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

June 13, 2025 23 mins
Dr. Taibat Eribo, an OB-GYN at Healing Hands Ministries in Dallas, is on the front lines of the fight to save Black mothers. In this powerful interview, she explains why addressing the Black maternal mortality crisis requires systemic change, starting with how we train future doctors.

Listen now as Dr. Eribo shares her insights, experience, and unwavering commitment to protecting Black maternal health.
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This week on The Black Perspective, Mike Eiland kicks things off with a conversation about homeownership in Ohio, sitting down with the Ohio Housing Finance Agency to learn about new opportunities for first-time buyers across the state.

Morgyn Wood checks in from Washington, D.C., where she caught up with National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial at the historic House of Prayer to discuss the organization's mission and imp...
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In honor of Black Music Month, BIN journalist Amber Payton spotlights Pharrell Williams — not just as a chart-topping producer and musical visionary, but as a powerful voice for justice and equity.

After the police killing of his cousin Donovon Lynch in 2021, Pharrell took a stand, relocating his Something in the Water festival from Virginia Beach to Washington, D.C., making it clear that music can be both celebration and protest. T...
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June 6, 2025 3 mins
This Black Music Month, we’re spotlighting the heartbeat of the District: Go-Go music. Born in the 1970s and pioneered by the legendary Chuck Brown, Go-Go blended funk, jazz, and Afro-Latin rhythms into a sound that’s uniquely D.C.

In Morgyn Woods' latest audio feature, she traces the history and evolution of Go-Go — from the early days of “Bustin’ Loose” to the genre’s modern revival led by bands like TOB, UCB, and Backyard Band. S...
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June 5, 2025 3 mins
This Black Music Month, journalist Esther Dillard spotlights a long-awaited milestone in hip hop history: the future home of the Hip Hop Museum in the South Bronx. Set to open in 2026, this cultural landmark will celebrate the genre’s evolution — from local Bronx block parties to a global movement that redefined music, fashion, and politics.

Led by veteran music executive Rocky Bucano, the museum will honor pioneers like Nas, Roxann...
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June 5, 2025 3 mins
For Black Music Month, journalist Alexandria Ikomoni celebrates the cultural force that is Rihanna — not just as a chart-topping singer, but as a global icon who's reshaped the music, beauty, and fashion industries.

From infusing her Barbadian roots into every beat to breaking records and winning countless awards, Rihanna’s influence goes far beyond the stage. Alexandria explores how Rihanna has used her platform to push for real in...
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June 4, 2025 3 mins
In honor of Black Music Month, Vanessa Tyler spotlights the influential yet often unsung music executive Mark Green — a behind-the-scenes force who helped shape the soundtracks of our lives.

Though his name isn’t on stage, his impact resonates through decades of iconic R&B and the early foundations of rap. From helping break some of the genre’s biggest artists to guiding careers that would go on to define eras, Mark Green’s lega...
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June 4, 2025 3 mins
In honor of Black Music Month, journalist Mike Eiland pays tribute to the legendary brotherhood that is Tavares — the Massachusetts-born group whose harmonies helped shape the sound of 1970s R&B and disco.

Through signature hits like Check It Out, Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel, and their Bee Gees-penned classic More Than a Woman, Mike traces how Tavares went from Chubby & The Turnpikes to chart-topping icons. He also dives...
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In honor of Black Music Month, journalist Mimi Brown takes listeners on a powerful audio journey through the cultural blueprint that is Black music. “Word. Style. Power.” explores how iconic songs didn’t just shape playlists — they shaped the way we speak, dress, move, and resist.

Through six pivotal moments — from Missy Elliott’s futuristic fashion in “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly),” to the global rise of Afrobeats with “Essence” by Wiz...
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June 3, 2025 3 mins
This Black Music Month, we celebrate a true icon: Usher Raymond. From singing in church at just four years old, Usher's destiny was clear. His powerful voice and undeniable talent quickly propelled him to superstardom.

