Black women are the most educated demographic in America — yet hundreds of thousands are currently out of work.

In this episode of Making Black History Today, Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew shares her journey from her upbringing to becoming NAACP President at University of Texas at Arlington, and how that leadership foundation shaped her work in philanthropy and community building.

We discuss:

• Her path to Dallas and stepping into impact work
• Launching the HeriTage Giving Circle
• Black women, education, and workforce disparities
• The current climate for Black communities
• Cultural identity and reflections on Bad Bunny and Puerto Rican contributions to America

This conversation explores leadership, economics, culture, and what it means to build lasting community power in this moment.

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Roses Are Red MAC Band 1988 #1 R&B hit Babyface LA Reid Arsenio Hall Show Dallas police officer Black History Month Valentine's Day

Ray McCampbell of The MAC Band Featuring The McCampbell Brothers scored a #1 R&B chart hit in 1988 with "Roses Are Red"—then left music for 25 years in law enforcement.

This episode covers: 1988 R&B music Babyface and LA Reid production, Arsenio Hall Show performances, MAC Band touring, transitioning from R&B singer to Dallas Police Department, Heroes Cops and Kids mentorship program, Black History Month leadership stories, service and legacy.

From #1 to badge: Ray shares untold stories from R&B's golden era—recording sessions with Babyface, performing for Arsenio Hall's audience, and why he traded celebrity for serving Dallas communities. Now he mentors youth through Heroes, Cops & Kids.

Black History Month special. Valentine's Week episode about love through service.

Tags: 80s R&B, 90s R&B, Babyface, LA Reid, Arsenio Hall, Dallas, police officer stories, Black excellence, music history, career change, mentorship, Black History Month 2026

Making Black History Today podcast - real leaders, real impact, real time.

Perfect for: R&B history fans, anyone interested in inspiring Black success stories, and listeners who believe in service beyond self.

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Harrison Blair leads Dallas' oldest Black business organization. His grandfather played in the Negro Leagues. His mentor from the grave is civil rights pioneer A. Maceo Smith. Now he's preparing Black entrepreneurs for Texas' changing policy landscape.

Topics: Black business funding beyond DEI, 2024 election voting patterns, economic power building, Dallas Chamber leadership.

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Why do Black nonprofits struggle to get funding while billion-dollar organizations face zero scrutiny? Three Dallas nonprofit leaders expose the Trust Gap keeping minority-led organizations from resources.

Shawana Carter of Carter's House, Pastor Donald Parish Jr. of A Steady Hand, and King Shakur of Volunteering While Black discuss nonprofit funding barriers, how TV shows like Apple TV's Loot and Breaking Bad created the Hollywood Effect that stereotypes Black nonprofits, and building Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Beloved Community through radical collaboration in 2026.

Topics: Black nonprofit funding, grant access, MLK legacy, nonprofit leadership, Dallas nonprofits, community organizing, social justice, minority-led organizations, tax-exempt funding, collective impact, entrepreneur support, nonprofit funding barriers, Black business development.

MLK Birthday episode honoring Dr. King's vision. New episodes bi-weekly Thursdays 5am CST.

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Two Black women vice presidents at major banks reveal what it really takes to reach leadership in corporate America and how they're using their power to close the racial wealth gap.

Tiffanie Rice, Regional VP of External Affairs at Comerica Bank and Certified Diversity Professional, and Terri Thomas, VP of Business Development at Chase Bank Texas, discuss navigating male-dominated banking industries, advancing as Black women in finance, building wealth while serving community, and strategies for breaking through corporate barriers in 2025.

Topics: Black women in banking, corporate leadership, VP career advancement, racial wealth gap, finance careers, diversity and inclusion, Chase Bank, Comerica Bank, Texas banking, women in finance, corporate America, DEI initiatives, business development, financial empowerment, Black professionals, career development, wealth building.

New Year episode. New episodes bi-weekly Thursdays 5am CST.

Join us for a special year-end celebration as we revisit the most powerful moments from our inaugural year!

Since launching on Juneteenth 2025, we've spotlighted Black history makers who are building wealth, breaking barriers, and creating change right now.

