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King Crush Thursday - The Interviews
by Val Gay
Hey there! Welcome to ”King Crush Thursday,” where we’re shining a light on the diverse and inspiring lives of black men from all walks of life. Our guests are here to share their unique success stories, from business moguls to skilled artisans, all embodying strength and dignity.We’re on a mission to reshape the usual narratives about black men, showcasing positivity and achievement. It’s a space for everyone, especially young black guys looking for role models, and anyone eager to broaden their perspectives.Each episode features our guests diving into six insightful questions, offering guidance and wisdom. So, why not join in? Tune into ”King Crush Thursday” for stories that inspire, educate, and help us build a stronger, more understanding society. Can’t wait to see you there!
Episodes
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EP 162 TOMMIEE-WAHEED EVANS
Guggenheim Fellow Tommie-Waheed Evans' work explores blackness, spirituality, queerness & liberation. His training began with Karen McDonald, later receiving an Ailey School fellowship, and an MFA in Choreography from Jacksonville University. A former company member of Lula Washington Dance...
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EP 87 ANDRE ROBERT LEE
André Robert Lee is a Film Maker, Keynote Speaker, Consultant, Writer, Educator, and executive producer of the NPR radio broadcast, "Notes from America". He has committed his entire career to building an army of change agents. His process includes Many Things; New York City Public Schools, The…
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EP 86 DR GILBERT COLEMAN
Dr Gilbert Coleman @drgilbertc walks in the office of apostle while serving as the Overseer of the Freedom Christian Bible Fellowship in Philadelphia, Pa and the presiding Bishop of the Freedom WorldWide Covenant Ministries. After pastoring Freedom for thirty years, the Lord expanded Dr Coleman's...
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EP 85 DR JAMES EARL DAVIS
James Earl Davis is the Bernard C. Watson Chair in Urban Education at Temple University and Professor of Higher Education in the College of Education and Human Development. He also holds affiliate faculty appointments in the Department of Africology and African American Studies and the Gender,...
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EP 84 ANTHONY MOORE
Tony Moore hails from the city of brotherly love Philadelphia Pennsylvania and has dedicated his life to music from a young age. Tony’s dedication to his craft has a forwarded him the opportunities to be a songwriter, gospel artist music producer in both TV and film and so much more Tony’s goals…
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EP 161 QURAN DEAN
EPISODE 161 Quran Dean - A passionate and driven 23-year-old born and raised in West Philadelphia, he earned an Associate's degree in Business Administration and Management from the Community College of Philadelphia in 2023. Currently, he works in the real estate industry as a tenant service...
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EP 83 NASHID FURAHA ALI
EPISODE 83 Nashid Furaha Ali, native Philadelphian, Gratz High School graduate, attended Northwestern University, graduated from Wilberforce University. Nashid has had multiple career experiences: Social Worker, Community Worker, Merchant, Storyteller, Jewelry Artist, Teaching Artist. Nashid is...
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EP 82 RAHEEM MANNING
Raheem L. Manning is a dynamic leader in business development, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement, with a deep passion for enhancing Philadelphia’s cultural and economic landscape. As the City’s first Nighttime Economy Director (Night Mayor), Raheem plays a pivotal role in shaping…
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EP 81 MICHAEL NEWMIUS
Michael Newmuis serves as the 2026 Director for the City of Philadelphia, a pivotal role appointed by Mayor Cherelle L. Parker. He leads the city’s efforts to prepare for an extraordinary year, highlighted by the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, the FIFA World Cup, and the US Navy...
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EP 80 ROY MCFARLANE
EPISODE 80 Roy McFarlane is a Poet, Playwright and former Youth & Community Worker born in Birmingham, England of Jamaican parentage, living in Brighton, England. He’s the National Canal Laureate and former Birmingham Poet Laureate and Starbucks Poet in Residence. He has performed from Amsterdam…
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EP 160 DR DALE CALDWELL
Dr. Dale G. Caldwell is the President of Centenary University in Hackettstown, New Jersey. He is the 15th President of the University and the first African American in that role. Dale is the Pastor of Covenant United Methodist Church in Plainfield, New Jersey, the author of eight books and for…
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EP 79 JONATHAN PINKETT
JONATHAN PINKETT - His own words: “I was born in Philadelphia Pa in 1949. I grew up in South Philadelphia a few blocks from the Philadelphia College of Art. After studying filmmaking at the Philadelphia College of Art, I moved to New York to study drawing and painting at an Atelier led by master...
