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400 Plus

by Marc Sims

A discussion of African American issues from an African American perspective.The love we have for each other is the greatest threat to those who rule over us. If those who rule over us want to stay in power, then they must destroy our ability to love each other in a healthy sort of way.Dr. Amos N. Wilson

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Episodes

  1. Truthful Leadership? LeAlan Jones

    Marc Sims talks with LeAlan Jones about the plight of working class African Americans in and outside of Chicago Illinois. Since 2000, Chicago's black population has dropped by more than 250,000 people....

  2. What Is The Goal? Syron Smith

    Marc Sims talks with Syron Smith about improving lower income African American neighborhoods. Syron Smith is the founder of the National Block Club University. https://nationalblockclubuniversity.com

  3. Math Solves Problems: Akil Parker

    Marc Sims talks with math professor Akil Parker about education and the African American community. Pennsylvania HBCU professor solves community problems, multiplies ways to success with math https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A-1X0U6ykY

  4. Can A Person Transform: Marcia Logan

    Marc Sims asked Philadelphia, Pennsylvania resident Marcia Logan; can a person transform their life? It takes a truly exceptional person to transcend his or her social environment and that we are shaped (and limited) by our backgrounds and by the thinking of our generation more than we know or…

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  5. People of African Descent: Hunter Adams

    Marc Sims talks with Hunter Adams, a Independent Cultural Neuroscience Researcher about people of African descent. International Decade for People of African Descent (2015 - 2024) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9edo0Qaq-ZI

  6. The lack of Accountability: David Seaton

    Marc Sims talks with David Seaton about the lack of accountability in the African American community. The David Seaton Show WVON Radio Chicago https://www.facebook.com/WVON1690/videos/831934114997838

  7. We Transform Lives: Toya Lackey

    Marc Sims asked Toya Lackey how do you convince a young person that Lost Boyz Inc can help them achieve their goals. Toya Lackey is the SYL Program Director for Lost Boyz Inc. https://www.lostboyzinc.org

  8. Englewood Chicago: Asiaha Butler

    Marc Sims asked Asiaha Butler, how is Englewood doing these days. Asiaha Butler is the Co-founder and CEO of R.A.G.E. the Resident Association of Greater Englewood. https://ragenglewood.org Englewood https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Englewood,_Chicago

  9. Responsibility & Frustration: Mark J. Wallace

    Marc Sims talks with Mark J. Wallace about the importance of African Americans not giving up on each other. Mark J. Wallace is the host of The People's Show. https://www.facebook.com/MJWPeoplesshow

  10. No More Black & Brown

    Marc Sims talks with Syron Smith about the use of the term Black & Brown. Syron Smith is Founder & President of The National Block Club University. https://nationalblockclubuniversity.com (The United States), it's been extraordinarily welcoming to to outsiders. I would say with the one exception…

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  11. Baseball & Human Development: LaVonte Stewart

    Marc Sims talks with LaVonte Stewart, founding executive director of Lost Boyz Inc. https://www.lostboyzinc.org

  12. Fresh Food & Inspiration: Dion Dawson

    Marc Sims talks with Dion Dawson, founder of Dion's Chicago Dream. https://dionschicagodream.com

  13. Networking: Robert C. Owens

    Marc Sims talks with Robert C. Owens about networking to strengthen lower income African American neighborhoods. https://rcoartistry.com

  14. Programmed Math Fear: Akil Parker

    Marc Sims speaks with Math Professor Akil Parker about math and the African American community. Akil Parker, Father, Math Professor, Avid Reader, Writer, #AllThisMath Founder

  15. Do I Know & Trust You? Syron Smith

    Marc Sims talks with Syron Smith about the lack of trust among African Americans. Syron Smith is the founder of the National Block Club University. https://nationalblockclubuniversity.com

  16. A Small Group of Activist: Natasha Dunn

    Marc Sims talks with education activist Natasha Dunn about improving education outcomes for working class African American students. Natasha Dunn is the founder and executive director of the Black Community Collaborative. https://bccillinois.org

  17. Determined: Syron Smith

    Marc Sims talks with Syron Smith about why he is determined to help lower neighborhood crime. Syron Smith is the founder of the National Block Club University.

  18. Self Acceptance & Group Acceptance: Marcia Logan

    Marc Sims talks with Marcia Logan about the precarious plight of African Americans as a group. If you don't understand racism/white supremacy, what it is and how it works, everything else you think you understand will only confuse you. Neely Fuller

  19. Education & Hypocrisy: Chris Base

    Marc Sims talks with broadcaster extraordinaire Chris Base about public education and hypocrisy. Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates enrolled her son at a Catholic high school....

  20. Voting Chicago USA: Joseph Simmons

    Marc Sims talks with Joseph Simmons about his book “Just Buy My Vote”: African American Voting Rights, and the Chicago Condition. https://www.justbuymyvote.com/about-the-author

  21. Entrepreneurship (Part 1) David Seaton

    Marc Sims talks with entrepreneur David Seaton. https://seatonspeaks.com

  22. African American Students & Math: Akil L. Parker, M.Ed

    Marc Sims talks Math Professor Akil Parker about his book How To Use All This Math, Volume 1. Akil L. Parker is a Math Professor at Cheyney University.

  23. Anti-Violence & Nonprofits: Syron Smith

    Marc Sims talks with Syron Smith about reducing crime in low income African American neighborhoods. Syron Smith is the founder of the National Block Club University.

  24. A Solution For Crime: Naimah Latif

    Marc Sims talks with Naimah Latif, author of The Female Solution, about ending neighborhood crime.

  25. Math & Mind Control: Akil L. Parker

    Marc Sims talks with Professor Akil Parker about math and controlling the minds of African Americans.

