In The Black Podcast

In This weeks episode, the fellas talk about the allegations that Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams funneled millions in campaign dollars to her campaign chair’s law firm. We ask; how this is possible, and why isn’t this getting much coverage? And then we tackle the recent report that the Black community is suffering from a Black sperm donor crisis. Why is this an issue, who is affected, and what are the causes? And for a our Black Light segment we are joined by community leader and local hero, Alex Mingus of Saint Paul Minnesota. His viral video of him condemning the police as he was receiving the medal of valor from the local police department had many cheering, and asking question. All that and much more. Informed. Intelligent. In The Black!

In this weeks the ITBP is joined by former police office and former sheriff, Abiyah Israel. He explains how why he hung up the badge and left law enforcement, and has since created We The People University, a program dedicated to police accountability, and ensuring that citizens know their rights during any police encounters. What were his biggest challenges making this switch? What are some of the biggest misconceptions about police interactions? We ask those questions, and much move. Informed. Intelligent. In The Black.

In this week’s episode we discuss the rent decision from JP Morgan Chase to cut ties with Kanye West and his Yeezy clothing brand. This loss comes on the heels of controversial made by West that got him banned from several social media platforms. Is this a mental health issue, or is this an attention grab? We also tackle the Alabama state wide prison worker strike. Prison workers, across the state, have unionized to strike against unacceptable living conditions. How did it get to this point? And comedians Eric Andre and Clayton English are suing the Clayton County police department for racial profiling they experienced while traveling through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. All that and much more. Informed. Intelligent. In The Black

In this week’s episode Big O is joined by Carmen Gray (@cdgray89) of The Reigning Opinions Podcast, as well as producer and artist DJ Techjitsu (@techjitsu). They discuss how the recent injury to Tua Tagovailoa (Quarterback Miami Dolphins) shows that the NFL still has a lot to get right about concussions and concussion protocol. Who should have the final say when it comes to player health? And were the Dolphins complicit in this whole issue? They also tackle a question about morals. Should moral differences be the end to a relationship? And should you agree with your friends on everything? We tackle all that and much more.

In this week's episode we once again return to the "Black Light" as we're joined by Father, Husband, Activist, Civil Rights Attorney, and now Author; William "Will" Jawando.  We discuss his new book "My Seven Black Fathers: A Young Activist's Memoir Of Race, Family, And The Mentors Who Made Him Whole".  Will explains the challenges of growing up as the biracial child of a White mother from Kansas and a Nigerian father in the DMV area during the 80s.  He also helps us to understand the importance of Black Fatherhood, especially in communities of Color, and how the influence of the seven Black men in his life still help to forge his understanding of the world around him today.  All that and much more.   Informed.  Intelligent.  IN THE BLACK.

In this week’s episode we talk about our walks in faith. How does the Black Church uplift or discourage spiritual growth, when it comes to questioning God. Are Black churches doing enough to foster open, and transparent dialogue when it comes to religion? Also, we talk about the young Iowa teen, Pieper Lewis, who was sex trafficked and sexually assaulted, and mandated to pay $150k in restitution to her rapist. How tackle how this was possible, and how it could be allowed to happen. And we talk about the recent killing of rapper PnB Rock. This comes on the tails of many other notable hip hop artists being killed in gang related shootings. All that and much more. Informed. Intelligent. In The Black!

In this week's episode we tackle the Mississippi welfare fraud scandal surrounding Brett Favre. As news reports flood in indicating that Favre was paid $1.1M dollars, funded by TANF monies to provide speeches that the never gave. As well as recently unearthed text messages where Favre allegedly conspires to get $6M dollars to give to a new stadium. All at a time where Jackson Mississippi is experiencing a water crisis unlike anything the state has ever seen. We explain how all that is tied together. Also, more and more cases continue to arise in the aftermath of the infamous Baltimore Gun Trace Task Force. The insidious group of officers known through out Baltimore for stealing guns, money, and selling drugs across the city. What do these new cases mean for the city of Baltimore? We talk about all that and much more.   Informed. Intelligent. In The Black Podcast.

In this week’s episode we are joined by world renown economist Dr. Kristi Scott. She helps us to answer some of the basics about the economy. What is the cause of the current inflation that we’re seeing? What our community should understand about a recession. And what impact politicians and policy decisions have on our wallets. You won’t want to miss this one. All that and much more Informed. Intelligent. In The Black.   Please consider becoming part of the ITBP Family by joining us over at Patreon. Follow us on social media @InTheBlackPdcst on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Check out our In The Black Podcast Merchandise

In this week's episode we discuss the Biden administration's decision to forgive up to $20 thousand dollars in student loan debt.  Is this a sign that the democratic party is moving further to the left?  Was this the right move by the administration?  Who is opposing it?  And how will this impact the upcoming mid-term elections?  We discuss all that, and much more.   Informed.  Intelligent.  In The Black!

In this week’s episode we discuss how Attorney General Merrick Garland has announced charges against 4 officers involved in the killing of Breonna Taylor. The DOJ alleges that the Louisville Metropolitan Police Department engaged in knowingly falsifying documentation, and secret meetings to plan a cover up. We also discuss how more deaths across the country in county jail are going up. Why are more of America’s jails becoming death traps? And recent studies have shown that more and more Black Americans are fleeing Democratic cities across the country. We tackle what the causes could be. All that and much more. Informed. Intelligent. In The Black!!

In this week’s episode we get a Black Box Letter where the listener wants to know what should be expected of your partner if you were both ever faced with a dangerous situation? Should you expect your partner escape to safety, or remain with you? Is there a right or wrong answer? We’ll discuss. Also, after 121 summers, the infamous Parchman prison is finally getting air conditioning. Reports indicated that temperatures in Parchman could sometimes reach 145 degrees. We ask, what does humane treatment in prisons look like? And lastly, SIG Sauer has just developed a new firearm, the MCX-SPEAR, which “shoot through almost all of the bulletproof vests that are worn by law enforcement in the county right now”, and they are making this readily available for public purchase. Is this the right move on their part? We tackle that and much more. Informed. Intelligent. In The Black!!

