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What does it actually look like when someone uses power to serve their community instead of leaving it behind?Dr. Tiffany M. Clark grew up in DeSoto, Texas and instead of moving on, she moved up and came back. Now serving as the Texas State Board of Education Representative for District 13, Dr. Clark is in the rooms where decisions get made about the future of Texas students, and she's making sure those students are seen.In this conversation, we talk about what real education leadership looks like from the inside, the policy battles, the responsibility that comes with the seat, and the mindset it takes to create change that actually lasts beyond your tenure.We get into: *What the State Board of Education actually does and why it matters to everyday families*The decisions being made right now that will shape Texas classrooms for years to come *What it meant to come back to DeSoto and lead from home * How Dr. Clark thinks about legacy, responsibility, and generational impact * What it takes for more Black women to step into policy and education leadershipThis is the kind of conversation that reminds you that history isn't just made in the past, it's being made right now, by people who chose to show up.Making Black History Today is the podcast that spotlights Black leaders who are actively shaping history through their work, their influence, and their commitment to community. New episodes drop bi-weekly. Season 2 launches June 18th, follow now so you don't miss it.

Most people struggle to do one job well. Bessye Adams is a City Councilwoman for Grand Prairie, the Financial Controller for DeSoto ISD, an entrepreneur, and a community advocate , all at the same time.In this conversation, she breaks down what it actually takes to manage public money in education, why she ran for city council, and what community leadership looks like when it goes beyond the title. She also speaks to her involvement with the National League of Cities and what local leaders can teach the rest of the country.This is what service looks like when it's built on purpose, not politics.New episodes every other Thursday, follow so you never miss one.

Emmy winner. Presidential Leadership Scholar. Dallas 500 Most Powerful.Jerry L. Hawkins has spent his career making sure Black history doesn't disappear. As the leader of Dallas Truth Racial Healing & Transformation for nearly seven years, producer of the PBS/KERA documentary Recovering The Stories, and now writing A People's History of Dallas, dropping in 2027, he's not just preserving the past. He's building the archive the future will learn from.This conversation goes deep into what racial healing actually requires, why most cities get it wrong, and what it takes to make Black history permanent in a city that's always changing.New episodes every other Thursday, follow so you never miss one.

She renamed a city. Now she's putting it on the world's biggest stage.Noelle LeVeaux is the marketing strategist behind the Dallas "BIG" campaign, the rebrand that changed how the world sees Dallas. Named one of Skift's Top 50 Travel Marketers in the World, she's spent three decades shaping the city's identity through brand strategy, civic leadership, and purpose-driven marketing. Now, with FIFA World Cup 2026 bringing a global audience to Dallas, she's doing it again.In this conversation, she breaks down what it takes to brand an entire city, what the World Cup means for Dallas's future, and how co-founding Dress for Success Dallas turned her platform into impact.She also talks about her cancer diagnosis and how it quietly changed everything about the way she leads.New episodes every other Thursday, follow so you never miss one.

Black women are the most educated demographic in America, yet hundreds of thousands are currently out of work.Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew has spent her career sitting in that contradiction and refusing to accept it. From leading the NAACP chapter at University of Texas at Arlington to building philanthropic infrastructure through the HeriTage Giving Circle, she's turned community leadership into an economic force.In this conversation, she breaks down the real gap between Black women's education and their economic power, what it actually takes to build lasting community impact, and why, in the middle of all of it, she brings up Bad Bunny and what Puerto Rican culture has to say about belonging in America.This one goes places you won't expect.New episodes every other Thursday, follow so you never miss one.

Roses Are Red MAC Band 1988 #1 R&B hit Babyface LA Reid Arsenio Hall Show Dallas police officer Black History Month Valentine's DayRay McCampbell of The MAC Band Featuring The McCampbell Brothers scored a #1 R&B chart hit in 1988 with "Roses Are Red"—then left music for 25 years in law enforcement.This episode covers: 1988 R&B music Babyface and LA Reid production, Arsenio Hall Show performances, MAC Band touring, transitioning from R&B singer to Dallas Police Department, Heroes Cops and Kids mentorship program, Black History Month leadership stories, service and legacy.From #1 to badge: Ray shares untold stories from R&B's golden era—recording sessions with Babyface, performing for Arsenio Hall's audience, and why he traded celebrity for serving Dallas communities. Now he mentors youth through Heroes, Cops & Kids.Black History Month special. Valentine's Week episode about love through service.Tags: 80s R&B, 90s R&B, Babyface, LA Reid, Arsenio Hall, Dallas, police officer stories, Black excellence, music history, career change, mentorship, Black History Month 2026Making Black History Today podcast - real leaders, real impact, real time.Perfect for: R&B history fans, anyone interested in inspiring Black success stories, and listeners who believe in service beyond self.Follow Making Black History Today on Spotify and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode spotlighting leaders shaping culture, business, and community in real time.

