TJ Bolden has taken to the stage in iconic productions, including Little Shop of Horrors, Rent, and Jesus Christ Superstar. That's to be expected of an accomplished actor, singer and voice-over artist. His dynamic talent has led to extensive touring across the country, captivating audiences with powerful performances. Most recently, TJ's versatility shone through in the acclaimed audio drama Echoes, where he showcased his ability to bring multiple lead characters to life.  We talk about voting for President, the illustrious talent of James Earl Jones, grocery store microaggressions and tr ..read more

Over 170 years ago, a white slave owner's brother contested the Will that set Lucy and her descendants free from slavery. She fought him in court and won. Today, her great great great great grandson, Terrence Franklin, is an award winning Wills and Trusts litigation attorneys. While he fights for planned generational wealth and legacy by profession, his passion and mission is to encourage us to take advantage of estate planning to reduce the wealth gap.  From the recounting of his fourth great grandmother’s freedom journey to his attending law school with the Obamas to the Buddhist practi ..read more

Marcus Higgs is a communication coach for business professionals who are parenting preteens. He helps parents effectively show up and connect with their 10- to 14-years-olds during these key formative years, allowing them to secure a relationship that lasts beyond a lifetime.  Our conversation covers the importance of language, communication skills and the importance of authoring and owning the stories we tell ourselves and the stories we cultivate. Having grown up in a diverse home, he especially enjoys supporting families who communicate across generational and cultural divides. He’s al ..read more

Dr. Fitzroy Dawkins is a Medical Oncologist with over 30 years of experience teaching at Howard University College of Medicine. Throughout his career, he's conducted research in oncology and advocated for clinical trials as a biotech executive. His book Fighting For Survival: Conquering Cancer And The African American Patient provides a roadmap for improving treatment outcomes for African-Americans, particularly related to cancers. He squarely addresses the historical and cultural hesitancy to participate in clinical trials, while exploring the impact this has on treatment options. From the fe ..read more

In the four year's since George Floyd's murder we've seen some progress in how policing is done in the United States. The issues underlying the disparate treatment of Black men by police are complex and entrenched. This episode is a newly edited reworking of prior episodes that focused on various guests responses to questions related to experiences with law enforcement. Many brothers have shared positive stories. They are not all negative just as all police are not racist. However the stories compiled in this episode are meant to shine a light on the excessive pattern of stopping Black men. Th ..read more

Ashanti Branch is the Founder and Executive Director of the Ever Forward Club, a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating the dropout rate through youth mentorship. He has created the award-winning #MillionMaskMovement with 75,000 participants worldwide. He is a recipient of the 2023 US Surgeon General’s Medallion, 4x Tedx speaker, podcaster, and a Fulbright Fellow. His work with youth as an ‘emotional locksmith’ has been featured on CNN with Lisa Ling, and on the Kelly Clarkson Show. Contact Ashanti Branch: LinkedIn.  Instagram.  Facebook. http://www.linkedin.com/company/the ..read more

Career Transition Coach and Organizational Psychologist Jonathan Dumas knows that work can be fulfilling and helps others make the transition into careers that match their skills, talents and values. He's also lived the transition. His insights on the work aspirations and career context for Millenials and Generation Z. The conversation touches on the power of kindness, the Trump presidency, James Baldwin, Muhammad Ali and so much more. Jonathan offers a variety of resources for anyone considering a career change at https://heyjonathandumas.com/ listen to his podcast or find him on Li ..read more

Sherman Perryman is an entrepreneur, lifestyle coach and author. His studies at Morehouse College and the USC Ross program in real estate laid the foundation for his ambitions, blending real world savvy with scholarly insight. He was among the entrepreneurs featured in the docuseries Black Business Los Angeles. Raised in Carson and Los Angeles and a contemporary of Nipsey Hussle, Sherman gives a moving recounting of attending the rapper's funeral as well as conveying what made Nipsey Hussle so revered within the community. Sherman's brand, Militant Grind, is all about the practice of becoming ..read more

Mr. Adam Lee Spencer is a sports agent and sports business consultant. He provides his expertise on topics concerning the player, venue, arena, rights holders, marketing, and sponsorship to major sporting organizations, both domestic and international.  His insights on how war has changed our international relationships and on domestic politics are well timed for this elections season.  ..read more

A former naval officer, Marvin Dunn is a Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychology at Florida International University, retiring as chairperson of the department in 2006. He has published numerous articles in leading newspapers on race and ethnic relations including the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Orlando Sentinel and the Miami Herald. He is the author of the following books: The History of Florida: Through Black Eyes, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (2016), Black Miami in the Twentieth Century, University Press of Florida (1997).  He ..read more