Black Men Speak Podcast
Black Men Speak is a podcast designed to address the concerns of Black Men and provide a forum for them to learn, feel empowered, and be the men they are called to be.
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Ep. 81. From NFL D-Line to a Creator of Fine Wine
09/19/2024
Ep. 81. From NFL D-Line to a Creator of Fine Wine
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 highly sought-after in the National Football League, signed on by the Kansas City Chiefs, the Miami Dolphins, and eventually playing for John Madden’s Oakland Raiders from 1967-1970. WARNING - THERE IS SOME EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
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Ep. 81 Planning For The Come Up
09/14/2024
Ep. 81 Planning For The Come Up
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 “Stir Crazy”. The script has been making noise on the festival circuit winning Best Comedy Script in major festivals including The Georgia Shorts Film Festival, The Vegas Movie Awards, and The New York International Film Awards. Eugene and his lovely wife, singer/songwriter Bernadette Barnes own and operate “Book The Barnes”, a live event production company providing party entertainment services. The services offered include live music, comedy, hosting/emcee services, and event production. Together Eugene and Bernadette make up the musical duo “The Barnes”. The couple performs with their band at weddings, festivals, and clubs nationwide. The duo is currently working on original music and plans to release an EP in 2025
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Ep. 80 How to Empower Our Black Voices
06/23/2024
Ep. 80 How to Empower Our Black Voices
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 and actionable advice to your listeners. As a first-generation Haitian American, Kevin graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies and holds a Master’s in Business Administration with a focus in media management. His passion for empowering the urban community led him to create Parlé Magazine in 2004, an entertainment magazine spotlighting entertainment and featuring celebrity interviews, yet also mindful to keep literacy and the written word at the forefront. The publication prioritizes BIPOC voices and stories, aiming to empower, entertain, educate, and motivate Black and Brown lives within the media industry. Kevin's extensive work at various nonprofit organizations in New York City, including Police Athletic League, Job Path, Hip-Hop 4 Life, Imani House, and SCO Family of Services, showcases his dedication to youth empowerment and community development. He founded Parlé Endeavors to continue his impactful work, providing comprehensive mentorship programs, scholarships, grants, exposure to industry leaders, and invaluable hands-on experience to youth with a passion for and interest in the fields of arts, media, journalism, and entrepreneurship. In his first year of running Parle Endeavors, Kevin was awarded the BeyGOOD Small Business grant, which he used to host Parle Endeavors' inaugural Teen Poetry Slam and provide youth comprehensive mentorship programs, scholarships, grants, exposure to industry leaders, and teen poetry writing workshops. This accomplishment further highlights his expertise and success in the entrepreneurial realm.
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Ep. 79 - How A Hot Dog Business Led to A James Beard Award
06/10/2024
Ep. 79 - How A Hot Dog Business Led to A James Beard Award
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 early days of entrepreneurship owning a hot dog business into being a celebrity chef, winning a James Beard award, and ultimately giving back opening a non-profit organization.
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Ep. 78 Change Your Diet, Change Your Life w. Gregory Lafortune, MS, RDN, LD
05/26/2024
Ep. 78 Change Your Diet, Change Your Life w. Gregory Lafortune, MS, RDN, LD
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 career to help communities of people, especially men of color who also struggle with chronic diseases of many sorts. Gregory is the owner and operator of Clocked in Wellness, LLC., an organization that is designed to transform healthcare by providing services that are male-centered & improve chronic disease rates in different populations. Gregory, earned my B.S. at Georgia State University in 2016 and his M.S. in Nutrition & Human Performance at Logan University in 2020.
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Ep. 77 Learn How To Date While You Wait with Thomas C. Knox
05/19/2024
Ep. 77 Learn How To Date While You Wait with Thomas C. Knox
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 impressive 13-time award recognition. This achievement is rooted in his pioneering connection platform, Date While You Wait.
