Black Information Network Interviews

BIN News anchor Esther Dillard speaks with author Bernadette Atuanene about her new book, Plundered: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in America.Listen now!

This week on The Black Perspective, we're bringing you some of our most powerful conversations from the year. Andrea Coleman revisits her interview with Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley. BIN’s Esther Dillard returns with the 2025 Gracie Award–winning special Daughters Beyond Incarceration, standing strong on issues of family, justice, and resilience. We replay Misty Jordan’s candid conversation with newly elected Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield — discussing her political journey, challenges, and vision for the city’s future. And Doug Davis sits down with up-and-coming filmmaker RaMell Ross as he reflects on his journey in film and the work that led up to this year’s Grammy season spotlight. Listen now!

This week on The Black Perspective, we bring you a powerful lineup of conversations and insights.Katie Gray talks with former NBA All-Star Terry Cummings about his second act — leading people through his faith and purpose after basketball.BIN's Esther Dillard sits down with representatives from SPARK NJ, the nonprofit providing seed funding to grassroots organizations doing life-changing community work.Morgyn Wood speaks with Dr. Okey K. Enyia about health, equity, policy, and the future of Black men and boys in America.Misty Jordan interviews Detroit’s newly elected mayor, Mary Sheffield, exploring her political journey and vision for the future.And Doug Davis brings together Dr. Orpheus Williams, Program Director of the “Black Men in Education Convening,” and educator/author Dante King to discuss the ongoing fight against anti-Blackness and the work of nurturing Black excellence in education and community.Listen now!

Former Detroit City Council member and newly elected Mayor Mary Sheffield talks exclusively with BIN News anchor Misty Jordan about her political career, her plans for the city of Detroit, and what it's like to be the first Black female Mayor of America's Motor City.Listen now!

Tony Award-winning actress, activist, and singer Melba Moore talks with BIN News anchor Esther Dillard about her decades-long career and her newly released memoir, Marvelous and Getting Better.Listen now!

BIN News anchor Esther Dillard talks with actress, author, and entrepreneur Tia Mowry about the launch of her new online health series, "Changing the Odds Against Cancer with Tia Mowry."Listen now!

This week on The Black Perspective, Andrea Coleman sits down with acclaimed ABC journalist Deborah Roberts to discuss her deeply personal new book, Sisters Loved and Treasured: Stories of Unbreakable Bonds, which explores the complexity, joy, and resilience of sisterhood. BIN's Esther Dillard speaks with James D. White and Krista White, co-authors of Culture Design: How to Build a High-Performing, Resilient Organization with Purpose, about navigating corporate life and building an intentional, inclusive culture. Alexandria Ikomoni chats with Fabrice J. Armand, co-founder of the Creole Food Festival, about its return to Atlanta (November 22–23), celebrating the flavors and heritage of the Creole diaspora.And Doug Davis goes in-depth with R&B legend Will Downing, a voice known as “The Prince of Sophisticated Soul,” reflecting on his storied career and artistic journey.Tune in for stories about family, culture, food, and music — from some of the most powerful voices in Black media.Listen now!

On this week’s Hope Has An Address, we spoke with Dr. Adren O. Wilson, Vice President of Youth Opportunity Programs and Executive Director for My Brother’s Keeper Alliance at the Obama Foundation, about how MBK is creating real change for boys and young men of color.We explored his journey into this work, the impact of MBK Model Communities, and the strategies that make this initiative so effective.Dr. Wilson also shared how MBK stays connected to the needs of young men in challenging environments—and a powerful moment that reminds him why this mission matters.To learn more about My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, visit Obama.org/MBK.Listen now!

This week on The Black Perspective, Andrea Coleman returns with the final installment of Saving Black Moms: A Maternal Health Crisis, as she recaps the full series and highlights what comes next. BIN's Esther Dillard speaks with Dr. Jeanne Nutter about the history of a well-known black establishment.Morgyn Wood sits down with Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY) and Will Jawando, Montgomery County (MD) Councilmember, during the 58th Annual Legislative Conference of the Congressional Black Caucus — gaining insight into leadership and advocacy in 2025.Also on today’s show, Ramses Ja recaps Election Night 2025 alongside Morgyn Wood and Bri Wood.And back for another feature: Doug Davis presents Your Black Business, this time highlighting Dr. Cheryl LaRoche, archaeologist and author of Apostle of Liberation, in a conversation about Black enterprise, history, and generational wealth.Listen now!

This week on The Black Perspective, host Misty Jordan brings you two powerful conversations. She kicks things off with part two of her interview with Slim, from the legendary R&B group 112, followed by a chat with Nichole Pointdujour, entrepreneur, author, community impact leader, and founder of The Master Connector Agency, about her upcoming event in Atlanta.BIN's Esther Dillard speaks with author and financial coach Michael Wynn on how to finish the year strong and financially focused. Morgyn Wood catches up with Will Jawando of Montgomery County, Maryland, at the 58th Annual Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference to discuss leadership and community empowerment. And Doug Davis returns with another edition of Your Black Business, featuring Olasimbo Sojinrin, who’s driving solar energy innovation and creating new economic opportunities across Africa.Listen now!

