Willie James Jr, Host

YOUNG BLACK GENIUSES

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A bi- monthly celebration of the brilliant African American men and women making strides in Science, Engineering,Technology,Medicine, Education, Music, Film, Fine Arts and Literature. Each episode we dive into the stories, innovations, and breakthroughs shaping these industries. I'm your host Willie James Jr. and welcome to the YOUNG BLACK GENIUSES PODCAST. In this episode I decided to drive down to Atlanta Georgia and have a chat with a long time friend of mine Timotheus Burns AKA Tim Burns. Tim hails from Canton Ohio, the birth place of the famous O'Jays and the state that is rich in music t...

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Interview with Visual Artist and Creator John Holyfield 03.07.2026 27:59

John Holyfield is one of the most collected and gifted black artist in the nation. His work has a strong southern folksy feel, and his themes are of family, music, romance, spirituality and culture. John spent most of his childhood growing up in Clarksburg West Virginia raised by his grandmothers. In his teens he moved to The Washington DC area, completed high school and went on to study fine art...

Interview with Tim Burns award winning song, writer, producer and recording artist. 29.06.2026 38:15

In this episode Tim and I took a trip back in time and talked about are friendship for over twenty five plus years. His music journey and his musical growth over those years. We listen to some of his productions and I came away impressed with his approach and his innovations and style. This young man is someone to keep your eye on.