Harrison Blair leads Dallas' oldest Black business organization. His grandfather played in the Negro Leagues. His mentor from the grave is civil rights pioneer A. Maceo Smith. Now he's preparing Black entrepreneurs for Texas' changing policy landscape.Topics: Black business funding beyond DEI, 2024 election voting patterns, economic power building, Dallas Chamber leadership.Making Black History Today - New episodes bi-weekly Thursdays 5am.Listen, follow, and share to support Black leadership, legacy, and entrepreneurship.

Why do Black nonprofits struggle to get funding while billion-dollar organizations face zero scrutiny? Three Dallas nonprofit leaders expose the Trust Gap keeping minority-led organizations from resources.Shawana Carter of Carter's House, Pastor Donald Parish Jr. of A Steady Hand, and King Shakur of Volunteering While Black discuss nonprofit funding barriers, how TV shows like Apple TV's Loot and Breaking Bad created the Hollywood Effect that stereotypes Black nonprofits, and building Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Beloved Community through radical collaboration in 2026.Topics: Black nonprofit funding, grant access, MLK legacy, nonprofit leadership, Dallas nonprofits, community organizing, social justice, minority-led organizations, tax-exempt funding, collective impact, entrepreneur support, nonprofit funding barriers, Black business development.MLK Birthday episode honoring Dr. King's vision. New episodes bi-weekly Thursdays 5am CST.CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS:Carter's House: https://www.cartershouse.orgA Steady Hand: https://www.beasteadyhand.orgVolunteering While Black: https://www.volunteeringwhileblack.orgFOLLOW MAKING BLACK HISTORY TODAY:Instagram: @makingblackhistorytodayWebsite: www.makingblackhistorytoday.comNewsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7370845794318413825/If this conversation resonated with you, please rate, review, and share with someone working to make change in your community.

Two Black women vice presidents at major banks reveal what it really takes to reach leadership in corporate America and how they're using their power to close the racial wealth gap.Tiffanie Rice, Regional VP of External Affairs at Comerica Bank and Certified Diversity Professional, and Terri Thomas, VP of Business Development at Chase Bank Texas, discuss navigating male-dominated banking industries, advancing as Black women in finance, building wealth while serving community, and strategies for breaking through corporate barriers in 2025.Topics: Black women in banking, corporate leadership, VP career advancement, racial wealth gap, finance careers, diversity and inclusion, Chase Bank, Comerica Bank, Texas banking, women in finance, corporate America, DEI initiatives, business development, financial empowerment, Black professionals, career development, wealth building.New Year episode. New episodes bi-weekly Thursdays 5am CST.

Join us for a special year-end celebration as we revisit the most powerful moments from our inaugural year!Since launching on Juneteenth 2025, we've spotlighted Black history makers who are building wealth, breaking barriers, and creating change right now.In this Best of 2025 episode, hear highlights from:- Ryan Davis (2.9M view comedy special)- Richard Miles (wrongful conviction to justice reform)- Award-winning artists, educators, and entrepreneurs who shared their blueprints for successThe most impactful insights, inspiring stories, and unforgettable conversations—all in one episode.Thank you to our guests, listeners, and supporters for an incredible first year. We're just getting started.New episodes resume in January. Follow, rate, share.

Supplier diversity programs control billions in corporate contracts. Two procurement leaders reveal how minority-owned businesses can win those contracts and close the racial wealth gap.Dr. Darcel Webb, Director of Supplier Diversity at UT Southwestern Medical Center and President of ACCA, and Indria Hollingsworth-Thomas, South-Central Regional DEI Manager at JE Dunn Construction, share what procurement officers actually look for when evaluating minority-owned and women-owned business enterprises, insider strategies MWBEs need to win corporate contracts, and how to build supplier diversity programs that deliver measurable results.Topics: supplier diversity, MWBE certification, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, corporate procurement, racial wealth gap, DEI programs, contract compliance, UT Southwestern, JE Dunn Construction, HBCU networks, construction diversity, healthcare procurement, small business contracts, business development, corporate supply chains, economic empowerment, Black entrepreneurs, generational wealth.For: MWBE owners, supplier diversity professionals, DEI leaders, procurement officers, small business owners, entrepreneurs.New episodes bi-weekly Thursdays 5am CST.

