In The Black Podcast

In this week's episode we take a moment to remember 54yo actor Michael K. Williams, best known for his role as Omar on The Wire. We discuss his impact as an artist, and the need for more conversation regarding drug addiction in the Black community. We tackle how many of the families of victims that have died because of police violence don't think that reform is the answer, so what is. All that and much more. Consider becoming part of the ITBP Family by joining us over at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/intheblackpdcst Follow us on social media @InTheBlackPdcst on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. In The Black Podcast Social Media Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/yatwasjx Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/y98mh9s3 Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/y9z922pv Check out our In The Black Podcast Merchandise! https://boldventuresllc.threadless.co... #MichaelKWilliams #Omar #TheWire

In this episode we discuss the recent grand jury decision to indict the 3 arresting officers, and 2 paramedics involved in the murder of Elijah McClain.  What does it all mean?  We tackle how the majority of states still haven't released monies to those seeking eviction assistance.  We try to understand why that is.  And what has caused the recent historic surge of HBCU enrollees.  All that and much more.   https://www.patreon.com/intheblackpdcst Follow us on social media @InTheBlackPdcst on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. In The Black Podcast Social Media Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/yatwasjx  Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/y98mh9s3  Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/y9z922pv Check out past episodes of the show at our website https://www.intheblackpodcast.com/ Check out our In The Black Podcast Merchandise! https://boldventuresllc.threadless.co...

This week we tackle how the Biden administration has handle the military drawdown in Afghanistan, and what it means for the Afghan people.  Recent census data shows the population of White Americans has taken a steep decline.  We ask what could be the cause.  And we get a letter from a listener who's asking "how old is too old for someone to date?"  All that and much more. Consider becoming part of the ITBP Family by joining us over at Patreon.  https://www.patreon.com/intheblackpdcst  Follow us on social media @InTheBlackPdcst on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.   In The Black Podcast Social Media  Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/yatwasjx   Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/y98mh9s3   Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/y9z922pv  Check out past episodes of the show at our website  https://www.intheblackpodcast.com/  Check out our In The Black Podcast Merchandise!  https://boldventuresllc.threadless.co...

In this episode we discuss how a White local Alabama city councilman screamed out a racial slur during one of their council meetings, and what we believe the city's response should have been.  And we ask; why did the Texas state senate recently remove teaching that the KKK was "morally wrong" from it's school curriculum? All that and much more. Consider becoming part of the ITBP Family by joining us over at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/intheblackpdcst Follow us on social media @InTheBlackPdcst on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. In The Black Podcast Social Media Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/yatwasjx Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/y98mh9s3 Check out our In The Black Podcast Merchandise! https://boldventuresllc.threadless.co...

This week we talk about how the NCAA will now allow student athletes to earn money from their names, images, and likenesses.  We break down the changes and what it means.  And billionaire Bob Johnson (Founder of BET) wants reparations... but why?  All that and much more. Consider becoming part of the ITBP Family by joining us over at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/intheblackpdcst Follow us on social media @InTheBlackPdcst on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. In The Black Podcast Social Media Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/yatwasjx Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/y98mh9s3 Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/y9z922pv Check out past episodes of the show at our website https://www.intheblackpodcast.com/ Check out our In The Black Podcast Merchandise! https://boldventuresllc.threadless.co...

This week we discuss how a NY State Trooper involved car crash lead to the death of 11yo Monica Goods, and how that family is pursuing justice.  And we take a look at how the White House is now pushing for the reopening of Civil Rights era cold cases, and what it means for those involved.  All that and much more. To check out other conversations and consider joining us over at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/intheblackpdcst Follow us on social media @InTheBlackPdcst on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. In The Black Podcast Social Media Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/yatwasjx​​​​​  Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/y98mh9s3​​​​​  Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/y9z922pv Check out past episodes of the show at our website https://www.intheblackpodcast.com/ Check out our In The Black Podcast Merchandise! https://boldventuresllc.threadless.co...

