Sports Commentator Karl Darden Recounts The Key Role Black Athletes Play in Social Justice
365 Brothers - Listening to Black Men
Release Date: 07/12/2023
Sgt Roy, Veteran, Former Bank VP and Performance Coach
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US Army retired Sergeant Major Roy Lewis achieved the pinnacle of military rank in his 36 years of military service. He’s now a Master Fitness Trainer and professional speaker on Leadership development. Grandson to an Alabama sharecropper, son of a hard working Alabaman who was active in the Montgomery Civil Rights protests, Sgt Roy continues a legacy of faith, hard work and service speaking to youth, nonprofits and faith-based organizations. Sgt Roy is also the author of Broken Things. Find out more at . Follow 365 Brothers on IG @ or visit us at for more info. Host - IG
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Financial Literacy Closes the Wealth Gap with John Hope Bryant
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John Hope Bryant’s book debuted at #1 in business books upon its April release on both the USA Today National Bestseller and Publisher’s Weekly’s lists. This book provides the tips and tools to move anyone from making a living to building a financially free life. This interview drips with quotable facts and wisdom. Mr. Bryant, as Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Operation HOPE, Inc., leads one of the largest non-profits in the United States dedicated to the financial literacy and economic empowerment of Americans– both youth and adults. He’s a prominent thought leader on...
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Making it in New York with Actor, Singer and Voice Over Artist TJ Bolden
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has taken to the stage in iconic productions, including Little Shop of Horrors, Rent, and Jesus Christ Superstar. That's to be expected of an accomplished actor, singer and voice-over artist. His dynamic talent has led to extensive touring across the country, captivating audiences with powerful performances. Most recently, TJ's versatility shone through in the acclaimed audio drama Echoes, where he showcased his ability to bring multiple lead characters to life. We talk about voting for President, the illustrious talent of James Earl Jones, grocery store microaggressions and tree...
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Using Wills and Trusts to Achieve Freedom, Legacy and Wealth with Attorney Terrence Franklin
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Over 170 years ago, a white slave owner's brother contested the Will that set Lucy and her descendants free from slavery. She fought him in court and won. Today, her great great great great grandson, Terrence Franklin, is an award winning Wills and Trusts litigation attorneys. While he fights for planned generational wealth and legacy by profession, his passion and mission is to encourage us to take advantage of estate planning to reduce the wealth gap. From the recounting of his fourth great grandmother’s freedom journey to his attending law school with the Obamas to the Buddhist...
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Language and The Stories We Tell Ourselves About Ourselves - Communication Coach, Marcus Higgs
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is a communication coach for business professionals who are parenting preteens. He helps parents effectively show up and connect with their 10- to 14-years-olds during these key formative years, allowing them to secure a relationship that lasts beyond a lifetime. Our conversation covers the importance of language, communication skills and the importance of authoring and owning the stories we tell ourselves and the stories we cultivate. Having grown up in a diverse home, he especially enjoys supporting families who communicate across generational and cultural divides. He’s also a...
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Increasing African-American Cancer Survival Rates - Oncologist Fitzroy Dawkins, M.D.
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Dr. Fitzroy Dawkins is a Medical Oncologist with over 30 years of experience teaching at Howard University College of Medicine. Throughout his career, he's conducted research in oncology and advocated for clinical trials as a biotech executive. His book provides a roadmap for improving treatment outcomes for African-Americans, particularly related to cancers. He squarely addresses the historical and cultural hesitancy to participate in clinical trials, while exploring the impact this has on treatment options. From the fears and anxieties to the guilt and the denial often accompanied with...
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Profiles of Racial Profiling on this 4th Anniversary of George Floyd's Murder
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In the four year's since George Floyd's murder we've seen some progress in how policing is done in the United States. The issues underlying the disparate treatment of Black men by police are complex and entrenched. This episode is a newly edited reworking of prior episodes that focused on various guests responses to questions related to experiences with law enforcement. Many brothers have shared positive stories. They are not all negative just as all police are not racist. However the stories compiled in this episode are meant to shine a light on the excessive pattern of stopping Black men....
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Single Father Life with Social Worker Rickard Jean-Noel
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Rickard Jean-Noel is a Fordham University trained Social Worker. He is dedicated to providing social and emotional support services to diverse communities throughout the greater New York City area. His psychotherapeutic work has been mainly with adolescents and young adults, particularly those in minority communities suffering with anxiety, depression, PTSD and the impact of various types of abuse, as well as those struggling with substance use disorders. He is also keenly interested in helping those who have long carried the intersectional psychological burdens of systemic racism, classism,...
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Unlocking Love with Emotional Locksmith Ashanti Branch
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Ashanti Branch is the Founder and Executive Director of the , a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating the dropout rate through youth mentorship. He has created the award-winning #MillionMaskMovement with 75,000 participants worldwide. He is a recipient of the 2023 US Surgeon General’s Medallion, 4x Tedx speaker, podcaster, and a Fulbright Fellow. His work with youth as an ‘emotional locksmith’ has been featured on CNN with Lisa Ling, and on the Kelly Clarkson Show. Contact Ashanti Branch: . . . http://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ever-forward-club Follow 365...
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Career Transitions In The New Economy with Career Coach Jonathan Dumas
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Career Transition Coach and Organizational Psychologist Jonathan Dumas knows that work can be fulfilling and helps others make the transition into careers that match their skills, talents and values. He's also lived the transition. His insights on the work aspirations and career context for Millenials and Generation Z. The conversation touches on the power of kindness, the Trump presidency, James Baldwin, Muhammad Ali and so much more. Jonathan offers a variety of resources for anyone considering a career change at listen to his or find him on . Follow 365 Brothers on IG @ or visit...
info_outlineKarl Darden is a walking encyclopedia of sports knowledge. While his big boast is hosting Navy Sports Central, his sports acumen is wide and deep. We cover Roberto Clemente, Arthur Ashe, the great NCAA championship match featured in the movie Road to Glory among other influential people in sports history. This conversation is a reminder of the significant role Black athletes have played in highlighting social justice issues here in the United States and abroad.
Darden is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and a 20 year Navy veteran who flew helicopters for our Naval forces.
Darden’s current mission is to shine a light on the elite Navy athletes who serve it up on the court, on the field, on the track with the same intense determination they bring to serving our nation.
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About this podcast: In each episode, a Brother reflects on his life; explores the experience of being a Black man in America; shares his interactions with law enforcement; and answers the signature question "If America was a woman, what would you say to her? You won't find a collection of conversations with Black men like this anywhere else. Hear their wisdom. Be inspired.
Host, Rahbin Shyne, is an author, educator, creative and avid half-marathon walker. https://www.linkedin.com/in/365brothers/
Huge welcome to Dr. Donna Carey, M.D. joining the 365 Brothers family. And, as always, special thanks to our founding supporters, Sonji Walker, Abigail Gonzalez, William C. Hamilton, Jr. and Shedrick Sanders!!!