The RealPower.TV Podcast with Kenn Dowell

Project Noir: A Strategic Blueprint for Empowering Black Women Join "The RealPower.TV Podcast with Kenn Dowell" as we explore Project Noir: The Blueprint to Empower Black Women 💡. This game-changing conversation dives into insightful discussions on the intersection of culture, politics, and systemic challenges faced by Black women in Northeast Ohio. Featuring expert insights from Chi-Chi and Bethany of Enlightened Solutions, this transformative journey sheds light on healthcare, workplace, and educational disparities, while unlocking the secrets to actionable solutions for real, lasting change. Discover how Project Noir is amplifying personal stories and mapping systemic inequalities, creating a roadmap to empower women, foster solidarity, and build a brighter future for our communities. This is not just a report—it’s a movement toward equity and justice. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 02:48 - Project Noir Motivation 11:24 - Challenging the Status Quo 13:33 - Disturbing Insights: Women in Healthcare 18:14 - Understanding Misogynoir 19:04 - Project Noir 2024: Workplace Experiences 22:52 - Exclusion in Cleveland 27:33 - The Browning of America: Reactions to Change 29:32 - Project Noir Call to Action 32:23 - Role of Local Government and Education 34:45 - Utilizing the Report for Change 36:18 - Personal Stories from the Report 40:01 - Empowering Black Women 41:22 - Ensuring Impact Beyond the Report 43:14 - Next Steps for Project Noir 44:55 - Closing Remarks 56:23 - Outro The RealPower.TV Podcast with Kenn Dowell. Cleveland-born, Glenville-raised. Never afraid to say what needs to be said. Read, watch and listen at realpower.tv

Joe Little III, whose voice once took him to the top of the R&B charts, ascended a bandstand that looked out over two dozen people. It was time for the audience-participation part in his dream. "This is why we're here, to let talent be expressed in an African American neighborhood."Urbean Joe Coffee is a Cleveland, Ohio-based independent coffee company founded in 2009 by Joe N. Little, III and Terrell Howard it is one of the most sought-after independent coffee brands in the United States. https://urbeanjoe.coffee/https://www.facebook.com/joelittle/https://www.instagram.com/urbeanjoeco... Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 3:40 Welcome Joe Little III 5:50 Life In Cleveland 08:19 Inspirations 11:25 Musical Journey 24:00 Leaving Home Early & Early Mentorship 30:00 Rude Boyz Getting Their Big Break 38:11 Drug Charge & Getting Deserved Recognition 48:48 When Kenn First Met Joe 49:45 Performing Written All Over Your Face First Time Live 52:40 Climbing The Charts & Breaking Records The RealPower.TV Podcast with Kenn Dowell. Cleveland-born, Glenville-raised. Never afraid to say what needs to be said. Read, watch and listen at realpower.tv

Episode Summary:In this episode of The RealPower.TV Podcast, Kenn sits down with Kayla Griffin, Esq., President of the Cleveland NAACP, to discuss the importance of civic engagement, voting rights, and the role of the NAACP in advancing social justice. The conversation explores leadership and responsibility, voter participation and democracy, and community empowerment, with a focus on how these issues affect Cleveland, the Black community, civic leadership, and political power.Key Topics Covered:The role and legacy of the NAACPImportance of voting and civic engagementChallenges facing democracy and voter participationLeadership responsibility in social justice workCommunity empowerment and youth initiativesGuest Bio:Kayla Griffin, Esq., is the President of the Cleveland NAACP and a dedicated advocate for voting rights and community empowerment. She serves as the Ohio State Director for All Voting Is Local and has worked extensively in public service, including with the City of Cleveland, focusing on youth violence prevention and community initiatives. With a background in law, public administration, and community organizing, Griffin is a leading voice in advancing civic engagement and protecting democracy.Why This Conversation Matters:This conversation matters because it highlights the critical role of civic engagement and voting in shaping the future of communities. It connects directly to issues of representation, democracy, and accountability, emphasizing how organizations like the NAACP continue to play a vital role in protecting rights and empowering marginalized communities.The RealPower.TV Podcast with Kenn Dowell. Cleveland-born, Glenville-raised. Never afraid to say what needs to be said.Read, watch and listen at realpower.tv

Ohio's Supreme Court is 6-1. One seat stands between that court and a clean sweep, and it belongs to Justice Jennifer Brunner. It's on the ballot November 3rd.Kenn Dowell and Dr. Heather E. Burton, joined by Judge Michael Nelson, break down what that last seat decides and what happens to checks and balances in Ohio if it goes. Recorded live on The RealPower Radio Show, WOVU 95.9 FM.Get the stories behind the vote at RealPower.TV:https://realpower.tv/join/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=brunner-supreme-court-seatThe RealPower Radio Show airs live Tuesdays, 12 to 1 PM, on WOVU 95.9 FM.

Eight days. That's how long it took. The Supreme Court decided Louisiana v. Callais on April 29, and by May 7 Tennessee had cut Memphis into three Republican districts. The state's only majority-Black congressional seat is gone. Kenn Dowell breaks down who moved, how fast, and what it costs. With Callais, the Court gutted the main protection Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act gave Black voters, and Tennessee didn't wait a minute to use it. State Rep. Justin J. Pearson called the new maps "racist tools of white supremacy." The legislature also scrapped its 50-year ban on mid-decade redistricting on the way through. The real question is who's next. If your vote can be redrawn out of existence in eight days, you'd better know who's holding the pen. The RealPower.TV Podcast with Kenn Dowell. Cleveland-born, Glenville-raised. Never afraid to say what needs to be said. Read, watch and listen at realpower.tv