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

After working twenty-five years as a successful business banker, Kevin Howard wanted to make a greater impact. In his 50’s, he turned what was a longstanding interest in climate and sustainability into his new career. He earned the highly regarded Sustainability and Climate Risk Certificate from the Global Association of Risk Professionals. Adding this to his business experience and law degree, Kevin formed Climate Changes Everything, a climate risk & sustainability consulting firm.  His book of social commentaries “Onward, At Last,” was recently published by Atmosphere Press and is a ..read more

Dr. Asare Christian is the founder of Aether Medicine, a medical practice focused on delivering comprehensive and patient-centered care that addresses the underlying causes of pain and disease. With a strong dedication to enhancing the health and well-being of his patients, Dr. Christian brings extensive expertise in musculoskeletal medicine, pain management, and regenerative medicine. https://aethermedicine.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/asare-b-christian-md-mph-aethermedicine/  He is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, with training from renowned ins ..read more

Karl Darden is a walking encyclopedia of sports knowledge. While his big boast is hosting Navy Sports Central, his sports acumen is wide and deep. We cover Roberto Clemente, Arthur Ashe, the great NCAA championship match featured in the movie Road to Glory among other influential people in sports history. This conversation is a reminder of the significant role Black athletes have played in highlighting social justice issues here in the United States and abroad. Darden is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and a 20 year Navy veteran who flew helicopters for our Naval forces. Darden’s current ..read more

Dr. McNeil was named a 2021 Project Voice Voice/AI Pioneer of the Year Finalist for his work creating multicultural voice experiences. His flagship project is called Other America: Your Choice. A first-person interactive audio drama for marginalized communities by marginalized creators on Alexa. The Other America was voted a 2021 Digital Book World Award For Storytelling Voice/AI of the Year Finalist..   His passion project is working with non profits and other organizations to host coding camps, introducing middle school students to coding and conversational design through virtual camps ..read more