Two Mics Up

Eps. 40: Today Two Mics Up has the opportunity to have a Heartfelt conversation with Carl Armstrong the Director of Operations at Heart 4 The Community Initiative and Host of Carlsconversations.  This episode we cover topics from politics,  black men and their role in the family, the role of the church and Carls continued efforts to have open and genuine talks through his Carlsconversations.  We were not only educated, but you could feel and hear the Impact of Carl's dedicated work in the community come through in this episode.

Featuring:

Carl Armstrong 

Director of Operations at Heart 4 The Community Initiative

Host of Carlsconversations

Eps. 39: Today on Two Mics Up, We Talking 'Bout Taxes!!!  That's right taxes... just that quick tax season is upon us and we decided to get prepared.  We chat with Jennifer McDuffie of JMIncome Tax Services.  Jennifer breaks it down and educates us and our listeners on the fact that in today's world you need a tax professional not a tax preparer.  Tune in and find out more about Jennifer McDuffie and all the services she provides.

Featuring:

Jennifer McDuffie - JMIncome Tax Services

Eps. 38: The Two Mics Up crew has the opportunity to sit down with Jennifer Carroll Foy... A sister who is breaking ground as she runs for Governor in the Commonwealth of Virginia!  Jennifer talks to us about her background and history from a young child in Petersburg VA, to her raising the bar while a female cadet in VMI to her rise from the Public Defenders office to running for Governor in Virginia!  This is a true story of "History in the Making" don't miss it - tune in and listen on your favorite streaming platform or our YouTube Channel.

Featuring 

Jennifer Carroll Foy - Democratic Representative For Governor - Virginia

Eps. 37:  Today the Two Mics Up crew travels to Long Beach California and talks Black People Sh*t with the lovely and phenomenal actress Janora McDuffie.  This conversation take us on a journey as we discuss Janora's early education acting career, the state of America, her relationship and what it is like to have a spouse who is in law enforcement and so much more!  Tune in and listen on your favorite streaming platform or watch on our YouTube channel.

Featuring:

Actress, Voice Over Artist & Podcast Host: Janora McDuffie

Film /TV Credits: Obsessed, Big Ain't Bad / Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, Criminal Minds

Podcast: Black People Sh*t

Eps. 36: Today on Two Mics Up we have the opportunity to sit down with Joseph Mcrae - Content Creator and Co-Host of The Mcrae Kingz Podcast.  Joseph talks to us with one goal in mind.  That is to address the toxic masculinity issues the Black LGBQT+ Community faces from within the Black Community as a whole.  This conversation will be a springboard to educate our people and create a dialogue within the Black Community to build a united foundation, at the end of the day we must understand we are all black - male, female, gay or straight - PERIODT!!!

Featuring:

Joseph Mcrae

Content Creator / Co-Host The Mcrae Kingz Podcast

Eps. 35: On today's episode the Two Mics Up team sits down with Actor Travis Raeburn.  This young King wows us not only with his talent, but his knowledge, words of wisdom and very clear views of today's damaged society.  Tune in as we discuss with Travis -  Trump, racism in America, biases against Black Men, the changing of the Presidential guard and Travis's acting career.

Featuring

Actor Travis Raeburn 

Film/Stage Credits: First match, Civic Mind, Soup, Topdog/Underdog

Eps. 34: Today the Two Mics Up team sits down with Gary Holland, a man that is a true inspiration in the community! Gary wears many hats, from his participation and role as a  Associate Pastor, to his role serving as the Chair of the Economic Development Committee for the Stafford NAACP to coordinating events in the community as the Founder and Executive Vice Chair of the #ENOUGH organization and movement. Tune in as we discuss what is the role of both the Church and the NAACP in today's black community and so much more!  This is definitely a conversation that I hope you take time to listen to. 

Featuring:

Gary Holland - Associate Pastor & Community Leader

Eps. 33: Today on Episode 33, the Two Mics Up crew head up to the Great North!  Toronto to be exact and we chop it up with Linette Doherty -  a truly multi-talented actress, dancer and choreographer.  She is also the Founder and Artistic Director of The S.P.A.C.E. dance studio.  Linette shares her perspective as we discuss the Pandemic, America's Insurrection, Trump and BLM as it relates to Canada and specifically the Black Canadian Community.  We are also pleasantly educated on some very important Black Canadian history.  To be clear these are her views and in no way does Linette speak for the entire Black Canadian community.  Subscribe, like, follow and listen today as we Educate Empower and Impact our communities positively with Linette Doherty.

Featuring:

Linette Doherty: Actress/Choreographer - Founder & Artistic Director of The S.P.A.C.E.

Film/TV Credits: The Cheetah Girls, Molly's Game, Kim's Convenience

Eps. 32: Join - Host damednydc and Featured Co-Host Alisa Middleton sit down and discuss one of the darkest days in American History!  January 6, 2021 will forever be known as Insurrection Day!  It has been one week to the day since the insurrection occurred, this is a discussion that needs to be heard.  Enjoy this bonus episode both on our podcast and YouTube Channels!  .

Featuring:

Two Mics Up Host damednydc

Two Mics Up Featured Co-Host Alisa Middleton

Eps. 31: The Two Mics Up team has returned with a New Year, New Perspective for Season 2!  We open up with John Reid the Founder/Editor of the PW Perspective and Langston Carter the Managing Editor of the PW Perspective.  This episode we are educated on how to speak our "voice" and not let silence persist! Take note and use Langston Carter's motto of "causing good trouble".  Listen in and learn more about Northern Virginia's Anti-Racist Newspaper bringing stories to life with impactful stories from the black and brown perspective.

Featuring:

Langston Carter - Managing Editor PW Perspective