties food and culture together in a unique way. We’ll also preview Vanessa Tyler ’s upcoming Black Land podcast and revisit BIN commentator Mo Kelly ’s conversation with actresses Wendy Raquel Robinson and Tisha Cam...

This week on the Black Perspective , we dive into stories that spotlight health, culture, and love across the Black community. Andrea Coleman continues her powerful public awareness campaign, Saving Black Moms: A Maternal Health Crisis , shedding light on the urgent fight to protect Black mothers. Katie Gray returns with Part 2 of her conversation with Georgia State Senator Drew Echols on the Tour...

In this week’s segment, we journey to Chicago’s South Side to explore the transformative vision behind the Obama Presidential Center. More than just a museum, the Center is a living tribute to President Barack Obama’s legacy and a beacon of hope for future generations. Located in Jackson Park, steps from where President Obama began his career, the Center is designed to be a vibrant civic hub — fea...

This week on the Black Perspective, Gracie Award winner Esther Dillard sits down with A’Lelia Walker, daughter of the legendary Madam C.J. Walker, to share the captivating story behind The Joy Goddess of Harlem. Katie Gray brings us part one of her conversation with a Georgia state senator as lawmakers launch a Tourism Study Committee, and how you can get involved. BIN’s Morgyn Wood continues her...

In this week’s Hope Has an Address, host Bridgette “Bri” Wood spotlights the Obama Foundation's Leaders Africa program, which "seeks to build a growing network of innovative and values-based changemakers who will drive positive change in their communities, the continent, and the world." This episode introduces listeners to young Black leaders tackling some of the most pressing challenges of our ti...

This week on the Black Perspective, BIN Anchor Andrea Coleman returns with another powerful edition of Saving Black Moms, exploring how poverty directly impacts the health and well-being of young expectant mothers. BIN’s Misty Jordan catches up with actor and director Michael Jai White and his wife Gillian White to talk about their new film Trouble Man, which stars Michael Jai White, Gillian White...