This week we discuss the shooting incident of six year old Colby Daniels, and ask why there isn't more outcry over this incident.  Juneteenth has now officially been made a national holiday.  Is it time to celebrate? And we tackle why Byron Allen is suing McDonalds for racial discrimination.  All that and much more. To check out the entire conversation consider joining us over at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/intheblackpdcst Follow us on social media @InTheBlackPdcst on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. In The Black Podcast Social Media Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/yatwasjx Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/y98mh9s3 Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/y9z922pv Check out past episodes of the show at our website https://www.intheblackpodcast.com/ Check out our In The Black Podcast Merchandise! https://boldventuresllc.threadless.co...

In this episode we discuss the pains of being a caregiver, and the sole provider in a household.  What do those challenges look like? We take a look at Naomi Osaka's decision to drop out of the French Open, and the backlash she has gotten from it.  And as many as 25 states have decided to opt out of providing  the $300 covid federal unemployment benefits.  We dive into what this means for regular Americans.  All that and much more. To check out the entire conversation consider joining us over at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/intheblackpdcst Follow us on social media @InTheBlackPdcst on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. In The Black Podcast Social Media Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/yatwasjx​​​​​  Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/y98mh9s3​​​​​  Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/y9z922pv Check out past episodes of the show at our website https://www.intheblackpodcast.com/ Check out our In The Black Podcast Merchandise! https://boldventuresllc.threadless.co...

In this episode we discuss how after 20 years, Kwame Brown has decided to fire back at all his detractors.  Are his comments justified?  We ask; how is it possible that Soulja Boy can sell his tweets for $1300 dollars a piece?  And Samaria Rice (mother of Tamir Rice) speaks out about the Black Lives Matter Global movement, and other notable figures are profiting from Black death.  All that and much more. Books Discussed In This Episode Un-Tigering by: Iris Chen https://www.amazon.com/Untigering-Peaceful-Parenting-Deconstructing-Parent-ebook/dp/B08QG3C9F3/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=untigering&qid=1622241065&sr=8-1 My Grandmother's Hands by:  Resmaa Menakem https://www.amazon.com/My-Grandmothers-Hands-Racialized-Pathway/dp/1942094477/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=my+grand+mother%27s+hands&qid=1622241191&sr=8-1 To check out the entire conversation consider joining us over at Patreon.  https://www.patreon.com/intheblackpdcst  Follow us on social media

In this episode we ask; what exactly is critical race theory.  We take a look at the violence happening in the middle east and the struggle for Palestinian liberation.  And Joe Budden fires both his co-host during their most recent podcast.  Is this what happens when you mix friendship with business?  All that and much more. To check out the entire conversation consider joining us over at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/intheblackpdcst Follow us on social media @InTheBlackPdcst on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. In The Black Podcast Social Media Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/yatwasjx​​​​​  Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/y98mh9s3​​​​​  Check out past episodes of the show at our website https://www.intheblackpodcast.com/ Check out our In The Black Podcast Merchandise! https://boldventuresllc.threadless.com/designs

Dorothy A. Brown, author of "The Whiteness of Wealth" and Professor at Emory University School of Law joins us to discuss her book, how the American tax system was conceived through Whiteness.  How college isn't necessarily the answer to closing the wealth gap for Black America.  And much much more.    To check out the entire conversation consider joining us over at Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/intheblackpdcst Follow us on social media @InTheBlackPdcst on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  In The Black Podcast Social Media Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/yatwasjx​​​​​  Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/y98mh9s3​​​​​  Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/y9z922pv Check out past episodes of the show at our website https://www.intheblackpodcast.com/ Check out our In The Black Podcast Merchandise! https://boldventuresllc.threadless.co...