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Ep. 76 Bikes Can Save The World And Our Families
03/18/2024
Ep. 76 Bikes Can Save The World And Our Families
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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Ep. 75 When Crack Was King! Book Discussion with Donovan X. Ramsey
03/05/2024
Ep. 75 When Crack Was King! Book Discussion with Donovan X. Ramsey
Today's episode is about with author Donovan X. Ramsey. It's a book about the crack epidemic of the 1980s and 1990s. It is arguably the least examined crisis in American history and how it impacted the lives of four individuals, Elgin Swift, son of a crack-addicted father who turned their home into a “crack house”; Lennie Woodley, a former crack addict, and a sex worker; Kurt Schmoke, former mayor of Baltimore and an early advocate of decriminalization; and lastly, Shawn McCray, community activist, basketball prodigy, and a founding member of the Zoo Crew, Newark's most legendary group of drug traffickers. Donovan X. Ramsey is a journalist, author, and an indispensable voice on issues of identity, justice, and patterns of power in America. Ramsey’s writing career has been focused entirely on amplifying the remarkable unheard stories of Black America. He believes in people-first narratives that center individuals and communities—not just issues.
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Ep. 74 The Talk(Graphically Speaking) w. Darrin Bell - Part 2
02/27/2024
Ep. 74 The Talk(Graphically Speaking) w. Darrin Bell - Part 2
We discuss Darrin Bell's Graphic Novel "The Talk" which is a a conversation Black parents in the United States feel compelled to have with their children and teenagers about the dangers they face due to racism or unjust treatment from authority figures, law enforcement or other parties, and how to de-escalate them. Darrin Bell who is black and Jewish, born in Los Angeles California, is a -winning American editorial cartoonist and comic strip creator known for the syndicated comic strips and . He is a syndicated editorial cartoonist with
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Ep. 73 The Talk(Graphically Speaking) w. Darrin Bell - Part 1
02/22/2024
Ep. 73 The Talk(Graphically Speaking) w. Darrin Bell - Part 1
We discuss Darrin Bell's Graphic Novel "The Talk" which is a a conversation Black parents in the United States feel compelled to have with their children and teenagers about the dangers they face due to racism or unjust treatment from authority figures, law enforcement or other parties, and how to de-escalate them. Darrin Bell who is black and Jewish, born in Los Angeles California, is a -winning American editorial cartoonist and comic strip creator known for the syndicated comic strips and . He is a syndicated editorial cartoonist with
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Ep. 72 The State of Relationships From A Black Male Perspective
02/15/2024
Ep. 72 The State of Relationships From A Black Male Perspective
In this episode, we will delve into relationships from the Black Male perspective with Keishorne Scott and Dr. Armon Perry. is a bestselling author, international speaker, relationship & heartbreak coach, TV and Media Personality, and the founder of Your Love Experience Intl, which seeks to cultivate the power of healing, relationships, and love through creative online content, podcasts, special events, and community. is Professor and Director of the BSW Program at the University of Louisville’s Kent School of Social Work. Dr. Perry teaches Introduction to Social Work and Social Work Practice with Families. Dr. Perry’s is the author of Black Love Matters - Authentic Men's Voices on Marriages and Authentic Relationships.
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Ep. 71 Our Hip-Hop Brothas are Dying! You Could Be Next.
01/26/2024
Ep. 71 Our Hip-Hop Brothas are Dying! You Could Be Next.
We will discuss the physical and mental health of black men, racism, how it impacts our health, and what we can do about it. with Dr. Derek Griffith. Dr. Griffith is the Founder and Director of the conducts research that helps men live healthier lives. While there is growing interest in how social and cultural factors shape men’s health, few researchers have comprehensively studied these influences.
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Ep. 70 This Is The Year We Give Our Brothas Their Flowers
01/14/2024
Ep. 70 This Is The Year We Give Our Brothas Their Flowers
Robert Washington-Vaughns started the in the summer of 2021 in Columbus, Ohio when he began delivering flowers to his guy friends in and around town as a token of his gratitude and appreciation towards them. Robert conceptualized the project during his time in an outpatient mental health program in Columbus, Ohio in 2018. He was inspired by the community, art, and nature therapy practice of wabi-sabi and wanted to adapt it to something portable and impactful. John Caleb Washington is the founder of , a floral design company that exists to design high-quality floral art that evokes a social and emotional connection to Black freedom, creativity, self-care, and growth. John’s floral design work has been in Munaluchi Bridal Magazine and he was included in “125 Florists To Be Celebrated in 2022” by Florists’ Review Magazine.