The fellas are back, and in this week’s episode they get a Black Box Letter asking what do you do when you’re dating a single parent, forged a bond with the child, but the relationship ends? Also, researchers in a recent study concluded that the leading cause of homelessness isn’t drug addiction or mental illness, but an overwhelming lack of affordable housing. How can something that seems so obvious appear to be so ground breaking? And lastly, the Episcopal Church of the United States has approved and passed a racial reconciliation which would provide $200,000 dollars between now and 2025 to help aid their efforts to dismantling white supremacy. What does it all mean. We discuss all that and much more.

In this week’s episode we discuss recent comments by Golden State Warrior’s superstar Draymond Green. On his podcast, The Draymond Green Show, Green called former NBA player and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins a racial slur. We discuss whether that word still has the weight it once did, Draymond’s apology, and how we believe situations like these should be addressed. Earlier this week we learned that actor Chadwick Boseman passed away without protecting himself with a “Will and Testament”. We ask what are the reasons the Black community has difficulty preparing and discussing the passing of their loved ones. And the January 6th committee had damning testimony from former Trump aid, Cassidy Hutchinson. But what does it all mean, and what is the end game after all the hearings are said and done? We talk about all that and much more. IN-formed. IN-telligent. In The Black!

In this week’s episode we discuss how former Mayor of Tallahassee, and one time gubernatorial candidate for Florida, Andrew Gillum has been indicted on 21 counts of conspiracy and fraud. The former CNN political analyst was once a rising star in the Democratic party, but stepped out of the public eye after a he was found by police under the influence of drugs in a FL hotel with a male escort. We break down what the charges are, and what Gillum could be facing next. Also, US prisoners produce upwards of $80 billion in goods and services, making little to no pay at all. How is this possible, and what can possibly be done to change it. All that and much more.

In this week’s episode, we tackle the recent reports that Herschel Walker, candidate for Georgia Senate, has 3 illegitimate children. This reporting comes after Walker has made it part of his platform to criticize African-American fathers for being “absent” from the home, and leaving Black children as part of a broken family. Also, the Biden administration has pledged $1 BILLION more in military aid to assist Ukraine in its fight against Russia. This comes after President Zelenskyy pleaded with officials for more and faster delivery of western arms. Including this most recent package, the United States has pledged $5.6 BILLION in security assistance to Ukraine. And, the Reparations Task Force commissioned by the state of California has finalized their findings from their study, and has linked Black oppression from the slavery era to systemic racism today. This 500 page report could make California the first state to offer reparations to Black people in the United States

In this week’s episode we are joined by suicide prevention solutionist, Na'Kole Watson, as she helps us to discuss suicide and its appearance in the Black community. What does forms and shapes does it take. What role does mental health play in the suicide and suicide prevention? How can the Black Church change our approach to how suicide? And ultimately what can be done to help those we love out of this dark place? We discuss all that and much more.

In this week’s episode we discuss the mass shooting that occurred in Buffalo at a Tops Friendly Market, where the gunman left 10 dead and 3 severely wounded. The suspect, an 18-year-old White man identified as Payton S. Gendron, live streamed the entire incident via Twitch via a Discord was apprehended by police. A 180 page manifesto has since been released by the gunman. In it he details his belief in White Replacement Theory, and an increase in the Black and other minority populations lead him to orchestrator this terrorist attack. We tackle what is Great Replacement Theory, and where did it stem from. What role, if any, do major tech companies and social media platforms play in this tragedy. And what can be done to prevent the next such mass killing? We talk about all that and much more.

In this week’s episode we take a look at the recent traffic stop by Liberty County sheriffs in Georgia, of a majority Black women’s lacrosse team. While traveling from a tournament in GA back to Delaware, the Delaware State University Women’s lacrosse team were detained and had their possessions searched. Seemly without any probable cause. The team alleges that they were racially profiled. The universities president, as well as the states attorney general are seeking for DOJ intervention. Will they get it? Also, we tackle the shocking news that rapper Young Thug and Gunna of YSL (Young Slime Life) had their homes raided by law officials, and are indicted on charges to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. The 56-count indictment also contains lyrics from both artist that are being used as evidence. We ask; how does this affect hip hop going forward? We discuss all that and much more.

In this week’s episode we tackle the recent leak of a supreme court ruling that would over turn Roe v. Wade and essentially put an end to abortion rights as we know. This news has both pro-life and pro-choice advocates standing their ground for an even deeper fight yet to come. We are joined by the Rev. Kenyetta Chinwe (@PhemSoulArts) to help delve deeper into how we got here, and what impact does this possible decision have on Black women, and the Black community. Also, the Biden administration has requested for an additional $33 billion dollars in aid for the Ukraine. Why is there bi-partisan support for this? And is there a better way that this money could be spent here at home. We discuss that and much more.

In this week’s episode, our “Black Light” segment returns for another powerful conversation. We are joined by motivational speaker and author of “The Sun Is Always Shining: A Story of Adversity Turned To Triumph,” DeAntwann Johnson. He discusses his childhood experiences as a product of the foster care system, and how those experiences helped him fulfill his life’s purpose by bridging the communication gap between children and their parents. We also tackle why spanking and corporal punishment are prevalent tools in the Black community. We ask: where does it stem from, is it really needed, and what are the costs of spanking our children as part of child rearing? All this and how “gentle parenting” and communication can help build more purpose driven children. You don’t want to miss this.