Black Information Network Interviews

The Black Information Network proudly presents a special interview with one of the most influential Black leaders in America. Nicole Austin-Hillery, President, and CEO of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, shares the focus of the 2022 CBCF Annual Legislative Caucus as it returns after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.

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In this week's episode, Andrea Coleman talks to Major Mitchell of the Atlanta Police Department about leading a police department as a Black man and how we should be talking to our children about interacting with the police; Esther Dillard chats with an official from a new program trying to help those suffering from long COVID; Vanessa Tyler speaks with the owners of the only Black-owned comedy club in New York; Big Med interviews a young man who lost his father in the 9/11 attacks; and Doug Davis speaks with up-and-coming Nigerian filmmaker Roye Okupe, who just landed a huge deal with HBOMax.

Each week, BIN Daily Podcast host Ramses Ja breaks down all these stories, along with BIN Anchors Andrea Coleman and Mike Moore.

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In this week's episode, Morgyn Wood talks to actor and comedian Rodney Red Grant about facing off with incumbent Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, Esther Dillard interviews an 11-year-old author about her new book, which addresses racism and bias, Mike Stevens speaks to a White House Representative about the current state of Haiti, and Big Med speaks to Keisha Lance Bottoms about the White House's new Safer America Plan, which plans to help fund 100,000 new police hires.

Additionally, Doug Davis chats with famed Black filmmaker and founder of Black Women in Cinema, Terra Renee, about her non-profit, which helps Black women break into the white male-dominated film industry.

And last but certainly not least, BIN Daily Podcast host Ramses Ja breaks down all these stories, along with BIN Anchors Andrea Coleman and Mike Moore.

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In this week's episode, Vanessa Tyler talks to The Honorable Dupré L. Kelly about how he became the first platinum-selling Hip Hop artist in the United States of America to win an elected office. Esther Dillard talks to a scientist working to develop a way to address food insecurity worldwide with a unique way to grow a meat alternative. And continuing our coverage of Haiti, Doug Davis speaks on all things Haiti — following up on what has happened since last year's earthquake, hurricane, and assassination of that nation's President.

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BIN Tribute: Rest in Peace, Tanita

Many young African Americans around the country are looking for ways to lead a productive life, but unfortunately, many end up going down the wrong road in the process. Well, a Black man in Philadelphia who ended up in the criminal justice system has emerged ready to help others avoid his mistakes while giving them direction in life that he did not receive. His program is so successful that other cities are now talking about expanding the program to their communities.

Essence is back! The powerful gathering of Black women met in New Orleans during the 4th of July holiday weekend. Black Information Network's Vanessa Tyler captured all of the weekend's most memorable moments.

The Black Information Network’s Vanessa Tyler speaks with Vice President Kamala Harris to discuss President Biden’s historic nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to become the first Black woman to sit on the highest court in the land, the war in Ukraine and why getting out the vote in the upcoming midterm elections is a top priority.

For the second year of Living Black — the biggest and boldest celebration of beautiful Blackness — Black Information Network Anchor Andrea Coleman had the opportunity to sit down Angela Yee from the Breakfast Club as she continues the conversation on women entrepreneurship.

Get more insight from Angela Yee, along with chart-topping artists and today’s cultural power players, featured in Living Black on BOTH iHeart’s YouTube Channel and iHeart’s Facebook page Wednesday, February 23rd through March 6th. It’s time to elevate and honor black culture while Living Black

Living Black — It's Black excellence at its finest and most honest! Black Information Network Anchor Andrea Coleman sat down with Charlamagne The God, from The Breakfast Club, as he continues the conversation on Mental Health.

Get more insight from Charlamagne the God, along with chart-topping artists and today’s cultural power players, featured in Living Black on BOTH iHeart’s YouTube Channel and iHeart’s Facebook page Wednesday, February 23rd through March 6th. It’s time to elevate and honor black culture while Living Black.