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Being Well Informed
by Claudia Barber
Being Well Informed discusses trending topics such as police reform, book banning intensified, the Emmett Till Alert App, new and upcoming authors, the Anne Arundel County NAACP Greenbook, judicial reform, long term care insurance, cryptocurrency scams, Maryland Lynching Memorial Project, Education in a Pandemic, and much more. The program, hosted by Claudia Barber, is designed to educate the audience on these trending topics.
Episodes
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Maryland State Senator Will Smith - The Forgotten Graves of Black Youth in Cheltenham
Maryland State Senator Will Smith enlightens us about past history of forgotten black youth in Maryland's juvenile centers. Much history is shared about the age of deceased youth who were placed in unmarked graves. Some descendants have been found. And new legislation is in the works. State…
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The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program; Guest Shay Cook
The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program is covered in detail. Our guest, Mrs. Shay Cook gives us insider details of what the program is like and why small businesses should jump onboard and learn more about the benefits of networking with thousands of small business owners. Mrs. Shay Cook...
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Dr. K. Shaird: "To Be A Veternarian"
Veterinarian Dr. Kim Shaird is our special guest to discuss how to properly care for your pets and what's in the world of being a veterinarian. Topics covered include knowing when or if your pet is diabetic and understanding pet care. Being Well Informed airs regularly on most major podcast...
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Every Library - Guest Patrick Sweeney
Are books for the blind being banned? Why? How have things changed in 2025 for libraries across the country? These and many more questions are addressed in today's episode of Being Well Informed with founder of everylibrary.org, Patrick Sweeney. Being Well Informed is an educational podcast aired...
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Are There Still Health Disparities in 2025? Guest: Dr. L. E. Gomez
We unpack the issues of health disparities in the United States in 2025. Our guest, Dr. L. E. Gomez discusses what improvements can be made to health care, and is it a myth that blacks experience less health care as a matter of individual choices made. Dr. Gomez is an ER physician and consultant....
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Steve Brigham, Author of Level the Playing Field
When you think of sports, you think of the game played on the same field. The rules are known and abided by. Why is this not the case when considering disparities in our society. We will discuss 8 racial myths. Today's episode discusses the first myth, America provides an equal playing field for...
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The Prison For Profit System; Historical Information from Dr. Robin Bernstein, Author of Freeman's Challenge
Author, Dr. Robin Bernstein provides an in depth historical analysis of how slavery by another name became popular in the North, including convict leasing. She authored the book Freeman's Challenge, which details the history of the incarceration of William Freeman. She chronicles his life history...
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Why Do We Still Need an Equal Rights Amendment? Why are Women Organizations Necessary?
Guest Michaele Cohen, president of the Maryland Legislative Agenda for Women (MLAW) tells us what role MLAW plays during the 90-day Maryland General Assembly session and what bills became important to track. Pay disparities still exist even though Maryland has an Equal Rights Amendment. New laws...
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Do You Believe The Cause Of Death on Your Loved One's Death Certificate is Accurate? A New Law in Maryland Changes Things
The Katherine Morris Death Reclassification Act is a trending new law in Maryland, which changes how medical examiners report misstated information on death certificates. Guest Delegate J. Sandy Bartlett shares her success in the 2024 Maryland General Assembly in getting a new law passed aimed at...
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Maryland Legislative Black Caucus; 2024 General Assembly Legislation, Guest Delegate Jennifer White Holland
How long has the Maryland Legislative Black Caucus existed, and why is it the largest black legislative caucus in the country. These questions are answered on today's podcast, Being Well Informed. Delegate Jennifer Holland White takes us through the progress made in the 2024 Maryland General...
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Arts and the Law; How has AI Impacted Artists?Guest Sammetria Goodson Arts Lawyer
Arts and the Law are discussed. Guest Attorney Sammetria Goodson discusses why a curator needs an attorney and her unique work and client base when representing visual artists and the like. She emanates from North Dallas, and does work on the East Coast. We also address AI and how intellectual...
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Renaming the Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland and Choptank River Bridge in Cambridge, Maryland
We delve into the discussion of renaming the Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland to the Parren J. Mitchell Bridge. Caucus of African American Leader Elder Charles James joins us for a lively discussion on what others are saying about the renaming of this bridge and also the Choptank River Bridge to...
