Episodes

In this episode, Jennifer Taub, author of Big Dirty Money, explains the effects of white collar crime on society; Barbara Harris Combs, author of Bodies Out of Place, talks about how society seeks to control African Americans and Attorney Areva Martin gives her takes on current issues people are talking about. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/erik-fleming1/support

In this episode, Tonija Hope, Director of the Ralph Bunche International Affairs Center at Howard University, touts the importance of the Center; Marriage Counselor Chris A. Matthews explains why successful Black marriages are vital and Professor Ruth Ben-Ghiat, author of the book Strongmen, defines authoritarianism and why we need to be vigilant against it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm...

In this episode, Joshua Tom, Legal Director of the ACLU of Mississippi, discusses the recent legal victory in Mississippi to keep the State Legislature from funding private schools. Then, Drocella MugoreWera, The Diversity Trust Builder, explains the importance of advocacy for refugees in America. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/erik-fleming1/support

Attorney Patrice Sulton, Executive Director of DC Justice Lab, discusses her ground breaking work revising the District of Columbia Criminal Code; Dr. Cecelia Martin, author of the book, Incarcerated: Escaping the Prison of Your Mind, explains what TEEM Leadership is and Award-Winning Actress Victoria Rowell talks about her new film projects, as well as issues she is passionate about. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this...

In this episode, the legendary April Reign explains how African American social media influencers, like herself, can impact future political campaigns. Next, Dr. Garen Wintemute, Director of the UC-Davis Violence Prevention Research Program, discusses the rise of political violence in America. Finally, Ianta Summers, Principal at Summers Public Affairs, talks about female political activism. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Suppo...

In this episode, Attorney/Columnist Will Cooper and Minister/Activist Coach Felecia Killings give their insights into the results of the 2022 Mid Term Elections. I also interviewed Leadership Consultant Juliet Hall on her new book, Own Your Opportunities: A Story of Self-Discovery and Self-Determination. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/erik-fleming1/support

In this episode we address violence, particularly gun violence, in the African American community. Pastor Michael McBride, Director of the LIVE FREE Campaign, and Dr. Shani Buggs, Assistant Professor at the UC-Davis Violence Prevention Research Program, give their unique perspectives on how to end the violence. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/erik-fleming1/support

Christian F. Nunes, the President of the National Organization for Women (N.O.W.), discusses the importance of the 2022 Elections, as it pertains to American women and democracy itself. In the second half, I explain what Ye, Kyrie, and Paul Pelosi's alleged assailant have in common. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/erik-fleming1/support

In this episode, Maya Ford, Principal of FordMomentum!, talks about her unique strategies to empower the disenfranchised. Later, I make the case for the Delegate of the Cherokee Nation to be seated in Congress. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/erik-fleming1/support

In this episode, Collette Watson, Vice-President of Cultural Strategy for Free Press, explains the mission of Media 2070, an organization created to bring equity into media narratives. The episode concludes with my thoughts on hypocrisy in the law and order political debate. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/erik-fleming1/support

In this episode, Sharon Hurley Hall, co-host of the Introverted Sisters podcast, discusses her new book, I'm Tired of Racism, and the team from the Clarissa Uprooted project talks about the origins of the project and the value it serves in preserving the history of the Black community in Rochester, NY. In closing, I explain why I can't vote for Barabbus this election cycle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast...

In this episode, Curtis Valentine, Founder of Real Men Teach, talks about why he started the organization and the importance of African American men in the classroom. Later, I appeal for us, as a community, to uplift Black men. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/erik-fleming1/support

In this episode, Larry Sharpe, host of The Sharpe Way podcast, makes the case for African American voters to choose Libertarianism and I’ll do my best to play catch-up on some of the recent hot topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/erik-fleming1/support

In this episode, Nadra Nittle, Education Reporter for the 19th, discusses the impact of legislation, designed to limit discussions on race and LGBTQ+ issues in classrooms, is having on public education. Then, Jamesa Bailey, Director of Black Campaigns at Planned Parenthood Action Fund, talks about the mobilization of African American women after the Dobbs decision, the decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. The episode closes out with a “shout out” to Gov. DeSantis. --- This episode is sponsored ...

In this episode, the first of the 6th Season, Mississippi State Representative Chris Bell, (D-Jackson 65th Dist.), updates us on the Jackson, Mississippi Water Crisis. Later, I give my thoughts on the African Diaspora's reaction to the death of Queen Elizabeth II. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/erik-fleming1/support

In the aftermath of President Biden's September 1st National Address, I grapple with whether America has reached an inflection point towards white supremacy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/erik-fleming1/support

In this episode, Alisha Johnson Perry, Director of Donor Programs for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community Foundation, discusses the importance of Black Philanthropy toward building wealth and sustainability in our communities. In the spirit of giving, I also state my opinion about student loan debt forgiveness. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/erik-fleming1/support

This episode is commentary from my heart about recent events and the importance of voting. The survival of American Democracy is important to the survival of Africans Americans, and thus, I make that case on this podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/erik-fleming1/support

In this episode, Coach Felecia Killings, author, minister and founder of the Conscious Conservative Movement, explains why African American voters should not put their political eggs in one basket, and Attorney Will Cooper, political columnist and author of Stress Test: How Donald Trump Threatens American Democracy, returns to the podcast to give analysis on the FBI search at Mar-A-Lago and the upcoming Midterm Congressional Elections. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest wa...

Dr. Jayne Morgan, M.D., creator of the Stairwell Chronicles and CNN Medical Contributor, updates us on our current Covid pandemic status, what monkeypox is, and explains how poverty/systemic racism creates a health disparity in America. In the second half, I do my best to explain the Inflation Reduction Act that's making its way through Congress. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/erik-fle...

This podcast is dedicated to the legacy of Bill Russell and Nichelle Nichols, as well as to the ideal of the separation of church and state. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/erik-fleming1/support

On this episode, Dr. Sheena Mason, author of Theory of Racelessness, discusses her work in moving American society from the binding thoughts of "race" and racism. Also, Mark Talley, son of Geraldine Talley, talks about the advocacy work he's involved in since the May 14, 2022 Terrorist Attack at Tops Grocery Store in Buffalo, NY. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/erik-fleming1/support

Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward, discusses how we move our nation forward during this post-Roe era. Plus, I'll share my thoughts on how both political parties are missing the mark. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/erik-fleming1/support

The Poet Laureate of Buffalo, NY, Jillian Hanesworth, gives an update on the East Buffalo community nearly two months after the mass shooting there and talks about the honest conversations that need to happen now in her city. On the international front, Alexandria J. Maloney, President of Black Professionals in International Affairs, and Dr. Nola Haynes, Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University, discuss the Britney Griner situation and why African Americans should be concerned about what goes ...