In this episode we discuss Senator Tim Scott's republican rebuttal, and saying "America is not a racist country".  And we also discuss how similar comments by Kamala Harris isn't getting as much backlash.  We tackle how the rise in recognition for the Black Panther Party hasn't translated in support or notoriety for those aging members who helped to build the organization.  And with the passing of hip hop legend Shock G, we ask; should hip hop artist unionize?  All that and much more.  Informed.  Intelligent.  In The Black. In The Black Podcast Social Media  Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/yatwasjx​​​​​​​   Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/y98mh9s3​​​​​​​   Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/y9z922pv​ 

Daunte Wright, 21yo, was shot and killed by Minnesota police officer Kim Potter when she allegedly mistook her taser for her gun.  And we discuss the blockades and hiccups that face politicians and activist as they try and march towards the same goals.  We are joined by former Massachusetts state representative Carlos Henriquez for this discussion. In The Black Podcast Social Media Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/yatwasjx​​​​​​ Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/y98mh9s3​​​​​​ Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/y9z922pv

We take a look at how the line between Black culture and popular culture continue to grow blurrier with shows like Falcon And The Winter Soldier gaining critical acclaim, and the global adoption of Black culture in animation, clothing, and music. We're joined by Hilton George (@conmanhilton) for this conversation. All that and much more. In The Black Podcast Social Media Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/yatwasjx Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/y98mh9s3 Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/y9z922pv BlerdCon https://blerdcon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blerdcon/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blerdcondc/

Chris Sain (@chrissain) joins us to talk about the how he got his start, has Robinhood investment app been a good or bad thing for investing, and the things that most new investors don't' realize before they get into the market. All that and much more. In The Black Podcast Social Media  Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/yatwasjx​​​​​​   Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/y98mh9s3​​​​​​   Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/y9z922pv​  Chris Sain Social Media  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/chris.sain.14 ​Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/chris_sain/

Lil Nas X causes an uproar over the release of his recent music video (MONTERO) and his Satan inspired sneaker collaboration. In this episode of the Black Light we are joined by Author extraordinaire Rashid Darden.  He helps us discuss this, and he tells us about his journey coming out as a young gay Black man.     Rashid Darden  Author Website:  http://oldgoldsoul.com/  Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Rashid+Darden&ref=nb_sb_noss_2   In The Black Podcast Social Media  Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/yatwasjx​​​​   Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/y98mh9s3​​​​   Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/y9z922pv   #lilnasx #nike #lgbtq #sneakers #Informed #Intelligent #InTheBlack #Podcast

A Colorado gunman goes on a shooting spree, leaving 10 dead, in yet another mass shooting.  We discuss what happened.  And Derrick Jaxn, notorious relationship guru, admits to cheating on his wife.  We dive into his apology and the circus surrounding it.     In The Black Podcast Social Media    Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/yatwasjx    Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/y98mh9s3    Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/y9z922pv

Desmond Meade, Executive Director for the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, joins us to discuss his journey and what lead to the creation of the FRRC.  As well as how giving returning citizens the ability to vote builds and strengthens our democracy.     In The Black Podcast Social Media  Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/yatwasjx​​​   Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/y98mh9s3​​​   Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/y9z922pv    Florida Rights Restoration Coalition  www.floridarrc.com Contact: Krizia, Executive Assistant, (407) 579-7960  https://www.facebook.com/FLRIGHTSRESTORE  https://twitter.com/FLRightsRestore  https://www.instagram.com/flrightsrestore/

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry officially leave the Royal Family with allegations of racism circulating in a recent interview with Oprah. We discuss the mental health and life issues behind it all. And less than 15% of Black people in America have life insurance. And only 22% of them believe that Life insurance is a way to leave behind generational wealth. We'll tackle why that is. We're joined by The Bzarhodgepodge for this episode.   In The Black Podcast Social Media  Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/yatwasjx​​​   Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/y98mh9s3​​​   Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/y9z922pv   #meghanandharry #theroyalfamily #lifeinsurance

Dylan Rodriguez joins us to talk about the intersectionality of rebellion, activism, and abolition.  How do all 3 affect Police Reform and Police Accountability?  And how do all of those affect the Prison Industrial Complex and the Non-Profit Industrial Complex?     In The Black Podcast Social Media  Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/yatwasjx​​   Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/y98mh9s3​​   Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/y9z922pv  Prof. Rodriguez  https://www.facebook.com/dylanrodriguez73 Twitter: @dylanrodriguez Instagram: dylanrodriguez73