Wallace Allen's Empire Talks Back

(Original airdate Sunday June 7, 2026) What happens when young people are given the tools to dream bigger? On this inspiring episode of Empire Talks Back, Wallace Allen welcomes Dolores Williams, founder of Millionaire Minds Kids, an organization that has helped shape the lives of hundreds of young people throughout Southern California's High Desert region. For more than two decades, Millionaire M...

(Originally aired live on May 12, 2026) United States Senator Cory Booker joins Wallace Allen to discuss current national issues, civic engagement, and how Americans can respond constructively to political challenges through organizing, advocacy, and participation. Commissioner Vickie Davis, founder of Rialto's Juneteenth Jam, shares the history and impact of the annual celebration while introduci...

Originally aired live on May 10, 2026 Host Wallace Allen welcomes veteran advocate, filmmaker, writer, producer, and artist Glenn Towery to Empire Talks Back for an important conversation about the hidden battles many veterans face after returning home from military service. Towery shares insights from his work in veteran suicide prevention, community advocacy, and storytelling while discussing hi...

Aired live on April 12, 2026 On this powerful episode of Empire Talks Back, host Wallace Allen sits down with U.S. Senator Cory Booker for a direct and urgent conversation about the state of America—and what must happen next. Senator Booker outlines five critical issues facing the country: economic fairness, the rising cost of healthcare, political corruption, access to education, and the growing...

Originally aired live on March 29, 2026 Women’s History Month Spotlight: Dr. Vanessa Perez-Trang on Empowerment, Equity & Building Opportunity  In this special Women’s History Month episode of Empire Talks Back, Wallace Allen sits down with Dr. Vanessa Perez-Trang, Executive Director of the Time for Change Foundation. From starting as an intern in 2012 to leading one of the Inland Empire’s mos...

Originally aired live March 22, 2026 Host Wallace Allen connects with the San Bernardino Social Lites and the young men they are mentoring as they prepare for their upcoming Beautillion Ball—an event rooted in leadership, discipline, and community legacy. This conversation highlights what mentorship looks like in action, how these young men are being shaped for the future, and why programs like th...

Originally aired live March 15, 2026 Doing something to help isn’t complicated—it starts with a decision. In this episode of Empire Talks Back , Wallace Allen keeps it real: “Pick up that trash.” A simple act, but a reminder that responsibility for our communities starts with each of us. Wallace is joined by Brenda Sutton, a mother who turned personal pain into purpose. After her daughters experie...

Originally aired live on March 8, 2026 Wallace Allen doesn’t say it to gloat—he says it to remind us what happens when we ignore what’s happening right in front of us. In this episode of Empire Talks Back , Wallace breaks down the importance of paying attention to local issues, staying engaged in community affairs, and building real self-sustainability at the ground level. Because when we disconne...

Originally aired on March 1, 2026 War decisions made in Washington can echo for generations — especially for the men and women who serve on the front lines. On this episode of Empire Talks Back, host Wallace Allen discusses the impact of U.S. military conflict with Iran and what those decisions mean for American troops. Joining the conversation is Farron Dozier, a veteran with more than two decade...

(Originally aired February 22, 2026) Reparations for the descendants of American slavery remains one of the most important and debated issues in the country today. What would real reparative justice look like — and how do we prove lineage and historical harm? On this episode of Empire Talks Back, host Wallace Allen leads a powerful conversation on the history, politics, and future of reparations i...

Aired February 15, 2026 Wallace Allen opens the conversation with a question: “Is the tempter as guilty as the tempted?” He shares his perspective on accountability, influence, and responsibility in today’s social climate. This episode also features: R&B singer Henry Andrade of The Bromatics discussing their upcoming virtual performance Louis Winder of the Riverside Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alp...

Aired February 8, 2026 Following a week of racially charged posts from Donald Trump on Truth Social, Wallace Allen examines what those statements mean in the broader political landscape. This episode of Empire Talks Back focuses on: • Trump’s latest posts and the public response • “When is bad news, good news?” — the question driving the discussion • How camera coverage impacts “the movement” and...

