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12 Million
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12 Million Podcast is a weekly conversation for the culture that was inspired by the Richard Wright book "12 Million Black Voices" hosted Daron Jenkins and Akbar Majeed.
Episodes
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#44 - Jenica Leah [VIDEO]
On this Episode, we welcome Jenica Leah, Author/Sickle Cell Advocate, and Founder/Director of My Friend Jen Sickle Cell Charity. She shares how sickle cell shaped her purpose, her bold move to the Caribbean, and why owning your story can change lives. Follow Jenica on Instagram | Visit her website
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#43 - Lynne Thompson, LA Poet Laureate [VIDEO]
Lynne Thompson was the 4th Poet Laureate for the City of Los Angeles. The daughter of Caribbean immigrants, her poetry collections include Beg No Pardon (2007), winner of the Perugia Press Prize and the Great Lakes Colleges Association’s New Writers Award; Start With A Small Guitar (2013), from...
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#42 - Jamai, Music Artist and Entrepreneur [VIDEO]
Jamai, a singer, musician, and entrepreneur, opens up about his journey through grief. Hear how he's using his platform to normalize conversations about mental health and trauma among Black men. Jamai on IG: @Jamaimusic URL: https://www.jamai.me/epk
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#41 - Arvell Craig, AI Evangelist [VIDEO]
Arvell Craig is a seasoned business professional with over twenty years of experience in the dynamic landscape of social, digital, and internet marketing. Recognizing the potential of chatbots and conversational design in 2017, he’s been a leading voice on how to integrate natural language...
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#40 - Robert Marshall, CEO/ Founder - I Am Man, Inc. / The Survivors Circle
Speaker, Author, and Male Empowerment Coach who helps boys and men win within! Follow Robert on Instagram | Learn more about Robert | Visit the Survivors Circle ====== 12 Million Podcast is a weekly conversation for the culture that was inspired by the Richard Wright book "12 Million Black…
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#39 - Darius Wallace, Actor/Coach/Motivational Speaker
Darius has been in several Hollywood Movies, is a founding member of Tennessee Shakespeare, and has performed all over the country in thousands of schools, universities, theaters, libraries, museums, and the National Archives as Frederick Douglass. He also has been the TEDx Memphis coach for…
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#38 - Kahlil Dumas, CEO/Founder - UNSTUCKD
Kahlil Dumas, also known as “KD,” is a serial entrepreneur, podcaster, and business advisor. Kahlil is the CEO of UNSTUCKKD, host of the UNSTUCKKD Podcast, CPO at Her First $100k, and Senior Product Advisor to 1AND1. Kahlil is committed to helping you heal your trauma with money, redefining what...
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#37 - Claudens Louis, Saxophonist and Music Artist
Born in Miami, FL, Haitian-American Claudens Louis’ love for education has led him to conducting clinics and masterclasses at several universities and music programs around the world as a teaching artist. He is successfully serving students in the very community he grew up in as the jazz director...
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#36 - Dr. Maasi J. Smith, Podiatrist and Author "Mischiefmakers"
Maasi J. Smith, DPM, received his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Temple University's School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is also a proud graduate of Hampton University, located in Virginia. Currently, he is a Podiatric Surgeon, who also serves as the Chief of...
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#35 - Nicole Michelle Durio, CPA
Nicole Michelle Durio, CPA, has more than 25 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, advisory services, business consulting, CFO services, and internal and external auditing. Nicole has mentored over 250 women to six-figure income status and she is on track to propel 25 women to...
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#34 - Candice Cook Simmons - Chief Strategy Officer, RadicalMedia
Candice Cook Simmons, Esq. is credited as a groundbreaking business attorney and trademark strategist for helping to change the way businesses and entrepreneurs imagined the utilization of Intellectual Property. With a professional range that included high-profile matters, crisis management…
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#33 - LaJuanda M. Asemota - CEO/Founder, Second Chance Studios
LaJuanda M. Asemota is an award-winning executive who is passionate about innovation’s ability to affect social change. Her career has centered on empowering communities with equitable access to resources. She has served organizations such as Second Chance Studios, /dev/color, Singularity...
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#32 - Dr. Danielle Peebles - Author, Sex Sent Me To The Chiropractor
As an author and Chiropractic physician, Dr. Danielle Peebles, is a trailblazer in her field helping to tackle health care disparities through chiropractic care. Only 2.5 % of Chiropractic physicians are African American. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from St. Louis University…
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#31 - Tracey Moore - Executive Producer and Co-Host - Crackle TV’s Inside The Black Box
Creator/ Executive Producer “Inside the Black Box”. Producer of NY Times Bestselling Author Carl Weber's, The Man in 3B, The Preacher's Son, The Choir Director, and No More Mr. Nice Guy. Executive Producer/Host of The Spirited Actor the Search for Africa's Next Hollywood Star TV Show (Aired in 98...