A 23-year life expectancy gap exists between South Dallas and North Dallas. Pharmacist Dr. Lamar Quinn explains why Black communities distrust the medical system and what it will take to close the gap.Dr. Lamar T. Quinn, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Toast for Charity, has awarded over $60,000 in scholarships while confronting Dallas's health crisis daily. From Chicago's South Side to Southern Dallas, he reveals the shocking realities behind the health divide, why many Black families don't trust pharmacists or doctors, and how prevention education and medication literacy can save lives.Topics: health equity, life expectancy gap, medical distrust, Black health crisis, Dallas healthcare, South Dallas, pharmacist, prevention education, medication literacy, Toast for Charity, community health, healthcare disparities, Black communities, culturally aware healthcare, medical system, scholarship programs, entrepreneurship, legacy leadership.For: Healthcare professionals, pharmacists, community advocates, DEI leaders, public health workers, Dallas residents.New episodes bi-weekly Thursdays 5am CST.

She tours worldwide as Ari Lennox's background vocalist, topped UK charts with her SoulFunk EP, and uses her Psychology degrees from FAMU to create music that heals.Blanche J holds bachelor's and master's degrees in Psychology from Florida A&M University and approaches music as both art and healing practice. As background vocalist for Grammy-nominated Ari Lennox, she's toured internationally while building her own chart-topping career. Her EP "voice memos b" hit #1 on the UK Global Soul Radio chart, proving purpose-driven music can reach the top.Topics: Ari Lennox, SoulFunk, background vocalist, FAMU, Florida A&M University, Psychology and music, UK charts, R&B artists, Grammy-nominated artists, voice memos b, soul music, Black women artists, international touring, music industry, creative empowerment, self-love music, resilience, independent artists, music production.For: Music lovers, aspiring artists, R&B fans, psychology students, creative professionals, HBCU alumni.New episodes bi-weekly Thursdays 5am CST.

We sat down with Ryan Davis one month before his comedy special hit 3.8 million views — and he told us something the algorithm will never show you.This isn't a conversation about going viral. It's about what happens after — the uncomfortable truths of the comedy industry, why he went independent, and how Black comedians like Bert Williams, Moms Mabley, and Timmie Rogers built legacies that outlasted every trend.Ryan calls it the "probability of genius status." By the end of this episode, you'll understand exactly what he means.Bi-weekly Thursdays 5am CST.

WNBA Champion Fran Harris sits down with Liz in this "Special Edition" of Making Black History Today. Fran breaks down the current state of Women's Basketball. Liz hosts Fran from the South Oak Cliff High School gymnasium to discuss the WNBA CBA negotiations, why league officiating is a hot button issue, and the on-court rivalry between MVP A'ja Wilson and superstar rookie Caitlin Clark. Plus, analysis on Satou Sabally's success in Phoenix, Odyssey Sims playoff performance, and the Paige Bueckers Rookie of the Year race. Tune in for expert, insider analysis on the biggest stories in the W.Don't miss an episode! Hit the 'Follow' button and share this with a WNBA fan!