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Bishop Troy Barnett, The Legacy of Apostle Leroy H. Cannady, Part II
Pastor Troy Barnett shares more about Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 2 pm at the Reginal Lewis Museum in Baltimore, Maryland. Parts I and II of the Legacy of Apostle Leroy H. Cannady, Sr. will be shared for all to see. Being Well Informed is an educational podcast designed to educate listeners of...
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Losing a Spouse. What Next? Guest: Elder Valerie Watson
We discuss the expected and unexpected things that happen when losing a spouse. Elder Valerie Watson of Transformation Church of Jesus Christ, Baltimore shares details of what it is like and how life has changed for her. Listeners are given an in depth view of how your relationship with family...
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Reparations Now; Reparation Grants are Here in Maryland; Guest Rev. R. Callender
Reparation grants are here in Maryland, thanks to the hard work of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland. The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland began with $1 million dollars in seed money. Now grants opportunities are available. The deadline is February 24, 2024. The call for reparations is not ignored....
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Trash Talk: Anti-Obamalore and Race in the 21st Century: Guest Professor Patricia A. Turner
Being Well Informed discusses Author Patricia A. Turner's book, Trash Talk: Anti-Obamalore and Race in the 21st Century. The author also headed the Arthur Ashe Legacy Project at UCLA. We delve into why former President Obama is still the target of conspiracy theories. The book covers the time...
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The Republican Party, Is it More Than Conspiracy Theories and Book Banning?
Steven H. Wilson, former Republican Central Committee Chair of Howard County, Maryland is our guest to discuss the direction of the Republican Party in Maryland. A recent editorial in the Baltimore Sunpapers was captioned, "The Republican Party Should Stand for More Than Conspiracy Theories and...
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Descecration of Slave Cemeteries in Bethesda, Maryland
Our guest, Robert Stubblefield discusses the challenging work of the Bethesda African American Cemetery Coalition. Updates are provided on the court battle that ensues in Maryland. Being Well Informed airs on iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podvine, Podbean, Amazon music and on…
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Parolees. Changes Needed to the Existing Parole System in Maryland; Guest is Willie Hamilton
Why is the process or system for granting parole broken? We explore changes that need to be made. Justice Policy Institute describes Maryland's parole process as fraught with challenges. We give the answer to the question, "Why?" Our guest, Willie Hamilton works with No Struggle No Success and...
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New Federal Legislation Pushing Back Against Book Banning; Congressman Kwiesi Mfume - National Council of African American History and Culture Act of 2023
US Congressman Kwiesi Mfume stopped by to share about legislation (House Bill 727) both he and US Senator Ben Cardin introduced to preserve African American history and culture. The legislation would create a 12 person National Council to advise the National Endowment for the Humanities on how to...
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Collecting Social Security Benefits; What I Need to Know; Guest Jacob Serfas
What are the highlights of collecting Social Security? What simple steps should I take to maximize receiving benefits. If I buy a car after collecting Social Security and choose to pay using a pension account, how will that impact my Social Security? These and more questions are answered in this...
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Former Redskins Player, Pastor Troy Barnett Discusses A Documentary on the 100 Year Legacy of Apostle Leroy H. Cannady, Sr.
Former Redskins NFL Player and New England Patriots Player, Bishop Troy Barnett is our guest to discuss the 100 year legacy of Apostle Leroy H. Cannady, Sr. Bishop Troy Barnett now pastors the Refuge Way of the Cross Church of Christ at 4300 Old York Road, Baltimore, Maryland. He shares what led...
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Police Reform. The New Conversation; Guest Dwayne Bryant
We discuss the new conversation involving police reform. Guest Dwayne Bryant helps us navigate the complex and many reasons why innocent youth as young as fifth grade run from police. We also discuss how to repair cop and community relations, and why policymakers need to focus on education. Being...
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Changes in Laws Impacting Retirees' 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) Plans; The Tax Bomb
Did my retirement plan just change? The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act became effective January 1, 2020. But a new law became effective January 1, 2023, the SECURE Act 2.0 of 2023. Changes in required age minimum distributions of 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b)…
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Unconscious Bias in the Workplace. Is There Bias In Sports When Referees Are Making Calls or In Our Job Descriptions? Guest Lorne Epstein
How relevant is bias in our decision making such as when people are hired or fired. Is there bias in creating job descriptions? Guest Lorne Epstein discusses unconscious bias in the workplace and what CEOs of major companies are saying about how unconscious bias is impacting their workplace. Mr....
