Episodes
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Why Did You Lie?
For 2yrs the Louisiana State Police lied to the family of Ronald Green and portrayed that Mr. Green had died as a result of crashing his car into a tree and dying on impact. That was a Bold Face Lie. So, why did the LSP maintain this lie for two years and never provide the family with the truth…
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Equal Access...?
Does Black America really have Equal Access?
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Flashback - Reconstruction of Jim Crow
Reconstruction was a time for African-Americans to integrate and participate in the fabric of America. Instead, Jim Crow limited that integration & our access to the ballot box. The 21st Century Reconstruction, a time when Black America is still fighting for equal rights, civil rights, jobs,...
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Uncertain Reality
We’re living in an “uncertain reality," so what comes next? What will come from the Chauvin conviction, HR1, or the John Lewis Act? Not to mention the investigation and prosecution of Rudy Giuliani and the January 6th white supremacists. We'll ask Durham County Sheriff, Clarence Birkhead.
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The Verdict Is In, But Does It Make A Difference?
The verdict is in, but does it make a difference? Many would say no! On the very day of the guilty verdict of Derrick Chauvin, knife welding Ma'Khia Bryant was shot four times by Columbus Police, sparking more tension and protests through downtown Columbus, Ohio. So, does it matter that the...
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America's Democracy
In America, we are afforded what is known as a Bill of Rights. We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves…
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Texas Hold'em "The Stacey Abrams Bills"
Some 43 States have introduced and passed a number of voter suppression bills, specifically designed to address the expanded voter rolls of African-Americans voting and Democrats winning the White House and U.S. Senate. Unfortunately, it didn't help at the state level. Even with that fact,...
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The Vision that Pays
Alderman Robin Rue Simmons has done more to right America's wrong than Congress has done in 156 years. Ald. Ruth Rue Simmons has been able to do what no member of congress has... Make a difference for Black America.
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Jim Crow, on my Mind
Georgia State Legislature has just implemented, the most racist and draconian piece of legislation to block and deny Black America from voting since Jim Crow. They have essentially told Black voters unless you're white, Republican, and live in the most prominent communities, don't worry about...
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Racial Armageddon
"RACIAL ARMAGEDDON" Are you prepared for the "War on Race?" Across the country today, white supremacy is ever-present in our daily lives. America is facing a “Racial Armageddon.” America is fighting a war on humanity, a war on our consciousness, on our freedoms, on our civil rights, and our...
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It's About Us! - Equal Access
Today across the country Black America is under attack by the Right. More than 253 bills are now circulating through 43 State Legislatures that would dramatically impact Black America's ability and right to vote! In every case, the message is clear, that Black America need not show up at the…
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The Battle of PA
Lt. Governor John Fetterman discusses the role of government in an ever-growing absence of elected officials who want to govern. Today, more members of our state legislatures and congress govern based on fear rather than policy. Pennsylvania Lt. Governor touches down on BPT's "What's At Stake" to...
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Black Power! Power to the People!
Much like the coronavirus vaccine, the Black vote is powerful. Unfortunately, in America, granting access to resources that empower Black Americans isn't always welcomed. The Republican Party has done an About Face when it comes to voting, similarly states have done the same when it comes to the...
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Flashback - Reconstruction and Jim Crow
Reconstruction was a time for African-Americans to integrate and participate in the fabric of America. Instead, Jim Crow limited that integration & our access to the ballot box. Today, 28 states have introduced 106 Jim Crow Laws that restrict access to voting, hurting people of color.…
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The Black Reset
In the wake of the sanctioned murders of unarmed Black men and women like Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Atatinana Jefferson, Aura Rosser, Stephon Clark, and most recently Jacob Blake who was shot 7 times in the back at point-blank range by, you guessed it another white cop, who…
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Equal Access?
From economic instability, food insecurity, and our voting rights being suppressed; Will Black America ever realize... Equal Access to anything? My guest, Founder/CEO Kevin Kimble and Willie Pelote, CEO, Pelote Strategic Advisors, join me to discuss the financial playing field for...
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Democracy in Black
Is your ability to obtain gainful employment, housing, healthcare in jeopardy? Are you concerned about the vaccination and your ability to get one? Tonight, we discuss "what's at stake" for you and your family.
