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Real Black NewsEp. 146 - Daheli Hall, Black Infertility & SPADURAEp. 146 of Real Black News, hosted by Raqiyah Mays, features an intimate discussion with writer and comedian Daheli Hall about her award-winning one-woman show and documentary SPADURA, where she opens up about her struggles with infertility and the courage to publicly share it. News stories this episode highlight Black excellence in NYC, Taiwan, Kenya, and Little Rock, Arkansas.
2025-09-2355 minReal Black NewsEp. 143 Rebecca Alemayehu, Immigrant Rights LawyerEp. 143 of Real Black News with Raqiyah Mays features 5 empowering Black news stories from South Central LA, Egypt, Philly, The UK, and South Sudan. In celebration of Women’s History Month, lawyer and immigrant rights activist Rebecca Alemayehu joins the podcast to share her work as the first Black attorney on the ground at the US-Mexico border helping Black asylum seekers and children in detention centers across the US. As the founder of Alemayehu African Dream and Co-founder of the Habesha Asylum Seeker Fund, Rebecca has made it her mission to raise awareness of the immigration crisis affecting the Bla...
2025-03-2650 minReal Black NewsEp 141: Black Friday (REAL Black Friday)Ep. 141, The Black Friday Episode of Real Black News, hosted by Raqiyah Mays, pops up to reclaim the day after Thanksgiving dedicated to shopping and flips it to dedicate it to Black businesses and funding.
2024-11-2924 minReal Black NewsEp. 139 Season 6 Premiere!!! Ep.139 marks the Season 6 premiere of Real Black News. Host Raqiyah Mays digs into P. Diddy’s legal drama, Suge Knight’s reaction, Eric Adams’ indictment, Trump voters, and five empowering Black news stories from Wales, Oklahoma, Zanzibar, Washington, DC, and Cote d’Ivoire.
2024-09-291h 05Real Black NewsEp. 137 - Kamala & Wayne BradyEpisode 137 of Real Black News, hosted by Raqiyah Mays, features a conversation about Kamala Harris’ run for president and what we stand to lose if Trump wins the election. Five time Emmy-winning actor Wayne Brady joins the podcast to discuss his new show “Wayne Brady: The Family Remix,” coming out as pansexual, mental health in the community, and his fight against what it means to be Black.
2024-07-3120 minReal Black NewsEp. 136 Happy Juneteenth!Episode 136 of Real Black News, hosted by Raqiyah Mays, posts on June 19, Juneteenth 2024, featuring stories about the first HBCU in California, the Ghanaian genius in the Guinness Book of World Records, Lebron James’ Akron school milestone, the Mississippi girl saving the world, and more from the top 5 uplifting Black news stories from around the world with newsmakers from the worlds of entertainment, journalism, activism, politics, and beyond. #RealBlackNews
2024-06-1928 minReal Black NewsEpisode 134On Episode 134 host Raqiyah Mays shares the top five empowering Black news stories from around the world including this episode’s picks from Cameroon, Morocco, Washington, DC, Ghana, Newark, NJ, and even Dubai. Plus discussions on Wendy Williams, Black Girls Rock, and more.
2024-02-2938 minReal Black NewsReal Black News: Pop-Up Episode 133Pop-up episode 133 of Real Black News, hosted by Raqiyah Mays, brings uplifting news stories about people of African descent from Ghana, Sweden, Brazil, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Queens, New York. Psychotherapist Camille Banks Lee joins the episode to share three tips for staying empowered and manifesting the positive in 2024 and beyond.
2023-12-2130 min
The Word with Jackie Rae410: 'People are rising up': Writer Raqiyah Mays talks struggles and wins of the WGA strikeFor cinephiles and avid TV consumers, the months-long Hollywood writer strikes spelled impending doom for beloved shows and movies as the entertainment industry came to a grinding halt.There was the possibility that actors like Bella Ramsey—known for her role as Ellie in "The Last of Us"—could age out her iconic role. For the writers themselves, it was a fight for a livable wage.Fortunately, the Writers Guild of America's impending agreement could serve as a beacon of hope, ultimately paving the way for SAG-AFTRA to also secure an agreement.But the st...
2023-10-0432 min
Real Black NewsReal Black News with Raqiyah MaysReal Black News returns with host Raqiyah Mays after a year-and-a-half hiatus. The pop-up episode features five empowering Black news stories from around the world. #RealBlackNews
2023-09-2629 minReal Black NewsEp. 123 Self-Defense - Geneva Solomon, Redstone FirearmsEp 123 of Real Black News features Geneva Solomon, co-owner of Redstone Firearms, who joins the podcast after recently speaking to Congress about gun violence to share her thoughts as a liberal on why she stays armed, trains, and suggests more women do the same (starts 24:43). Other topics include the increase in Black gun owners, the huge financial win for Maryland HBCUs, the problem with shaming people for vaccine hesitancy, and more of the top five empowering Black News stories of the week. #RealBlackNews
2021-05-1848 min
Real Black NewsEp 123 Self-DefenseEp 123 of Real Black News features Geneva Solomon, co-owner of Redstone Firearms, who joins the podcast after recently speaking to Congress about gun violence to share her thoughts as a liberal on why she stays armed, trains, and suggests more women do the same (starts 24:43). Other topics include the increase in Black gun owners, the huge financial win for Maryland HBCUs, the problem with shaming people for vaccine hesitancy, and more of the top five empowering Black news stories of the week. #RealBlackNews
2021-05-1846 minReal Black NewsEp 122 The State of Black Activism - Rosa Clemente, Afro-Latina ActivistEp 122 The State of Black Activism: This week's episode of Real Black News features the top five empowering Black News stories of the week and this week’s guest: Black Puerto Rican Activist, soon-to-be PhD, and associate producer of the two-time Oscar-winning film Judas and the Black Messiah, Rosa Clemente (starts 24:16). She returns to the podcast to talk about the journey to making the movie and how her co-sign and connection to Fred Hampton’s family was the key to the film finally getting made. Rosa also discusses attempts to erase Afro-Latinos, calling out Latina actresses in Hollywood, activist PTSD...
2021-04-291h 17Real Black NewsEp. 121 – Black Empowerment: Playwright Keli Goff & Actress Adepero OduyeEp. 121 of Real Black News features the top five empowering Black news stories of the week and two dope guests who use their art to lift women and black culture. This week, Image Award-winning screenwriter, Emmy nominated producer, journalist, and playwright Keli Goff discusses her critically acclaimed new play The Glorious World of Crowns, Kinks & Curls. She talks inspiration behind her success lifting Black women when writing for numerous TV shows (Starts 39:55). While actress Adepero Oduye discusses her role opposite Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson’s sister on The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. She breaks down being Nigerian in...
2021-04-211h 11Real Black NewsEp. 120 – Fighting White SupremacyEp. 120 of Real Black News features conversations about tracking and fighting White Supremacists with two guests, including the president and CEO of The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), Margaret Huang. She discusses the tactics they use to track hate groups, the history of white supremacists in the military, and where the SPLC stands with the Nation of Islam on their map of hate groups in America (interview begins at 9:46). While lawyer, Harvard professor, and former president of the NAACP, Cornell William Brooks, discusses executive producing the four-part CNN original series The People v. The Klan and the black woman...
