REVOLT BLACK NEWS

In this episode of REVOLT Black News Weekly, Eboni K Williams and panel examine the 500+ homicides in Philly, making it the deadliest year in the city’s history. Philadelphia Councilman Kenyatta Johnson joins to answer the question - what is going on in Wild West Philly?

Host of Maconomics, Ro$$ Mac and Personal Finance Expert Ash Cash are Guests in the roundtable that break down how to get into the game of digital currency and avoid the pitfalls!

RBN Special Correspondent Kennedy Rue McCullough takes us through this week’s REVOLT Radar which includes Drake withdrawing his 2 Grammy nominations, Jussie Smollett takes the stand, and Meagan Good stops by to discuss her new Amazon show, ‘Harlem.’

RBN Special Correspondent Neima Abdulahi moderates a discussion on Barbados breaking free from Buckinham palace. Guests Kobie Broomes, Kareem Smith and Dr. Claire Nelson join to dissect what this means for the island and how Rihanna was declared a national hero. 

 And in another edition of REVOLT’s ‘Stand Up For’ Series presented by State Farm, the non-profit Black Girls Code spotlights “Black Innovation.” Its CEO, Kimberly Bryant drops by to highlight their vital work in the Bay Area where they’re changing the face of technology!

In this episode of REVOLT Black News Weekly, Eboni K Williams and a team of legal experts look back on the trial of Ahmaud Arbery’s convicted murders and ask the question - what if there had been no video evidence?... Professor Clark D. Cunningham, Georgia State College of Law joins.

RBN Special Correspondent Neima Abdulahi moderates an African roundtable where guests respond to the Omicron Covid-19 variant and how the travel restrictions impact their life on the ground. Khumo Masege, South African Clinical Psychotherapist joins.

A very special tribute to the life and legacy of creative visionary, Virgil Abloh. Designers Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne join.  

RBN Special Correspondent Kennedy Rue McCullough takes us through this week’s REVOLT Radar which includes Kevin Hart and Wesley Snipes’ new series “True Story”, and Kirk Franklin stops by to chat about bringing Gospel to the big screen in his new Christmas film. 

And in another edition of REVOLT’s ‘Stand Up For’ Series presented by State Farm, Managing Director of the Little Haiti Cultural Complex, Sandy Dorsainvil, spotlights how their youth arts center bridges culture, community and youth!

In this episode of REVOLT Black News Weekly, the gun violence crisis in Black communities takes center stage. From highlighting the “Black Safety First: A Revolt Family Discussion” Panel at the Revolt Summit in Atlanta over the weekend, Eboni K Williams brings an additional conversation to various activists and families who are grieving to find solutions. 

National civil rights attorney Justin A. Moore joins a roundtable conversation examining the power of pastors beyond the pulpit in the murder trial of Ahmaud Arbery. Are Black Faith Leaders in-fact applying pressure on the case? If so - why - and historically speaking, how effective are they?

RBN Special Correspondent Kennedy Rue McCullough takes us through this week’s REVOLT Radar which includes the cast of The Game returning in their 10th season, 50 Cent developing Snoop Dogg’s ‘Murder Was The Case’ as a TV show, and Kelly Rowland speaks out about her son’s police-themed birthday party.  Dani Canada, J1 and Sound Clash join in conversation.

RBN Special Correspondent Neima Abdulahi and a roundtable of African expert guests look at End-SARS one-later --- how can we measure Nigeria? Panelists break down the Nigerian Police Force’s disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Force Squad, and if there has been progress since.

In another edition of REVOLT’s ‘Stand Up For’ Series presented by State Farm, organizers from The Love Fridge in Chicago spotlight “Black Food Security.” The segment gives a special look into the organization’s important work facilitating various food resources into neighborhoods of color.

In this episode of Revolt Black News Weekly, Eboni K Williams and panelists examine the Astroworld travesty and if Travis Scott’s career is truly over. Derrian Perry, LaToya Evans, and Morten Thanning Vendelo join for perspective on the events, while looking back at previous debacles... were other music artists able to bounce-back historically?