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Ep. 69 Brothas We Need To Get Moving Now. Our Life Depends On it.
12/19/2023
Ep. 69 Brothas We Need To Get Moving Now. Our Life Depends On it.
As we close out 2023 on Black Men Speak, my guest Collin Mays and I discuss his journey to care for his health and some of the things Black Men need to do in 2024. Collin serves as the President and Founder of LMS Solutions, a strategic planning consulting firm that assists local governments and nonprofits. Most recently Collin served as Director of the Department of Economic Inclusion for the City of Cincinnati. He also is Co-Chair of The Soul Of Philanthropy Michigan where he led a volunteer effort of 25 people and raised more than $400,000
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Ep. 68 Finding True Freedom in San Quentin State Prison - Part 4
10/31/2023
Ep. 68 Finding True Freedom in San Quentin State Prison - Part 4
In this special 4-part series, we'll examine the life of Jarvis Jay Masters born in Long Beach, California, in 1962. He is a widely published African-American Buddhist writer and the author of That Bird Has My Wings: The Autobiography of an Innocent Man on Death Row and Finding Freedom. Originally sent to San Quentin State Prison in 1981 for armed robbery, Jarvis was convicted of conspiracy to murder a prison guard in 1985 and sentenced to death in 1990. Because his case involved a correctional officer, he was placed in solitary confinement and endured there for twenty-one years, from 1985 to 2007. Jarvis exhausted his state appeals in 2019, and his case is currently headed to the federal courts. For more information on the growing campaign to exonerate him, go to .
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Ep. 67 Finding True Freedom in San Quentin State Prison - Part 3
10/24/2023
Ep. 67 Finding True Freedom in San Quentin State Prison - Part 3
In this special 4-part series, we'll examine the life of Jarvis Jay Masters born in Long Beach, California, in 1962. He is a widely published African-American Buddhist writer and the author of That Bird Has My Wings: The Autobiography of an Innocent Man on Death Row and Finding Freedom. Originally sent to San Quentin State Prison in 1981 for armed robbery, Jarvis was convicted of conspiracy to murder a prison guard in 1985 and sentenced to death in 1990. Because his case involved a correctional officer, he was placed in solitary confinement and endured there for twenty-one years, from 1985 to 2007. Jarvis exhausted his state appeals in 2019, and his case is currently headed to the federal courts. For more information on the growing campaign to exonerate him, go to .
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Ep. 66 Finding True Freedom in San Quentin State Prison - Part 2
10/17/2023
Ep. 66 Finding True Freedom in San Quentin State Prison - Part 2
In this special 4-part series, we'll examine the life of Jarvis Jay Masters born in Long Beach, California, in 1962. He is a widely published African-American Buddhist writer and the author of That Bird Has My Wings: The Autobiography of an Innocent Man on Death Row and Finding Freedom. Originally sent to San Quentin State Prison in 1981 for armed robbery, Jarvis was convicted of conspiracy to murder a prison guard in 1985 and sentenced to death in 1990. Because his case involved a correctional officer, he was placed in solitary confinement and endured there for twenty-one years, from 1985 to 2007. Jarvis exhausted his state appeals in 2019, and his case is currently headed to the federal courts. For more information on the growing campaign to exonerate him, go to www.freejarvis.org.
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Ep. 65 Finding True Freedom in San Quentin State Prison - Part 1
10/10/2023
Ep. 65 Finding True Freedom in San Quentin State Prison - Part 1
In this special 4-part series, we'll examine the life of Jarvis Jay Masters born in Long Beach, California, in 1962. He is a widely published African-American Buddhist writer and the author of That Bird Has My Wings: The Autobiography of an Innocent Man on Death Row and Finding Freedom. Originally sent to San Quentin State Prison in 1981 for armed robbery, Jarvis was convicted of conspiracy to murder a prison guard in 1985 and sentenced to death in 1990. Because his case involved a correctional officer, he was placed in solitary confinement and endured there for twenty-one years, from 1985 to 2007. Jarvis exhausted his state appeals in 2019, and his case is currently headed to the federal courts. For more information on the growing campaign to exonerate him, go to www.freejarvis.org.
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Ep. 64 Behind Every Good Comedian is a Touring Agent.
