Black Information Network Interviews

This week on The Black Perspective, Katie Gray returns with part two of her conversation with former NBA star Terry Cummings, exploring his second act — leading people through faith and purpose.

Morgyn Wood discusses health, equity, and the future of public policy for Black men and boys with Dr. Okey K. Enyia.

A new social-media app designed for the Black community is launching in Atlanta — Alexandria Ikomoni sits down with the founder of Great Night to find out what’s behind it.

BIN’s Esther Dillard talks with actress and entrepreneur Tia Mowry about her collaboration with the American Cancer Society, opening a vital conversation within Black families during this holiday season.

And Doug Davis returns with an in-depth conversation with San Francisco educator and author Dante King.

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BIN News anchor Esther Dillard speaks with author Bernadette Atuanene about her new book, Plundered: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in America.

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This week on The Black Perspective, we're bringing you some of our most powerful conversations from the year.
 
Andrea Coleman revisits her interview with Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley.
 
BIN’s Esther Dillard returns with the 2025 Gracie Award–winning special Daughters Beyond Incarceration, standing strong on issues of family, justice, and resilience.
 
We replay Misty Jordan’s candid conversation with newly elected Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield — discussing her political journey, challenges, and vision for the city’s future.
 
And Doug Davis sits down with up-and-coming filmmaker RaMell Ross as he reflects on his journey in film and the work that led up to this year’s Grammy season spotlight.
 
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This week on The Black Perspective, we bring you a powerful lineup of conversations and insights.

Katie Gray talks with former NBA All-Star Terry Cummings about his second act — leading people through his faith and purpose after basketball.

BIN's Esther Dillard sits down with representatives from SPARK NJ, the nonprofit providing seed funding to grassroots organizations doing life-changing community work.

Morgyn Wood speaks with Dr. Okey K. Enyia about health, equity, policy, and the future of Black men and boys in America.

Misty Jordan interviews Detroit’s newly elected mayor, Mary Sheffield, exploring her political journey and vision for the future.

And Doug Davis brings together Dr. Orpheus Williams, Program Director of the “Black Men in Education Convening,” and educator/author Dante King to discuss the ongoing fight against anti-Blackness and the work of nurturing Black excellence in education and community.

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Former Detroit City Council member and newly elected Mayor Mary Sheffield talks exclusively with BIN News anchor Misty Jordan about her political career, her plans for the city of Detroit, and what it's like to be the first Black female Mayor of America's Motor City.

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Tony Award-winning actress, activist, and singer Melba Moore talks with BIN News anchor Esther Dillard about her decades-long career and her newly released memoir, Marvelous and Getting Better.

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BIN News anchor Esther Dillard talks with actress, author, and entrepreneur Tia Mowry about the launch of her new online health series, "Changing the Odds Against Cancer with Tia Mowry."

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This week on The Black Perspective, Andrea Coleman sits down with acclaimed ABC journalist Deborah Roberts to discuss her deeply personal new book, Sisters Loved and Treasured: Stories of Unbreakable Bonds, which explores the complexity, joy, and resilience of sisterhood. 

BIN's Esther Dillard speaks with James D. White and Krista White, co-authors of Culture Design: How to Build a High-Performing, Resilient Organization with Purpose, about navigating corporate life and building an intentional, inclusive culture. 

Alexandria Ikomoni chats with Fabrice J. Armand, co-founder of the Creole Food Festival, about its return to Atlanta (November 22–23), celebrating the flavors and heritage of the Creole diaspora.

And Doug Davis goes in-depth with R&B legend Will Downing, a voice known as “The Prince of Sophisticated Soul,” reflecting on his storied career and artistic journey.

Tune in for stories about family, culture, food, and music — from some of the most powerful voices in Black media.

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On this week’s Hope Has An Address, we spoke with Dr. Adren O. Wilson, Vice President of Youth Opportunity Programs and Executive Director for My Brother’s Keeper Alliance at the Obama Foundation, about how MBK is creating real change for boys and young men of color.

We explored his journey into this work, the impact of MBK Model Communities, and the strategies that make this initiative so effective.

Dr. Wilson also shared how MBK stays connected to the needs of young men in challenging environments—and a powerful moment that reminds him why this mission matters.

To learn more about My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, visit Obama.org/MBK.

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This week on The Black Perspective, Andrea Coleman returns with the final installment of Saving Black Moms: A Maternal Health Crisis, as she recaps the full series and highlights what comes next. 

BIN's Esther Dillard speaks with Dr. Jeanne Nutter about the history of a well-known black establishment.

Morgyn Wood sits down with Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY) and Will Jawando, Montgomery County (MD) Councilmember, during the 58th Annual Legislative Conference of the Congressional Black Caucus — gaining insight into leadership and advocacy in 2025.

Also on today’s show, Ramses Ja recaps Election Night 2025 alongside Morgyn Wood and Bri Wood.

And back for another feature: Doug Davis presents Your Black Business, this time highlighting Dr. Cheryl LaRoche, archaeologist and author of Apostle of Liberation, in a conversation about Black enterprise, history, and generational wealth.

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