2021 Texas Artist of the Year Vicki Meek has spent five decades creating Black art that doesn't just reflect struggle—it builds spaces for healing, liberation, and transformation.As a legendary artist, curator, and cultural critic, Vicki Meek creates work that confronts political violence, honors the African Diaspora, and imagines what thriving—not just surviving—looks like for Black communities. From early sculptures that challenged injustice to immersive installations that reclaim urban history, her art serves as activism and cultural preservation.In this conversation, Vicki shares the vision behind the Urban Historical Reclamation & Recognition Project (UHRR), explains how art becomes a tool for social change, and reveals what five decades of cultural work has taught her about resilience, community, and the power of creative resistance.This episode is a masterclass in how Black art shapes consciousness, preserves history, and creates pathways to liberation.What You'll Discover:- How five decades of Black art activism connects history to healing- The Urban Historical Reclamation & Recognition Project (UHRR) and its impact- Why art as activism remains essential to social justice movements- How Black art creates spaces for community thriving, not just survival- The journey to becoming 2021 Texas Artist of the Year- What cultural preservation means in practice for the African DiasporaKey Moments:01:11 – Welcome & Introduction to Vicki Meek16:10 – "How Did You End Up in Dallas?"23:10 – The Urban Historical Reclamation & Recognition Project29:10 – "I'm an Activist!" Art as Political Action40:26 – Deep Dive: Urban Historical Reclamation & Recognition (UHRR)56:10 – What "Making Black History Today" Means to YouThis is Making Black History Today—conversations with artists, activists, and cultural leaders shaping liberation through creativity.Follow Making Black History Today on Spotify. If Vicki Meek's story of Black art, activism, and cultural transformation resonated with you, leave a 5-star rating and share with artists, educators, and changemakers.

The first Black Chair of the Dallas Regional Chamber and the President of Texas's African American Chambers reveal how to build real economic power—and why it matters now more than ever.Albert C. Black Jr. and Charles O'Neal didn't just break barriers—they built institutions. With decades of experience shaping Dallas's economic landscape, these two leaders offer a rare, unfiltered conversation about Black entrepreneurship, civic influence, and the strategic work required to create lasting community wealth.They explain why Black Chambers of Commerce remain essential to economic development, share the mindset shifts that separate struggling businesses from thriving ones, and connect Dallas's complex history to its economic future. This isn't theory—it's a masterclass in how civic power and economic strategy actually work on the ground.What You'll Discover:- Why Black Chambers of Commerce are critical infrastructure, not optional networks- The mindset that builds generational wealth: "Not watching the doors closing behind us"- How the first Black Chair of Dallas Regional Chamber navigated institutional power- Strategic approaches to Black business development and economic empowerment- Why understanding Dallas's full history shapes economic opportunity today- The definition debate around Pan-Africanism in modern Black communitiesKey Moments:3:19 – Why a Black Chamber of Commerce Is Necessary Today20:30 – Success Mindset: "Not Watching the Doors Closing Behind Us"30:25 – A Memorable Story About Albert Black Jr.46:26 – Why Pan-Africanism Escapes Definition in Our Community56:41 – What "Making Black History Today" Means to YouThis is Making Black History Today—conversations with leaders building economic power, civic influence, and community legacy right now.Follow Making Black History Today on Spotify. If this conversation about Black economic empowerment and community leadership resonated with you, leave a 5-star rating and share with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and changemakers.

From the Marine Corps to law school dean—how one leader's journey reveals what justice requires in the age of AI.Dean Felecia Epps didn't take a typical path to legal leadership. As a Marine Corps Major, she learned discipline, courage, and what it means to serve under pressure. Now, as Dean of UNT Dallas College of Law, she's preparing the next generation of attorneys for a legal landscape being transformed by artificial intelligence.In this conversation, Dean Epps connects her military experience to her legal career, shares how the Great Migration shaped her family's pursuit of justice, and offers an urgent perspective on AI's impact on law schools and legal practice. She also addresses why equity, access, and representation in the legal profession aren't just ideals—they're necessities for a functioning justice system.This episode reveals what happens when leadership is grounded in service, shaped by history, and focused on the future.What You'll Discover:- How Marine Corps leadership principles translate to legal education- The Great Migration's lasting influence on her family and career- AI's real impact on law schools, legal practice, and justice- Why representation and access remain critical in today's legal landscape- What it takes to be one of the few Black women Marine Majors in history- How UNT Dallas College of Law is preparing lawyers for tomorrowKey Moments:7:29 – Great Migration and Its Impact on Her Family32:34 – How AI Is Reshaping the Future of Law45:28 – The "Tennis Shoe" Story: A Lesson in Humility52:23 – How Many Black Women Have Been Marine Majors?1:12:34 – What "Making Black History Today" Means to YouThis is Making Black History Today—conversations with leaders shaping justice, equity, and innovation right now.Follow Making Black History Today on Spotify. If Dean Epps' story inspired you, leave a 5-star rating and share this episode with future leaders, attorneys, and changemakers.

