Wallace Allen's Empire Talks Back

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...

From March 30, 2025 Host Wallace Allen joins Attorney Channing Hawkinsin a discussion of the Trump Administration’s process and impact on the laws and morality of America…     TODAY’S GUEST: ATTORNEY CHANNING HAWKINS of BRACY HAWKINS LAW;  Attorney Hawkins has extensive and unique experience in employment and labor law and board governance within the public and private sectors.  He advises his cli...

Addressing the housing crisis in the Inland Empire. Can we make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring? Guest: Don Smith; Co-Chair of the West Valley Regional Steering Committee  Originally aired March 23, 2025 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 broadcas...

TODAY’S GUESTS: Ruth Stevens, Spiritual Adviser (Women's History Month honoree) Don Smith, Housing Advocate  Hugo Salazar, Civil Rights Atty Beverly Jones-Wright, Activist Two months into the new (old) administration there is so much that is challenging common sense. Where are we headed?  How has the Trump-a-dency got you feeling about the things that you care about? Can/Will chaos and confusion l...

From cutting your losses to chasing a championship! As part of Women's History Month, the Empire Talks Back welcomes Chloe Wells, Head Coach of Riverside's Hillcrestt H.S. women's basketball team, her assistant coach Lola McFadden, and members of the varsity team. Originally aired March 9, 2025 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wallace-allen-s-empire-talks-back--...

Wallace Allen is joined by special guest co-host, teacher Miss Malibu, for a discussion of Dad's & Books, her newchildren's literacy programs in the Inland Empire. Originally aired March 2, 2025 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...

Feb. 23, 2025 Civil Rights Attorney, Areva Martin, Joins host Wallace Allen in a discussion on civil rights and civil responsibility with three high school seniors, Brandon McIntosh, Joseph Goree Jr. and Jaden Overstreet. These young men  are participating in the annual San Bernardino Social-Lites Beautillion Experience... A six month community service activity that concludes with one of the young...

Feb. 16, 2025 Host Wallace Allen talks education with DR. Gwendolyn Dowdy Rodgers, Chair of the San Bernardino County Board of Education, and Dr. Ayanna Blackmon-Balogun, an educator with the Rialto Unified School District, discussing the importance of the threatened US Department of Education. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wallace-allen-s-empire-talks-back--...

February 9, 2025 Black History Month continues as host Wallace Allen talks to the living Rodeo Cowboy legend, World Champion Bull Rider , Charlie Sampson! 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,...

February 2, 2025 Does Trump want to stay out of jail bad enough to use chaos and confusion as the excuse for martial law? Join Host Wallace Allen and guest Gregory Evans, CEO of National Cyber Security Inc., discuss the possibilities... Mr. Russell Ward, parade curator, discusses the S B MLK Jr. and Riverside Black History Parades, both of which he coordinates... Become a supporter of this podcast...