2021-04-121h 27Real Black NewsEp. 119 Jenny Lumet - Writer & Executive ProducerRecognizing triumph after survival, Ep. 119 of Real Black News features writer and executive producer Jenny Lumet, who discusses everything from her legendary family and grandmother Lena Horne to Black families on TV and how her trauma that came with pointing a finger at a mogul and surviving sexual assault inspired the vision when writing her CBS TV show, Clarice (15:36). While therapist Camille Banks-Lee of CBL Psychotherapy shares tips to cope and manage all types of trauma (49:43). Other topics include Virginia abolishing the death penalty, the Jersey non-profit teaching the hood emergency first aid, the superhero teen in Florida, muMs, Kenny...
2021-04-021h 06Real Black NewsEp. 118 DJ Kuttin Kandi - Asian Community OrganizerEp 118 of Real Black News features Award-winning DJ and Community Organizer, DJ Kuttin Kandi, who joins the podcast to discuss coalition building in light of the rise of hateful violence against Asian-Americans. She discusses her work uniting with the Black Community via the Asian Solidarity Collective and the tough conversations both communities need to have to build trust, heal tensions, and unite coalitions necessary to effectively fight White Supremacy. While French journalist Epee Dingong zooms in from Paris to report on Europe’s recent lockdowns due to COVID, the Variants, and Europe’s vaccine distribution drama. Other topics include the...
2021-03-251h 16Real Black NewsEp. 117 Clover Hope - Author, "The Motherlode: 100+ Women Who Made Hip-Hop"Ep 117 of Real Black News provides an update on Mississippi's water crisis, where some see hints of an end. Jackson, Mississippi councilman DeKeither Stamps joins the podcast to give an update (interview begins at 59:27). While hip hop journalist and author Clover Hope discusses her new book "The Motherlode: 100+ Women Who Made Hip Hop" and how she documents the history of ladies on the mic from Sha Rock and Sheri Sher to Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion. Clover, a writer on Beyonce’s Grammy-nominated musical film "Black is King," gives respect and light to women on the mic who’ve b...
2021-03-1616 minReal Black NewsEp. 116 Mental Health & WellnessEp 116 spotlights mental health and wellness with psychotherapist Camille Banks-Lee who shares tips on staying emotionally fit. While entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice talks upcoming TV shows and films to watch for decompression. And Drew Glover, Principle Coordinator for the Selma Jubilee, March 5-7, discusses this year’s virtual civil rights celebration. Plus the top 5 empowering Black news stories of the week.
2021-02-281h 07Real Black NewsEp. 115 Amin Joseph – Actor, "Snowfall"Episode 115 of Real Black News features Snowfall actor Amin Joseph discussing his role as Uncle Jerome Saint on season four. He talks about the personal influence of Hollywood legend John Singleton and making Snowfall without him, crack in the Black community, acting, and survival tips for thespians plus some of this week’s news stories. Topics include new information on the NYPD & FBI’s involvement in the murder of Malcolm X, Los Angeles’ move to defund and remove police from schools, Togo, the fight for 15 protests, the NAACP, KKK, and more of the top five empowering Black news stories of the...
2021-02-211h 10Real Black NewsEp. 114 Blacks & Guns - Jonathan Solomon, Redstone FirearmsEp 114 features Jonathan Solomon, California president of the National African American Gun Association (NAAGA). Along with his wife Geneva, he owns LA's popular spot for Black gun enthusiasts, Redstone Firearms. Jonathan discusses the rising number of black gun owners, the national gun & ammo shortage, double standards, how to have a firearm with a child in the home, & more. Other topics include "Judas & the Black Messiah", the insurrection, the latest on #EndSars, & the top 5 empowering Black news stories of the week.
2021-02-121h 20Real Black NewsEp. 113 Black Wall Street: Jatali Bellanton & Kerwyn Phillip, Finance ExpertsEpisode 113 of Real Black News is all about investing in the community. This week’s “Black Wall Street Report” with former investment banker and CEO of Kids Who Bank, Jatali Bellanton, discusses Gamestop, brokerage firms connected to hate groups, and tips on investing. While author Kerwyn Phillip joins the podcast to talk about his great new book Malik’s First Job: Financial Principles for Teens and how parents can teach their kids about money. Other topics include extremists in the military, books to fight colorism, billion-dollar Black businesses, and more of the top five empowering Black news stories of the week
2021-02-0653 minReal Black NewsEp. 112 Gary Dourdan - Actor, "Redemption Day"Episode 112 of Real Black News features actor Gary Dourdan who talks about starring in his latest movie Redemption Day. He gives advice on being a Black artist, discusses making it through personal struggles, and shares tips on what others can do to make it through too. Other topics include the new Civil War, Black pastors pushing back against White pastors, the NAACP, and more of the top five empowering Black news stories of the week.
2021-01-2953 minReal Black NewsEp 111 The New Civil War: What it Is & How to PrepareEpisode 111 of Real Black News breaks down the New Civil War, the Capitol Hill Riots, and how religion is behind White Supremacist plans to take back America violently. This episode breaks down who they are, how they think, and how to be prepared to protect yourself by any means necessary. Two former soldiers join the show to give perspective. Former Army medic and author of Waging Peace, Diana Oestreich, shares how God and guns go hand-in-hand among the Christian Evangelicals who took over the Capitol. While former Navy Officer, personal protection expert, and Fruit of Islam soldier, James Claggion...
2021-01-181h 38Real Black NewsEp 110 Raqiyah Mays & More - The LAST show of 2020Episode 110 of Real Black News is the last show of 2020 featuring correspondents from across the world sharing updates on their countries and the outlook for 2021. Journalist Ann Marie Collymore reports from Canada. Podcaster Toby Buckle zooms in from the UK. Photographer Charlene Winfred breaks down Singapore. Travel entrepreneur Rashad McCrorey skypes in from Ghana. And marketing expert Autumn Marie shares her view from Rwanda. Five reports from across the world plus the top five empowering black news stories of the week.
2020-12-301h 46Real Black NewsEp. 109 Sonia Alleyne - Author, I Kick Ass at WorkEpisode 109 of Real Black News features 2x author Sonia Alleyne discussing her book I Kick Ass at Work: A Strategy Journal for Career Professionals. Sonia shares crucial career tips for 2021 related to everything from salary negotiation and documenting successes, to leaving a job, working in non-diversified spaces, and why professionals should always be looking for the next opportunity. Other topics include billionaire Robert F. Smith, Morgan State, DACA’s first Rhodes Scholar, and more of the top 5 empowering Black news stories of the week.
