Black Information Network Interviews

Black Information Network Interviews

The Black Information Network is the first and only 24/7 national and local all news audio service dedicated to providing an objective, accurate and trusted source of continual news coverage with a Black voice and perspective. These interviews further BIN’s mission of serving the Black community and providing an information window for those outside the community to help foster communication, accountability and a deeper understanding.

Episodes

September 11, 2025 4 mins
"Hope Has an Address: Community Resilience" shines a light on the powerful voices and tireless efforts of grassroots leaders, community organizers, food justice advocates, and mental health program directors — especially those rooted in the South Side of Chicago.

In neighborhoods often overlooked, these changemakers are cultivating resilience through mutual aid, culturally grounded healing, and food sovereignty. Their stories reflec...
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This week on the Black Perspective, BIN Anchor Andrea Coleman shares another emotional installment of Saving Black Moms, spotlighting the devastating reality of losing a child.

Alexandria Ikomoni sits down with the OMG Girlz to talk about new music, their upcoming tour, and what’s next for the group.

Misty Jordan speaks with Dorri McWhorter about how companies can step up and invest more in Black communities.

Esther Dillard interviews...
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Two decades after Hurricane Katrina, Black New Orleans: 20 Years After Katrina explores how the city’s Black communities rebuilt, preserved their cultural roots, and led the revival from the grassroots up. Narrated by Tammy Estwick, this hour-long special centers authentic voices from neighborhoods like the Lower Ninth Ward, Tremé, and Pontchartrain Park — spotlighting the people who lost homes, endured displacement, and turned col...
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August 29, 2025 4 mins
Chef Cliff Rome is not just a celebrated culinary artist hailing from Chicago's South Side; he is also a passionate mentor whose work extends far beyond the kitchen.

At the Obama Presidential Center, Chef Rome honors Black culinary traditions and shines a spotlight on local ingredients, ensuring that his menus are not only inventive but also deeply rooted in the community's heritage. His dedication to supporting Black-owned business...
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August 25, 2025 59 mins
This week on the Black Perspective, Esther Dillard spotlights Black Business Month with Falayn Ferrell, one of the founders behind the celebration, and a restaurant owner whose story ties food and culture together in a unique way.

We’ll also preview Vanessa Tyler’s upcoming Black Land podcast and revisit BIN commentator Mo Kelly’s conversation with actresses Wendy Raquel Robinson and Tisha Campbell about their latest film, Operation...
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August 19, 2025 59 mins
This week on the Black Perspective, we dive into stories that spotlight health, culture, and love across the Black community.

Andrea Coleman continues her powerful public awareness campaign, Saving Black Moms: A Maternal Health Crisis, shedding light on the urgent fight to protect Black mothers. Katie Gray returns with Part 2 of her conversation with Georgia State Senator Drew Echols on the Tourism Study Committee and its impact on ...
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In this week’s segment, we journey to Chicago’s South Side to explore the transformative vision behind the Obama Presidential Center. More than just a museum, the Center is a living tribute to President Barack Obama’s legacy and a beacon of hope for future generations. Located in Jackson Park, steps from where President Obama began his career, the Center is designed to be a vibrant civic hub — featuring a public plaza, a branch of ...
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August 11, 2025 59 mins
This week on the Black Perspective, Gracie Award winner Esther Dillard sits down with A’Lelia Walker, daughter of the legendary Madam C.J. Walker, to share the captivating story behind The Joy Goddess of Harlem.

Katie Gray brings us part one of her conversation with a Georgia state senator as lawmakers launch a Tourism Study Committee, and how you can get involved.

BIN’s Morgyn Wood continues her discussion with Tarek DeLavallade, Ex...
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In this week’s Hope Has an Address, host Bridgette “Bri” Wood spotlights the Obama Foundation's Leaders Africa program, which "seeks to build a growing network of innovative and values-based changemakers who will drive positive change in their communities, the continent, and the world."

This episode introduces listeners to young Black leaders tackling some of the most pressing challenges of our time — from advancing climate justice ...
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August 4, 2025 59 mins
This week on the Black Perspective, BIN Anchor Andrea Coleman returns with another powerful edition of Saving Black Moms, exploring how poverty directly impacts the health and well-being of young expectant mothers.

BIN’s Misty Jordan catches up with actor and director Michael Jai White and his wife Gillian White to talk about their new film Trouble Man, which stars Michael Jai White, Gillian White, Method Man, Mike Epps, Orlando Jon...
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In this episode of Hope Has an Address, host Bridgette “Bri” Wood explores the powerful impact of the Girls Opportunity Alliance, an Obama Foundation initiative dedicated to advancing girls’ education and empowerment around the world.

Through on-the-ground storytelling and interviews, the episode introduces listeners to young women overcoming systemic barriers—from poverty to cultural stigma—and using education as a catalyst for cha...
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July 29, 2025 59 mins
This week on the Black Perspective, BIN Anchor Tammy Estwick returns with part two of her important conversation on heart health in the Black community, featuring Dr. Anthony M. Fletcher, President of the Association of Black Cardiologists.

Alexandria Ikomoni continues her discussion with George Acheampong and Carter Cofield, co-founders of the nationally recognized financial education platform Melanin Money, as they dive deeper int...
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Hope Has an Address is a powerful, narrative-driven audio series that brings listeners inside the transformative work of the Obama Foundation and the Obama Presidential Center. Hosted by Bridgette “Bri” Wood, each episode highlights the people, programs, and principles driving real change, particularly in Black communities across the U.S. and around the world. Through storytelling, interviews, and on-the-ground reporting, the serie...
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Amber Payton talks to Melissa Jean-Baptiste, a former NYC teacher turned personal finance expert who paid off $102K in student loans on a teacher’s salary.

Known as the “Beyoncé of personal finance,” she now helps millennials and Gen Z build wealth and confidence through accessible, shame-free financial education

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Amber Payton speaks with Obi Okereke, founder of College Money Habits, about turning personal lessons into public impact.

He opens up about his journey into investing and shares practical, empowering advice to help students and young adults build wealth from the ground up.

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In this episode, Amber Payton chats with Meme Kelly, the powerhouse behind Silk Me Kids.

From salon chair to classroom, Kelly shares how she’s combining cosmetology and youth education to instill confidence, promote self-care, and build the next wave of beauty industry leaders.

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Amber Payton sits down with Angel Bush, the trailblazing founder of Black Women in Artificial Intelligence. They explore how Bush is working to dismantle barriers in tech, amplify Black women’s voices in AI, and create a future where innovation reflects the diversity of the world we live in.

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July 21, 2025 59 mins
This week on the Black Perspective, BIN Anchor Tammy Estwick kicks off the show with a powerful two-part conversation featuring Dr. Anthony M. Fletcher, President of the Association of Black Cardiologists, and New Orleans’ own RandyBig SwollThorton. The duo shares life-saving insight into heart health and the urgent fight against heart failure in the Black community.

Andrea Coleman returns with another installment of Saving Blac...
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What role does Black radio play in shaping culture, informing communities, and driving change?

BIN President Tony Coles and National Urban League President & CEO Marc Morial explore the power, responsibility, and future of Black media in this dynamic conversation.

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This week on The Black Perspective, we present a special report: "The Sean Diddy Combs Case: And the Road Ahead."

One of the most powerful figures in entertainment, SeanDiddyCombs, recently faced a high-profile, seven-week trial that ended with a mixed verdict. 

In this hour-long special, BIN anchors Andrea Coleman, Teri McCready, Doug Davis, and Morgyn Wood explore the trial’s major themes, the implications for Combs' legacy, an...
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