Black Information Network Interviews

Join BIN’s Tyrik Wynn as he chats with Real Housewives of Atlanta star Drew Sidora about her role in the new hit TV show, Mind Your Business — a Bounce Original Series that blends comedy and drama, featuring a stellar cast including Columbus Short and BeBe Winans.  Tune in to hear Drew's thoughts on her character, the show, and more.  Listen now!

This week on the Black Perspective: Our celebration of Black Music Month continues as Doug Davis highlights another influential Black artist. We delve into Atlanta Police Department's efforts to boost their ranks and discuss the urgent need for gun safety. Hear from a retired law enforcement leader about BIN’s first-ever public awareness campaign, Lock It and Store It, aimed at keeping guns out of...

Tyrik Wynn sits down with Gospel Artist Deitrick Haddon to talk about his new album One Night in California, reality TV, family, gospel music, touring and so much more.  Listen now!

This week on the Black Perspective, we continue our celebration of Black music with Mo Kelly, Tia James, and singer Stokely from Mint Condition; News anchor Vanessa Tyler shares her conversation with pioneering music executive Angelo Ellerbee; and Tyrik Wynn sits down with gospel artist Deitrick Haddon. Listen now!

This week on the Black Perspective, Morgyn Wood brings us her conversation with Education Secretary, Miguel Cordona. We also hear from Roland Martin, Esther Dillard, Andrea Coleman, and Doug Davis.  Listen now! 

This week on the Black Perspective, news commentator Mo Kelly reacts to Trump's hush money trial verdict; Mimi Brown speaks with the California Department of Public Health about the importance of Alzheimer's awareness in the Black community, and Doug Davis brings us part two of his conversation with financial literacy expert John Hope Bryant.  Listen now! 

This week on the Black Perspective, Mo Kelly speaks with the cast of a new movie based on the comedic characters of Tyler Perry; Tyrik Wynn interviews T.I and Tiny Harris's youngest child and rising star, Heiress; and more.  Listen now!

This week on the Black Perspective, Doug Davis talks with Black financial literacy expert John Hope Bryant; we shine a spotlight on the homeownership programs available at the Ohio Housing Finance Agency and Morgyn Wood shares her conversation with the editor and chief of In-Club magazine. Listen now!

This week on the Black Perspective, Vanessa Tyler talks with the creative force behind New Jersey’s annual love and unity fest; we check in with the only meteorology department at the collegiate level in the state of Mississippi and one of only a few in the country available at an HBCU; and Roland Martin, Esther Dillard, and Andrea Coleman join us for a variety of discussions on topics impacting t...

Heiress Harris & VanVan sat down for a one-on-one interview with BIN's Tyrik Wynn.   Heiress Harris, the talented daughter of T.I. and Tiny, joined forces with viral sensation VanVan for a powerful new song, "Be You."   Now available on all major streaming platforms, the track serves as a vibrant anthem for children everywhere, encouraging them to embrace their uniqueness with pride. Listen to...

Gospel artist Koryn Hawthorne sat down for a one-on-one interview with BIN's Tyrik Wynn. During the interview, Hawthorne, a finalist on season 8 of The Voice, delved into her journey and the inspiration behind her recently released album, On God.  Listen now! 

Speech Thomas, a member of the Grammy-winning group Arrested Development, sat down for an exclusive interview with BIN's Tyrik Wynn. During the sitdown, Thomas shared details about the group's recently released double album, Bullets In the Chamber.  Listen now! 

In an exclusive interview, Nikki Byles and Jay Allen, the producers of Hulu's Freaknik documentary, sat down with BIN's Tyrik Wynn. Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told is a celebratory exploration of the boisterous times of Freaknik, the iconic Atlanta street party that drew hundreds of thousands of people in the 80s and 90s, helping put Atlanta on the map culturally. What began as a Black coll...

Riele Downs sat down for a one-on-one interview with BIN's Tyrik Wynn to discuss her new Lifetime movie, Abducted off the Street: The Carlesha Gaither Story . In the film, Downs plays Carlesha, who is kidnapped at knifepoint while walking home from a family gathering. Determined to survive and outsmart her captor, Carlesha leaves clues behind at every opportunity. Meanwhile, Carlesha's mother, Kei...

News Anchor Doug Davis talks with Interise CEO Darrell Byers about Streetwise MBA, a seven-month program in which Black business people meet every other week to learn strategies about gaining access to capital and developing a three-year growth strategy for their businesses.  Listen now! 

This week on the Black Perspective, we kick off a new month with a look at the growing teacher crisis in America. News anchor Andrea Coleman shares her conversation with a Black businessman who is making big moves in Cuba. We also hear from BIN's Mo Kelly, Esther Dillard, Doug Davis, and Mimi Brown on various topics impacting the Black community.  Listen now! 

BIN's Esther Dillard talks to award-winning journalist Deborah Roberts about her new book, Lessons Learned and Cherished: The Teacher Who Changed My Life . The collection of essays features celebrity contributions from Oprah Winfrey, Jenna Bush-Hager, Robin Roberts, Brooke Shields, Octavia Spencer, Rachel Ray, Misty Copeland, and more. Listen now! 

This week on the Black Perspective, we close out the month with some lighter news from commentator Mo'Kelly and reality TV host Ta'rhonda Jones; news anchor Alexandria Ikomoni turns the spotlight on the annual Atlanta Black Greek Picnic; Vanessa Tyler goes down memory lane with the iconic voice of Philadelphia Miss Patty Jackson, who talks about Frankie Beverly and Maze's legendary farewell tour;...

This week on the Black Perspective, Mimi Brown turns the spotlight on a fantastic opportunity for listeners interested in wellness advocacy for children; news anchor Morgyn Wood brings us news about a major political endorsement for the Biden administration; Esther Dillard talks with the producer behind the documentary  Firsthand Homeless ; and we hear from BIN commentator Roland Martin on an impo...

This week on the Black Perspective, Andrea Coleman continues her conversation with the family members of civil rights leader Fred Lee Shuttlesworth; Vanessa Tyler talks with one of the leading voices promoting financial literacy for Black children, Dr. Jatali Bellanton; Mike Stevens talks with TV host Ed Gordon about the life and legacy of O.J. Simpson and news anchor Esther Eillard speaks with th...

This week on the Black Perspective, we hear from family members of a legendary civil rights leader, Doug Davis interviews a racial justice activist, and news commentator Roland Martin shares the latest on the protests at Tennessee State University.  Listen now! 

This week on the Black Perspective, Andrea Coleman speaks with Dr. Melvin Echols about the upcoming Atlanta Heart Health Fair, and news commentator Mo Kelly shares his perspective on the recent homeland security raids targeting Sean "Diddy" Combs. We also chat with one of the leading voice actors in the audiobook industry. Listen now! 

News Anchor Esther Dillard brings us another edition of "The Color Between the Lines."  Listen now!

In partnership with Atlanta’s Morehouse College, the American College of Cardiology hosted the Atlanta Heart Health Fair with the goal of sharing life-saving information about preventable heart disease.  News Anchor Andrea Coleman spoke with a special guest to tell us more about this important event.   Listen now! 

BIN reporter Alexandria Ikomoni sits down with the cast of  Diarra from Detroit. Listen now!