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#30 - Season Three Wrap-Up with Hosts Daron Jenkins and Akbar Majeed
Putting a bow on yet another successful season of conversations! We gather to take a look back at the friends made and insights gained in our third season of 12 Million! ====== 12 Million Podcast is a weekly conversation for the culture that was inspired by the Richard Wright book "12 Million…
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#29 - Letitia Guillory - Screenwriter
Letitia Guillory is a multi-hyphenate creative working in theatre, film, and television. Her episodic series, gATES, and feature film, HOUND DOG are part of the Warner Brother Discovery 150 Innovation Initiative. She produced the award-winning short comedy, Pas Honteux (REVOLT TV) and thriller,...
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#28 - Maya Ford - Principal, FordMomentum!
Maya Ford is the owner of FordMomentum!, a data-informed communications firm. Her revolutionary system, STOLO, is backed by MIT & Harvard and has been used in cities across America to start the process of equitable redesign! Connect with Maya Ford on LinkedIn…
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#27 - Karen Attiah - Colunmist, Washington Post
Karen Attiah is a columnist for The Washington Post. She joined The Post in 2014 as a digital producer in the Opinions section. Attiah often writes on issues relating to race, gender, and international politics, with a special interest in Africa. Previously, she reported as a freelancer for the...
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#26 - Dr. K. Edwin Bryant - Author, "ChaRIOT" and Social Justice Mentor
Dr. K. Edwin Bryant is a highly respected senior pastor, professor and academic, published author, and corporate strategist with a passion to advocate for underrepresented communities. Author of ChaRIOT: The New Cultural Conversation. Follow Dr. K. Edwin Bryant on Instagram @kbryantphd ====== 12...
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#25 - David Ikenna Adams - Founder, IF Then Ventures
David Ikenna Adams joins the show to share his work on IF:Then - an attorney community, angel syndicate, and now podcast helping founders and builders navigate emerging regulatory environments and providing attorneys a community oriented around career intentionality and product strategy. Follow...
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#24 - Evin F. Robinson and Justin J. Shaifer - Co-Creators, Hi-Tech Heroes
Evin F. Robinson and Justin J. Shaifer, the co-creators of Hi-Tech Heroes join the show today to discuss their impressive careers, empowering the black community through tech and knowledge, and NFTs/Web3. Follow Evin F. Robinson and Justin J. Shaifer on Instagram @hitechheroesnft ====== 12…
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#23 - Jay Jordan - CEO, Alliance for Safety and Justice
Jay Jordan is a nationally recognized public policy expert, political campaign specialist, organizer, climate activist, and entrepreneur. He currently serves both as Vice President of the Alliance for Safety and Justice, a multi-state organization working to replace over-incarceration with more...
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#22 - Nicole Franklin - Host and Producer of Before You Go Podcast
Nicole Franklin is a writer/director and podcaster. When not on a film set, she produces and co-hosts the podcast, Before You Go, which features first-person accounts from the more mature generation, including adults 100 years young whose stories the history books may have missed. Visit her at...
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#21 - Pierce Freelon - Grammy-nominated Musician, Producer, and Educator
Welcome to the electrifying third season of 12 Million! Join your dynamic hosts, Daron Jenkins and Akbar Majeed, as they kick off this season with an absolute treat—a conversation with the sensational Grammy-nominee, Pierce Freelon. Prepare to be enthralled by the stories, insights, and musical...
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#20 - Season Two Wrap-Up with hosts Daron Jenkins and Akbar Majeed
The second season of 12 Million Podcast is done. Hosts Daron Jenkins and Akbar Majeed come together to look back at an amazing season and forward to the upcoming Season 3! ====== 12 Million Podcast is a weekly conversation for the culture that was inspired by the Richard Wright book "12 Million...
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#19 - Nadhege Ptah - Actor, Writer, Producer, and Director
Dive into the captivating world of multi-talented artist Nadhege Ptah in this episode of [Your Podcast Name]. From her remarkable debut as Lady in Brown in "For Colored Girls" to her current recurring role on the SHOWTIME TV series "City on a Hill," Nadhege's journey is a testament to her…
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#18 - Kulanen Ikyo - Award-winning Music Composer
Kulanen is a film composer and sound designer who holds a Bachelor of Physics degree from the University of Jos, Nigeria. His recent work as a composer includes Netflix original LionHeart (TIFF 2018), Oloture (2019), and Okafor's Law (TIFF 2016). Kulanen's first feature film as a composer and…
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#17 - Tokunboh Ishmael - Co-Founder and Managing Director, Alitheia Capital
Join Daron and Akbar as they welcome 'Tokunboh Ishmael to the show. 'Tokunboh Ishmael is co-founder and Managing Director of Alitheia Capital, an investment management and advisory firm focused on channeling private equity investments into businesses and real estate assets to enhance access to...
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#16 - Dr. Thomas Barksdale II - Owner, Barksdale Foundation
Dr. Thomas Barksdale II is a clinically trained practitioner specializing in trauma, grief, loss, mental health, and substance use. He is known as a transparent speaker, trainer, university counselor, and presenter with a passion for student engagement and development. Throughout his professional...