2020-12-2255 minReal Black NewsEp 108 - Epee Dingong - French Journalist on the Paris UprisingsEpisode 108 of Real Black News features French correspondent Epee Dingong reporting on the youth uprising in Paris, France over police brutality and a measure that outlaws filming the police. He also gives an update on the response to COVID-19 and the vaccine in France and the UK. Other topics include the teen who recorded George Floyd’s death, Darnella Frazier, Colin Kaepernick, black business job opportunities from Fortune 500 companies, and more.
2020-12-1534 minReal Black NewsEp. 107 George C. Wolfe - Director, Ma Rainey's Black BottomEpisode 107 of Real Black News features the legendary George C. Wolfe. A five-time Tony Award-winning director and playwright of shows like Jelly’s Last Jam, Bring in Da Noise, Bring in ‘Da Funk, and films such as HBO’s Lackawanna Blues, and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, he discusses directing his latest movie "Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom" for Netflix produced by Denzel Washington. Wolfe discusses working with Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman, their process, how he operates as a director, staying focused during the pandemic, and why he chooses to tell stories about the Black experience. Other topics i...
2020-12-1345 minReal Black NewsEp. 107 George C. Wolfe - DirectorEpisode 107 of Real Black News features the legendary George C. Wolfe. A five-time Tony Award-winning director and playwright of shows like Jelly’s Last Jam, Bring in Da Noise, Bring in ‘Da Funk, and films such as HBO’s Lackawanna Blues, and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, he discusses directing his latest movie Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom for Netflix and working with Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman. Wolfe shares their process, how he operates as a director, staying focused during the pandemic, and why he chooses to tell stories about the Black experience. Other topics include defunding the polic...
2020-12-0745 minReal Black NewsEp. 106 Lynnette Khalfani-Cox - Finance ExpertEpisode 106 of Real Black News features Finance Guru Lynnette Khalfani-Cox. Author of fifteen books and the New York Times Besteller Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom, Lynnette shares crucial tips for those at every financial level to manage or grow their money in 2021. She also gives perspective on Biden’s effect on the economy, companies that give to Black entrepreneurs in response to racial reckoning, owning seven homes, and the mindset that has led to the success of her financial education and consulting company TheMoneyCoach.net LLC. Journalist Ronda Racha Penrice shares movies we should be watching fr...
2020-11-3055 minReal Black NewsEp. 105 Queen Yonasda - Native American ActivistEpisode 105 of Real Black News features Black and Native American activist/author, Queen Yonasda, who talks about the Native American vote that helped Biden & Kamala win. She shares an update on the Dakota Access Pipeline, water protectors who contracted cancer, corporate terrorism, Revolutionary Healing, and her biggest fight as a single mother battling lung cancer. Other topics include Morris Brown University, an update on #EndSARS, the first Black astronaut on SpaceX, and more of the top five empowering Black news stories of the week.
2020-11-161h 13Real Black NewsEp. 104 Raqiyah Mays - Celebration!!! Episode 104 of Real Black News features a special celebration of Trump’s soon-to-come departure and the historic win of President-elect Joe Biden and the first woman, Black, and South Asian Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Correspondents from across the nation and world chime in from their respective states and countries. Atlanta-based reporter Ronda Racha Penrice discusses Georgia’s turn to blue, the past, and future of her state. While Paris-based journalist Epee Dingong reveals the Parisian outlook on the election and the state of emergency lockdown in France as it currently leads Europe in Covid-19 cases. While Brit Jatali Bellanton share...
2020-11-0947 min
ON THE CALL with Ozzie StewartON THE CALL - RAQIYAH MAYSDescribed as a hyphenate, Raqiyah Mays has been a passionate activist for women first, for years. Her celebrity as a journalist, author, Executive Producer, radio and TV personality, and host of her very successful 'Real Black News' podcast does not impede on her being down to earth, fun, funny, outspoken, real and caring. Get to know more about Raqiyah at raqiyahmays.com and check out her book THE MAN CURSE. Her service to the black community is inspiring!
2020-11-0641 minReal Black NewsEp. 103 Chivon Dean - Ruff RydersEpisode 103 of Real Black News features hip hop record label legend and co-founder of Ruff Ryders Records Chivon Dean. She thinks back on her time starting the label with her brothers Waah and Dee, provides tips on building a family business and LLC. And she discusses her journey transitioning from hip hop into social services work in the alcohol and substance abuse field along with providing an outlook on DMX’s mental health struggles and status of past and present. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice recommends what to watch on TV or VOD to help relieve pandemic boredom. Other to...
2020-11-021h 20Real Black NewsEp. 102: Dr. Monique Morris - PushoutEpisode 102 of Real Black News features a talk with Dr. Monique Morris, Author and Executive Producer of the PBS Documentary Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools. Dr. Morris discusses her work, how she’s raised her daughters to have options, and she provides tips for parents on how to work with schools and prepare their children to deal with and overcome bias in school systems – whether virtual or in person. While former investment banker and the CEO of Kids Who Bank, Jatali Bellanton, joins the “The Black Wall Street Report” to share diversified investment advice and predictions based on...
2020-10-261h 29Real Black News101 The Rza - Wu-Tang ClanEpisode 101 of Real Black News features an intimate conversation with the Rza who reflects on raising his son during the pandemic, lessons learned from fathering multiple children, the future of Wu-Tang: An American Saga, politics, hip hop, and directing his new film Cut Throat City. While civil rights lawyer and president of Democrats for Education Reform, Shavar Jeffries, discusses the Black male vote and the problem behind some brothers not wanting to vote blue. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to share new TV shows and films to help relieve pandemic boredom. Plus the top 5 empowering Blac...
2020-10-181h 11Real Black NewsEp. 100 Hip Hop Pioneer Sheri Sher, On the RecordEpisode 100 of Real Black News features a celebration of listener love, 100 episodes, and a serious conversation with legendary hip hop pioneer and founding member of the first all-female Hip Hop group Mercedes Ladies, Sheri Sher. A sexual assault survivor featured in the movie On the Record, Sheri shares why she didn’t initially come out against Russell Simmons, how she works to heal, the problem with calling the police on Black men, Black girl tears, WAP, and some of the top five black news stories of the week.
2020-10-051h 30Real Black NewsEp. 99 Author James McBride, The Good Lord BirdEpisode 99 of Real Black News features screenwriter and NY Times bestselling author of The Color of Water James McBride whose TV show based on his National Book Award-winning novel The Good Lord Bird premieres on Showtime in October starring Ethan Hawke. McBride discusses the problem with most Hollywood slave narratives, why his story about abolitionist John Brown is different, Breonna Taylor, and how he creatively focuses during times of trauma against Black lives. Journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins the screengrab to suggest TV shows and new movies to watch to cure Covid boredom. Other topics include the reopening of...
2020-09-2846 minReal Black NewsActor John David Washington, TenetEpisode 98 of Real Black News features Golden Globe-nominated actor and star of Tenet, John David Washington, who shares details of being the first black lead in a Chris Nolan film, acting tips from his parents Pauletta & Denzel Washington, managing asthma and dyslexia, the first time he was called the N-Word, and thoughts on this week’s top 5 black news stories of the week. While former investment banker and the CEO of Kids Who Bank, Jatali Bellanton, joins “The Black Wall Street Report” to share leads on grants and loans for Black Businesses.
