Ep. 70 This Is The Year We Give Our Brothas Their Flowers
Release Date: 01/14/2024
Ep. 86 What Does A Pair of Sneakers Have To Do with Literacy?
Black Men Speak Podcast
Writer, philanthropist, and producer Damon Mosley, discusses how walks around Target to help achieve a daily steps goal turned into a crusade to help children connect with the joy of reading.
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Ep. 84 Crafting Stories That Resonate with Black Men - Malcolm D. Lee
Black Men Speak Podcast
Black Men Speak talks with Malcolm D. Lee is a highly accomplished director, producer, and screenwriter known for films like The Best Man series, Girls Trip, and Space Jam: A New Legacy. We discuss his creative process, career evolution, and unique perspective on filmmaking regarding Black Men.
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Ep. 83 Black Men Love Plane Tickets
Black Men Speak Podcast
Black Men Speak host, Keith Dent speaks with Jelani Millard, host of the podcast a podcast discussing all things travel with individuals who love to explore all parts of the world, experience all cultures and people and would rather be paid in plane tickets.
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Ep. 82. From NFL D-Line to a Creator of Fine Wine
Black Men Speak Podcast
We talk to Alphonse Dotson, a former NFL defensive tackle for the Oakland Raiders, and owner of . He along with his wife Martha Cervantes went from the sparkle of a dream to growing some of the most-prized grapes in Texas, and creating the most exquisite wines. We will discuss how his life experiences have taught him determination and the strength needed to accomplish his goals. From his beginnings on the football field at Yates High School in Houston, Alphonse worked hard to go on to play for the Grambling State University Tigers. After making the All-American Team in 1964, Alphonse was...
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Ep. 81 Planning For The Come Up
Black Men Speak Podcast
Eugene T. Barnes is a husband, father, stand-up comedian, actor, writer, producer, singer, rapper, and advocate for black family and marriage originally from Lakeland, Fl. He is a successful commercial actor appearing in commercials for top brands including Udemy and Amazon. He is also the star of the upcoming film Office Madness set to debut in November of 2024 on Amazon Prime. “Still Love”, a web series starring Eugene is currently in production and is set to debut in early 2025. Eugene co-wrote “The Come Up”, a web series inspired by the 1990 Richard Pryor classic...
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Ep. 80 How to Empower Our Black Voices
Black Men Speak Podcast
In this episode, we will discuss the importance of empowering black voices through media and mentoring with Kevin Benoit. Established in 2004 by founder, Kevin Benoit, Parlé Magazine began as an entertainment and lifestyle print publication, distributed in New York City. The print publication featured some of the biggest names in music, literature, and film. Kevin is interested in discussing topics such as "How to Launch an Arts Nonprofit and Get Funding in Year One" and "Empowering Black Voices: The Vital Role of Supporting Black-Owned Media Publications in 2024," offering practical insights...
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Ep. 79 - How A Hot Dog Business Led to A James Beard Award
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Ameer Natson wears several hats. He is a chef, humanitarian, entrepreneur, faith leader and counselor. He is the founder of Become Creative Agency, a full-service creative and marketing agency that hires local talent from inner-city communities. He is also the founder of Fresh Chef Foundation, an organization that transforms lives through food. Their mission is to combat food insecurity, empower aspiring chefs, and nourish communities. They believe everyone deserves access to fresh, nutritious meals and the opportunity to pursue their culinary dreams. We sit down with him to discuss the...
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Ep. 78 Change Your Diet, Change Your Life w. Gregory Lafortune, MS, RDN, LD
Black Men Speak Podcast
In this episode we tackle the issue of nutrition and the importance of speaking to a nutritionist with licensed dietitian Gregory Lafortune. At the age of 11, he was told that he had Type 1 Diabetes. He truly hated this reality and battled it daily. He had two options to choose from: 1) Make excuses & let this diagnosis ruin his life or 2) Take control of his health & rule over negativity. Through faith, prayer, and support from his village, he was able to adopt a more positive outlook on his condition. Based on his journey, he decided to pursue nutrition as a...
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Ep. 77 Learn How To Date While You Wait with Thomas C. Knox
Black Men Speak Podcast
Thomas C Knox, a Master Connection Curator, Social Entrepreneur, and Thought Leader from Brooklyn, New York, is committed to curating impactful educational and community experiences through The Connection Collective. At the forefront of innovation, his company endeavors to challenge and empower individuals to forge unique connections. As the owner of BeGreat Bow Ties, an exclusive custom bow tie brand, Thomas encourages his customers to express their individuality by being unique in style. Importantly, he is the visionary creator and host of the Emmy-winning television series, boasting an...
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Ep. 76 Bikes Can Save The World And Our Families
Black Men Speak Podcast
We catch with Eric Seals and Donnie Seals as we discuss their documentary film . It's a film that follows a father and son, 35 and 70, as they cycle from St. Louis to Chicago. Film director Eric Seals ’father almost died after three open-heart surgeries. However, he makes a miraculous health recovery after discovering his love for cycling, bringing his son Eric along with him.
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