In this episode of Empire Talks Back , host Wallace Allen is joined by Mac Romeo—a comedian, activist, and military veteran—and Myshjua Allen Murray, Founder of One Life Live Lit and writer of Mysellations , for a wide-ranging discussion on Venezuela, U.S. foreign policy, and political accountability. The conversation examines whether efforts to arrest Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro during th...

In this episode of Empire Talks Back, originally aired on August 10, 2025, host Wallace Allen offers his perspective on a controversial political decision involving the Trump administration—specifically a deal that resulted in a minimum-security facility replacing a maximum-security prison as housing for a convicted child sex abuser. Wallace examines what this decision signals about power, privile...

In this episode of Empire Talks Back, host Wallace Allen challenges listeners with a pointed observation: the opposite of being woke is being asleep. From that premise, the conversation turns toward lived experience, service, and continued responsibility. Wallace is joined by Vietnam-era combat veterans who speak candidly about their military service and their ongoing involvement with Veterans Aff...

In this episode of Empire Talks Back, host Wallace Allen speaks with Joe Paulino, Chief of Police for the San Bernardino City Unified School District. Chief Paulino discusses the responsibility of selecting the right people for law enforcement roles within school environments and the importance of proper training rooted in education, service, and accountability. The conversation focuses on how sch...

In this episode of Empire Talks Back, host Wallace Allen explores the idea that “your backyard bucket farm is a vegetable nursery”—a practical and timely response to rising food costs and growing food insecurity. Wallace is joined by Anthony Vasquez, a certified farmer and patent holder of a specialized fertilizer designed to support small-scale, at-home food production. Anthony explains how bucke...

Guest: Terrence Stone, Founder & CEO of Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy In this motivating episode of Empire Talks Back, host Wallace Allen sits down with Terrence Stone, the dynamic Founder and CEO of Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy. Stone shares his powerful personal journey from the streets to leadership — and how he’s turned his experiences into a mission to uplift an...

Guest: Terry Boykins, Executive Director of Project Fighting Chance In this empowering episode of Empire Talks Back, host Wallace Allen welcomes Terry Boykins, Executive Director of Project Fighting Chance — a transformative youth empowerment organization based in San Bernardino. Boykins shares how the program uses boxing, mentorship, and community engagement to teach discipline, build confidence,...

Sep 17, 2025 Empire Talks Back: Victor Essiet (The Mandators) & Russell Gerlach In this episode of Empire Talks Back, host Wallace Allen welcomes Nigerian reggae artist Victor Essiet, leader of The Mandators, along with community advocate Russell Gerlach. Together, they discuss music as a force for unity and change, the role of culture in shaping identity, and the importance of grassroots effo...

Empire Talks Back: Ryan Berryman – San Bernardino Fatherhood In this episode of Empire Talks Back, we sit down with Ryan Berryman to explore the importance of fatherhood in the San Bernardino community. Ryan shares his journey, the challenges fathers face, and the impact of strong male role models in building healthier families and neighborhoods. From personal stories to community initiatives, thi...

Wallace Allen interviews Dr. Christopher Otiko, founder of ViaDerma Inc., the company that has received a patent for a revolutionary product that increases the efficiency of anti inflammation medicines by allowing them to be absorbed through our skin! His Vitastem solution is designed to cure burns, cuts, and bruises in a quicker, more efficient manner.  Dr Otiko, a Nigerian immigrant, demonstrate...

Host, Wallace Allen maintained the theme of ‘soulful intervention’ as the medication for our times of stress and political chaos and confusion…  In this May 4, 2025 episode of Empire Talks Back, host Wallace Allen continues the show’s guiding theme of “soulful intervention”—a necessary response to the stress, political chaos, and emotional confusion of our times. Segment One: Juneteenth, Community...

Originally aired April 13, 2025 Host Wallace Allen and Guest Attorney Hugo Salazar discuss the question; Is Trump Manipulating  His Way to Declaring Martial Law? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wallace-allen-s-empire-talks-back--6478734/support . About the Show Empire Talks Back is hosted by veteran broadcaster Wallace Allen and explores Black culture, history,...

Originally aired April 6, 2025 Host Wallace Allen Discusses the importance of placing People Above Profit... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wallace-allen-s-empire-talks-back--6478734/support . About the Show Empire Talks Back is hosted by veteran broadcaster Wallace Allen and explores Black culture, history, media, and community leadership through long-form co...