Tell Us The Truth

Episode 56 : Dara Horn Tells Us The Truth Dara Horn is the award winning author of the new book of essays entitled People Love Dead Jews: Reports from a Haunted Present. Listen as Dara details why she chose such a controversial title to this book of essays, the importance of celebrating the life of those lost to tragedies like the Holocaust instead of just celebrating their death and how Dara uses...

Episode 55 : Eyal Press & Akeem Lloyd Tell Us The Truth Award winning Journalist and Author Eyal Press has gotten rave reviews for his latest book "Dirty Work : Essential Jobs and the Hidden Toll of Inequality in America. Listen as Eyal details what it was like interviewing everyone from Prison Mental Ward Workers to a Military Drone Pilot who served during the War in Afghanistan. Who are the peop...

Episode 54:Professor Ada Ferrer Tells Us The Truth About Cuba 'Cuba : An American History' author Professor Ada Ferrer has dedicated her entire career to educating the masses on Cuba and its incredible history. In this exclusive interview, listen as Professor Ferrer details Cuba's long and complicated relationship with the USA, what Cuba, Jamaica and Haiti all have in common and why it's important...

Tell Us The Truth Episode 53 : USMC Veteran Anthony Maroun Part 2 & Domingos Darosa It's September 11th Memorial Week and in observance of 9/11 Tell Us The Truth presents Part 2 of our exclusive conversation with United States Marine Corps Veteran & Attorney Anthony Maroun. Attorney Maroun opens up about the WMD(Weapons of Mass Destruction) and the impact this deceptive term had on his overall fee...

Episode 52 : USMC Veteran Anthony Maroun Tells Us The Truth Attorney Anthony Maroun is a United States Marine Corps Veteran and he has a heck of a story to tell. After enlisting in the Marines right after 9/11, Anthony has served on missions from Haiti, to Iraq to Lebanon. Listen to part 1 of this 2 part conversation about the differences among the various nations, Anthony's family's reaction to h...

Episode 51 : Omari Walker Tells Us The Truth New Heights Charter School Executive Director Omari Walker is attacking the wealth inequality issue head on. How? Each student that graduates from New Heights Charter School Brockton leaves with a two year College Degree! Fresh out of high school, New Heights Graduates are eligible for higher paying jobs and have half the higher education debt as their...

Episode 50 : Boston's Open Air Drug Pandemic There is an open air illegal drug market at and around the intersection of Massachusetts Ave and Melnea Cass Blvd in the City of Boston. Overdoses, dirty needles in front of schools and businesses, a rise in theft and both shootings and stabbings have all increased in the area as a result of people being allowed to buy and sell drugs in this area. Liste...

Episode 49 : Boston City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo Boston City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo is well known for taking a hard line on issues even if it means standing alone; but why? Why is Councilor Arroyo so comfortable going against the grain and how effective have his methods been thus far? In this exclusive conversation, listen as Councilor Arroyo details how his parents taught him to always speak t...

Episode 48 : Tammy Peeples Tells Us The Truth Hall of Fame Track and Field Legend Tammy Peeples( MTSCA Hall Of Fame 2020) holds nothing back as she Tells Us The Truth about Black Women being over scrutinized and policed within competitive sports including the Olympic Games. Listen as Tammy discusses her personal Hall Of Fame Track and Field Career, succeeding despite rupturing both of her achilles...

Episode 47: Kelsey Nicole Nelson Tells Us The Truth Award Winning Fox Sports Journalist & Mentor within the National Association of Blake Journalists, Kelsey Nicole Nelson, provides insight on some of the problematic issues Black Women face within the workplace and society in general. What are some examples of systemic racism Kelsey has experienced thus far in her career? How has she overcome obst...

Episode 46: Black Women In Sports Media The World of sports and sports media have been rocked over comments ESPN Anchor Rachel Nichols made about fellow ESPN Anchor Maria Taylor getting an assignment over ESPN trying to correct previous diversity issues. Former Pro Soccer player and celebrated Sports Media Reporter, Renee P. Washington, joins us this week to unpack the implications of Rachel's com...

Episode 45: Juneteenth To Me Juneteenth is the newest federal holiday here in the United States of America, yet most Americans know very little about what Juneteenth is nor how to celebrate it. Instead of another routine and boring history lesson, listen as host E. Duke Bennett takes you on an audio journey you'll never forget. Hear all about how Juneteenth traditionally is celebrated in Boston in...