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#15 - Melissa Haizlip - Award-winning Writer/Director/Producer, Mr.SOUL!
Melissa is an award-winning filmmaker based in New York whose current film, Mr. SOUL!, to date has received 33 nominations and won 19 awards including 14 Film Festival Awards. Before Oprah, before Arsenio, there was Mr. SOUL! Ellis Haizlip ensures the Revolution will be televised with SOUL!,...
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#14 - Peter Westbrook - Olympic Fencing Legend and Founder, Peter Westbrook Foundation
Hosts Daron Jenkins and Akbar Majeed welcome Special Guest Peter Westbrook, Author, Olympian, fencing legend, cancer survivor, and founder of the Peter Westbrook Foundation (www.peterwestbrook.org). Follow Peter Westbrook on Instagram @peterwestbrookfoundation ====== 12 Million Podcast is a…
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#13 - Stephanie E. Farmer - Founder/Executive Director, Triple F Empowerment, Inc.
Stephanie E. Farmer, affectionately known as Ms. Steph, is the Founder and Executive Director of Triple F Empowerment, Inc. (TFE). Ms. Steph has been interested in science, dance, singing, and working with children from a young age. She is a multi-faceted individual having earned a Bachelor of...
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#12 - Dennis Dortch - CEO, Black&Sexy
As the visionary co-founder and CEO of BLACK&SEXY TV, Dennis oversees all productions and has served as the screenwriter, director, and showrunner for many series. Dennis is a Sundance Film Festival Alumni and Gotham Award nominee as “Breakthrough Director” for his feature film debut A Good Day…
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#11 - Kiki Kitty - Legendary Street Wear Designer/Artist
Kianga Milele also known as Kiki Kitty is well known for her years of creating and overseeing creative direction for many of your favorite brands. Kiki has been the creative brains behind groundbreaking collections and creative projects for Sean Combs, Justin Timberlake, Jay Z, Beyonce, Nicki...
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#10 - Season One Wrap-Up with hosts Daron Jenkins and Akbar Majeed
What an amazing first season of the show! Daron and Akbar share their thoughts on the past season and preview Season Two! ====== 12 Million Podcast is a weekly conversation for the culture that was inspired by the Richard Wright book "12 Million Black Voices" 12 Million is a place for an...
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#9 - Jazzmeia Horn - Multi-Grammy-nominated Jazz Vocalist
In the two years since Jazzmeia Horn, BFA Jazz, and Contemporary Music '14, released the Grammy Award-Nominated A Social Call, she has launched international tours, led masterclasses and workshops globally, and continued to hone her vocal skills while writing songs of personal relevance and…
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#8 - Claude Johnson - Founder, Black Fives Foundation
Claude Johnson is an author, historian, writer, and founder of the Black Fives Foundation, a 501(c)3 public charity whose mission is to research, preserve, showcase, and teach the pre-NBA history of African-American basketball while honoring its pioneers and their descendants. The Black Fives...
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#7 - Faheem Majeed - Award-winning Artist/Educator/Curator
Faheem Majeed is an artist, educator, curator, and community facilitator. He blends his unique experience as an artist, non-profit administrator, and curator to create works that focus on institutional critique and exhibitions that leverage collaboration to engage his immediate, and the broader...
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#6 - Dr. Camille F. Cohen - Optometrist
Daron and Akbar are joined on the show by Dr. Camille F. Cohen. Dr. Camille F. Cohen earned her Doctorate of Optometry, in 2014, from Salus University. She has her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from The University of Miami. She has experience in private, hospital, and retail practice...
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#5 - Cameron Washington - Writer, Director, Producer and Musician
Daron and Akbar welcome Cameron Washington to the show. Cameron Washington is a writer, director, producer, filmmaker, and musician from San Francisco California. He has directed multiple award-winning indie films and just recently produced videos for Kamala Harris, and also released "A Man And…
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#4 - Welcoming Our New Co-Host, Akbar Majeed - Co-founder of Rise Art & Design
Welcome the new co-host of 12 Million, Akbar Majeed. Daron and Akbar discuss new upcoming guests! Akbar founded Rise Sport, which specializes in developing products that merge sports, fashion & entertainment through merchandise, technology, and media via its in-house Brands: (RiseAD|Rise Sport...
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#3 - Devin Dixon - Founder, Bingewave
Joining the show is Devin Dixon, a technologist and serial entrepreneur who uses media and IoT to create Bingewave, a powerful ecosystem for underrepresented groups. Follow Devin on Instagram @bingewave Visit Bingewave at https://www.bingewave.com ====== 12 Million Podcast is a weekly…
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#1 - What it's like being a black man in America, Part One | Freda Thomas
Daron and guest Freda Thomas discuss their thoughts on the current atmosphere and what it's like being a black man in America. Freda holds an MBA from Baruch College in New York City. She is a member of the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches and the Society for Human...
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