WBCA Podcasts

Joe Heisler speaks to George "Chip" Greenidge, Jr., founder and director of the Greatest MINDS. Learn about the non-profit's mission to empower young people of color to become leaders. Joe and Chip also discuss his great uncle George Greenidge, who challenged racial discrimination by the Pullman Company in 1954. The Boston City Council recently recognized his civil rights work by recognizing May 11th as George Greenidge Day.

Concerned Roxbury residents gather to address ongoing violence and drug use in Nubian Square, and discuss how to create a safer neighborhood. The 30th annual Mother's Day Walk for Peace raises funds for mothers and families of murder victims. Hear a conversation with Milton Irving, executive director and president of the Timothy Smith Network—a greater Roxbury foundation that provides technology access and education.

This episode of Music Is Healing Us features several segments about different topics in hip hop history and culture. Topics covered include rap beef and classic feuds, the roots of hip hop and the permanence of Black culture through the lens of hip hop, the MP3 revolution and artist sampling in hip hop, and the evolution of hip hop production.

Linda Solomon talks with guest Taylor Keys to discuss Holistic Wellness, its relation from a religious and mainstream stand point, and the approach of trying to mesh the two in this very powerful yet enlightening episode.

Host and Co-Host Deborah Shariff & Linda Solomon speak with Michael Flanagan of Mortgage Unity about what it means to be a homeowner & the ins & outs of buying a home with good tips for new and old home buyers.

Tune in to Let’s Talk About It with host Safiya Sanyika for a powerful conversation with transformational leader, speaker, and founder of Life of E’s, Erykah Chanel. Tonight’s discussion dives into: Identity & alignment Finding your voice & presence Becoming the CEO version of yourself — Confident, Efficient & Optimized Healing from burnout and stepping fully into purpose

Elder Nathaniel and Deacon Aesop discuss what will befall you if you do not follow God's laws, even the least ones. With readings of Psalms 51:5, Amos 9:10, 2 Esdras 9:9, 2 Corinthians 3:4, Isiah 66:23, Daniel 9:11, Sirach 5:7, and more.

On the premier episode of Your Health Is One Health, Let's Talk Show, host Kareem discusses the correlation between cardiovascular disease & homelessness, variables & stats surrounding preventative care in Boston, heightened risks for homeless & minority individuals, distrust in the healthcare system, solutions & resources, & much more!

DJ Mehdward discusses BPS school closures displacing students with disabilities & high needs, & interviews students about the closures & the creative way they are communicating this among their community with their exhibit "Handle With Care".

Guest Joe Castiglione!

Boston Bike to Work Day, historic church in Jamaica Plain transformed into community gathering space and residences, interview with Exec. Dir. Pamela Leins of the Boston Education Fund about raising money for BPS schools & their annual Voices of Equity Breakfast fundraiser. Boston's new commissioner of Parks & Recreation & Deputy Chief of Open Space, Diana Fernandez Bibeau, starts next month and the city shares its plans to better natural spaces.

The Robe Guy dedicates this episode to his Mother in observance of Mothers Day by sharing loving and humorous memories from throughout the years.

 Cuban Mic speaks to rapper/producer Ea$y Money about his new album "01830." Learn about Ea$y Money's creative process and his connection to his hometown, Haverhill, MA.

Host Robert B. Moran talks about 4 important ways in which volunteers can contribute to their organizations through their participation. Topics include participation by doing, participation by sharing knowledge and wisdom, participation by giving financially, and participation by networking and making introductions. Moran gives tips and insights into each of these areas and emphasizes the importance of ensuring volunteers understand that their contributions are meaningful and valued.

Haywood Fennell talks to musician Shan Parker aka Sparker5000 about his music and his connection to theatre. He also talks to entrepreneur Crystal Dodson about her upcoming book and the Oscar Micheaux Family Theater Company. Hear a song from Sparker5000 and spoken word pieces from Crystal.

This week on Talk of the Neighborhoods, former state Rep. Jeffrey Sanchez joins us on the first half to talk about the 20th Anniversary passage of what came to be known as 'RomneyCare', in honor of then governor Mitt Romney, the groundbreaking health care initiative that became the template for the federal Affordable Care Act, a.k.a, ObamaCare. Then on the second half at, old friend and political sage Joyce Ferriabough joins us to talk about how the surprise entry of former Suffolk District Attorney (DA) and U.S. Attorney Rachel Rollins into this year's DA race has reverberated in the political establishment and the Black community in this fall's state elections.  

BU Campus Closet Thrifting Earth Day celebration, Charles River Conservancy event volunteers pickup trash along Charles River for Earth Day, Timothy Smith Alumni Mentorship Program "IMP" bridging the digital divide in Greater Roxbury & Boston, Puerto Rican Festival of MA annual Dress To Empower Girls Summit at Hyde Park Community Center, Citizenship Day in Boston helps applicants complete paperwork to become American citizens at the Reggie Lewis Center, Airport workers band together for May Day to advocate for better rights at Memorial Park in East Boston.