2020-09-1445 minReal Black NewsKierna Mayo, Journalist #ChadwickBoseman #RIPEpisode 97 of Real Black News features veteran journalist, writer, editor, executive producer, and showrunner of the Lena Horne Prize for Artists Creating Social Impact, Kierna Mayo. She discusses the state of Black media, sexual assault in hip hop, her appearance in the movie On the Record, and the sexuality awakening. Other topics include Chadwick Boseman, All Black Lives Matter, Africa eradicating polio, and more.
2020-08-301h 07Real Black NewsEP. 96 Chikesia Clemons, ActivistEpisode 96 of Real Black News features Alabama activist Chikesia Clemons who discusses her run for city council after physically and emotionally surviving the trauma of a viral police assault at Waffle House in Prichard, AL. Chikesia shares how she bounced back, her fitness regime, issues in her community, solutions, advice for assault survivors, and the conversations she’s had with her daughter. Other topics include Jacob Blake, the NBA boycott, March on Washington, reparations rejected, increased black college enrollment, Kentucky protests, free Ivy League help for black businesses, and more.
2020-08-231h 09Real Black NewsKamala Harris (Throwback Episode)Episode 95 of Real Black News is a throwback to a July 2019 conversation with the people of Oakland, CA about senator and vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Those from her hometown who support her and do not, share their thoughts and ideas about Democrats, voting, Kamala’s White House hopes, and her record as Attorney General and the prosecution of Black men in California.
2020-08-1754 minReal Black NewsShannon Lanier, Journalist/descendant of Thomas Jefferson & Sally HemingsEpisode 94 of Real Black News features veteran journalist Shannon Lanier discussing his life being a descendant of President Thomas Jefferson and his slave Sally Hemings. Shannon discusses the family split in viewpoints, how he talks to his kids about race and Thomas Jefferson’s rape, and advocacy around removing the Confederate flag. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice recommends what new shows and movies are coming out on TV or VOD to help relieve pandemic boredom. Other topics include the 6th anniversary of Mike Brown’s murder, Ferguson activist Cori Bush, Oprah, Marquita Bradshaw, the West Indian Day Parade, and more...
2020-08-091h 00Real Black NewsDr. Randal Pinkett The Only Black Winner of "The Apprentice"Episode 93 of Real Black News is a special black business focus featuring entrepreneur Dr. Randal Pinkett, the first and only black winner of The Apprentice, plus Chairman and CEO of the multi-million dollar research, consulting, and data analytics firm BCT Partners. Randal discusses everything from the lack of support he received when publicly denouncing Trump in 2016 when he first ran for president, to sharing tips for entrepreneurs on what they need to do in today’s racial climate. He provides advice from his book Black Faces in White Places on how Black professionals can better maneuver in all White sp...
2020-08-021h 22Real Black NewsActivist Jeanette Padilla Vega & Fayemi Shakur, Arts and Cultural Affairs Director of Newark, NJ,Episode 92 of Real Black News features two activists fighting for change, including Jeanette Padilla Vega in Salt Lake City, Utah, who discusses the police brutality protests against the murder of Bernardo Palacios-Carbajal and her fight against colorism in the Latino community. While Fayemi Shakur, Arts and Cultural Affairs Director for the City of Newark, NJ, discusses her work to support artists affected during Covid-19, Newark’s removal of its Christopher Columbus statue, and the problem with “racial capitalization” by companies attempting to capitalize off of BLM. Other topics include the NFAC in Kentucky, the fight over ethnic studies at Califo...
2020-07-271h 21Real Black NewsDatwon Thomas, Editor-in-Chief, Vibe MagazineEpisode 91 of Real Black News features the Editor-in-Chief of VIBE Magazine, Datwon Thomas, on Nick Cannon’s drama, the dying state of Black media, Covid-19, and the top 5 empowering Black news stories of the week. Topics include reparations, The March on Washington, Zimbabwe business growth, ongoing protests, and the Black med student teaching doctors how to spot symptoms of illness on Black skin.
2020-07-191h 15Real Black NewsEp. 90 Podcaster Karima J. Sphere & Correspondents Ronda Racha Penrice & Jatali BellantonEpisode 90 of Real Black News features multiple correspondents including Baltimore native and host of the podcast “Karima’s Show & Tell,” Karima J. Sphere, on the Covid-19 drama in Baltimore’s Prince George’s county and his experience at three different airports while traveling to Maryland. Former investment banker Jatali Bellanton joins “The Black Wall Street Report” to discuss black business news stories and the future of cryptocurrency. While veteran journalist Ronda Racha Penrice helps bored people by suggesting black-led or directed TV shows and movies to watch. Other topics include the AI Covid-tracking technology created by black women, Marsai Martin’s work...
2020-07-1359 minReal Black NewsActress Erika Alexander & Author Jared BallEpisode 89 Of Real Black News features actress, writer, director and producer Erika Alexander (Living Single, Get Out, Wu-Tang: An American Saga) discussing producing the documentary John Lewis: Good Trouble, her organizing work for the Poor People’s Campaign and the democratic party, maintaining black integrity in Hollywood, and her role in the cast protest behind the scenes when starring on Living Single. While Morgan State University professor and author of The Myth and Propaganda of Black Buying Power, Jared A. Ball, discusses affirmative action, Biden, and why he thinks black buying power doesn’t exist. Other topics include Kentucky, Oaklan...
2020-06-291h 08Real Black NewsEp. 88 - Emerald Snipes Garner, Eric Garner's Daughter & Real Black News Two-Year Anniversary!Episode 88 marks the two-year anniversary of Real Black News since launching on June 24, 2018. This episode features an intimate talk with Eric Garner’s youngest daughter, Emerald Snipe Garner, who discusses taking over the reins of fighting for justice after her sister, Erica Garner’s passing. Emerald discusses passing the No Chokehold Eric Garner Bill in NY, the next steps for taking it nationwide, taking care of her late sister’s children, dealing with the aftermath, and “fame” of being a survivor, and protecting her mental health from the trauma of it all. CEO of Kids Who Bank, Jatali Bellanton, joins the B...
2020-06-221h 20Real Black NewsMark Thompson, Veteran radio personality & JournalistEpisode 87 of Real Black News features veteran radio personality, journalist, and host of the podcast “Make it Plain,” Rev. Mark Thompson aka Matsimela Mapfumo, discussing divesting from America, defunding the police, the plan for reparations and the beef that led to his departure from Sirius/XM. Other topics include Seattle’s CHAZ & CHOP movement, the murder of Atlanta’s Rayshard Brooks, Nigerian protests, the nooses in California, and more.
2020-06-141h 17Real Black NewsJoe Ested, Former NYPD Police OfficerEp. 86 features author, former NYPD police officer, and tactile police instructor, Joe Ested, who left his job as a cop after receiving retaliation for calling out officers on corruption and brutality. He returns to Real Black News to share his thoughts on the George Floyd protests, recent policy changes among police departments in cities nationwide, the mentality of cops, and what he believes needs to be done to stop the violence documented in his book and on his website PoliceBrutalityMatters.com. While former investment banker and the CEO of Kids Who Bank, Jatali Bellanton, joins the “Black Wall Street Re...