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Black Wall Street
It was May 31, 1921 when at the sound of a whistle, a white racist mob of citizens with the support of the police, converged upon a Tulsa neighborhood known as Greenwood. Greenwood as a small tight community of black folks who owned and operated their small businesses just like every other…
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The Social Contract - Equality Not Revenge
Trevor Noah said it best; life is like dominos. One-piece knocks down another piece that knocks down yet another. And although you realize that in life, you often forget that very real ideal. We’ve all experienced it, one thing goes wrong, and then another and then another, and we cry out, “if it...
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Presidential Insurrection
On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, Donald J. Trump invited and incited a movement to overthrow our federal and state governments as a result of the 2020 Presidential election being certified and accepted by Congress. His volatile language and lies lead uneducated and ignorant Americans to believe…
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Destiny with the Truth
There comes a time in life when you have to face reality. That time has come for America, especially Black America. The current state of Black America was on the rise under President Barack Obama, but, today it's on the decline. More Black small businesses have been lost in 8 months than have…
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Our Moment of Truth
The November election demonstrated that this country is completely divided by race and politics. Our guests share their thoughts of what the 2020 elections could produce with another term of Donald Trump or a new four years with a Biden/Harris administration. With the results in, hear what our...
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Ready for Change
Four years ago Black America we were asked "what the hell do we have to lose?" And now four years later, we know! Our economy is the worst since the Great Depression. Black unemployment is its highest in decades. The poverty rate has doubled. And African-American account for 25 percent of all...
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What's Next
The people have spoken, now hear from democrats, republicans, and independents on the results. There was some very interesting beliefs expressed this time around.
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What's Next?
Now, with 270 Electoral votes banked and likely more to come, the current resident of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is dug into a pretend legal battle that other GOP Senators and Governors are encouraging and supporting, knowing that there is no legal basis for the numerous frivolous lawsuits. Now,...
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Our Moment of Truth
With 24hrs until the polls close across the country in your various time zones. The future of America will be in your hands. And what you decide to do will determine if America continues on or if Trumpian continues to move us to an authoritarian state. So, whatever you decide I hope you can live...
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Ready for Change
Four years ago Black America we were asked "what the hell do we have to lose?" And now four years later, we know! Our economy is the worst since the Great Depression. Black unemployment is its highest in decades. The poverty rate has doubled. And African-American account for 25 percent of all...
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Notorious RBG
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, better known as, the Notorious RBG, accomplished three things on Friday, September 18, 2020; she cemented her legacy as a jurist, who’s unwavering values were faith, family, and fellow man/woman. She opened the eyes of America, and she called out women and Democrats…
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Proud Boys and the 11%...Our Moment of Truth
Donald Trump told the 'Proud Boys' to standby to receive instructions on election day; Democracy Day! The day every American, can express his/her civil liberties in voting for whom they desire as long as you're white or conservative. For African-Americans, the fact that a sitting President could...
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Destiny with the Truth
There comes a time in life when you have to face reality. That time has come for America, especially Black America. The current state of Black America was on the rise under President Barack Obama, but, today it's on the decline. More Black small businesses have been lost in 8 months than have…
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Emancipation of Historical Black Colleges - It's About Us!
Can you imagine in 2021, one hundred years after the destruction of the infamous Black Wall Street, that Black America recreates a historical and complete community symbolizing the historic Black Wall Street or the famous Rosewood communities; and in doing so, establishes its economic...
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Notorious RBG
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, better known as, the Notorious RBG, accomplished three things on Friday, September 18, 2020; she cemented her legacy as a jurist, who’s unwavering values were faith, family, and fellow man/woman. She opened the eyes of America, and she called out women and Democrats…
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Is It Real for You Yet?
Is it real for you yet? If reality hasn’t hit you square in the face then you’re clearly as ignorant as the Test Tube Baby attempting to lead this county. It’s obvious that you're still walking around with your head up your behind and without a doubt don’t care about anything or anyone! Any...
