Black Land Podcast

Black Land Podcast

Artful story telling takes center stage as BIN’S "Black Land" podcast taps into the lives of ordinary people and brings to life their extraordinary tales of triumph and circumstance. Join Emmy award winning Host Vanessa Tyler each week as she dives deep into uncharted stories and gives an overdue and deserving voice to those who have often experienced the other side of the American dream. From laughter to tears, triumph to trials, Black Land delivers the personal narratives of Black people surviving through struggles, and challenges, and unmasks their stories through a combination of expert guests, heartwarming honesty, and an authentic dialogue that's rarely heard on podcasts today.

Episodes

July 26, 2024 15 mins

Vanessa Tyler talks with artist, author and cultural influencer, Demegod about social injustice and crime in the Black community. Demegod gives us his thoughts on the causes, shares insight into his personal journey, and what he's doing to help end this plague on our community.

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Vanessa talks with scientists and inventors Jacob Boyle and Darryl Shawn Dixon about MARCo - their Health Assisting Robot Companion. The goal of this unique A.I. robot is early detection of a mental health crisis and to better assist mental health professionals and law enforcement.

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July 12, 2024 24 mins

Vanessa Tyler speaks with Dr. Deloris Thomas, president of the Joseph Business School in Chigago as well as alumni about entrepreneurship and creating generational wealth within the Black community.

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July 5, 2024 13 mins

Vanessa Tyler talks with author, journalist and critical thinker Edward Sargent about  his strategy for slavery reparations and the inconspicuous history of reparations that exists in the United States.

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Vanessa Tyler investigates the lack of quality care for pregnant women who are incarcerated, and the healthcare deficiencies in our justice system.

Special guest: Kimberly Haven, Executive Director of Reproductive Justice Inside.

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June 21, 2024 17 mins

Vanessa Tyler explores the benefits that many African-Americans are realizing by moving from the United States to Africa. Vanessa talks to Capt. Hayford and Rashad McCrorey about this trend. 

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Do Black cops hurt or help the Black community??  Vanessa Tyler talks with investigative journalist Wilbert Cooper of The Marshall Project about law enforcement in America and his book "The Black Shield".

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June 7, 2024 19 mins

Host Vanessa Tyler talks about the challenges of being a family caregiver. Guests: Lynette Robinson of LC Consulting & Caregiver Planning, Caryl R. Lucas and Walter Nelson.

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May 31, 2024 15 mins

Vanessa Tyler has a conversation with Barbara May about how her journey to discover her roots led her to Central Africa's island of Bioko, and the indigenous Bubi people.

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May 24, 2024 32 mins

Vanessa Tyler talks with journalist Lee Hawkins (Wall Street Journal) about family history and ending the cycle of trauma that Black History can cause.

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Vanessa Tyler discusses the history and the mission of Franklinton Center at Bricks, a former slave plantation transformed into one of the first accredited schools for African Americans in the South. Today, it is a social justice and historical preservation center led by Executive Director Dr. Douglas Wooten.

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May 10, 2024 25 mins

Vanessa Tyler takes a deep dive into the history of Black cowboy culture.

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Vanessa Tyler discusses the legacy of A. Philip Randolph and his work with labor unions during the civil rights movement, as a statue is unveiled in his honor.

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April 26, 2024 17 mins

Vanessa Tyler has a conversation with Philadelphia's C.J. Rice, who was recently exonerated after serving 12 years in prison for a crime he did not commit.

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April 19, 2024 27 mins

Vanessa Tyler speaks with visionary and business mogul Jane Carter about hair care and her new line of products, Jane Carter Evolved.

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April 12, 2024 23 mins

Vanessa Tyler talks with world-renowned cardiologist Professor Dr. Ernst von Schwarz  about extending human life expectancy through science and technology, and the social implications of longevity.

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April 5, 2024 17 mins

Vanessa Tyler talks with Josephine Wright about her home in Hilton Head, SC and her fight to keep the family property and legacy intact.

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Vanessa Tyler discusses media ownership and it's value to the Black Community with CEO Neil Nelson of Diamond Diaspora Media Group.

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March 21, 2024 41 mins

Host Vanessa Tyler talks with human trafficking survivor LaKeisha Walker.

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Host Vanessa Tyler discusses the impact and the evolution of A.I. on the Black Community.  

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