Black Land Podcast

Dr. Vanessa Tyler has an enlightening conversation with James Howard, inventor and executive director of the Black Inventors Hall Of Fame Museum and STEAM Center. The project will be a 110,000 sq ft. facility in New Jersey that includes tuition-free STEM classrooms, a theater and a hall dedicated to top Black inventors of the Golden Era. James discuss the importance of representation and the value of preserving untold stories of inventors of color, especially in underserved communities. 

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Dr. Vanessa Tyler talks to author and educator Kimberly Jones about her book, 'Wealthy Blacks Before the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863'. The book helps dispel the myth that Black wealth did not exist in the days of slavery. Kimberly Jones shares information on wealthy business people of color in the 1800's and how they struggled and thrived during that period. The book also examines why many of these stories are relatively unknown and how it relates to the supression of Black History.

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During this Women's History Month, Dr. Vanessa Tyler has a conversation with entrepreneur, TV personality, chef and author Gocha Hawkins. Gocha opens up about overcoming her challenging past and what motivated her to create her own businesses. Through her Gocha Restarant Group she owns breakfast and brunch eateries focused on health concious dining, and a line of food merchandise.  She also has a cookbook, called 'Cooking With Gocha' that features creative breakfast and brunch recipes.

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Host Dr. Vanessa Tyler talks with investigative reporter Marjaan Sirdar about his examination into Target's DEI rollback. Marjaan uncovered an even deeper plol that involves Target and it's unfortunate connection to Minneapolis law enforcement. Part 2 of 2

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Host Dr. Vanessa Tyler talks with investigative reporter Marjaan Sirdar about his examination into Target's DEI rollback. Marjaan uncovered an even deeper plol that involves Target and it's unfortunate connection to Minneapolis law enforcement.

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Dr. Vanessa Tyler continues her conversation with the president of the ACLU and Associate Dean at New York Universtiy School of Law Deborah Archer. Deborah provides insight into how the ACLU and others are fighting against the apparent destruction of our democracy and the dismantling of our civil liberties and equality infrastructure. She discusses past successes through litigation and how they continue to use the law to combat executive orders and mandates that threaten our community. Deborah has also written a book titled "Dividing Lines: How Transportation Infrastructure Reinforces Racial Inequality" that details the role race has played in the U.S. transportation infrastructure over the years. Through city planning, highway building and property evaluations, city officials have used these tools to suppress Black communities and restrict economic growth.

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Dr. Vanessa Tyler talks with the president of the ACLU and associate dean at New York Universtiy School of Law Deborah Archer. Deborah has written a book titled "Dividing Lines: How Transportation Infrastructure Reinforces Racial Inequality" that details the role race has played in the U.S. transportation infrastructure over the years. After the success of the Civil Rights movement, officials turned to less obvious means to keep Americans divided. Through city planning, highway building and property evaluations, city officials used these tools to suppress Black communities and restrict economic growth.

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Dr. Vanessa Tyler talks with Karen Taylor, founder and Executive Director of 'While We Are Still Here', an organization dedicated to preserving the history of Harlem, NY. The group has an initiative called the 'Signs Of The Times: Harlem Markers Project' where they are installing historic markers around the city to honor events, people and organizations vital to the city of Harlem. Future plans include developing a tourist app, where people can walk the city and the app will show the historical significance of each marker.

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Dr. Vanessa Tyler talks with 'The Principal Farmer' Patrick Muhammad, owner of Your Faith Farms in Georgia. Patrick is an advocate of Black land ownership and farm life, having run his 31 - acre farm since 2014. He is also the principal of Chattahoochee Hills Charter School where its mission is 'to inspire children to the highest levels of academic achievement through a curriculum that integrates the wonders of the natural world'. Patrick Muhammad advocates for "the re-generation of farming" - where older and younger generations connect through agriculture.

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Dr. Tyler speaks to entrepreneurs Krystle Allen and Naquela Wright-Prevo, who are both blind, and Lisa Durden who is producing a documentary feature about these two amazing women. Krystle and Naquela share their stories about how medical malpractice led to their unique blindness issues, and how both have thrived in their family lives and careers. Lisa Durden tells us how her fascination with these two women led to a documentary called 'Blind Divas', currently in production.

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