This week on The Black Perspective, Andrea Coleman returns with her special Saving Black Moms Report, exploring how doulas are stepping up and leading the fight to improve maternal-health outcomes for Black women.Misty Jordan sits down with Slim of the legendary R&B group 112 to look back on their 30-year career, discuss their new tour celebrating that milestone, and talk about what’s next. BIN’s Esther Dillard speaks with Phillip Atiba Solomon, Yale professor and policing equity expert, about the deployment of federal officials and the National Guard to so-called “blue” cities and the implications for civil liberties and democratic trust.Morgyn Wood reports live from the 58th Congressional Black Caucus Conference, where she sat down with Justin Pearson (Tennessee’s District 86) about policy priorities and community impact.And the show closes with Doug Davis’s segment Your Black Business, featuring Alan Bacon, founder and CEO of the equitable art fair BUTTER Fine Art Fair — a conversation about culture, commerce, and creative power. Listen now!

This week’s Hope Has an Address segment highlights the 10th anniversary of My Brother’s Keeper, the Obama Foundation’s initiative empowering young men of color.This segment brings together MBK alumni, mentors, and Foundation staff to reflect on a decade of impact — how mentorship, leadership, community programs, and brotherhood have changed lives. They share stories of growth, second chances, and the power of showing up for one another. The conversation looks ahead to the next generation of leaders who are turning those lessons into lasting change in their own communities.Listen now!

This week on the Black Perspective, BIN’s Alexandria Ikomoni sits down with J. Carter, the Black founder and visionary behind ONE Musicfest. He shares what’s in store for this year’s massive event happening in Atlanta on October 25th and 26th.Misty Jordan catches up with award-winning singer Leela James to talk about her nationwide tour, what inspires her powerful sound, and more. Esther Dillard returns with another installment of The Color Between the Lines, featuring author Tami Charles and her latest book, Together We Unite.They dive into the importance of community, identity, and storytelling in children's literature.And Vanessa Tyler speaks with actor Sean Ringgold, star of the BET+ original series Carl Weber's The Family Business, about his role, representation in media, and what fans can expect next.Listen now!

Gracie Award-winning journalist and BIN news anchor Esther Dillard talks with Alexis Anderson Reed, President of State Voices, about President Trump's mobilization of military forces in urban cities.Listen now!

American jazz singer, composer, producer, and arranger Nnenna Freelon joins BIN National News Anchor Andrea Coleman on the latest episode of Leading While Black to discuss her new memoir, Beneath the Skin of Sorrow: Improvisations on Loss. She explores grief, creativity, and how her artistic voice evolved through personal tragedy.Listen now!

In this week's episode, Hope Has an Address returns with Part Two of its exploration of the Girls Opportunity Alliance Fund, showcasing two powerful programs transforming young girls’ lives.First, we spotlight Girl Up Initiative Uganda (GUIU) in Kampala. This grassroots organization supports over 65,000 girls with education, leadership, and health initiatives, working to reduce school dropouts and build life skills. With backing from the Girls Opportunity Alliance Fund, GUIU is expanding its Adolescent Girls Program and Big Sisters Network, providing mentorship, scholarships, and training so girls can learn safely, lead boldly, and uplift their communities.That expansion is documented publicly via the Obama Foundation’s Girls Opportunity Alliance.Next, we feature the Jumping Juniors program run by Beautiful Beginnings to Lasting Legacies in Chicago. This initiative uses Double Dutch jump rope as a tool for physical fitness, teamwork, and confidence-building. With funding from the Girls Opportunity Alliance, Jumping Juniors is expanding into Emmett Till Elementary on the South Side, aiming to reach more than 150 girls, weaving in mentorship and socio-emotional learning along the way.Through these stories, we examine how hope is built in action — not promised, but rooted in lived community change, resilience, and collective care.Listen now!

This week on The Black Perspective, BIN’s Andrea Coleman returns with part two of her conversation with Dr. Angelica Geter, exploring how the new administration is reshaping public health policy and what that means in real communities.Misty Jordan sits with Dr. Leanne Woods-Burnham — assistant professor at Morehouse School of Medicine and nationally recognized expert on prostate cancer disparities — to discuss her work with ZERO Prostate Cancer and what Black men can do to reduce their risk.Esther Dillard talks with a mental health practitioner and author of Meditations for Black Men, offering emotional tools for navigating turbulent times in our country.Doug Davis features Jennifer Grace Jennings, founder and CEO of Funlay Grace, who shares her vision for creating jobs and generational wealth in rural America.And news anchors Vanessa Tyler and Mike Stevens team up with podcast hosts Ramses Ja and Q Ward to unpack this week’s major headlines.Listen now!

Teri McCready is back with part two of her new series called "Reading the Room." For part two, McCready speaks with Author Jerry Craft.

Teri McCready talks to Author Darius Myers in a new series called "Reading the Room."Listen now!

This week on the Black Perspective, Alexandria Ikomoni sits down with actors Tyler Lepley and Serayah, stars of the new Netflix film Ruth and Boaz, to talk about the story behind the project and what drew them to their roles.Misty Jordan speaks with Hall of Fame sportscaster and prostate cancer survivor Ernie Johnson Jr. as he shares his personal journey and his advocacy work with ZERO Prostate Cancer.Esther Dillard talks with Melody Capote, Director of Harlem’s Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute, about the center’s mission and the power of storytelling in preserving community and culture.And Doug Davis is joined by a leading Black HR consultant for a timely conversation on DEI in the workplace and how Black professionals can navigate today’s challenging business climate.Listen now!