AI is reshaping classrooms faster than policy can keep up. Three Black women leaders explain what's at stake—and how to get it right.What happens when the educators building tomorrow's systems are the same voices historically left out of the conversation? Dr. Onjaleke Brown, Dr. Kimberly Riddick, and Dionne Kirby, Ph.D. Candidate, tackle the hardest questions in education today: Can AI close equity gaps or widen them? How do we dismantle systems that weren't built for Black and Brown students? And what does well-being have to do with academic success?From K-12 redesign to higher education access, these leaders share what's working, what's broken, and why centering equity isn't optional—it's survival. They connect the dots between Brown v. Board's legacy, first-generation student barriers, nutrition science, and the AI revolution transforming how we teach and learn.What You'll Learn:- How AI impacts classrooms and whether it advances or undermines equity- Why culturally grounded leadership transforms student outcomes- Breaking barriers for first-generation and underrepresented students - The connection between nutrition, well-being, and academic performance- What dismantling and rebuilding education systems actually looks likeKey Moments:17:45 – Department of Education Under Scrutiny23:31 – Brown v. Board of Education's Unfinished Legacy31:40 – "Are the Robots Taking Over?" AI's Real Classroom Impact41:12 – How Nutrition Shapes Learning Outcomes47:51 – What "Making Black History Today" Means to YouThis is Making Black History Today—where Black leaders share how they're building equity, justice, and innovation right now.Follow on Spotify for weekly episodes | Leave a 5-star rating to help others find this conversation | Share with educators, parents, and changemakersAI is reshaping classrooms faster than policy can keep up. Three Black women leaders explain what's at stake—and how to get it right.What happens when the educators building tomorrow's systems are the same voices historically left out of the conversation? Dr. Onjaleke Brown, Dr. Kimberly Riddick, and Dionne Kirby, Ph.D. Candidate, tackle the hardest questions in education today: Can AI close equity gaps or widen them? How do we dismantle systems that weren't built for Black and Brown students? And what does well-being have to do with academic success?From K-12 redesign to higher education access, these leaders share what's working, what's broken, and why centering equity isn't optional—it's survival. They connect the dots between Brown v. Board's legacy, first-generation student barriers, nutrition science, and the AI revolution transforming how we teach and learn.What You'll Learn:- How AI impacts classrooms and whether it advances or undermines equity- Why culturally grounded leadership transforms student outcomes- Breaking barriers for first-generation and underrepresented students - The connection between nutrition, well-being, and academic performance- What dismantling and rebuilding education systems actually looks likeKey Moments:17:45 – Department of Education Under Scrutiny23:31 – Brown v. Board of Education's Unfinished Legacy31:40 – "Are the Robots Taking Over?" AI's Real Classroom Impact41:12 – How Nutrition Shapes Learning Outcomes47:51 – What "Making Black History Today" Means to YouThis is Making Black History Today—where Black leaders share how they're building equity, justice, and innovation right now.Follow on Spotify for weekly episodes | Leave a 5-star rating to help others find this conversation | Share with educators, parents, and changemakers

Two Dallas changemakers reveal how HBCUs, South Dallas roots, and caregiving shape transformative leadership today.Dr. Jasmine Collier and Loletha Horton open up about building legacies while carrying the invisible weight of caregiving. From Dr. Collier's journey in education leadership to Loletha's 55-year connection to Park South YMCA, discover how personal history fuels community impact.What You'll Discover:- South Dallas stories that shaped Loletha's community work at Park South YMCA- How HBCUs create lasting leadership foundations (Dr. Collier) - Balancing professional growth with family caregiving responsibilities- The strength and purpose that sustain Black leaders todayKey Moments:9:21 – Loletha's South Dallas Story11:00 – The Impact of HBCUs24:55 – 55th Anniversary of Park South YMCA34:25 – White Velvet Cake: A Caregiving Story43:05 – What "Making Black History Today" Means to YouPart of Making Black History Today – stories of resilience, community, and Black excellence in Dallas.Follow on Spotify | Leave a 5-star rating to help others discover this conversation

