Black media is under pressure. Is corporate censorship and algorithm control silencing Black journalists and independent voices?

In this powerful conversation, political strategist Kenn Dowell sits down with journalist and media executive Rhonda Crowder to examine the crisis facing Black media, the decline of the Black press, and why ownership of the narrative is critical for Black communities.

From the historic legacy of Cleveland’s Call & Post newspaper to today’s digital algorithm age, this episode breaks down:

• Corporate censorship and who really controls media narratives
• The decline of Black newspapers and independent journalism
• Social media algorithms vs. truth
• Media literacy in the Black community
• Why Black journalists must become media owners
• Disinformation, political power, and information warfare

If you care about Black journalism, freedom of the press, media ownership, or the future of democracy, this is a must-watch conversation.

Chapters
00:00 – The Price of Speaking Truth in Black Media
01:45 – What “Unmuted” Really Means for Black Journalism
04:10 – The Legacy of Black Newspapers & Cleveland’s Call & Post
09:30 – Corporate Advertising & Who Controls Black Media
14:50 – Media Literacy in the Black Community
20:15 – Social Media Algorithms vs. Black Journalism
26:40 – Weaponizing News & Political Narrative Control
33:10 – Why Black Journalists Are Being Pushed Out
39:25 – Why Black Journalists Must Own Media Platforms
45:50 – Media Literacy as a Survival Skill
52:30 – Turning Pain into Power Through Storytelling
58:10 – The Future of Black-Owned Media
01:03:30 – Protecting Truth in the Digital Age

Strategic Moves Network  Kenn Dowell Cleveland Media | Black-Owned Podcast  Holiday Message 2025  2026 Media Rollout Welcome back to the Strategic Moves Network, your home for Black media, Cleveland voices, faith, politics, and community power.

In this special 2025 Holiday Message, Ken Dial reflects on the year, thanks our supporters, and reveals what’s next for 2026 — as we step forward bold, unapologetic, creative, disciplined, and strategic.

⏱️ Video Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & Holiday Greetings
01:10 – Celebrating Our Listeners and Supporters
03:25 – Reflections on 2025: A Year of Shifts and Growth
05:40 – The Power of Vision Over Resources
07:05 – Taking a Moment to Reflect and Recharge
09:00 – Looking Ahead to 2026: A Bold, Strategic Year
10:20 – New Programs & Rollouts for 2026
12:15 – Sanctified in Stilettos with Dr. Heather Burton
13:05 – A1 Conversations with Joe Little III
14:00 – Strategic Moves Radio Show on WOVU 95.9 FM
15:30 – The Next Move Is Ours: Our 2026 Vision
17:00 – Closing Message & Blessings

💬 About This Video

2025 tested us. Some years felt like a sprint. Others like a marathon. But this year felt like sprinting through a marathon.

We faced industry shifts, creative pivots, and tough decisions that required us to trust our vision over our resources. And through it all, our community showed up. You tuned in, shared, supported, and believed in the mission.

Now, as we step into 2026, we’re walking in bold, unapologetic purpose.
We’re building a Black-owned, Cleveland-rooted media force that honors our stories and moves our people.

🚀 Coming in 2026

🎙️ Strategic Moves Radio Show — Tuesdays on WOVU 95.9 FM
👠 Sanctified in Stilettos with Dr. Heather Burton
🎵 A1 Conversations with Joe Little III (of The Rude Boys)
🎧 Strategic Moves with Ken Dial Podcast
🎬 New original series, behind-the-scenes access, live community events, and collaborations

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🙏 From Our Family to Yours

Dr. Heather Burton • Judge Michael Nelson • Joe Little III • DJ True • Lateef Hughes • Liberty • and Ken Dial

Stay safe. Stay strong. Stay strategic.
Happy Holidays, Cleveland — The Next Move Is Ours.

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