  26. Politics & Crime in Philadelphia: Marcia Logan

    Marc Sims talks to Philadelphia Pennsylvania resident Marcia Logan about the politics and crime in the City of Brotherly Love. Philadelphia mayoral race hones in on crime policies. https://whyy.org/articles/election-2023-philadelphia-mayor

  27. Race Identity Black Nationalism: Karanja Keita Carroll Ph.D.

    Marc Sims talks with Baruch College (CUNY) professor Karanja Keita Carroll, Ph.D. about race, identity, Black nationalism and political prisoners.

  28. Plan Your Retirement: Ria Rai Harris

    Marc Sims talks with recently retired Ria Rai Harris about her unexpected retirement. Ria Rai Harris' retirement talk. https://www.facebook.com/ria.r.harris/videos/1089722581997035

  29. Politics & Neighborhood Crime: Jocilyn Floyd

    Marc Sims talks with Jocilyn Floyd, former 7th Ward Aldermanic Candidate about politics and neighborhood crime.

  30. Big City Mayor & Neighborhood Crime: Syron Smith

    Marc Sims asked Syron Smith; can Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson dramatically reduce neighborhood crime? Syron Smith, founder of the National Block Club University.

  31. Neighborhood Crime & Leadership: LeAlan Jones

    Marc Sims speaks with political pundit LeAlan Jones about African American political leadership in Chicago Illinois.

  32. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson & CORE

    Marc Sims talks with educator Rosita Chatonda about Mayor Brandon Johnson and the powerful Chicago Teachers Union. CORE: The Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators https://www.coreteachers.org Local 1: The rise of America's most powerful teachers union https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbQ81mGucvs

  33. Resources & Best Practices: Ayana Clark

    Marc Sims talks with Ayana Clark about improving lower income African American neighborhoods. Ayana Clark, former candidate for 21st Ward Alderperson in Chicago Illinois.

  34. Belonging & Success: Shaka Rawls

    Marc Sims talks with Shaka Rawls about providing young men a sense of belonging and also different definitions of success. Shaka Rawls is the Principal of Leo Catholic High School.

  35. Know Yourself: Rev Bobby

    Marc Sims talks with Reverend Robert Yarbrough about African Americans in Chicago Illinois.

  36. Who Said It Couldn't Be Done: Denise Jones

    Marc Sims talks with Denise Jones, author of Who Said It Couldn't Be Done. Denise Jones never knew any better. From childhood, she was surrounded by drugs, sex, and crime.

  37. Low Income Education: Rosita Chatonda

    Marc Sims talks with education activist Rosita Chatonda about improving public education for low income African American students. https://www.facebook.com/rosita.chatonda

  38. Black Students Need Math: Akil Parker

    Marc Sims talks with Akil Parker about the importance of African American students understanding math. Akil Parker is an adjunct professor at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. https://www.youtube.com/@AllThisMath

  39. Mind Control: Clifton Raheem Bradley

    Marc Sims asks Clifton Raheem Bradley who is controlling the minds of African Americans. Clifton Raheem Bradley is the host of The Underground Railroad Show. https://www.youtube.com/@bradleyc79

  40. Focus Less On Racism: David Seaton

    Marc Sims talks with David Seaton about African Americans' focus on racism. David Seaton is the co-host of The Buchanan and Seaton Show on WVON 1690 AM radio in Chicago. https://www.iheart.com/live/wvon1690am-5304

  41. Your Organization Their Game: Syron Smith

    Marc Sims talks with Syorn Smith about reducing crime in African American neighborhoods. Syron Smith is the founder of the National Block University. https://nationalblockclubuniversity.com

  42. Donald Trump Drove Me To The Party: P Ray

    Marc Sims talks with P Ray about encouraging African Americans to vote for Republican Party candidates. P Ray is the hostess of the Black Excellence Hour. https://www.facebook.com/BlackExcellenceHour

  43. The Leaders Have No Plans: Alden Loury

    Marc Sims talks with journalist Alden Loury about the lack of plans from African American leaders to improve low income African American neighborhoods. https://sjnnchicago.medill.northwestern.edu/blog/2016/05/12/chicagos-south-side-black-white-alden-loury

  44. What Motivates You? Chris Base

    Marc Sims talks with talk show host Chris Base about podcasting. https://www.facebook.com/chris.base.79

  45. Living In Your 60's: Lisa Ely

    Marc Sims talks with former journalist Lisa Ely about living life in her 60's.

  46. Around The Way Perimenopause: Kathy Henry

    Marc Sims talks with Kathy Henry about her book, Tales of Perimenopause & Aging From a Middle Age Around the Way Girl. https://www.facebook.com/thepottymouthgranny

  47. Philadelphia Neighborhood Crime: Marcia Logan

    Marc Sims talks with Philadelphia resident Marcia Logan about ending crime in low income African American neighborhoods.

  48. We Are Happy Negroes: Syron Smith

    Marc Sims talks with Syron Smith about stopping neighborhood crime. Syron Smith is the founder of the National Block Club University. 312-405-8844

  49. How Would You Stop Crime: Professor Akil Parker

    Marc Sims asked Professor Akil Parker how he would reduce crime in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. https://www.allthismath.com

  50. Aunts & Uncles Part 2: Shewanda Riley PhD

    Marc Sims talks with Shewanda Riley about being an aunt or an uncle. Shewanda Riley, PhD is an educator, writer, consultant and podcast host. https://www.chocolateauntiepodcast.com

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A discussion of African American issues from an African American perspective.The love we have for each other is the greatest threat to those who rule over us. If those who rule over us want to stay in power, then they must destroy our ability to love each other in a healthy sort of way.Dr. Amos N. Wilson

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