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EP 78 IQUAIL SHAEED
Dr. Iquail Shaheed - Hailed in reviews as "a perfect example of his generation of male dancers... Technically superb and artistically infallible," Dr. Iquail Shaheed is a Philadelphia-based artist, activist and the executive artistic director of DANCE IQUAIL! through which he creates new works…
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EP 77 JIM TURNER
Jim Turner has long been a catalyst for change in the state of Pennsylvania, with the City of Chester as his home base. Jim is the President and CEO of Dunamis Marketing, a full-service marketing and consulting firm that specializes in mass media production and placement, strategic planning…
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EP 76 MELLO DIXON
Mello Dixon “I have always been a HUGE fan of sports and the stories behind the athletes. I wanted to figure out a way to bring the history of the story to light. I came up with a concept to develop Wearable Art. I was able through very hard work and dedication to bring to life the images that I...
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EP 159 CHAD FEGGINS
Chad Feggins - Recent Morehouse College graduate and future AmeriCorps City Year Philadelphia participant, Chad Feggins is dedicated to making a lasting impact in the fields of wellness and community service. With a passion for health, fitness, and community empowerment, Chad is on a mission to...
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158 DR DONTAE RYAN
EPISODE 158 A native of Baltimore, Maryland and a graduate of the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Dr. Dontae L. Ryan @drdryan1979 @LearnWithRyan received his baccalaureate degree in Electrical Engineering and Doctorate in Engineering from Morgan State University in 2001 and 2012, respectively.…
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EP 157 EMILE E HOLLAND
EPISODE 157 Emile E. Holland is a 23 years old west Philadelphia Native. Emile is a proud product of the Philadelphia public school system. Emile the son of a Temple Owl began his journey at Temple in the spring of 2019. Entering into Temple as a political science major, Emile quickly realized…
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ep 156 GLENN BEST
Glenn Best is the Workforce Development Consultant for T3 Creators Collective LLC. Performing complex planning, research, consultative, technical and program administration work. Provides consultative and technical services to other governmental agencies, community organizations and the private...
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EP 155 LAMAR BAYLOR
LaMar Baylor is a native of Camden, NJ and is a proud gay black man! LaMar found his passion for the arts, specifically dance, where he graduated from the Creative Arts High School and the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. He has danced for Eleone Dance Theatre, Rebecca Davis Dance Company,...
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EP 154 AKIL PARKER
Akil Parker is the founder and CEO of All This Math, LLC, an educational services company aimed at drastically improving the relationship between Mathematics and the Black Community. The company offers math tutoring as well as educational consulting and professional development for schools. All...
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EP 75 GERALD VEASLEY
Gerald Veasley’s creative life has taken him into two mutually supportive roles: artist and arts leader. As a bassist, Veasley has performed and recorded with a wide array of celebrated jazz artists and has released nine recordings as an artist in his own right. In his role as President of Jazz...
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EP 74 DANIEL JACKSON
Daniel Jackson is a skilled multimedia creative specializing in videography and photography. He began his professional artistic career in the world of music promotion, playing multiple positions in the field as a mixtape DJ, graphic designer, editor and producer. Founded in 2011, Embassy:...
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EP 73 - CLAYTON CAROTHERS IV
Clayton Carothers IV @tattedfoodtherapist @dawgondrums7 - Teacher (science), musician (drummer), creator of plant-based foods (Tatted Food Therapist). Clayton was born and raised in North Jersey. Grew up in a tight family and went to college in Daytona Beach, Florida to the great Bethune -Cookman...
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EP 72 - TY BROOKS
Ty Brooks - Fashion Designer/ Creative / Son of God & Baldwin … has been designing over 20 yrs and recently showed at New York Fashion Week Winter 2022. Ty has dressed Jill Scott/ Erykah Badu, He’s a lover of the written word, color, amber hues and mahogany muses, and serious jazz: Betty Carter,...