10/06/2023
Ep. 64 Behind Every Good Comedian is a Touring Agent.
In this episode, we will speak with Isaiah Jones, a Comedy Touring and Live Events Agent at United Talent Agency in New York. Initially from Dinwiddie, VA, we will talk about his passion for music and percussion and how that led him to serve as the Brand Manager and Speaking Agent for Marcus Johnson, an esteemed international jazz pianist, producer, entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist. Now growing as an Agent in Comedy Touring, Isaiah represents and books various talent for live events, including stand-up comedians, digital creators, podcasters, kids' character-based live stage shows, and more.
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Ep. 63 The Father and Son Path to Financial Literacy
09/03/2023
Ep. 63 The Father and Son Path to Financial Literacy
was started by the father and son team, Kevon and Kamari Chisolm in 2018. In 2020 started a nonprofit called Junior Wallstreeters, Inc., whose motto is: Empowering Youth with Financial Wellness. We will talk about BWCS's primary goals which are to decrease the wealth gap in African - American communities. They focus on two areas: 1) helping others build wealth through investment clubs; and 2) empowering youth with financial wellness, which includes our financial literacy/investing curriculum and materials.
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Ep. 62 In the Wake of Mourning
08/13/2023
Ep. 62 In the Wake of Mourning
In 2020 Tyrese Allyene-Davis celebrated his 21st birthday alone in his NYU dorm room in the middle of a pandemic. It was a mere few days after his school’s closure, and a few weeks before the wave for racial justice would surge following the murder of George Floyd. Seven months later, still confined by a wheelchair and isolated with only his thoughts, he watches the documentary film “I Am Not Your Negro” by Raoul Peck and breaks down in verbal tears. With no one to talk to, Tyrese pours his visceral feelings into a live Facebook post with only audio, leaving his followers to reflect upon his present state of being, and the images behind those thoughts. This experimental documentary short, In the Wake of Mourning by is the visual amplification of Tyrese's words, bringing the viewer into his world, his trauma, and the awakening of a personal call to power. Tyrese can be found on these social media platforms. Instagram accounts: Main Instagram- _thethinktank Poetry, Instagram page-pennedbypablo Book review Instagram page- _therollingreader
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Ep. 61 When Life Gives You Lemons Make The Best Dirty Lemonade
07/30/2023
Ep. 61 When Life Gives You Lemons Make The Best Dirty Lemonade
Omari Anderson is the founder and CEO of The Best Dirty Lemonade, a brand born from a deeply personal mission. As the only child of a mother battling Alzheimer's, Omari channeled his tenacity and love into creating a remedy to soothe her ailments. As her condition worsened, affecting her sleep, appetite, and mood, Omari was driven to help in the best way he knew how. Despite his academic roots in law and liberal arts, as a graduate of Morehouse College and Howard University School of Law, Omari found himself tapping into the culinary memories of his childhood. Recalling the refreshing beverages his mother used to make, he painstakingly crafted his unique lemonade recipe. Omari's commitment to making a difference extends beyond his business. He is an active member of the Minority Cannabis Business Association and a proud graduate of the 2022 Black CannaBusiness Northeastern Cohort. In his journey, Omari has demonstrated that with resilience, passion, and a strong sense of purpose, transformative solutions can emerge from even the most challenging circumstances.
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Ep. 60 Toddlers Can Read w Spencer Russell and Tik Tok
06/18/2023
Ep. 60 Toddlers Can Read w Spencer Russell and Tik Tok
Spencer Russell currently boasts over 550,000 followers on TikTok, two years ago, he was just a dad going through a career change and looking to give his son a head start. Now the owner of , Spencer teaches kids as early as 18 months a simple approach to reading. Deciding to teach his son how to read at such a young age stems from his experience feeling academically inadequate to his family members and peers in his youth. Russell knew from a young age that he was different from his siblings; school and education didn’t come as easy to him. In a family where everyone excelled — the Russell family tree is decorated with advanced degrees from Brown, Cornell, Princeton, Stanford, and Johns Hopkins — he learned early on that he would have to give extra effort in areas that seemed more natural to his four older siblings
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Ep. 59 Why Athletes Have A Choice! - Part 2
06/03/2023
Ep. 59 Why Athletes Have A Choice! - Part 2
In David Steele's new book - It Was Always a Choice Picking up the baton of athlete activism, he explores the complications and risks encountered by professional athletes regarding their personal involvement on social issues. In Part 2, we discuss activism after George Floyd, and the Mount Rushmore of Athlete Activist. David Steele has been a professional sports journalist for more than 35 years. He has written for the Sporting News, AOL, the Baltimore Sun, the San Francisco Chronicle and Newsday, and has contributed to ESPN’s The Undefeated, USA Today, and the NAACP’s The Crisis magazine.
