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Discussions and interviews on news topics and stories important to the Black community. Hosted by Ramses Ja and Q Ward Delivered twice daily.

Episodes

August 18, 2025 28 mins

Areva Martin is a Harvard-trained Civil Rights attorney and founder of Special Needs Network. She’s on the front lines of today’s most pressing racial and social justice issues, and joins Host Ramses Ja on today's podcast for part two of her conversation.

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BIN News Anchors Esther Dillard and Doug Davis join Ramses Ja and Q Ward  on today's show to recap the biggest news stories of the week.

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Today's special guest is Areva Martin, a Harvard-trained civil rights attorney and founder of Special Needs Network. She joins Host Ramses Ja t to discuss the topic of her new podcast and helping Black families navigate systemic barriers in special education.

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On part 2 of today's podcast, we cover the story of a former Youth Pastor arrested and accused of abusing 6 teenagers

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Part 1 of today's podcast focuses on protest activity surrounding President Trump's decision place DC under Federal law enforcement control. 

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Part 2 if today's podcast focuses on Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett's recent appearance on TMZ live  

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Part 1 of today's podcast focuses on recent actions by ICE agents in the presence of school age children. 

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On part 2 of today's podcast, we highlight a discussion on the President's latest approval ratings with Black voters. 

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Part 1 of today's podcast focuses on a trending news story involving apologies to Black women from their white counterparts.  

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BIN News anchors Vanessa Tyler and Mike Stevens join Host Ramses Ja on today's podcast to discuss this week's major news stories.  

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On part 2 of today's podcast, Hosts Ramses Ja and Q Ward discuss Trump's threat to deploy the FBI on Texas Democrats.

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Part 1 of today's podcast takes a look at the increase in the Black unemployment rate under the Trump administration.

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Part 2 of today's program focuses on NFL great Lawrence Taylor and his new role with the Trump administration.

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Part 1 of today's program focuses on Google's decision to cut funding to 58 DEI Non profits. 

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On part of today's show, Host Ramses Ja talks exclusively with Actor Michael Jai White about his new film “Trouble Man” and Black Life in Hollywood.

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On part 1 of today's podcast, we look at Texas Governor Greg Abbott calling for the arrest of Democratic State Senators opposing new redistricting maps .

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On part 2 of today's podcast, Hosts Ramses Ja and Q Ward discuss Trump's reaction to the latest job growth numbers.

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On part 1 of today's podcast, Hosts Ramses Ja and Q Ward discuss the latest news involving the Smithsonian Museum and documents related to Trump's impeachment.

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On part 2 of today's podcast, the topic of Shannon Sharpe's termination from ESPN after the settlement of his sexual assault lawsuit is discussed.

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On part 1of today's podcast, Hosts Ramses Ja and Q Ward discuss the decision by Kamala Harris decides not to pursue the CA governorship 

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