The Blackstage

Executive Director of New York City’s Young Men's Initiative, Jordan Stockdale, shares how he found his passion to support and provide positive impact the lives of young people.

In 2020 Ritchie Torres became the first gay Afro Latino elected to Congress. As he navigates the the weight of history on his shoulders in the midst of global pandemic he shares his journey from the Bronx to Washington.

Writer, educator, and activist Ricco Villanueva Siasoco joins Blackstage to discuss the history of racism against Asian Americans in the US and how to combat AAPI hate.

Queen’s Gambit’s breakout actress Moses Ingram shares her journey from West Baltimore to Yale University to Hollywood.

Food blogger and culinary instructor Alex Hill shares her journey into becoming a chef, the lack of diversity in the food industry, and overcoming imposter syndrome.

Baltimore’s city’s Mayor Brandon Scott joins the podcast to discuss his family history, his love for the city he serves, and why he always will remain unapologetically himself.

University of California, Berkeley’s Dr. Travis Bristol discusses his incredible journey navigating the world of education with empathy as both a student and a change maker.

Activist and administrator Jamira Burley, the Head of Youth Engagement and Skills at the Global Business Coalition, joins Blackstage to discuss her journey as well as the importance of championing Black women.

The Grio’s Vice President of Digital Content & Senior Correspondent, Natasha S. Alford discusses her journey in discovering her passion, what it means to “meet the moment”, and the state of Black owned media.

In a first ever conversation with each other Dr. Amanda Washington Lockett, great-great granddaughter of Booker T. Washington and Arthur McFarlane III, great-great grandson of W.E.B. DuBois discuss building a brighter and better future for Black Americans.