Jeremy Biggers is a Dallas artist, painter, filmmaker, and multi-disciplinary creative whose work explores biracial identity, authenticity, and Black artists taking up space. In this episode of Making Black History Today, Jeremy discusses his journey from South Dallas to nationally recognized artist known for bold hyper-red style and impactful public art, why he believes being anti-DEI is goofy, and how biracial identity influences his creative perspective.From Booker T Washington High School for Performing and Visual Arts to creating murals across Dallas, Jeremy Biggers shares how his South Dallas upbringing shaped his artistic foundation, his perspective on the DEI debate in creative spaces, navigating the art world as a biracial artist, and the responsibility of artists to challenge systems and spark dialogue through their work.LISTEN IF YOU:- Are interested in Dallas art scene and local artists- Want to understand biracial identity in creative spaces- Care about the DEI debate and diversity in arts- Follow contemporary Black artists- Study art at Booker T Washington or other arts programs- Are building a creative career- Believe representation matters in art worldWHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER:Jeremy Biggers reveals his experience growing up in South Dallas and how it influences his art, why he attended Booker T Washington High School for arts and how it shaped his foundation, his controversial take on why being anti-DEI is goofy and misguided, how being biracial affects his perspective on identity and creative work, the meaning behind his signature hyper-red style and public murals, the Reggie Miller story that changed his approach, and the purpose behind his project Harvest.COMMON QUESTIONS:- Who is Jeremy Biggers Dallas artist?- What does anti-DEI mean in creative spaces?- How does biracial identity influence art?- What is Booker T Washington High School arts program?- How do South Dallas artists build careers?- What does hyper-red style mean in art?KEY MOMENTS:01:51 - Growing Up in South Dallas21:35 - Why Being Anti-DEI is Goofy28:54 - Biracial Identity in Art World42:11 - The Reggie Miller Story50:19 - Harvest Project PurposeEssential for Dallas art community, biracial individuals navigating identity, people interested in DEI debates, contemporary Black art enthusiasts, Booker T Washington students and alumni, aspiring artists building careers, and anyone who believes art should challenge and spark dialogue.ABOUT JEREMY BIGGERS:Jeremy Biggers is a Dallas-based painter, filmmaker, and multi-disciplinary artist known for his hyper-red style and public murals across Dallas. He graduated from Booker T Washington High School for Performing and Visual Arts and has become a nationally recognized creative voice. His work explores biracial identity, Black excellence, and the power of artists creating space for underrepresented stories.ABOUT MAKING BLACK HISTORY TODAY:Bi-weekly podcast amplifying Black voices in art, culture, business, activism, sports. New episodes every other Thursday featuring artists, leaders, changemakers, entrepreneurs, athletes, and trailblazers.FOLLOW: Tap Follow for episodes every other Thursday.REVIEW: Your 5-star review helps others discover Jeremy story. Tap stars, submit.ALSO LISTEN:- Vicki Meek: Black Art Social Justice and Healing- Blanche J: Ari Lennox Tour and SoulFunk Music- Fran Harris: WNBA Champion to Shark TankCONNECT:Instagram: @MakingBlackHistoryTodayTikTok: @makingblackhistorytodayWebsite: makingblackhistorytoday.comKEYWORDS: Jeremy Biggers, Dallas Artist, Biracial Identity, DEI Debate, South Dallas, Black Artists, Booker T Washington, Contemporary Art, Hyper Red Style, Dallas Art Scene, Biracial Artists, Art and Identity, Public Murals, Creative Careers, Anti-DEI, Diversity in Arts, Dallas Murals, Texas Artists, Black Art

Fran Harris won a WNBA championship, built multiple companies, and walked into Shark Tank asking for $750K. But the most radical thing she's ever done? Telling WNBA players to stop fighting for bigger salaries —\ and start fighting for ownership.In this conversation, the Houston Comets champion and ESPN analyst breaks down why pay equity is the wrong battle, what serial entrepreneurship actually requires, and how Black women athletes can turn platforms into generational wealth.She also talks about losing her mother and why that moment quietly shapes everything she builds.This is the blueprint. New episodes every other Thursday, follow so you never miss one.

