Black Information Network Interviews

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...

In this episode of Hope Has an Address, host Bridgette “Bri” Wood explores the powerful impact of the Girls Opportunity Alliance, an Obama Foundation initiative dedicated to advancing girls’ education and empowerment around the world. Through on-the-ground storytelling and interviews, the episode introduces listeners to young women overcoming systemic barriers—from poverty to cultural stigma—and u...

This week on the Black Perspective, BIN Anchor Tammy Estwick returns with part two of her important conversation on heart health in the Black community, featuring Dr. Anthony M. Fletcher, President of the Association of Black Cardiologists. Alexandria Ikomoni continues her discussion with George Acheampong and Carter Cofield, co-founders of the nationally recognized financial education platform Me...

Hope Has an Address is a powerful, narrative-driven audio series that brings listeners inside the transformative work of the Obama Foundation and the Obama Presidential Center. Hosted by Bridgette “Bri” Wood, each episode highlights the people, programs, and principles driving real change, particularly in Black communities across the U.S. and around the world. Through storytelling, interviews, and...

Amber Payton talks to Melissa Jean-Baptiste, a former NYC teacher turned personal finance expert who paid off $102K in student loans on a teacher’s salary. Known as the “Beyoncé of personal finance,” she now helps millennials and Gen Z build wealth and confidence through accessible, shame-free financial education Listen now! 

Amber Payton speaks with Obi Okereke, founder of College Money Habits, about turning personal lessons into public impact. He opens up about his journey into investing and shares practical, empowering advice to help students and young adults build wealth from the ground up. Listen now! 

In this episode, Amber Payton chats with Meme Kelly, the powerhouse behind Silk Me Kids. From salon chair to classroom, Kelly shares how she’s combining cosmetology and youth education to instill confidence, promote self-care, and build the next wave of beauty industry leaders. Listen now! 

Amber Payton sits down with Angel Bush, the trailblazing founder of Black Women in Artificial Intelligence. They explore how Bush is working to dismantle barriers in tech, amplify Black women’s voices in AI, and create a future where innovation reflects the diversity of the world we live in. Listen now!

This week on the Black Perspective, BIN Anchor Tammy Estwick kicks off the show with a powerful two-part conversation featuring Dr. Anthony M. Fletcher , President of the Association of Black Cardiologists, and New Orleans’ own Randy “ Big Swoll ” Thorton . The duo shares life-saving insight into heart health and the urgent fight against heart failure in the Black community. Andrea Coleman returns...

What role does Black radio play in shaping culture, informing communities, and driving change? BIN President Tony Coles and National Urban League President & CEO Marc Morial explore the power, responsibility, and future of Black media in this dynamic conversation. Listen now!

This week on The Black Perspective , we present a special report: "The Sean Diddy Combs Case: And the Road Ahead." One of the most powerful figures in entertainment, Sean “ Diddy ” Combs , recently faced a high-profile, seven-week trial that ended with a mixed verdict.  In this hour-long special, BIN anchors Andrea Coleman , Teri McCready , Doug Davis , and Morgyn Wood explore the trial’s major th...