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EP 153 KIRVEN DOUTHIT-BOYD
Kirven Douthit-Boyd @swervin_and_kirven Dancer, choreographer, director from Boston, MA. Trained at the Boston Arts Academy and Boston Youth moves. Spent summers training at The Boston Conservatory and The Ailey School. Received a Master of Fine Arts degree from Hollins University in Roanoke, VA....
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EP 71 MR. G MASTERMINE
Mr. G was born in Port Au Prince Haiti. He came to the U.S at the age of 5. With the help of his siblings and his first-grade teacher, who happened to be black and Haitian, he was able to pick up English very quickly. Throughout high school Mr, G excelled in Track and Field. After graduating high...
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EP 70 DR KEVIN R JOHNSON
Called in June 2024 to become Senior Pastor of Abyssinian Baptist Church—the first African American Baptist Church in New York State and one of the oldest in the nation—Rev. Dr. Johnson succeeds the late Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III who was his mentor while serving as an assistant pastor. Along...
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EP 69 REUBEN JONES
Reuben Jones is the Executive Director of Frontline Dads, a non-profit organization that focuses empowering youth and social justice advocacy. He is a mentor, father, poet, activist and entrepreneur. Reuben Jones has won numerous awards over the years including KYW's "Gamechanger" award, and the...
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EP 67 REV DR ALYN E WALLER
Reverend Dr. Alyn E. Waller is the Senior Pastor of the Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A highly sought-after revivalist, vocalist, and lecturer, Dr. Waller is a true visionary of the church and the community who serves humanity far beyond the restraints of...
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EP 152 DR DARREN LIPSCOMB, ESQ
Dr. Darren Lipscomb, Esq. is a community activist and the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management at Community College of Philadelphia. He has over a decade of experience in education. The West Philadelphia native is also a product of the Philadelphia School District and an alumnus of...
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EP 151 PHILIP CUNNINGHAM
Meet Philip Cunningham a visionary leader dedicated to the mission of Jamaa Health. With a passion for eliminating healthcare disparities and fostering equitable access to care, Philip co-founded Jamaa Health, the groundbreaking platform that is revolutionizing the healthcare landscape. Driven by…
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EP 150 DYMIERE FINCH
Dymiere Finch is a vibrant, young (28) executive hailing from Columbus, OH who holds several positions with the National Center for Urban Solutions (NCUS). Dymiere is the Executive Director over the state of Pennsylvania for NCUS, The African American Male Wellness Agency, and is also the...
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EP 149 BRENT JOHNSTONE
Brent Johnstone: Fathers Read 365 (FR365)’s mission is to encourage fathers and/or caregivers to read daily with children in a variety of settings to develop literacy from birth. FR365 provides an early intervention method structured to increase the amount of books read and given away to...
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EP 148 NHLANHLA MAVUNDLA
Nhlanhla Mavundla @nhlanhla_mav A young man from South Africa. Studied Psychology and is currently working in South Korea. “I am passionate about issues of black consciousness and making a difference in others lives.” See the Video Interview HERE
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EP 147 WAYNE BARNETT
Wayne Barnett- Head, External Affairs, Cordia Mr. Barnett is responsible for development and supporting Cordia’s thermal district and distributed energy Infrastructure businesses across North America and advancing the company’s interests. He leads initiatives that build and execute brand…
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EP 146 CHRIS FULTON
Christopher Fulton is a 26-year-old software engineer working at Google. He was born in Philadelphia. He spends a lot of time wondering how the universe and world function. He loves to skateboard, play video games, and watch movies. Recently, he has taken up playing the bass guitar as well. See…
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EP 145 REV ROBERT FULLER
Robert Vincent Fuller, Sr_ 1971 graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School. Member of National Honor Society. Attended Shippensburg State College from 1971-1973. Answered call to ministry at 16 years of age while attending Zoar United Methodist Church under the Pastorate of Rev Joshua E. Licorish....
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EP 144 - AKEIFF STAPLESE
AKEIFF STAPLES is married to Anika Thompson-Staples, with whom they have 3 children (Jalen, Brice, Daley). Born and raised in South Media, Pennsylvania, Akeiff is an entrepreneur by trade. Akeiff received a bachelor's degree from Temple University in Geography & Urban Studies and brings to the...