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Understanding the Digital Divide in Education; Guest Dr. Ebony Shockley
What is the digital divide and how is it a problem when educating children in grades K-12. Dr. Ebony Shockley shares insightful information on this trending education topic. There is also a digital gap between countries or global divide. Listeners are given a picture of what that looks like.…
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Protecting Places of Worship; Guest DOJ Community Relations Services Director Paul Monteiro
Swastikas at synagogues? Racist graffiti on the doors of neighborhood churches? Arsonists targeting places of worship? These are all topics discussed on Being Well Informed with guest Paul Monteiro of the Department of Justice. Information is provided on what the Department of Justice Community...
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What Happens Irregular At Election Polls: Guest Amy Cruice ACLU - MD and Joanne Antoine Common Cause MD
Are there plans in the Maryland General Assembly 2023 to pursue legislation to change voter identification and signatures on ballots or mail in ballots. The Election Protection initiatives are discussed and irregularities at election polls are explained. Guests include Amy Cruice of the ACLU of...
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Sailing, Another Opportunity For All; Guest Thornell Jones
Sailing is another opportunity for all. Thornell Jones discusses his sailing and kayaking camp he established during the summer months for young people who are often forgotten. Sailing schools as well as various marine industry opportunities are addressed for parents to know and better…
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How Do You Create an Effective Church Succession Plan; Guest Erika Cole, The Church Attorney
Erika Cole, the Church Attorney, discusses church succession plans and their importance. The topics of church splits, and not having secret plans are discussed as well as information on how to avoid an IRS audit. Being Well Informed airs weekly on various podcast platforms such as Spotify, Apple...
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Blacks in Industry of Estate Appraisals; Guest Genice Lee
Certified Estate Appraiser Genice Lee shares insightful information about the appraisal process and industry. Genice Lee is a veteran appraiser who has worked in the industry for more than a decade. Questions arise about the fair value of black art and how artists who completed the portraits of...
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Is There Structural Racism in Transportation Projects? Why The Red Line Was Canceled. What Next in Maryland; Guest Samuel Jordan
Samuel Jordan, leader of the Baltimore Transit Equity Coalition shares in vivid detail how the Red Line was canceled as a transportation project in Maryland and how there is structural racism in the transportation industry. We further discuss how the Purple Line and Maglev projects are going. The...
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Running for Maryland House of Delegates in District 30B - Candidate Courtney Buiniskis
District 30B Candidate Courtney Buiniskis shares about her experience running for House of Delegates in South County in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The 2022 General Election results are in. And this was a first for this candidate. She shares the highs and lows of running for office as well as...
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How the Role of Pharmacists Changed Before, During and After COVID; Guest Hilda Gurley, Esq.
How did the role of pharmacists change before, during and after COVID. Pharmacist and Attorney Hilda Gurley shares her insights with us on Being Well Informed. Being Well Informed is an educational podcasts and You Tube program, which airs regularly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeart…
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Has Book Banning in America Intensified? Are Public Libraries the Only Easy Target?
Political Director Patrick Sweeney of Every Library.org explains how book banning in America has intensified since 2021. Libraries are an easy target. What movements are causing libraries to ban books. What states are creating criminal penalties for librarians who fail to ban books. These issues...
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Advance Planning - Long Term Care Insurance; Meredith Pensack of LTCI
Many do not realize when long term care insurance is needed. It is not the same as long term disability insurance. Our guest, Meredith Pensack, a long term care insurance expert explains the difference and why this coverage protects retirement assets. Questions are answered. Being Well Informed...
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The Truth About Social Security and Traditional Medicare v. Medicare Advantage Plans
Social Security myths are dispelled. And traditional Medicare v. Medicare Advantage Plans is explained. Nancy Altman, a 40 plus year veteran of Social Security laws shares details about bad actors in Medicare Advantage Plans and 4 things to think about when choosing between traditional Medicare…
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Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts with Executive Director Jackie Coleman
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts is on the move with new theater, creative writing, ceramic, and art classes, after school programs for the community and other arts projects for all. Executive Director Jackie Coleman enthusiastically shares the history and new events. In October 2022, the...
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Book Banning in America and EVICTED! The Struggle For The Right To Vote with Author Alice Faye Duncan
Children's Book Author Alice Faye Duncan discusses her book EVICTED! The Struggle For The Right to Vote about black sharecroppers in Fayette County, Tennessee who inspired the voting rights movement and the late Congressman John Lewis. Book banning is also addressed. Being Well Informed airs...