In the trial of the three white men who plead not guilty to charges of murder, aggraved assault, and false imprisonment in the death of Ahmaud Arbery, only 1 of 12 Jurors are Black. As the trial heads into Day 6, this panel dissects how that jury representation will or won’t equate to justice. Criminal Defense attorney Bernarda Villalona, Transformative Justice Coalition Founder Barbara Arnwine, and Brunswick Activist Triana Arnold James join.

RBN Special Correspondent Kennedy Rue McCullough takes us through this week’s Entertainment Round-Up which includes a reimagining of The Preacher’s Wife, the ‘Atlanta’ Season 3 trailer, and Ye’s Drink Champs interview that broke the internet. Daryl Archie and Blue Telusma join in conversation.

The conflict between the Ethiopian Federal Government and Tigray’s Regional State has surpassed one-year. The government is now allegedly asking retired soldiers to arm-up, while TPLF are reportedly miles away from the capital city of Addis Ababa. As the panel examines the conflict and its impending escalation in the capital, the Guests will address the question - what exactly is this region on the brink of? Ethiopian-American journalist Hermela Aregawi, Community Organizer Nebiyu Asfaw, and Professor of Political Science at UCLA Edmond J. Keller join. 

Our final segment will tease our “Black Safety” panel for the Revolt Summit in Atlanta this week, where victims' families who’ve lost loved ones to violence will share personal stories as we try to get to solutions to make Black safety first a priority. The conversation will air in its entirety on RBNW next week.

In this episode of Revolt Black News Weekly, Eboni K Williams looks at John and Ronell Stephenson’s imprisonment in Ecuador and asks are Black Americans safer before or after they leave U.S. borders? The Stephenson Brothers, their attorney Jason Poblete, and their father Robert Stephenson all join. Additionally, Investigative Youtuber Rob Christian gives perspective.

It’s “The Great Resignation.” Kevonna McAnuff, Denise Hamilton, and Davida Selby look at the trends in Black Americans logging off Zoom & carving their own entrepreneurial paths. How are businesses responding and incentivizing their employees to stay? 

RBN Special Correspondent Kennedy Rue McCullough takes us through this week’s Entertainment Round-Up which includes Will Smith’s ‘The Best Shape of My Life’ official trailer, the premiere of ‘Colin Kaepernick In Black And White,’ and UCLA’s new diversity report. Shynieka Taylor and Ty Cole join.

Kennedy Rue McCullough, Claire Sulmers, and Frenchye Harris look at the Black Fashion Movement since the BLM Movement and break down if there has been progress or not. 

Special RBN Correspondent Darian Hall dives into the always important topic of mental health in this segment - State Farm: Stand Up For Black Mental Health.

In this episode of Revolt Black News Weekly, Eboni K Williams leads an extensive panel ahead of election day on November 2nd and examines how Georgia’s recent voter laws could impact the Atlanta Mayoral election. J Craig Gordon, Garrison Douglas, Nse’ Ufot, and Olivia Rondaeu join.

Guests Neima Abdulahi, Rasha Ali and Ramey Dawoud dissect the unrest in Sudan. What’s behind the Coup, what’s at stake, and what’s the future of its people?

In this week’s entertainment round-up, Kennedy Rue, Shanna Pinnock, Scott Evans and Angelique Jackson break down the ‘Insecure’ premiere, Wizkid’s Afrobeats, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees and much more. 

Guest Correspondent Neima Abdulahi interviews a panel across generations about social media saturation and how it’s changing our lives. Stephanie Humphrey, Dai Time, Lorenzo Gordon, and Dr. Robert Motley join. 

Guest Correspondent Rodney Rikai leads a roundtable discussion about financial literacy, economic mobility and closing the wealthy gap with the good folks at Ally financial. It’s Moguls in the Making!

In this episode of Revolt Black News Weekly, Eboni K Williams explores the trial of the three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery with attorneys Gerald Griggs and Sue-Ann Robinson. 

Carel Pedre joins for insight into the recent kidnappings in Haiti and with some residents refusing to come out of their houses in protest of safety - is the Caribbean country in a new state of desperation?

