The Beacon and Blueprint

Believing you can fly, and becoming a black butterfly. Sheena & David walk with Adrienne Adams through her journey to becoming Kathy Hochul's running mate & pick for Lieutenant Governor of New York.@theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram@TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTubeThe Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by:Sheena Wright & David BanksBrandon Scales - Videographer and editorPatrice Sanders - Production AssistantTerry McDonald - MakeupOumou Sy - HairMalcolm Rashaad Banks - AdvisorDJ Spinna - Theme Music “Crystal Duds”In association with Signal Co. No1

Born, bred and buttered in Harlem. Sheena & David chop it up with Melba Wilson.@theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram@TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTubeThe Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by:Sheena Wright & David BanksBrandon Scales - Videographer and editorPatrice Sanders - Production AssistantTerry McDonald - MakeupOumou Sy - HairMalcolm Rashaad Banks - AdvisorDJ Spinna - Theme Music “Crystal Duds”In association with Signal Co. No1

From civically curious to civically committed. Sheena & David dig into nurturing tomorrow's leaders with DeNora Getachew & Garrett Lucien.@theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram@TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTubeThe Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by:Sheena Wright & David BanksBrandon Scales - Videographer and editorPatrice Sanders - Production AssistantTerry McDonald - MakeupOumou Sy - HairMalcolm Rashaad Banks - AdvisorDJ Spinna - Theme Music “Crystal Duds”In association with Signal Co. No1

Outrage without demands is wasted energy. David & Sheena talk about the Black Church, politics, and policy with Bishop Leah Daughtry & Pastor Michael A. Walrond, Jr.@theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram@TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTubeThe Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by:Sheena Wright & David BanksBrandon Scales - Videographer and editorPatrice Sanders - Production AssistantTerry McDonald - MakeupOumou Sy - HairMalcolm Rashaad Banks - AdvisorDJ Spinna - Theme Music “Crystal Duds”In association with Signal Co. No1

From building schools to building tools. Sheena & David discuss career connected learning with Jade Grieve & David Adams.@theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram@TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTubeThe Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by:Sheena Wright & David BanksBrandon Scales - Videographer and editorPatrice Sanders - Production AssistantTerry McDonald - MakeupOumou Sy - HairMalcolm Rashaad Banks - AdvisorDJ Spinna - Theme Music “Crystal Duds”In association with Signal Co. No1

Picking up the blood stained banner. David & Sheena reflect on the 30-year anniversary of the Million Man March with Kevin Powell and Rev. Jacques DeGraff.@theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram@TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTubeThe Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by:Sheena Wright & David BanksBrandon Scales - Videographer and editorPatrice Sanders - Production AssistantTerry McDonald - MakeupOumou Sy - HairMalcolm Rashaad Banks - AdvisorDJ Spinna - Theme Music “Crystal Duds”In association with Signal Co. No1

Sheena & David shine light on the essence of Black History with Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad & Joy Bivins@theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram@TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTubeThe Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by:Sheena Wright & David BanksBrandon Scales - Videographer and editorPatrice Sanders - Production AssistantTerry McDonald - MakeupOumou Sy - HairMalcolm Rashaad Banks - AdvisorDJ Spinna - Theme Music “Crystal Duds”In association with Signal Co. No1

When you've been raised by giants, it's hard to look up to people with little minds. David & Sheena ​g​o deep on affordability, racial justice and the true cost of living​ - with ​Jennifer Jones Austin.@theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram@TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTubeThe Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by:Sheena Wright & David BanksBrandon Scales - Videographer and editorPatrice Sanders - Production AssistantTerry McDonald - MakeupOumou Sy - HairMalcolm Rashaad Banks - AdvisorDJ Spinna - Theme Music “Crystal Duds”In association with Signal Co. No1

Literacy rates across America are heartbreaking & fixable. Sheena & David grapple with the epidemic of illiteracy in America with Dr. Meisha Ross Porter & Assemblyman Bobby Carroll.@theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram@TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTubeThe Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by:Sheena Wright & David BanksBrandon Scales - Videographer and editorPatrice Sanders - Production AssistantTerry McDonald - MakeupOumou Sy - HairMalcolm Rashaad Banks - AdvisorDJ Spinna - Theme Music “Crystal Duds”In association with Signal Co. No1

Hip Hop, education and empowerment​. Sheena & David talk about hip-hop as education, culture, pedagogy, political force and economic engine with Ruben Diaz, Jr. & Dr. Chris Emdin@theBeaconAndBlueprint on InstagramFull video version available on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebeaconandblueprintThe Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by:Sheena Wright & David BanksBrandon Scales - Videographer and editorPatrice Sanders - Production AssistantTerry McDonald- MakeupOumou Sy- HairMalcolm Rashaad Banks - AdvisorDJ Spinna - Theme Music “Crystal Duds”In association with Signal Co. No1

The Mamdani Effect shook NYC. Sheena & David explore what it means for the Black community, communities of color, and the Democratic Party with Professor Christina Greer & Rev. Kirsten Foy.@theBeaconAndBlueprint on InstagramFull video version available on YouTube: Beacon and BlueprintThe Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by:Sheena Wright & David Banks Brandon Scales - Videographer and editorPatrice Sanders - Production AssistantTerry McDonald - MakeupOumou Sy - HairMalcolm Rashaad Banks - AdvisorDJ Spinna - Theme Music “Crystal Duds”In Association with Signal Co. No1 

There's a tradition in Harlem, where people come together to discuss, to debate, to plan, to strategize, to organize. Welcome to The Beacon and Blueprint Podcast with Sheena Wright and David Banks and join us as we welcome you into our home to love, inspire, educate and activate with friends, family and good conversations.