He dominated the charts with hits like 'Confessions,' 'Yeah!', 'U Remind Me,' and the unforgettable duet 'My Boo' with Alicia Keys, solidifying his place as a R&B legend. But Usher's impact extends far beyond the ...
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June 3, 2025 3 mins
Four-time Grammy-winning reggae star Damian Marley is the youngest son of the legendary Bob Marley. Damian — known as Jr. Gong — has a captivating style that is a reggae, hip-hop, and dancehall fusion. His debut album, Mr. Marley, released in 1996,  was produced by his brother Stephen. 

Marley continues to cultivate magic through his music and delighting audiences all over the world. His signature lyrical content, an immersion of so...
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June 3, 2025 3 mins
A true pioneer of Soul and Hip Hop, Angie Stone's voice and songwriting left an indelible mark on R&B.

Collaborating with legends and mentoring new voices, she was inducted into the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2024. 

Tragically, she passed in a car accident in March 2025, but her legacy continues to inspire.

Bri Wood breaks down Angie's life and legacy. 

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June 3, 2025 59 mins
This week on The Black Perspective:

Mo’Kelly sits down with veteran actor Carl Lumbly to talk about his role in the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World and his legendary career in Hollywood.

BIN News Anchor Alexandria Ikomoni speaks with Fatima the Scientist and Meeka Madam Hempress of The Bud Bar about their mission to educate the community on cannabis and the growing cannabis industry.

Esther Dillard returns with another insta...
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May 19, 2025 59 mins
This week on the Black Perspective, BIN News host Ramses Ja sits down with acclaimed director and producer Will Packer to discuss his new book, Who Better Than You? The Art of Healthy Arrogance and Dreaming Big.

Gracie Award-winning anchor Esther Dillard highlights a children's author who encourages young readers to embrace the present moment in another installment of Color Between the Lines.

Alexandria Ikomoni chats with power coupl...
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Alexandria Ikomoni sits down with actor Devale Ellis, star of BET’s Sistas and Zatima, and his wife Khadeen Ellis for a candid conversation about marriage, family, their hit podcast, and more.

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May 5, 2025 59 mins
This week on the Black Perspective, Gracie Award-winning anchor Esther Dillard speaks with NBA legend Alonzo Mourning and American Kidney Fund President Laverne Addison Burton about raising awareness for kidney disease in the Black community.

Andrea Coleman previews her sit-down with Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, for an important conversation on advocacy and equity.

Alexandria Ikomoni catches up with ac...
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In this one-hour BIN special, Andrea Coleman shines a light on the Black maternal health crisis — a growing emergency that’s costing Black women their lives at a rate three times higher than White women. Through in-depth reporting and powerful storytelling, this episode explores the systemic failures, personal stories, and urgent calls to action shaping the fight to protect Black mothers in America.

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BIN News Anchor Amber Payton sits down with Emmy-nominated journalist and MSNBC host Joy-Ann Reid to discuss Howard University’s upcoming event, "Journalism Under Fire: Guarding Against Threats to Our Democracy." Held on April 24, the powerful conversation will feature Reid in dialogue with Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and historian Heather Cox Richardson.

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April 22, 2025 59 mins
This week on the Black Perspective, BIN Anchor Amber Payton speaks with award-winning journalist and political analyst Joy-Ann Reid as she prepares for "Journalism Under Fire: Guarding Against Threats to Our Democracy," taking place April 24 at Howard University. 

In honor of Autism Awareness Month, Morgyn Wood sits down with Sheena Edwards— autism advocate and author of Along Came Autism — to discuss her personal journey and missio...
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April 15, 2025 59 mins
This week on the Black Perspective, Mike Eiland speaks with Dr. Maxmillian Chambers, a CalFresh Champion Fellow and clinical staff dentist at Innercare, about a new community-focused health campaign in California.

2025 Gracie Award-winning anchor, Esther Dillard explores the unique historical connection between Harriet Tubman and the city of Philadelphia.

Alexandria Ikomoni sits down with Markuann Smith—creator, actor, and executive ...
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