In this Best of 2025 episode, hear highlights from:

- Ryan Davis (2.9M view comedy special)

- Richard Miles (wrongful conviction to justice reform)

- Award-winning artists, educators, and entrepreneurs who shared their blueprints for success

The most impactful insights, inspiring stories, and unforgettable conversations—all in one episode.

Thank you to our guests, listeners, and supporters for an incredible first year. We're just getting started.

New episodes resume in January. Follow, rate, share.

Supplier diversity programs control billions in corporate contracts. Two procurement leaders reveal how minority-owned businesses can win those contracts and close the racial wealth gap.

Dr. Darcel Webb, Director of Supplier Diversity at UT Southwestern Medical Center and President of ACCA, and Indria Hollingsworth-Thomas, South-Central Regional DEI Manager at JE Dunn Construction, share what procurement officers actually look for when evaluating minority-owned and women-owned business enterprises, insider strategies MWBEs need to win corporate contracts, and how to build supplier diversity programs that deliver measurable results.

Topics: supplier diversity, MWBE certification, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, corporate procurement, racial wealth gap, DEI programs, contract compliance, UT Southwestern, JE Dunn Construction, HBCU networks, construction diversity, healthcare procurement, small business contracts, business development, corporate supply chains, economic empowerment, Black entrepreneurs, generational wealth.

For: MWBE owners, supplier diversity professionals, DEI leaders, procurement officers, small business owners, entrepreneurs.

New episodes bi-weekly Thursdays 5am CST.

A 23-year life expectancy gap exists between South Dallas and North Dallas. Pharmacist Dr. Lamar Quinn explains why Black communities distrust the medical system and what it will take to close the gap.

Dr. Lamar T. Quinn, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Toast for Charity, has awarded over $60,000 in scholarships while confronting Dallas's health crisis daily. From Chicago's South Side to Southern Dallas, he reveals the shocking realities behind the health divide, why many Black families don't trust pharmacists or doctors, and how prevention education and medication literacy can save lives.

Topics: health equity, life expectancy gap, medical distrust, Black health crisis, Dallas healthcare, South Dallas, pharmacist, prevention education, medication literacy, Toast for Charity, community health, healthcare disparities, Black communities, culturally aware healthcare, medical system, scholarship programs, entrepreneurship, legacy leadership.

For: Healthcare professionals, pharmacists, community advocates, DEI leaders, public health workers, Dallas residents.

New episodes bi-weekly Thursdays 5am CST.

She tours worldwide as Ari Lennox's background vocalist, topped UK charts with her SoulFunk EP, and uses her Psychology degrees from FAMU to create music that heals.

Blanche J holds bachelor's and master's degrees in Psychology from Florida A&M University and approaches music as both art and healing practice. As background vocalist for Grammy-nominated Ari Lennox, she's toured internationally while building her own chart-topping career. Her EP "voice memos b" hit #1 on the UK Global Soul Radio chart, proving purpose-driven music can reach the top.

Topics: Ari Lennox, SoulFunk, background vocalist, FAMU, Florida A&M University, Psychology and music, UK charts, R&B artists, Grammy-nominated artists, voice memos b, soul music, Black women artists, international touring, music industry, creative empowerment, self-love music, resilience, independent artists, music production.

For: Music lovers, aspiring artists, R&B fans, psychology students, creative professionals, HBCU alumni.

New episodes bi-weekly Thursdays 5am CST.

Blanche J uses her Psychology degrees from FAMU to create healing music—and it worked. Her EP hit #1 on UK charts while touring worldwide as Ari Lennox's background vocalist.

What does a master's in Psychology have to do with SoulFunk? Everything, according to Blanche J. From Florida A&M University to international stages with Grammy-nominated Ari Lennox, she's proven that understanding the mind makes better music. Her EP "voice memos b" topped UK Global Soul Radio charts because it was designed to heal, not just entertain.

You'll discover: Life on tour with one of R&B's biggest stars, how therapy principles shape songwriting, why SoulFunk is the future of soul music, balancing backup vocals with solo artistry.

For: Music lovers, aspiring artists, FAMU/HBCU alumni, psychology students, R&B fans.

Bi-weekly Thursdays 5am CST.