Just Amongst Us Podcast

This special edition of "Just Amongst Us" features three outstanding doctors who've been fighting on the frontlines during the pandemic. We'll introduce you to Dr. Uche Blackstock, with Yahoo News and CEO of Advancing Health Equity; also Dr.William Schaffner, Professor of Preventive Medicine in the Department of Health Policy at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, and also Dr. James E.K. Hildreth, CEO of Meharry Medical College, the nation’s largest private, independent historically black academic health sciences center. (This interview originally aired on "The Talk of Chicago" AM 1690 WVON).

The hosts of "Just Amongst Us," (Dr. Art Cribbs, Leigh Hamilton and Dwight Casimere) take calls from listeners and discuss two hot topics during this episode: prison reform and reparations. For more information about this show visit: www.justamongstus.org.

Representative Barbara Lee is our first guest on "Just Amongst Us." Rep. Lee is the Congresswoman in CA District 13 (Oakland) and she's the co-chair of this year's Democratic National Convention. More importantly, she has sponsored a new legislation that calls for a "South Africa style Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation."

"Just Amongst Hosts" discuss the new cookbook by Food Network Chef, Marcus Samuelsson ("The Rise). This episode hosts, Dr. Art Cribbs, Dwight Casimere and Leigh Hamilton talk food and the legacy of Black Cooks and Soul Food in America with the Chef Marcus.

"Just Amongst Us" features the Chicago Children's Choir as they prepare for their "virtual" Christmas Fireplace Special on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m.

This renowned non-profit hub for contemporary art located on Chicago’s vibrant South Side, proudly presents Game changers & Name Changers: A Virtual MLK Day Celebration, a virtual public program (on Monday, January 18, 12-4 p.m.) through film screenings, conversations, and presentations about movements close to home in Chicago. This program celebrates local artists, activists and makers who embody the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., and the spirit of justice and visibility. This interview features Chicago artist, Paige Taul and Ciera McKissick, Public Programs Coordinator at Hyde Park Art Center. For more information, visit www.hydeparkart.org.

Rev. Jesse L. Jackson stops by for an interview with the hosts of "Just Amongst Us." Listen as Dr. Art Cribbs, Leigh Hamilton and Dwight Casimere take a look back at the history of Black America and talk about the future, as we continue to battle COVID-19 across the globe. Rev. Jesse Jackson discusses everything from politics and economic empowerment, to the Black Lives Matter movement.

The Apollo Theater presents Kwanzaa Celebration: Regeneration a Virtual Night Experience. This podcast features an interview with Leatrice Ellzy, the Senior Director of Programming at the Apollo Theater, and Executive Director of Hammonds House Museum. Leatrice frequently participates in conversations about the state of the arts locally, nationally and internationally. She is also host of the 13th Floor Lounge Podcast and is currently on the board of the National Performance Network . During this holiday season (2020), JAU hosts, Dr. Art Cribbs, Leigh Hamilton and Dwight Casimere are honored to have Leatrice lend her voice to this podcast geared at inspiring and uplifting the African American community. We invite you to tune into the Apollo Digital Stage @ www.apollotheater.org/digitalstage/.

Grammy award-winning jazz vocalist, Kurt Elling, and renown pianist, Danilo Perez are the special guests on this episode of "Just Amongst Us." The two jazz greats have been nominated for a Grammy in 2021 for their new album, "Secrets Are The Best Stories." Elling and Perez talk jazz, human rights and their early influences in music. Hosts: Dr. Art Cribbs, Leigh Hamilton and Dwight Casimere. Visit: justamongstus.org or go to: https://editionrecords.com/releases/kurt-elling-secrets-are-the-best-stories/ for more info about Mr. Elling and Perez latest album.

He's the real-life African American cop from London, who director Steve McQueen's new film, "Red White and Blue" portrays. Superintendent Leroy Logan is our special guest on "Just Amongst Us."