The Black Perspective: August 30, 2026
from Black Information Network Interviews Hosted by Lauren Crawford
This week on The Black Perspective, Katie Gray reports on healthcare providers joining forces in the fight against prostate cancer, with a shared mission of raising awareness, encouraging early detection, and ultimately saving lives. Esther Dillard speaks with Dr. Lametra Scott and Dr. Haydar Frangoul about a groundbreaking development in the fight against sickle cell disease. Dr. Scott shares the emotional story of watching her son’s eyes each morning for a sign that no test could yet confirm, while Dr. Frangoul explains how gene-editing therapy is giving families new hope. Their conversation explores the life-changing potential of Casgevy, a CRISPR-based therapy approved for sickle cell disease. Vanessa Tyler joins us with a BIN exclusive as she speaks with Kameron Glasgow, whose wife, Kenya Glasgow, and 2-year-old daughter, Kennedi Rose Glasgow, were killed by a lightning strike in Margate, Florida. Kameron Glasgow recounts the heartbreaking moments surrounding the tragedy and the devastating loss of his family. Doug Davis joins us with Part 2 of his conversation with Mike Tresvant, Executive Vice President of Brand Partnerships at Complex. They continue their discussion about branding, the emergence of AI in media, and how attending an HBCU helped equip Tresvant with the skills and perspective that have shaped his career in media, advertising, and brand partnerships. And we hear insightful commentary from Roland S. Martin and James T. Harris. Listen Now!
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