On this installment of Bostonian Rap, Rachael discusses the drama unfolding with the Massachusetts Republican gubernatorial race & speaks on the political gatekeeping thats currently occurring.

CAMP (Coaching and Mentoring Playbook) is WBCA's newest show, featuring conversations around coaching, youth development, leadership, and sports culture. In this premiere episode, host Shepard Vargo, Boston Program Director for Beat the Streets New England, speaks to Brett Poirier, Executive Director of Beat the Streets New England. Brett shares how wrestling shaped his life and how the sport can help today's youth build life skills. He also discusses how he has helped strengthen the wrestling community in the region.

Host Lucy Rivera interviews Allison S. Cartwright, Esq. (Clerk, Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County) about what the Supreme Judicial Court does, her role as Clerk, the history of her position & why it is elected, qualifications for Clerk, the significance of being the first black person elected to the seat, & much more.

Host Linda Solomon continues her discussion on how trauma effects people, misreading trauma responses, trying understanding instead of judgement, trauma causing disengagement for school students, trauma responses escalating incidents, post incarceration syndrome, solutions to addressing & understanding trauma, & more.

Deborah converses with the 7th generation Roxbury native, multi-faceted independent governor candidate, Ms. Andrea C. James. In this very powerful episode, Ms. James shares her story, life experiences & accolades in her strong pursuit of justice.

Ken Meyer interviews Sarah Tuttle of Lighthouse NorthWest!

Mayor Wu joins climate experts to highlight Boston's 2030 Climate Action Plan, Boston Parks & Rec Duck Boat Pulling Challenge, New England Patriots host dog adoption event at Gillette Stadium, memorial event commemorating BNN member Ted Lewis, Friends of Jamaica Pond host community celebration honoring  Frederick Law Olmsted's birthday at Jamaica Pond, Museum of Fine Arts Art In Bloom Festival.

In this episode, The Robe Guy talks about his love for the Boston Celtics and the special memories he has made over the years as a Celtics fan. He talks about his experiences attending games and also shares his thoughts on the current state of the team.

Cuban Mic chops it up with Jerry Auguste of We Ball In ISO and his basketball students/champions, Aiden, Esa and Lexi speaking on giving back to the youth, and teaching them to never give up!!

Join Robert Moran as he dives into power of puncutality and the art of team organization. Robert shares practical insights to help stay on time and stay organized with good budgeting.

Haywood Fennell invites Tyree S. Browne to the show to discuss his time at WBCA & BNN, his tenure & work with Tri-ad Veterans League & The Oscar Micheaux Family Theater Program Company, the importance of sharing black art & history such as the Harlem Renaissance, the public & VA's lack of cultural sensitivity to veterans of color, black veterans contributions to America, learning to have fun performing on stage & involving the audience, & much more!

Join Dale and Cheryl for some delicious egg bacon salad! Ep.# 261 PSA Free!

Host Brendan O'Connell interviews Joshua Kline about how he became involved in the pro-life movement and Right to Life, winning the RI Right to Life essay & oratory contests, the pro-life movement at Ave Maria University, The Comstock Act, his future aspirations, moral truth vs. financial funding, & more.

30th Annual Greek Independence Day Parade, 11th Annual Japan Festival Boston at Boston Commons, Greater Boston Food Bank & Mass General Brigham release their 6th Annual Statewide Food Access Report & Fresh Truck Mobile Market serving Boston neighborhoods, BNN Media GM Glenn Williams interviews Robert Lewis (Sr. Program Manager, City of Boston Office of Tourist, Sports, & Entertainment) about Content Creators Club partnered with BNN Media, Ayanna Pressley & Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez & Mayor Michelle Wu visit Horizons for Homeless Children in Roxbury to discuss funding for early childhood programs.

Larry Higginbottom talks about the importance of black American men developing high-paying skills. He shares his opinion that "a man who can't provide also can't protect or lead." Larry offers advice for in-demand skills.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Lee Cronin's The Mummy", "Exit 8", "Lorne", "Ghost in the Machine", and "Miroirs No. 3". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of April 20th -24th, 2026.

Deborah Shariff talks about victories and injustices faced by Black small business owners. Learn about the founding of the Congressional Black Caucus, the Business Opportunity Reform Act of 1988, and Minority Enterprise Small Business Investment Companies (MESBICs). Find out about services that will help you connect your business to government contracts.

Continuing on the previous episode's topic of "My Temple, My Choice", why over-eating & certain foods should be avoided, the harmfulness of sugar, the system purposely poisoning us with food & sugar, the dangers of ultra-processed foods, foods designed to cause addiction, & much more. Using research & scripture to expound upon these topics.

