Black Information Network Interviews

Four-time Grammy-winning reggae star Damian Marley is the youngest son of the legendary Bob Marley. Damian — known as Jr. Gong — has a captivating style that is a reggae, hip-hop, and dancehall fusion. His debut album, Mr. Marley, released in 1996,  was produced by his brother Stephen. 

Marley continues to cultivate magic through his music and delighting audiences all over the world. His signature lyrical content, an immersion of social commentary with reflections on Africa, are a testament to his vision and unique perspective of the global landscape.

Teri McCready unpacks his legacy, influence, and the power behind his sound.

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A true pioneer of Soul and Hip Hop, Angie Stone's voice and songwriting left an indelible mark on R&B.

Collaborating with legends and mentoring new voices, she was inducted into the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2024. 

Tragically, she passed in a car accident in March 2025, but her legacy continues to inspire.

Bri Wood breaks down Angie's life and legacy. 

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This week on The Black Perspective:

Mo’Kelly sits down with veteran actor Carl Lumbly to talk about his role in the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World and his legendary career in Hollywood.

BIN News Anchor Alexandria Ikomoni speaks with Fatima the Scientist and Meeka Madam Hempress of The Bud Bar about their mission to educate the community on cannabis and the growing cannabis industry.

Esther Dillard returns with another installment of Color Between the Lines.

And Morgyn Wood closes out Mental Health Awareness Month with Dr. Shaun Lewis — a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, and co-owner of C.A.S.E. Support Services in Atlanta — to talk about prioritizing wellness in our communities.

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This week on the Black Perspective, BIN News host Ramses Ja sits down with acclaimed director and producer Will Packer to discuss his new book, Who Better Than You? The Art of Healthy Arrogance and Dreaming Big.

Gracie Award-winning anchor Esther Dillard highlights a children's author who encourages young readers to embrace the present moment in another installment of Color Between the Lines.

Alexandria Ikomoni chats with power couple Raashaun “DJ Envy” Casey of The Breakfast Club and his wife Gia Casey about their new book focused on raising confident and empowered children.

And Doug Davis spotlights an organization working to protect healthcare benefits and fight against Medicaid cuts impacting our communities.

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Alexandria Ikomoni sits down with actor Devale Ellis, star of BET’s Sistas and Zatima, and his wife Khadeen Ellis for a candid conversation about marriage, family, their hit podcast, and more.

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This week on the Black Perspective, Gracie Award-winning anchor Esther Dillard speaks with NBA legend Alonzo Mourning and American Kidney Fund President Laverne Addison Burton about raising awareness for kidney disease in the Black community.

Andrea Coleman previews her sit-down with Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, for an important conversation on advocacy and equity.

Alexandria Ikomoni catches up with actor Devale Ellis—star of BET’s Sistas and Zatima—and his wife Khadeen Ellis to talk marriage, family, and building their hit podcast together.

Mimi Brown shares a preview of a bonus episode from her powerful new podcast To Altadena, With Love, revisiting the real stories of Black survivors impacted by the Altadena wildfires.

And Doug Davis returns with another installment of Your Black Business, featuring a Black tech entrepreneur whose rideshare app is breaking barriers—despite ongoing challenges securing the capital needed to scale.

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In this one-hour BIN special, Andrea Coleman shines a light on the Black maternal health crisis — a growing emergency that’s costing Black women their lives at a rate three times higher than White women. Through in-depth reporting and powerful storytelling, this episode explores the systemic failures, personal stories, and urgent calls to action shaping the fight to protect Black mothers in America.

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BIN News Anchor Amber Payton sits down with Emmy-nominated journalist and MSNBC host Joy-Ann Reid to discuss Howard University’s upcoming event, "Journalism Under Fire: Guarding Against Threats to Our Democracy." Held on April 24, the powerful conversation will feature Reid in dialogue with Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and historian Heather Cox Richardson.

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This week on the Black Perspective, BIN Anchor Amber Payton speaks with award-winning journalist and political analyst Joy-Ann Reid as she prepares for "Journalism Under Fire: Guarding Against Threats to Our Democracy," taking place April 24 at Howard University. 

In honor of Autism Awareness Month, Morgyn Wood sits down with Sheena Edwards— autism advocate and author of Along Came Autism — to discuss her personal journey and mission.

2025 Gracie Award-winning anchor Esther Dillard talks with CEO Vicky Wright Hamilton about breaking barriers in tech and how she's empowering single mothers.

Alexandria Ikomoni connects with the director of the National Black Arts Festival ahead of a major cultural event in Atlanta. And Mimi Brown shares a preview of the fifth and final episode of her powerful podcast To Altadena with Love, highlighting the real stories of Black victims of the Altadena wildfires. 

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This week on the Black Perspective, Mike Eiland speaks with Dr. Maxmillian Chambers, a CalFresh Champion Fellow and clinical staff dentist at Innercare, about a new community-focused health campaign in California.

2025 Gracie Award-winning anchor, Esther Dillard explores the unique historical connection between Harriet Tubman and the city of Philadelphia.

Alexandria Ikomoni sits down with Markuann Smith—creator, actor, and executive producer of The Godfather of Harlem—to discuss what’s in store for Season 4 and his latest projects. 

Mimi Brown shares Episode 4 of her podcast To Altadena with Love, continuing to spotlight powerful real-life stories from Black victims of the Altadena wildfires.

Doug Davis talks with U.S. Representative Jennifer McClellan about the SAVE Act and its potential impact on the Black vote. 

Plus, we hear sharp commentary from Mo Kelly. 

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