Black Issues Forum

Panelists Jesse McCoy, Courtney Napier, and Dr. Arwin Smallwood discuss the social and legal implications of extending the eviction moratorium, how HBCUs are helping relieve student debt through American Recovery and CARES funding, and the role of the Black church in progress for voting rights legislation.

With updated CDC guidance, federal vaccine mandates, and health workers who will not vaccinate, how do we prepare for life with COVID? Also, 2020 Census results impact redistricting, and the question of gerrymandering reemerges. And Simone Biles move opens conversation about mental health and sports culture. Panelists Harold Eustache, Jessica Holmes, and La'Meshia Whittington join.

US BLACK CHAMBERS PRESIDENT/CEO RON BUSBY DISCUSSES WHAT’S NEEDED TO SUPPORT BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES AS THE COVID DELTA VARIANT RAISES CONCERNS ANEW. PANELISTS MARY C. CURTIS, LEONARDO WILLIAMS, AND DR. DELON CANTERBURY EXPLORE THE POTENTIAL ECONOMIC REPERCUSSIONS OF THE COVID DELTA VARIANT’S SPREAD AND EFFECT OF MESSAGING ON VACCINATION RATE AND HESITANCY.

This week on Black Issues Forum, after pro-Confederates demonstrate on UNC-CH's campus Black students demand more safety. UNC-CH's Dr. William Sturkey and student leader Jarrah Faye share their views. Then Jesse McCoy, Steve Rao, and La’Meshia Whittington provide context and perspectives on the Cuban protests, assassination of Haiti’s president, and role of race and fairness in sports.

This week on Black Issues Forum, panelists La’Meshia Whittington, Greg Hedgepeth, and Harold Eustache discuss the pros and cons of the senate’s proposed state budget, impact of the eviction moratorium on landlords and tenants, and Nikole Hannah-Jones’s rejection of UNC’s offer with tenure.

This week, July 4th brings celebrations and caution about the COVID Delta variant. Pharmacist Dr. DeLon Canterbury discusses safety measures and research on a COVID anti-viral pill. Kendra Johnson of Equality North Carolina and journalist Tim Pulliam reflect on LGBTQ+ Pride Month and civil rights. Then NCA&T’s Dr. Arwin D. Smallwood focuses on American patriotism and democracy.

Trailing the nation with just 55% of adults COVID vaccinated, North Carolina draws a visit from President Joe Biden. The For the People Act HR1 fails in the senate amid increasing voter restriction laws. A wider view on Nikole Hannah-Jones’s decision not to join UNC without tenure. Insights from NCCU’s Brett Chambers, La’Meshia Whittington of Advance Carolina, and political analyst Steve Rao.

With President Biden’s signature, Juneteenth becomes a national holiday. Anti-racism coach Courtney Napier discusses the impact. Also, host Deborah Holt Noel visits the Queen City to meet the Executive Producer Charles Randolph-Wright and cast behind of the OWN Network’s Delilah, filmed in Charlotte, exploring the city’s Black neighborhoods, Black representation, and previewing Stephanie Mills’ latest project.

Atty. David Mufuka explains Vice President Kamala Harris' "Don't Come" message in Guatemala that's drawn criticism from Progressives. Panelists Ed Hanes, Addul Ali, and Greg Hedgepeth weigh in on NC lawmakers effort to end the extra federal unemployment benefits, and the tough penalty an Asheboro High student paid for wearing the Mexican flag over his gown during a graduation ceremony.

Remembering the 100th Anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre that destroyed Black Wall Street, is America ready to invest in Black businesses and communities to bring about equity? Dr. Henry McKoy, Patrick Hannah, and Steve Rao join to share views on Biden's proposed $6 Trillion Budget and it's efforts to achieve racial equity. Panel also comments on Naomi Osaka's mental health power play.