Episode 44: Chris Bournea Tells Us The Truth Imagine being born to two Black Parents, they separate and then each marry White significant others. This isn't the plot of some new tv series, it's just one part of a heck of a life story of Journalist & Filmmaker Chris Bournea. Listen as Chris details his Father's philosophy regarding interracial dating and the surprising fact Chris and his family did...

Episode 43: When You Don't Belong We learn at a young age society can often be cruel and mean spirited, but what happens when such treatment is coming from your own family? New York City of native Puerto Rican heritage, Chef Manny Fresh, opens up about the trauma of being told by many of his own family members "You're Not One Of Us". Learn how Chef Manny's clear ability to communicate both in Span...

Episode 42: When You're Not Black Nor White Enough Imagine being told that you are neither Black nor White enough to fit in despite actually being both Black and White. Apryl, a Woman born and raised in Brampton Ontario, opens up about her experiences as a culturally and racially diverse Canadian. What's it like having Parents who are both multiracial themselves and how this explains her Curly Hai...

Episode 41: College Investment Racial Disparity Is there a racial disparity regarding the return on a College Education Investment ? Chief Strategy Advisor and former CEO of the Gates Foundation, Sue Desmond-Hellman and CUNY Executive Vice Chancellor and University Provost, Jose Cruz, are here to provide details on this very serious issue. Listen as Dr. Sue and Dr. Jose explain their work with The...

Episode 40: What Happened To Mrs. Brown The City of Boston has been rocked by the news of a Beloved Grandmother, Delois Brown, was hit by stray bullets while sitting on her front porch! Heartbreakingly, Mrs. Brown was not able to survive this senseless tragedy. Founder and Executive Director of The New Democracy Coalition, Kevin Peterson, details how Clergy, Police and Members of The Community hav...

Episode 39: Black Men Run Black Men Run is an organization that focuses on Brotherhood, Unity and Health and the Vice Chairman of the Boston chapter, Jeff Joseph, is here to open up about all of those principles. Listen as Jeff weighs in on using fitness activities like running to build relationships with adults and youth that live in Greater Boston and beyond and how his life experiences have imp...

Episode 38: Clementina Chery Tells Us The Truth The guilty verdict for former Officer Derrick Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd should have been a moment when The United States finally turned the corner on senseless murders yet unfortunately that has not been the case. More people, especially Black and Brown people, have been murdered by community neighbors and in some instances Law Enforcemen...

Episode 37: Black Men Check In Right before the Verdict of the Derek Chauvin trail is revealed, Rapper and Actor S7even Sinz has an in-depth "Check In" with host E. Duke Bennett about a variety of topics that include the George Floyd Murder, Concerns over organizations leading Protests and issues protesters face in the aftermath, Teaching the next generation about how to survive in a world in whic...

Episode 36: When Racism Is Normalized Imagine growing up in a society in which racism not only exists but is accepted and normalized. Unfortunately Bibi, our guest this week, doesn't have to imagine because this was her reality growing up in Italy. Listen as the first known Italian born Black Woman details the fact she didn't even know she was black until she was 8 years old, her first experiences...

Episode 35: Photos, Education & The Black Experience Society has led us to believe the Black Experience is finite and can only be certain ways, yet all you have to do is speak to Black Folk to realize our experiences are similar to an onion; full of various layers. Alan Rolette is a Military Veteran, Former Educator and the owner of River Horse Photography. Listen as Alan details being a child gro...

Episode 34: Racism Against Asians In America The recent coverage of racism against Asians in America has many people assuming this is a sudden and new issue when in reality it is unfortunately par for the course. Meeshie joins us this week to detail her experience growing up as an Asian American Woman in Massachusetts. What was it like being the only Asian Person in most of her classes in school?...

Episode 33: Overcoming Mental Health Challenges & Global Racism Ashley J Williams is enjoying a wave of positive feedback regarding her book "Thorns of A Blood Red Rose". The first time Author shares the premise of the book including being influenced by everything from Supernatural Thriller Movies and celebrated Authors like Stephen King and R.L. Stein. Ashley also opens up about her life long jou...

Episode 32: The Truth About Racism In England The Megan and Harry interview special with Oprah has sparked world wide interest and discussion. One of the most common questions many are asking is: What is the Truth About Racism in England and how have the Royal Family contributed to it? Four guests discuss the matter: * Lysienne - Born and raised in London to a White German Mother and Black British...