Real Black News

This week's Episode 52 of Real Black News features author, poet, and mental health advocate Bassey Ikpi on her process as an author writing her debut memoir I'm Telling the Truth, But I'm Lying, battling bipolar II, anxiety, tips for families helping someone struggling with mental health, and how those with depression can help themselves. Finance expert, Jatali Bellanton, joins "The Black Wall Street Report" to discuss black land theft, ownership, and property protection. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins "The Screen Grab" to talk about upcoming projects from Gabrielle Union, Omar Epps, Don Cheadle, and the Power premiere. Other topics include Newark's Water Crisis, Jay Z, and Latino Unity.

This week's Episode 51 of Real Black News features hip hop radio legend Felicia "The Poetess" Morris who discusses her days as an MC, 30 years in radio, 13 years spent on The Beat in Los Angeles, breaking Erykah Badu's first record, and working with Jamie Foxx. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins "The Screen Grab" to talk about the African American Film Critics (AAFCA) TV Honors, Afton Williamson, The Rookie, and Children of Blood & Bone. Other topics include Cyntoia Brown, Charlottesville, and hip hop's 46th anniversary.

This week's Episode 50 of Real Black News features the co-founder of AfricanAncestry.com, Dr. Gina Paige, as she confirms and disputes DNA collection theories along with discussing Chadwick Boseman's endorsement and why all African Americans should work to find their African roots. Ferguson journalist and a producer on the Mike Brown Documentary Stranger Fruit, Mariah Stewart, shares details on the state of Ferguson and this week's fifth anniversary of the murder of Mike Brown. Director Marishka S. Phillips & Actress Dierdra McDowell discuss their New York play, Down to Eartha, about the blacklisting of Eartha Kitt. And entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins "The Screen Grab" to talk Black Love, Uzo Aduba's Miss Virginia, Mehki Phifer, and the film Brian Banks. Other topics include white supremacy and reparations.

This week's Episode 49 of Real Black News features Screenwriter Selwyn Seyfu Hinds who discusses his days as Editor in Chief of The Source, how he broke into writing for film and TV, using art as activism and the top 5 black news stories of the week. Ex-cop and author of Police Brutality Matters, Joe Ested, discusses the Eric Garner case, why Officer Pantaleo should be charged with murder, and the threats faced since turning in dirty cops. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins "The Screen Grab" to talk Jennifer Lopez, Lena Waithe, and ex-NFL player Vernon Turner. Other topics include the NAACP, Puerto Rico, and Baltimore.

This week's episode 48 of Real Black News features host Raqiyah Mays on the scene at Oakland's 2nd Annual BBQing While Black (BBWB) discussing Kamala Harris and the 2020 election with the people of Oakland. BBWB Co-Founder Jhamel Robinson gives a recap of this year's event. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins "The Screen Grab" to talk Anthony Mackie, Kenya Barris, and review the new Wu-Tang Hulu show. Jatali Bellanton returns with "The Black Wall Street Report" to talk venture capitalism. Other topics include Ben Crump, Delta Sigma Theta, and The African Free Trade Agreement.

This week’s episode 47 of Real Black News marks the first episode of season 2 featuring activist, lawyer, and former president of Black Lives Matter of Greater NY, Hawk Newsome, on this week’s Eric Garner Protest and Rally in DC marking the fifth anniversary of his murder. Activist Rosa Clemente returns to the show to share details of her recent trip to the Southern Border. Civil Rights Attorney Shavar Jeffries is back with “The Politics Report” to discuss the 2020 Election and politicians pandering to the black community. While entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” with a Black Hollywood recap of the Essence Festival and reviews on HBO’s upcoming Black Lady Sketch Show, The Lion King, Euphoria and more. Other topics this episode include Angela Davis, Sandra Bland, and The Clark Sisters.

This week’s episode 46 of Real Black News features host Raqiyah Mays celebrating one year of Real Black News. She discusses updates on past news covered with activist and celebrity guests along with this week’s stories on the protests in Memphis over the police murder of Brandon Webber, Viola Davis’ and Steph Curry’s Charleston, SC documentary "Emanuel," and California’s move to provide health insurance to immigrants. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to talk about what happened at the American Black Film Festival. While investment expert Jatali Bellanton provides financial advice in "The Black Wall Street Report."

This week’s episode 45 of Real Black News features author, Founder & Head of Capital Preparatory Schools in NY and Connecticut, Dr. Steve Perry. He discusses his fights with politicians and parents about his school policies, charter schools vs. public schools, how parents should pick a school for their child, and his experience hosting a talk show on daytime TV. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to give reviews on the new seasons of Claws, Pose, Queen Sugar, and the upcoming Shaft movie. Other topics include Tamir Rice, Albert Woodfox, and juvenile prisons.

This week’s episode 44 of Real Black News features black hair care visionary, Miko Branch, co-founder and CEO of Miss Jessie’s. She shares entrepreneurial tips on building a business, staying 100% black-owned, real estate, and the death and depression of her sister Titi Branch.  Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to discuss Ava Duvernay, When They See Us, Mati Diop, and La La Anthony. Other topics include Andrew Gillum, Latasha Harlins, and the LA Riots.

This week’s episode 43 of Real Black News features activist, educator, and the cousin of Emmett Till, Dr. Edelia Carthan, discussing the fight to protect her father, the first black man to become mayor in Mississippi, Eddie Carthan. She discusses the conspiracy against her father connected to his relationship with Minister Farrakhan, her work with Rev. William Barber in Tula, Mississippi, the poorest city in the country where the average salary is $14,000, running for the house of representatives, and her work as the co-founder of the Take It Down confederate flag movement with actress Aunjanue Ellis. Co-founder of Oakland’s Barbequing While Black, Jhamel Robinson, joins the show to discuss this year’s second event. Entertainment journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to discuss Uzo Aduba, Shirley Chisolm, Issa Rae, and The Red Line. Other topics include abortion in the Bible Belt, Venezuelan protesters, Trayvon Martin, and more. C