Black Land Podcast

Do Black cops hurt or help the Black community??  Vanessa Tyler talks with investigative journalist Wilbert Cooper of The Marshall Project about law enforcement in America and his book "The Black Shield". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Vanessa Tyler talks about the challenges of being a family caregiver. Guests: Lynette Robinson of LC Consulting & Caregiver Planning, Caryl R. Lucas and Walter Nelson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vanessa Tyler has a conversation with Barbara May about how her journey to discover her roots led her to Central Africa's island of Bioko, and the indigenous Bubi people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vanessa Tyler talks with journalist Lee Hawkins (Wall Street Journal) about family history and ending the cycle of trauma that Black History can cause. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vanessa Tyler discusses the history and the mission of Franklinton Center at Bricks , a former slave plantation transformed into one of the first accredited schools for African Americans in the South. Today, it is a social justice and historical preservation center led by Executive Director Dr. Douglas Wooten. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vanessa Tyler takes a deep dive into the history of Black cowboy culture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vanessa Tyler discusses the legacy of A. Philip Randolph and his work with labor unions during the civil rights movement, as a statue is unveiled in his honor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vanessa Tyler has a conversation with Philadelphia's C.J. Rice , who was recently exonerated after serving 12 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vanessa Tyler speaks with visionary and business mogul Jane Carter about hair care and her new line of products, Jane Carter Evolved . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vanessa Tyler talks with world-renowned cardiologist Professor Dr. Ernst von Schwarz   about extending human life expectancy through science and technology, and the social implications of longevity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vanessa Tyler talks with Josephine Wright about her home in Hilton Head, SC and her fight to keep the family property and legacy intact. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vanessa Tyler discusses media ownership and it's value to the Black Community with CEO Neil Nelson of Diamond Diaspora Media Group . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Vanessa Tyler talks with human trafficking survivor LaKeisha Walker . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Vanessa Tyler discusses the impact and the evolution of A.I. on the Black Community.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An innocent man shares more about his 31 year prison sentence for a crime he didn't commit and tells the story about the support team that helped to secure his freedom. The Rickey Godfre story. Part 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Part 1 of a two part episode, Rickey Godfrey shares his amazing story of being jailed for 31 years for a crime he didn't commit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode focuses on the booming interest in true crime, especially cases involving missing or murdered African Americans. It covers the annual CrimeCon convention and highlights efforts by the Black and Missing Foundation to bring more attention to missing blacks.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 3 features the incredible story of Dolphus Stroud. In 1928, Dolphus Stroud qualified for the Olympic trials in the 5k race. However, as a Black man he was denied funding and transportation to get to the trials at Harvard Stadium. Undeterred, 19-year-old Dolphus walked over 2,000 miles from Colorado Springs to Cambridge, Massachusetts. His descendant Frank Shines joins Host Vanessa Tyler to...

Episode 2 focuses on HIV rates among black women in America. Host Vanessa Tyler talks to Masonia Traylor, who has been living with HIV for 10 years. Masonia explains that many black women are unaware of the risks of contracting HIV and don't understand safe sex negotiation. She says HIV is stigmatized in the black community, making it difficult for people to get tested or treated. Masonia shares h...

Episode 1 focuses on the aftermath of gun violence and how it impacts Black communities. It features Vanessa' Tyler's conversation with Wesley Hamilton, a gunshot survivor who became paralyzed from the waist down. Despite his injuries, Wesley was able to turn his life around and start an organization called " Disabled But Not Really " to help others with disabilities. The episode shines a light on...

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