Richard Miles was wrongfully convicted at 19 and spent 15 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. In this episode of Making Black History Today, Richard shares his journey from wrongful conviction to exoneration and how he leads criminal justice reform through Miles of Freedom, his Dallas nonprofit fighting mass incarceration.Hear about Richard Miles wrongful imprisonment, the 15-year battle for exoneration, systemic failures that led to his conviction, and how he transformed injustice into a movement for criminal justice reform. This conversation covers the 13th Amendment connection to mass incarceration, prison dehumanization, confronting his prosecutor, and advocacy creating change for Black communities destroyed by wrongful convictions.LISTEN IF YOU:- Want to understand how wrongful convictions happen- Are interested in criminal justice reform and mass incarceration- Need inspiration from resilience and exoneration stories- Care about the 13th Amendment and systemic racism- Support organizations fighting for wrongfully convicted people- Study law, social justice, or criminal justiceWHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER:Richard Miles reveals the moment his life changed when wrongfully arrested at 19, the flawed photo lineup that led to conviction, what 15 years wrongful imprisonment does to a person, and how he survived prison while maintaining innocence. He discusses the 13th Amendment role in mass incarceration, Joyce Ann Brown influence on his journey, confronting the prosecutor who convicted him, and why he founded Miles of Freedom.COMMON QUESTIONS ANSWERED:- How do wrongful convictions happen in America?- What is the 13th Amendment connection to mass incarceration?- How do people survive 15 years wrongful imprisonment?- What happens after exoneration?- What is Miles of Freedom?KEY MOMENTS:00:47 - Meet Richard Miles03:00 - The Wrongful Arrest06:51 - Flawed Photo Lineup16:24 - Surviving 15 Years Prison21:58 - 13th Amendment and Mass Incarceration27:13 - Joyce Ann Brown Mentorship33:35 - Craig Watkins Dallas DA39:13 - Confronting the Prosecutor01:04:00 - Miles of Freedom Legacy01:15:00 - Healing After 15 YearsEssential for criminal justice reform advocates, wrongfully convicted individuals and families, law students, social justice organizers, educators, reentry program supporters, and Black communities impacted by over-policing.ABOUT MAKING BLACK HISTORY TODAY:Bi-weekly podcast amplifying Black voices in social justice, activism, leadership, business, sports, arts, and culture. New episodes every other Thursday featuring exonerees, activists, entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, and trailblazers.FOLLOW: Tap Follow for new episodes every other Thursday. Following takes 2 seconds.REVIEW: Your 5-star review helps others discover Richard Miles story. Tap stars, write one sentence, submit.ALSO LISTEN:- Dean Felecia Epps: Marine to Law Dean- Albert Black Jr: Black Economic Power- Michelle Carter: Olympic Gold Overcoming DyslexiaCONNECT MILES OF FREEDOM: milesoffreedom.orgCONNECT US:Instagram: @MakingBlackHistoryTodayTikTok: @makingblackhistorytodayWebsite: makingblackhistorytoday.comKEYWORDS: Wrongful Conviction, Richard Miles, Exoneration, Criminal Justice Reform, Mass Incarceration, 13th Amendment, Miles of Freedom, Wrongfully Imprisoned, Dallas Justice, Prosecutorial Misconduct, Joyce Ann Brown, Craig Watkins, Prison Reform, Innocence Project, Systemic Racism, Reentry Programs, Social Justice

Olympic gold medalist Michelle Carter made history as the first American woman to win shot put gold while navigating dyslexia and ADHD. She shares how learning differences shaped her path to the podium, what retirement taught her about identity beyond competition, and how NFL legend Michael Carter influenced her Olympic journey.This episode covers overcoming dyslexia and ADHD in elite sports, body positivity and self-acceptance for Black women athletes, finding purpose after retirement, representation in Olympic sports, and making Black history today.Perfect for athletes managing learning differences, parents advocating for children with dyslexia or ADHD, body positivity advocates, Olympic sports fans, and anyone who believes representation matters.Making Black History Today drops every other Thursday with conversations featuring Olympic champions, business leaders, and trailblazers.Follow the show to never miss an episode. Leave a 5-star review to help others discover these conversations.More episodes: Fran Harris WNBA to Shark Tank | Richard Miles Wrongful Conviction to FreedomConnect: @MakingBlackHistoryToday on Instagram and TikTok | makingblackhistorytoday.com

Trailer: Welcome to Making Black History Today 🎧Hosted by Dallas natives Liz and Porter, this trailer introduces Making Black History Today, a podcast that celebrates the leaders, creatives, and visionaries shaping our communities right now.Tune in for a preview of what’s to come: real conversations with everyday people making extraordinary impact. Whether you're a professional, student, or culture shifter, this podcast will leave you informed, inspired, and ready to witness history in the making.🎙️ New episodes drop bi-weekly starting Juneteenth.📍 Dallas-Rooted. Impacting the World.#MakingBlackHistoryToday #MBHTpod #LegacyInMotion #PodcastTrailer