2020-06-081h 17Real Black News#GeorgeFloyd, white supremacists, & Gen ZEp. 85 features host Raqiyah Mays discusses the protests nationwide triggered by the murder of George Floyd with snippets from activists on the ground. Topics discussed include white supremacist infiltrators, Gen Z, Breonna Taylor, African diplomat outrage, international solidarity, Los Angeles, and the power of the people. While reporter Ronda Racha Penrice reports from ATL on the drama of the aftermath of the fiery protests in downtown Atlanta along with recommendations on social justice films to watch and learn.
2020-05-3150 minReal Black NewsTai Beauchamp, Co-Founder, Brown Girl Jane CBDEp. 84 features a conversation about weed and the health benefits of CBD with Tai Beauchamp, Co-founder & Chief Brand Officer of Brown Girl Jane, the leading CBD brand for women of color. She breaks down the difference between weed and CBD, reasons why the black community should invest in the industry, and how her own health led to the work. Other topics include Africa Day, Madagascar’s bus system for pregnant women, Breonna Taylor, and apps to help connect incarcerated parents to their children. Listeners receive a 20% discount on Brown Girl Jane Products by using the code RealBlackNewsxBGJ.
2020-05-251h 09Real Black NewsJessica Care Moore - PoetEp. 83 features internationally renowned poet, author of the new book "We Want Our Bodies Back," performance artist, producer, and single mom Jessica Care Moore discussing her hometown of Detroit. She shares an update on Covid in the city, teaching her son about injustice, racism, and police brutality, and she gives a taste of her award-winning poem “Black Statue of Liberty” which launched her career after being a 5x Apollo winner. Other topics include journalists in Somalia, Ahmaud Arbery, Sean Reed, Andre Harrell, and the new black-owned coffee brand taking over stores.
2020-05-1058 minReal Black NewsFatman Scoop - MC & Radio PersonalityEpisode 82 of Real Black News features two-time Grammy-winning MC, radio personality, and legendary hype man Fatman Scoop discussing life on pause from touring during Covid-19 and the music industry adapting to Instagram as a substitute. He talks beating diabetes, touring Asia and Africa, along with Mariah, Mya, kids, divorce, and the repercussions of starring on reality TV. Other topics include Nigeria’s multi-billion dollar gain, Puerto Rico’s farmers supporting the Bronx, and Color of Change’s latest petition to help welfare recipients.
2020-05-031h 04Real Black NewsBlacks in China & AbroadEpisode 81 of Real Black News is an exclusive global episode featuring black and brown correspondents abroad reporting on their experience outside the US and their country’s response to Covid-19. This week’s guests include marketing expert Autumn Marie in Rwanda, teacher Kamisha Morrison in Thailand and China, & photographer Charlene Winfred in Singapore by way of Iraq. Plus finance expert Jatali Bellanton reports on her UK hometown, Manchester, with a special Black Wall Street Report. Other topics include blacks in China, the national day of car protests, Disney’s first black prince, and Detroit’s fundraiser securing 50,000 tablets for inner-ci...
2020-04-271h 31Real Black NewsBen Crump, Civil Rights AttorneyEpisode 80 of Real Black News features Florida-based Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump discussing his work to free incarcerated non-violent offenders affected by Covid-19, class actions against pharmaceutical companies, his book "Open Season: Legalized Genocide of Colored People," and professional wins. He also breaks down a list of rights people need to know during the quarantine. Other stories include Teddy Riley vs. Babyface, media protests in Puerto Rico, Alvin Ailey online, and Michelle Obama’s virtual reading initiative for kids. To support, go to patreon.com/realblacknews and give $1.
2020-04-191h 21Real Black NewsDennis "LA" White, Actor & Covid-19 SurvivorEp. 79 of Real Black News features good news along with actor, producer, and CEO of Actlikeyouknow.org, Dennis LA White, sharing his story of recovering from COVID-19 after being misdiagnosed by the CDC due to a mishap that put his family and medical workers in danger. He details tips on what to do and expect if you get it and the best way to protect yourself from it. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to break down upcoming TV shows and movies to watch for distraction. Other topics include the virtual job recruitment search for diverse teac...
2020-04-131h 19Real Black NewsQuarantine Therapy & AfricaEp. 78 of Real Black News features good news stories with special guest Psychotherapist Camille Banks-Lee sharing tips on managing anxieties and preserving mental health during the quarantine. Camille discusses how to find a therapist, how to push through creative blocks, children, and relationship tips from her 20-year marriage to writer/director Malcolm Lee. While Lisa Russell, a filmmaker and curator with the World Health Organization, skypes in from Kenya to discuss Covid-19 in Africa. Other topics include cash giveaways in Stockton, CA, Shea Moisture, and Ava DuVernay’s virtual African movies.
2020-04-051h 27Real Black NewsNew York State of MindEp. 77 of Real Black News features Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams discussing how he received 10,000 face masks from China for distribution in Brooklyn. He discusses thoughts on rent suspension in New York during the quarantine, gentrification, police accountability, and outlooks on bridging the gap with local activists. Other show topics include Black men and mental health, the benefits of plant-based diets, dating in the age of Covid-19, Africa, Angela Davis, and cannabis lawsuits.
2020-03-291h 26Real Black NewsThat Quarantine LifeEp. 76 of Real Black News features Color of Change Campaign Director Jade Magnus- Ogunnaike, discussing Color of Changes work to fight newspapers with paywalls, billionaires, governors, and profits over people during the pandemic. French journalist Epee Dingong gives an update on what’s really happening in Paris. While other show topics include DJ D-Nice, When They See Us, Power, and why research shows that black children raised in single-parent households do better than white kids raised with one parent.
2020-03-2359 minReal Black NewsQuarantine, Bernie, & PrisonEpisode 75 of Real Black News features three dynamic women starting with activist Rosa Clemente making her case for why she stands with Bernie Sanders and others in the black and brown community should too. Former investment banker and the CEO of Kids Who Bank, Jatali Bellanton, talks money and investing in the coronavirus’ lagging pandemic economy. While award-winning actress, author, and poet Liza Jessie Peterson discusses her work in the prison system with her one-woman show The Peculiar Patriot. Other topics include Jay-Z's initiative to raise gun violence awareness, the women’s strike in Mexico, and Delroy Lindo’s work w...
2020-03-161h 30Real Black NewsThe Legacy of Emmett Till & Mamie Till MobleyEpisode 74 of Real Black News features the family of Emmett Till, activist Airickca Gordon-Taylor, co-founder of the Mamie Till Mobley Memorial Foundation. She discusses life being raised by Emmett Till’s mother, lynching legislation, and her perspective on the history of black men accused of rape by white women. Other show topics include mental health service for the incarcerated, voting rights in New Jersey and coronavirus facts. To support, go to patreon.com/realblacknews and give $1 or more.