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Maryland Voters' Ballot Questions -- The Details
Maryland Voters' Ballot Questions are discussed along with Anne Arundel County Ballot Questions for citizens to examine. Arguments for and against are accessible through the League of Women Voters. Visit website www.vote411.org. Guest is Niecy Chambers of League of Women Voters Anne Arundel…
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Maryland HBCU's; Learn How Aspiring College Students Can Obtain a Free Ride to Law School; Delegate Shaneka Henson
Maryland District 30A Delegate Shaneka Henson discusses recent HBCU laws impacting students attending HBCU schools in Maryland. The Legal Education Success Collaborative law passed in 2021 is discussed in detail. Maryland HBCU attendees should be talking to their college advisors about this...
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The New Maryland State Park Near Carr's Beach and Blacks of the Chesapeake with Vince Leggett
History is about remembering the past. Blacks of the Chesapeake, lead by Vincent Leggett, share that rich legacy about Carr's Beach, and where the new state park will be in a few years. Mr. Leggett walks us through why there was a Carr's Beach and Sparrow's Beach in Anne Arundel County, Maryland...
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University of Baltimore President Kurt Schmoke Discusses President Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Program
University of Baltimore President Kurt Schmoke discusses can students afford college, and student loan forgiveness. What are the benefits and shortcomings in President Biden's initiative to forgive $10,000 in student college loan debt. These issues are explored. Being Well Informed is a…
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Hedged Out: Inequality and Insecurity in Wall Street, meet Author Megan Tobias Neely
What is a hedge fund? Why is the industry a close knit community of certain people. Sociologist Megan Tobias Neely shares what inequality in the hedge fund industry looks like and why and reforms that are necessary. Being Well Informed airs weekly on You Tube. It also airs as a podcast on many...
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President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act is a Game Changer for Older Americans, Consider Medicare Part D; Guest AARP's Leigh Purvis
AARP's Leigh Purvis discusses how significant the Inflation Reduction Act is for older Americans, especially in Medicare Part D. What is addressed is out of control prescription drug prices and certain caps that may help eligible citizens. AARP publishes a prescription price watch and also has a...
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I Was Just Released From Prison. What Now. Guest, Joshua Hatch of Freedom Fighters, LLC
Being Well Informed airs weekly. This edition tells us what it is like after prison and the many obstacles individuals face. Those wrongly incarcerated spend decades behind prison. If the judicial system is so fair with an appellate system, why did that happen. Do those exiting prison really know...
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Is There Desecration of A Cemetery For Enslaved People in Bethesda, Maryland?
Being Well Informed airs weekly. In this edition, historians, attorneys, and concerned citizens who comprise the Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition discuss an appeal of a Circuit Court decision halting the sale of the Cemetery and destruction of the human remains interred in Bethesda, Maryland....
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A Parent's Survival Steps When Coping With Loss of A Child; Alice Wisler, author
Being Well Informed airs weekly. This podcast edition discusses the loss of a child. Bereaved parents are not all alike. Alice Wisler, author, shares her journey when she lost Daniel Wisler at the tender age of 4 years old. Writing a journal was helpful and writing done in honor of her child was...
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Why Does the Judiciary Need Reform? Guests Rev. Ricky Nelson Jones; Marylin Pierre
Being Well Informed discusses judicial reform in Maryland. Why is there disparity in sentencing? What is an "Emmett Till Courthouse?" Is the Judicial Nominating Committee process flawed? What makes the voting process for judges confusing? #blackyouth #juvenileinjustice #injustice #juvenilecenters
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Media Reparations - The 2070 Project
Being Well Informed is an education podcast and television program, which airs weekly. In this edition, Collette Watson and Joseph Torres of Free Press.net explain why reparations in media and by the media is necessary. Some journalists are paid less than others. We also discuss the press and…
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Being Well Informed discusses trending topics such as police reform, book banning intensified, the Emmett Till Alert App, new and upcoming authors, the Anne Arundel County NAACP Greenbook, judicial reform, long term care insurance, cryptocurrency scams, Maryland Lynching Memorial Project, Education in a Pandemic, and much more. The program, hosted by Claudia Barber, is designed to educate the audience on these trending topics.
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