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Ep. 58 Why Athletes Have A Choice! - Part 1
05/27/2023
Ep. 58 Why Athletes Have A Choice! - Part 1
In David Steele's new book - , he explores the complications and risks encountered by professional athletes regarding their personal involvement on social issues. David Steele has been a professional sports journalist for more than 35 years. He has written for the Sporting News, AOL, the Baltimore Sun, the San Francisco Chronicle and Newsday, and has contributed to ESPN’s The Undefeated, USA Today, and the NAACP’s The Crisis magazine.
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Ep. 57 The New Sneaker FCTRY Lab by Omar Bailey!
04/08/2023
Ep. 57 The New Sneaker FCTRY Lab by Omar Bailey!
is a footwear design & creation entrepreneur who built his reputation working with stars such as Jay-Z, Karim Benzema, Terry Crews, Quest Love & Allan Houston, and top-tier brands like Adidas, Supreme, Timberland, New Balance & K-Swiss. He along with his partner Abhishek Som started a sneaker production company. Dubbed “,” the Los Angeles-based footwear prototyping lab and venture studio aims to support both emerging and established designers. From 2019-2022 Omar was Head of the Innovation Lab at Yeezy-Adidas helping bridge the gap between cutting-edge conceptual designs and physically wearable footwear as Yeezy grew to more than a billion dollars in revenues. Omar studied Industrial Design at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan & graduated from the College of Design, Architecture & Art at the University of Cincinnati.
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Ep. 56 The Pressures of Being a Black Athlete at a PWI(Special Episode)
03/04/2023
Ep. 56 The Pressures of Being a Black Athlete at a PWI(Special Episode)
In this special episode of Black Men Speak, Tierra Cunningham explores the meaningful topic of relationships from the point of view of a Georgetown student. Tierra interviews Chris Pitt, a junior track and field athlete as he discusses the rigors of being a college athlete while maintaining a sense of identity at the University.
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Ep. 55 Paul C Brunson Speaks on Love and Relationships
02/12/2023
Ep. 55 Paul C Brunson Speaks on Love and Relationships
In this year's Valentine's edition we speak with . Known as the ‘love doctor’ and ‘real-life Hitch’ because of his work as a matchmaker, television host, serial entrepreneur, and author. He was proudly chosen as the World’s Most Influential Matchmaker by the Matchmaking Institute. He co-host Married at First Sight UK and Celebs Go Dating on UK’s Channel 4.
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Ep. 54 Special Episode - Black Male Friendships at a PWI (Part 1)
02/06/2023
Ep. 54 Special Episode - Black Male Friendships at a PWI (Part 1)
In this special episode of Black Men Speak, Tierra Cunningham explores the meaningful topic of relationships from the point of view of a Georgetown student. I interviewed Kenan Blakey, a Junior studying French and Korean, about his journey of making friends at Georgetown and comparing the friendships he has made here with his friends at home. As a result, our interview touched on his journey of making friends, culture, values, faith, and Covid.
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Ep. 53 Why Morehouse College Loves The Metaverse
01/22/2023
Ep. 53 Why Morehouse College Loves The Metaverse
Dr. Ovell Hamilton currently serves as an Assistant Professor of History at his alma mater, Morehouse College. Dr. Hamilton became the first instructor to teach world history on a Virtual Reality platform at Morehouse College, also this feat makes him the first professor around the world to utilize a pure Virtual Reality Classroom specified for history. He will take it up a notch as part of the Spring semester 2023, Morehouse College will launch its first Black history course in the Metaverse. History of the African Diaspora Since 1800 will be led by Professor Ovell Hamilton, and it will recreate prominent moments in Black history from slavery to the Civil Rights Movement.
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