2020-03-091h 02Real Black NewsReal Black NewsEpisode 73 of Real Black News features Toni Blackman, US Hip Hop Ambassador, artist, and educator sharing her work traveling throughout Africa as the US State Department’s hip hop Envoy. She discusses her time at Howard University and the work today teaching women self-esteem through hip hop while navigating as a woman in the culture. In a special politics report ahead of Super Tuesday, civil rights lawyer and Democratic Strategist, Shavar Jeffries, breaks down where Democratic presidential candidates stand on black issues. Other show topics include the student protests at Syracuse University, HBCUs preparing students to teach STEM, Marijuana co...
2020-03-011h 16Real Black NewsThe School System, Puerto Rico, Nia WilsonEpisode 72 of Real Black News features Jersey activist and teacher Zellie Imani sharing the truth about the school system and what parents need to know, his #NJShutItDown fight against racism at Predominantly White Institutions and the push for free college tuition for black and indigenous students. Zellie also breaks down reasons behind the anger of some black men. Other show topics include updates on Puerto Rico and the Nia Wilson trial in Oakland. This week’s “Black Wall Street Report” with Jatali Bellanton provides tips on intellectual property and patents.
2020-02-1659 minReal Black NewsGayle, Oprah, & Black MenEpisode 71 of Real Black News features AfricanAncestry.com’s Dr. Gina Paige breaking down the DNA test results for Real Black News host, Raqiyah Mays. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice discusses Netflix’s Who Killed Malcolm X docuseries and the Russell Simmons sex assault documentary. Other topics include Gayle King, Kobe, Color of Change’s fight against facial recognition technology, and HBCUs breaking into the marijuana business.
2020-02-101h 13Real Black NewsRachel Noerdlinger, PR & Crisis ExpertEpisode 70 of Real Black News features public relations and crisis management expert Rachel Noerdlinger discussing her Olivia Pope-like media activism work over two decades with everyone from Johnny Cochran to Rev. Al Sharpton. In a rare interview, Rachel discusses black media, dealing with her personal media crisis, being adopted by a white family, and her mother’s suicide. Other topics include the Mississippi prison protest, Ethiopia’s #BringOurStudentsHome campaign, an update on the Charleston AME case, and more.
2020-02-0244 minReal Black NewsEP. 69 RIP Kobe BryantEpisode 69 of Real Black News features news on the death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant, Malawi’s dreadlock school ban overturned, Iraqi protests across the US, an update on the Flint Water crisis and more. While former investment banker and CEO of Kids Who Bank, Jatali Bellanton, shares money-making investment tips on “The Black Wall Street Report.”
2020-01-2743 minReal Black NewsReal Black NewsEpisode 68 of Real Black News features CEO of Girls for a Change, Angela Patton, awarded by Pres. Obama as a White House Champion of Change for heading up an organization dedicated to grooming black girls to be leaders throughout 100 branches nationwide. Angela discusses the importance of preparing black girls to work in all-white spaces, the issues behind asking black women to be silent and protective of black men accused of sexual assault, what parents need to do for black kids, and what happened when her girls met with Virginia Governor Northam after his blackface scandal. Ronda Racha Penrice joins...
2020-01-191h 26Real Black NewsReal Black NewsOn the finale episode of 2019, before Real Black News returns in January 2020, Episode 67 of Real Black News features host Raqiyah Mays discussing the season finale of Watchmen along with the Top 5 Black News Stories of the week ranging from Eric Garner and research on incarcerated boys of color to black-created apps focused on vocabulary and money. Veteran entertainment reporter Ronda Racha Penrice discusses the African American Film Critics (AAFCA) Awards and former investment banker turned CEO of Kids Who Bank, Jatali Bellanton, provides tips on the tiny details that go missing from wills.
2019-12-1655 minReal Black NewsReal Black NewsEpisode 66 of Real Black News features financial educator and best-selling author Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche sharing tips from her world-renown financial management classes that have attracted millions of women. Aliche also discusses the law she created, making financial education for middle school children mandatory in New Jersey schools. Author Anthony ONeal joins the show to discuss his book Debt Free Degree, the student loan crisis, and how he went from homelessness to graduating college without student loans. Other topics include food stamps, Serena Williams, and a new curriculum to fight gun violence in schools.
2019-12-091h 02Real Black NewsReal Black NewsEpisode 65 of Real Black News features host Raqiyah Mays breaking down the top 5 black news stories of the week on topics ranging from marijuana funded reparations and the Laquan McDonald case to black geniuses and African migrants at the Southern Border. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to discuss Queen & Slim. While investment expert and founder of Kids Who Bank, Jatali Bellanton, joins “The Black Wall Street Report” to share investment tips.
2019-12-0141 minReal Black NewsReal Black NewsEpisode 64 of Real Black News features Emmy and NAACP Image Award-winning producer P. Frank Williams. He discusses his latest hit docu-series Copwatch, inspiring more to record the police and his own experience with police brutality. Frank also shares thoughts on the murder of Biggie, Tupac, and how the mental health epidemic among black men moves him to share his struggles. Other topics include the uprising in Chile, HBCU’s connecting to universities in Africa, the latest Hollywood diversity report, and Nas.
2019-11-2544 minReal Black NewsReal Black NewsEp. 63 features Speech Thomas, founder of legendary Grammy award-winning hip hop group Arrested Development. He discusses his new documentary 16 Bars that features his work with incarcerated drug offenders. He talks about black business boycotts, sacred serial numbers, Christianity, and his outlook on Kanye West. Brooklyn Advocate Anthony Beckford shares details on the fare evasion protests against the NYPD. Other topics include Byron Allen, Comcast, affirmative action in Washington State, and Shop Black Business Week.
2019-11-101h 06Real Black NewsEp 62 La’Shadion Anthony Shemwell, McKinney Texas CouncilmanEp. 62 features McKinney Texas Councilman La’Shadion Anthony Shemwell discussing the Texas police union’s push to remove him from office after calling for a “Black State of Emergency” in response to the murder of Atatiana Jefferson. He explains why black people should not travel to Texas, the McKinney pool party case with Dajerria Becton, and he sits on the hot seat to answer questions about his criminal record and assault charges. Ronda Racha Penrice joins The Screen Grab to discuss Harriet, Queen & Slim, Sterling K. Brown, & Power. Other topics include NYC’s protests against transit police, Johannesburg, the black bank cr...
2019-11-041h 12Real Black NewsReal Black NewsEp. 61 features battle rapper, Ferguson activist turned Missouri politician, and star of the upcoming MTV documentary St. Louis Superman, Bruce Franks Jr. He discusses passing a bill to help inner-city youth, character assassination, the murder of his brother, activist mental health, and why he left office to take care of his health. Former investment banker and the CEO of Kids Who Bank, Jatali Bellanton, joins “The Black Wall Street Report” to give tips on four franchises to build wealth. Other topics include the film Burden, Anita Hill, and Texas’ Black State of Emergency.
