The Black Legacy of Laughter with PBS's Geoff Bennett — Episode 5

Send us Fan MailThe Global I Am's Max Rodriguez welcomes PBS NewsHour anchor and acclaimed author Geoff Bennett for a candid conversation about his memoir Black Out Loud, the power of storytelling, and the role of journalism in strengthening democracy. Bennett reflects on the mentors, experiences, and defining moments that shaped his remarkable journey, offering insights on leadership, representation, and the importance of finding—and using—your voice.Topics Include:• The inspiration behind Black Out Loud• Journalism, democracy, and public trust• Mentorship and the power of representation• Leadership through storytelling• Race, identity, and the American experience• Building bridges across communities and perspectives• Finding your voice and using it with purposeA thoughtful and timely discussion with one of America's most respected journalists on truth, leadership, and the stories that shape our lives.The Culture. Our Capital.Global I AM Conversations is an ongoing and archived podcasts of the world's builders, artists, entrepreneurs, thinkers, innovators, public servants, and cultural architects whose lives remind us that people—not capital—remain our greatest investment.   Hosted by Patrick A. Howell, Founder & CEO of Global Market Intelligence & Media (GMIQ).  Co-hosts include Max Rodriguez of the Harlem Book Fair, Bill Huston of Crowd Max and Tara Frater, a wealth advisor and attorney in Barbados. Discover more conversations, articles, podcasts and global stories at GMIQ."The future belongs to those who invest in humanity."Global I AM Conversations The Culture. Our Capital. © Global Market Intelligence & Media (GMIQ). All Rights Reserved.