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#TheBlackReset - It's About US! - Economic Virtual Town Hall Meeting
In the wake of the sanctioned murders of unarmed Black men and women like Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Atatinana Jefferson, Aura Rosser, Stephon Clark, and most recently Jacob Blake who was shot 7 times in the back at point-blank range by, you guessed it another white cop, who…
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Sisterhood - Black Girl Magic
The selection of Senator Kamala Harris, (D- CA) as former Vice President Joe Biden’s running mate not only made history as the first African-American woman on a major party presidential ticket but also the first time a Historical Black College or University will be represented if elected in the...
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It's About US! LIVE Town Hall Meeting
The underlying truth is that police brutality is one of the most significant indicators that black people aren’t valued in America. Moreover, they have been isolated economically for centuries. African-Americans have been treated poorly time and time again. They have been sprayed with fire hoses,...
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It's About US! - Town Hall Meeting
The underlying truth is that police brutality is one of the most significant indicators that black people aren’t valued in America. Moreover, they have been isolated economically for centuries. African-Americans have been treated poorly time and time again. They have been sprayed with fire hoses,...
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Constitutional Crisis - The GOP's Tyranny of America
Do you remember when the constitution actually meant something? Do you remember when it actually meant something to the breast pocket carrying Republican Party? Remember when anything the Democrats did was 'Violated the Constitution?' In 2016, everything about the U.S. Constitution went out the...
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Good Trouble - The John Lewis Legacy
For 63 years, John Robert Lewis has been a beacon of fire for African-Americans seeking justice and equality. Throughout his lifetime, he has tried to ensure that Black folk's civil rights, regardless of age, religion, income, or education, have been upheld. From the early age of 17yr, John Lewis...
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Eye's Wide Shut
Americans across this nation are divided on every issue facing us, from whether BLM to Blue Lives Matter, to wearing a mask or not wearing a mask to sending our children to school in the middle of a pandemic for which we took them out of school in the first place. To the rule of law and the fight...
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George Floyd - Looting By Any Other Name!
Our panel discussion with Law Professor Sharon Kyle, editor of LA Progressive, Minneapolis Ward 4 City Councilmember Phillipe Cunningham, Dr. Wilmer Leon, III, host of "Inside the Issues w/Wilmer Leon" & NYPD Ret. Detective Marq Claxton discusses the George Floyd murder, and "Looting By Any Other...
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Juneteenth: A End to Slavery, But Not Racism!
June 19, 1865, marked the day that African slaves received the notification that they had been freed by President Abraham Lincoln through the Emancipation Proclamation, which he had signed two years earlier. June 19th represented that day that all slaves under the Confederacy were now free. So,...
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Black Wall Street I
It was May 31, 1921 when at the sound of a whistle, a white racist mob of citizens with the support of the police, converged upon a Tulsa neighborhood known as Greenwood. Greenwood as a small tight community of black folks who owned and operated their small businesses just like every other…
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The Social Contract: Equality NOT Revenge
Trevor Noah said it best; life is like dominos. One-piece knocks down another piece that knocks down yet another. And although you realize that in life, you often forget that very real ideal. We’ve all experienced it, one thing goes wrong, and then another and then another, and we cry out, “if it...
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A Time to Sow
The bible says, there is a season and time for everything, every purpose under heaven. A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time…
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George Floyd - "Looting By Any Other Name!"
Our panel discussion with Law Professor Sharon Kyle, editor of LA Progressive, Minneapolis Ward 4 City Councilmember Phillipe Cunningham, Dr. Wilmer Leon, III, host of "Inside the Issues w/Wilmer Leon" & NYPD Ret. Detective Marq Claxton discusses the George Floyd murder, and "Looting By Any Other...
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Life with COVID 19
Life with COVID19 is deadly.
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BLACK VALUE
Since 1619, African-Americans brought here as African slaves have been fighting for rights, equal rights, equity and their names to be cleared off the books of the constitution as 3/5 of a person, and property to be owned. Upon the 1964 Civil Rights laws being passed at the end of the Jim Crow…
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White Code!
The senseless shooting of young Ahmaud Arbery
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COVID DETENTION
Across the country from New York's, Rikers Island to Ohio's Marion Correctional Institution, along with other correctional detention centers and prisons across the country, the COVID virus is highlighting the enormous impact this virus can have that far outweigh the common flu. Correctional...
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