Youth Jobs & Resources Fair at The Reggie Lewis Center, Frugal Book Store in Roxbury increases literacy rates of youth & adults, interview with Nora Jarret about Project Bread's 58th annual Walk For Hunger & work addressing & providing food security, interview with New Mission High School Athletic Director & Coach Malcolm Smith.

The Robe Guy discusses Maine & why he enjoys vacationing there, childhood memories & family history in ME, pleasant drives there, ME's state slogan, vacation activities & neighbors, fire building & s'mores, & more!

Cuban Mic speaks to DJ Deadeye about the history of DJs and MCs, his career as a DJ and producer, and working with artists from Method Man to Redman.

Ruby, Tommy, and special guest Dorian Parker discuss New Year's resolutions, astrology, and blondes both good and bad.

Robert Moran offers tips for using AI to advance your nonprofits: how to leverage your resources, draft your mission statement, clarify your vision and strategy, plan newsletters, and more.

Haywood Fennell shares helpful resources & solutions for veterans, commissioning Artists for Humanity to create an African American Veterans exhibit at The Strand, The Blackstone Community Center deficit, the state of black business ownership & development in Nubian Sq., the importance of youth literacy, lack of housing & addiction support for veterans, & more.

Join Dale and Cheryl for a delicious breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, and hash-brown potatoes! Ep.# 260 PSA Free!

On the first half, State Senate President Pro Tempore William Brownsberger (D-Belmont) joins us to talk about his work at the statehouse and his upcoming Democratic Primary campaign for re-election to the Suffolk and Middlesex district, including all of Allston and Brighton, and most of the Fenway in Boston. The district also includes the towns of Belmont and Watertown, and a small portion of Cambridge. He is being challenged by Dan Lander, a senior policy advisor to Mayor Michelle Wu. Then on the second half, former Senator Dianne Wilkerson joins us to talk about up her upcoming appearance and presentation at a high profile TedX community forum in Roxbury and her thoughts on how elected officials could better serve the city's communities of color. 

Rodney Marshall appointed 45th Boston Fire Commissioner & becomes 1st black commissioner in BFD history, Boston City Staff invite community members to discuss projects in Franklin Park, Brown Bear Learning Center in Mattapan Sq. prepares children for pre-school & kindergarten, Boston Parks & Recreation offering fitness classes across the city, Boston's Ultimate Frisbee team wins championship for 1st time.

Host Rachel Miselman speaks on self-interest in politics, public ignorance of what politicians are really supposed to do, lack of organization on the political right, how the Republican party can't get out of its own way, being a black Republican in Boston, & more.

Sharon Hinton invites Haris Hardaway to the show to discuss his family business The Final Touch Boutique in Nubian Sq., its danger of being closed, the history of the business, legacy of black traditional & cultural clothing, the state of black owned businesses in Nubian Sq., & much more!

La abogada Geraldine Gruvis-Pizarro habla del Proyecto de Abogadas Voluntarias, que brinda servicios legales gratuitos a las personas de bajo recurso económico en Boston. Ella comparte información sobre derecho de familia, incluida la tutela y los tipos de divorcio. En observación del Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana, este episodio se presente solamente en español. Lawyer Geraldine Gruvis-Pizarro talks about the Volunteer Lawyers Project, which provides free legal services to low-income individuals in Boston. She shares information about family law, including guardianship and types of divorce. In observation of National Hispanic Heritage Month, this episode is presented entirely in Spanish!

On this episode of Confronting Injustice, Linda discusses "intersectionality", a term dealing with trauma experiences and the process of healing. The stages we go through, how we reason with trauma and practices of self healing, Linda gives what is needed to understand it all.

From the fields of bondage to the boardrooms of power, from hidden workshops to the stars themselves, Black brilliance has always blazed a trail." Host and educator Debora Shariff highlights dreamers, inventors, artists, influencers that lift the stories of black genius, resistance and vision across U.S. history and culture. Urban Empowerment Today speaks to the heirs of legacy-- the builders of tomorrow must recognize and reclaim their history and celebrate empowerment. Jo Anderson, Granville Woods, Henry Boyd, Benjamin Montgomery, Paul R. Williams, Ronald McNair, Edmond Albius, The Deacons for Defense and Justice, and William Madison McDonald are commemorated for their achievements and contributions. To those who have ever worn a cotton shirt, smiled to the fresh scent and flavor of vanilla, heard a saxophone and felt they were in space, been fascinated by the sight of Hollywood's skylines or slept in the comfort of a sound bed, tune in to hear more about what Urban Empowerment Today is like.

In this episode of Never Give Up, Rochelle encourages older women who might be feeling forgotten or worthless to find new purpose in their lives through God. Rochelle urges aging women to use their voices to impart their wisdom on the younger generations, to pray, and to stay active in their communities.