Guest Correspondent Neima Abdulahi moderates this week’s entertainment round-up with Dani Canada and Ray Corneilius, where they cover Halle Berry making her directorial debut in ‘Bruised,’ congratulations are in order for Eve and her new baby, and Ava Duvernay drops by to talk about her new show ‘Naomi.’

In this roundtable, Dr. April Speed, Shondia McFadden and Ricki Fairly discuss Black Women’s Health in Breast Cancer Awareness Month. They break down the disparities and how the pandemic is or is not impacting the statistics. 

In another edition of REVOLT’s ‘Stand Up For’ Series presented by State Farm, RBN Correspondent Gia Peppers sits down with the Co-Founders of “The Aunties,” Coco Gilbert and Teyana Taylor about being “Black in the Workplace.”

In this episode of REVOLT BLACK NEWS, guest host Neima Abdulahi examines the war-of-words and collaboration between Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Cook County State Attorney Kim Foxx regarding the city’s recent West Side shooting with panelists Brandon Pope, Jahmal Cole, and Ibie Hart. 

Michelle Hope, Jonathan Kirkland, and Leah Gordone dive-into the potential dangers of the Black Dating App industry.

Rap legend Ludacris stops by to chat about his new animated Netflix series ‘Karma.’ 

Quincy Harris, Janee Bolden, and Shenelle Genai breakdown R. Kelly’s spike in album sales, the CCA’s Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television, and all of this week’s entertainment headlines. 

Kevin Cohee, Jeffrey Collins, and Ash Cash dissect Biden’s Banking Bill and ask if it will bankrupt the President’s approval rating.

And radio personalities Su Solo & Feleg “Shorty Mack” help spotlight the humanitarian crisis in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.

In this episode of Revolt Black News, Guest Host NEIMA ABDULAHI examines the Facebook whistleblower and the social media shut down with Tech Expert Stephanie Humphrey and Financial Expert Ash Cash. 

Kitti Jones, ex-girlfriend of R. Kelly and former prosecutor & civil rights attorney Maria Banjo answer the question: Can Black Women be damsels in distress? 

Ty Cole and Shynika Taylor break down all this week’s entertainment news including ‘Insecure’ going into its final season, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association adding 6 Black members to its membership, and Black playwrights pen new stories hitting the Broadway stage.

Sports Reporter Mark Haynes and Activist Shar Bates examine the vaccine conundrum across the NBA and Hollywood.

Activist and Pastor of the Metropolitan AME Church in Harlem NY, Reverend Stephen A. Green responds to the recent vandalization of the George Floyd statue in Union Square. 

Founder of Afrochella Abdul Karim talks about what’s moving folks “Black to Africa” with Sonjiah Davis and Diddi Emah. 

And before Demond Mullins PH.D sets off for Mt. Everest with the first ever All Black Everest Expedition Team, he joins the show.

In this episode of Revolt Black News Weekly, Eboni K Williams breaks down the R. Kelly verdict with “Surviving R. Kelly” Executive Producer Tamra Simmons, attorney Gerald Griggs who represents the family of Jocelyn Savage (one of R. Kelly’s girlfriends), and criminal defense attorney Bernarda Villalona.

Black Americans are resorting to “DIY” tactics to investigate and report on the disparity in Black missing persons. The mother of Brittany Palmer - Vontria Palmer Mobley, Leah Gordone of Black Girl News, and Minnesota State Representative Ruth Richardson join.

Sara Lovestyle, Scott Evans, Danielle Canada and Jameer Pond discuss all things entertainment with the new Kanye West netflix trailer, Teyana Taylor retirement tour, singer Kelly Price speaks out following MIA allegations and more.

Rochelle Ritchie interviews realtor Jeffrey St.Arromand about the “New Migration” as increasing numbers of Black people migrate back to the south. And Ross Mac of Maconomics examines financial credit and positioning one’s ability to obtain home ownership. 

Dr. Yaba Blay sits down with Essence beauty writer Blake Newby to discuss the cultural appropriation backlash following Rihanna’s latest Savage x Fenty fashion show.