2019-10-271h 03Real Black NewsReal Black NewsEpisode 60 of Real Black News features two activists making change. Christopher “City” Mungin, one of the faces of BET’s new docuseries Copwatch America, discusses his work following and recording the police in Atlanta, knowing your rights, and why he openly carries a gun. While education advocate Virginia Walden Ford, who helped create the nation’s first opportunity scholarship program for low-income children in Washington, DC, joins the show to talk about being played by Uzo Aduba in the new movie Miss Virginia. Ford discusses her childhood desegregating schools in Little Rock, Arkansas, how she rallied thousands of parents to push...
2019-10-201h 26Real Black NewsReal Black NewsThis week’s Episode 59 of Real Black News features a discussion on black children and the school system with the SVP of Policy at the National Black Child Development Institute Cemeré James who discusses the Trump administration taking away data about black children, the rise in black parents homeschooling their kids, mental health, the poor stats on charter schools, and how parents can protect their children in the school system. Entertainment reporter Ronda Racha Penrice joins the Screen Grab to talk TI, Rhythm & Flow, Tyler Perry, Gemini Man, & Yvette Lee Bowser. Other topics include Atatiana Jefferson, Texas police murders, and a...
2019-10-131h 21Real Black NewsReal Black NewsEp. 58 features host Raqiyah Mays, entertainment reporter Ronda Racha Penrice, & investment expert/CEO of Kids Who Bank Jatali Bellanton, discussing everything from the murder of Botham Jean’s neighbor Joshua Brown & Amber Guyger’s infamous hug to the atheist group suing the judge for giving that hug. Other topics include The Joker, suicide, billion-dollar black-owned investment firms, investing in Africa, Ryan Coogler, Lupita Nyong’o, & a new app for fighting police brutality.
2019-10-0752 minReal Black NewsReal Black NewsThis week’s Episode 57 of Real Black News features actor and Executive Producer of Godfather of Harlem, Markuann Smith, who discusses the show’s depictions of Islam, Forest Whitaker, acting, and how his late Godmother - Bumpy Johnson’s granddaughter - inspired him to work 18 years to get this show made. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to talk about the last season of Empire and Raising Deon. Other topics include the Bahamas, Robert K. Smith, police misconduct hearings, and CBS’ new shows.
2019-09-231h 10Real Black NewsReal Black NewsThis week’s Episode 56 of Real Black News features Paralympic champion swimmer Jamal Hill discussing life training for the 2020 Paralympics in Tokyo, being diagnosed with and hiding his hereditary neurological condition, Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT), and his plan to teach one million people to swim. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to talk about Hustlers, The Urbanworld Film Festival, and Tyler Perry. While investment specialist and the CEO of Kids Who Bank, Jatali Bellanton, discusses robo financial advisors. Other topics include Nigeria, black gun groups, and the cure for malaria.
2019-09-151h 18Real Black NewsReal Black NewsEpisode 55 of Real Black News features activist Erica Ford discussing her 30+ years dedicated to reducing gun violence and healing the hood in South Jamaica Queens via peace mobiles with the NYC Crisis Management System and as the CEO and Founder of Life Camp. She shares details on the latest rash of violence in Queens, working with Deepak Chopra to bring mindfulness training to the hood, ceasing gun violence over a 4-year-period, and reducing crime by 15%. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to talk about early reviews for Wu-Tang: An American Saga and Dolemite. Other topics include the bro...
2019-09-081h 30Real Black NewsReal Black NewsThis week’s Episode 54 of Real Black News features Peabody and Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Stanley Nelson discussing his 40-plus year career chronicling the African American experience and his new critically acclaimed film "Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool." Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to talk about the new Wu-Tang Clan TV show, Top Boy, and The Weekend. Investment expert Jatali Bellanton joins “The Black Wall Street Report" to talk about apps for real estate owners and renters. Other topics include the “Straight Pride” parade, Flint, the Charleston AME lawsuit, and Gordan Parks.
2019-09-011h 16Real Black NewsReal Black NewsThis week’s Episode 53 of Real Black News features journalist Joy-Ann Reid discussing her life and work hosting AM Joy on MSNBC and her New York Times bestseller The Man Who Sold America: Trump and the Unraveling of the American Story. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to talk about Ballers and the Power premiere, party and concert at Madison Square Garden. Newark, NJ-based Civil Rights Attorney Shavar Jeffries discusses the lead water crisis in Newark and what’s happening to those living in the city on water bottles. Other topics include the Chikesia Clemons Waffle House tri...
2019-08-251h 19Real Black NewsReal Black NewsThis week’s Episode 52 of Real Black News features author, poet, and mental health advocate Bassey Ikpi on her process as an author writing her debut memoir I’m Telling the Truth, But I’m Lying, battling bipolar II, anxiety, tips for families helping someone struggling with mental health, and how those with depression can help themselves. Finance expert, Jatali Bellanton, joins “The Black Wall Street Report” to discuss black land theft, ownership, and property protection. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to talk about upcoming projects from Gabrielle Union, Omar Epps, Don Cheadle, and the Power premiere...
2019-08-191h 40Real Black NewsReal Black NewsThis week’s Episode 51 of Real Black News features hip hop radio legend Felicia “The Poetess” Morris who discusses her days as an MC, 30 years in radio, 13 years spent on The Beat in Los Angeles, breaking Erykah Badu’s first record, and working with Jamie Foxx. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to talk about the African American Film Critics (AAFCA) TV Honors, Afton Williamson, The Rookie, and Children of Blood & Bone. Other topics include Cyntoia Brown, Charlottesville, and hip hop’s 46th anniversary.
2019-08-111h 18Real Black NewsReal Black NewsThis week’s Episode 50 of Real Black News features the co-founder of AfricanAncestry.com, Dr. Gina Paige, as she confirms and disputes DNA collection theories along with discussing Chadwick Boseman’s endorsement and why all African Americans should work to find their African roots. Ferguson journalist and a producer on the Mike Brown Documentary Stranger Fruit, Mariah Stewart, shares details on the state of Ferguson and this week’s fifth anniversary of the murder of Mike Brown. Director Marishka S. Phillips & Actress Dierdra McDowell discuss their New York play, Down to Eartha, about the blacklisting of Eartha Kitt. And enterta...
2019-08-051h 52Real Black NewsReal Black NewsThis week’s Episode 49 of Real Black News features Screenwriter Selwyn Seyfu Hinds who discusses his days as Editor in Chief of The Source, how he broke into writing for film and TV, using art as activism and the top 5 black news stories of the week. Ex-cop and author of Police Brutality Matters, Joe Ested, discusses the Eric Garner case, why Officer Pantaleo should be charged with murder, and the threats faced since turning in dirty cops. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to talk Jennifer Lopez, Lena Waithe, and ex-NFL player Vernon Turner. Other topics include...