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EP 63 DR REYNALDO ANDERSON
Dr. Reynaldo Anderson currently serves as the Graduate Director and Associate Professor of Africology and African American Studies at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Reynaldo is currently the Executive Director and co-founder of the Black Speculative Arts Movement (BSAM), an...
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EP 64 ERIC GRIMES - BROTHER SHOMARI
Eric K. Grimes - Brother Shomari - Peaceful by nature, unwavering in the face of adversity, a stern and forceful catalyst seeking to stand as a measuring rod for those aspiring to model lives of meaning and significance! A trusted and informed community voice who develops boundary stretching,...
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EP 65 DR GUTHRIE RAMSEY
A member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Guthrie P. Ramsey, Jr. is a music historian, pianist, composer, Professor Emeritus of Music at the University of Pennsylvania and 2022 Guggenheim Fellow. A widely-published writer, he’s the author of Race Music: Black Cultures from Bebop to...
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EP 66 REV. BRIAN MARSHALL
Brian Marshall, Jr - Full-Time Radiologic Technologist, Associate Pastor of the Bible Way Baptist Church in Philadelphia currently oversees Christian Education under Dr. Damone Jones Sr., volunteer for “BROTHERHOOD”, Graduate of Sayre High School (2008), Graduate of Bloomsburg University of PA...
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EP 143 EMERSON
From 2016 to the present, Emerson has curated and been featured in galleries, mostly in the Philadelphia area. 2019, Emerson made it to the top 6 in a statewide Puma designer competition out of 160 entries. Also in 2019, Emerson helped design a dress for the Penn Museum, which will be on display...
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EP 59 TIMOTHY SHEPHERD
TIMOTHY SHEPHERD (Music Composer) believes his purpose is to create music that reflects the vast depths of the human spirit. While helping other artists further manifest their projects, he utilizes his skillset in music composition and music & video production to enhance his talents and expand…
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EP 60 THOMAS C KNOX
Thomas C. Knox is the creator of Date While You Wait, the 13-time award-winning, Emmy-winning connection platform turned TV series that has over 11 million views on YouTube and Facebook. Affectionately known as the “Connection Curator”, Knox is a serial entrepreneur running The Connection...
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EP 61 TYRIQUE GLASGOW
Tyrique Glasgow, founder of Young Chances Foundation which is dedicated to providing essential resources and activities without the red tape to those who need support in Philadelphia. Tyrique started the foundation in 2012 following the murder of one of his childhood friends, who was playing flag...
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EP 62 WILL TOMS
William Tyrone Toms is a 30-something award-winning entrepreneur from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After starting his first company at the age of 21, Will Toms has quickly made a name for himself in the region's startup community at the intersection of culture & economics. He is the Co-Founder &...
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EP 142 ASHLEY SCOTT
Ashley Scott, @AshleyScott3 hailing from the vibrant soulful musical city of Philadelphia, PA, stands as a powerhouse vocalist celebrated for his globally chart-topping singles. His 2022 release, “Together,” joins a stellar lineup that includes the soulful ballad “Words” (2016), the infectious...
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EP 58 LAZARUS BRUNNER
Lazarus Bruner, Jr. is originally from Oklahoma City, OK. Lazarus, his wife Evonna, and 3 children have resided in the Atlanta Metro area for the past 15 years. Lazarus has a wealth of experience in industries such as sales, education, coaching youth sports, and fitness. In February of 2021,...
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Hey there! Welcome to ”King Crush Thursday,” where we’re shining a light on the diverse and inspiring lives of black men from all walks of life. Our guests are here to share their unique success stories, from business moguls to skilled artisans, all embodying strength and dignity.We’re on a mission to reshape the usual narratives about black men, showcasing positivity and achievement. It’s a space for everyone, especially young black guys looking for role models, and anyone eager to broaden their perspectives.Each episode features our guests diving into six insightful questions, offering guidance and wisdom. So, why not join in? Tune into ”King Crush Thursday” for stories that inspire, educate, and help us build a stronger, more understanding society. Can’t wait to see you there!
HOSTED BY
Val Gay
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