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Wallace Allen's Empire Talks Back
by Wallace J. Allen
"The true power of any empire lies within its people; not the palace walls. The emperor serves at the pleasure of the people, and the voice of the people must be heard"- Wallace AllenEmpire Talks Back is a public affairs and cultural commentary platform examining power, history, media, and the lived experience of Black and Brown communities in America and across the global diaspora.Hosted and produced by Wallace Allen—veteran broadcaster, community leader, and publisher of Westside Story Newspaper—the show brings historical perspective, journalistic integrity, and community accountability to conversations often reduced to headlines and soundbites.Each episode features thoughtful discussions with artists, educators, advocates, journalists, and civic leaders exploring the role of culture and media in shaping identity, policy, community, and the impact of grassroots leadership vs institutional power.Originally launched as a we
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Glenn Towery Discusses Veterans, Trauma, Suicide Prevention & Mission: Transition Condition
Originally aired live on May 10, 2026Host Wallace Allen welcomes veteran advocate, filmmaker, writer, producer, and artist Glenn Towery to Empire Talks Back for an important conversation about the hidden battles many veterans face after returning home from military service. Towery shares insights from his work in veteran suicide prevention, community advocacy, and storytelling while discussing his upcoming television series, Mission: Transition Condition, a groundbreaking project focused on the emotional and psychological challenges veterans often experience after life-changing tours of duty. The discussion explores trauma, resilience, mental health, healing, and the need for stronger community support systems for veterans and their families.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wallace-allen-s-empire-talks-back--6478734/support.About the ShowEmpire Talks Back is hosted by veteran broadcaster Wallace Allen and explores Black culture, history, media, and community leadership through long-form conversation. 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: Empire Talks Back📰 Publisher: Westside Story Newspaper🔔 Follow and subscribe for new episodes
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
"The true power of any empire lies within its people; not the palace walls. The emperor serves at the pleasure of the people, and the voice of the people must be heard"- Wallace AllenEmpire Talks Back is a public affairs and cultural commentary platform examining power, history, media, and the lived experience of Black and Brown communities in America and across the global diaspora.Hosted and produced by Wallace Allen—veteran broadcaster, community leader, and publisher of Westside Story Newspaper—the show brings historical perspective, journalistic integrity, and community accountability to conversations often reduced to headlines and soundbites.Each episode features thoughtful discussions with artists, educators, advocates, journalists, and civic leaders exploring the role of culture and media in shaping identity, policy, community, and the impact of grassroots leadership vs institutional power.Originally launched as a we
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