2019-07-281h 50Real Black NewsOakland, Kamala Harris, & BBQing While BlackThis week’s episode 48 of Real Black News features host Raqiyah Mays on the scene at Oakland’s 2nd Annual BBQing While Black (BBWB) discussing Kamala Harris and the 2020 election with the people of Oakland. BBWB Co-Founder Jhamel Robinson gives a recap of this year’s event. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to talk Anthony Mackie, Kenya Barris, and review the new Wu-Tang Hulu show. Jatali Bellanton returns with “The Black Wall Street Report” to talk venture capitalism. Other topics include Ben Crump, Delta Sigma Theta, and The African Free Trade Agreement.
2019-07-221h 08Real Black NewsReal Black NewsThis week’s episode 47 of Real Black News marks the first episode of season 2 featuring activist, lawyer, and former president of Black Lives Matter of Greater NY, Hawk Newsome, on this week’s Eric Garner Protest and Rally in DC marking the fifth anniversary of his murder. Activist Rosa Clemente returns to the show to share details of her recent trip to the Southern Border. Civil Rights Attorney Shavar Jeffries is back with “The Politics Report” to discuss the 2020 Election and politicians pandering to the black community. While entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” with a Black Hollyw...
2019-07-141h 34Real Black NewsReal Black NewsThis week’s episode 46 of Real Black News features host Raqiyah Mays celebrating one year of Real Black News. She discusses updates on past news covered with activist and celebrity guests along with this week’s stories on the protests in Memphis over the police murder of Brandon Webber, Viola Davis’ and Steph Curry’s Charleston, SC documentary "Emanuel," and California’s move to provide health insurance to immigrants. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to talk about what happened at the American Black Film Festival. While investment expert Jatali Bellanton provides financial advice in "The Black Wall Str...
2019-06-171h 28Real Black NewsYouth EducationThis week’s episode 45 of Real Black News features author, Founder & Head of Capital Preparatory Schools in NY and Connecticut, Dr. Steve Perry. He discusses his fights with politicians and parents about his school policies, charter schools vs. public schools, how parents should pick a school for their child, and his experience hosting a talk show on daytime TV. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to give reviews on the new seasons of Claws, Pose, Queen Sugar, and the upcoming Shaft movie. Other topics include Tamir Rice, Albert Woodfox, and juvenile prisons.
2019-06-0958 minReal Black NewsReal Black NewsThis week’s episode 44 of Real Black News features black hair care visionary, Miko Branch, co-founder and CEO of Miss Jessie’s. She shares entrepreneurial tips on building a business, staying 100% black-owned, real estate, and the death and depression of her sister Titi Branch. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to discuss Ava Duvernay, When They See Us, Mati Diop, and La La Anthony. Other topics include Andrew Gillum, Latasha Harlins, and the LA Riots.
2019-06-031h 13Real Black NewsReal Black NewsThis week’s episode 43 of Real Black News features activist, educator, and the cousin of Emmett Till, Dr. Edelia Carthan, discussing the fight to protect her father, the first black man to become mayor in Mississippi, Eddie Carthan. She discusses the conspiracy against her father connected to his relationship with Minister Farrakhan, her work with Rev. William Barber in Tula, Mississippi, the poorest city in the country where the average salary is $14,000, running for the house of representatives, and her work as the co-founder of the Take It Down confederate flag movement with actress Aunjanue Ellis. Co-founder of Oakland’s Ba...
2019-05-201h 24Real Black NewsReal Black NewsThis week’s episode 42 of Real Black News features playwright, screenwriter, and director Radha Blank on writing and being a producer on season 2 of Spike Lee’s “She’s Gotta Have It” and writing Malcolm Lee’s upcoming film Real Talk. Radha shares her creative process, writing tips, and experience as a young person in a gang. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to discuss Yara Shahidi, The Sun is Also a Star, African superhero Shadow, and why Oprah shut down “60 Minutes.” Other topics include diabetes and doctors in the black community, HBCU’s in Africa, and more.
2019-05-131h 18Real Black NewsReal Black NewsEpisode 41 of Real Black News features former BET Correspondent turned filmmaker Samson Styles and his wife producer Tyese Styles on their award-winning Revolt documentary Killing Beef: Gun Violence in the Black Community. Samson discusses his incarceration along with mental health, policing in black communities, and maintaining a marriage with four baby mamas. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to discuss Kenya Barris, Lupita Nyong’o, John Singleton, and “Snowfall.” CEO of Kids Who Bank, Jatali B, returns with “The Black Wall Street Report” on building business credit. Other topics include Flint, DNA testing, and black geniuses with autism.
2019-05-051h 35Real Black NewsReal Black Newship hop pioneer, Dee Barnes, discussing the struggles of being homeless, pressing charges against Dr. Dre for assault, her upcoming book, movie, the 30th Anniversary of Pump It Up, and what’s next since finding support after creating a GoFundMe page to stop an eviction. Writer & Director Stefon Bristol joins the show to discuss his Netflix movie, See You Yesterday, executive produced by Spike Lee. And entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins The Screen Grab to discuss Ava DuVernay, Being Mary Jane, Lauren London’s new show, and Barry Jenkins. Other topics include #JusticeForLucca, Nia Wilson, Lebron James, Flint and m...
2019-04-211h 41Real Black NewsEp. 39 Activist Anthony Beckford & Author Jerry CraftThis week’s episode 39 of Real Black News features Brooklyn Community Advocate Anthony Beckford who lead the Brooklyn nail salon protests. He discusses his campaign to become Councilman for the 45th City Council District in Brooklyn, NY, the seat vacated by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams. Entertainment Journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to discuss DJ Quik, Donald Glover, Star Wars, and Issa Rae. Cartoonist and co-founder of the Schomburg’s Black Comic Book Festival, Jerry Craft, discusses his graphic novel “New Kid.” Other topics include reparations, Black maternal mortality rates, and Color of Change’s latest campaign against hate g
2019-04-141h 12Real Black NewsEp. 38 - Collette V. SmithThis week’s episode 38 of Real Black News features the NFL’s first black female coach and the first female coach in NY Jets Franchise history, Collette V. Smith who discusses her time with the NFL, playing in the women’s football league, Colin Kaepernick, the NFL’s domestic violence policies, surviving rape, and more. Entertainment Journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins The Screen Grab to give movie reviews on Shazam and Little. Other topics include Taraji P. Henson’s mental health struggles, the NAACP’s Jamestown2Jamestown trip to Ghana, and the LA gang truce for Nipsey Hussle.
2019-04-081h 11Real Black NewsEp 37. Hilary Beard & Elijah NicholsThis week’s episode 37 of Real Black News features two-time NAACP Image award-winning author Hilary Beard discussing her new online parenting-against-racism course, “Rise and Thrive: How to Raise Black Children Who Shine During These Treacherous Times.” She shares research on the repercussions of spanking children and the things kids don’t tell parents about race-related experiences. Entertainment Journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins The Screen Grab to discuss Queen Latifah, Jordan Peele, The Twilight Zone, The Last OG, Viola Davis, and the black executive behind Dumbo. The family of 19-year-old Elijah Nichols shares the injustice of his 45-year jail sentence for self...
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