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.

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October 14, 2025 10 mins
Gracie Award-winning journalist and BIN news anchor Esther Dillard talks with Alexis Anderson Reed, President of State Voices, about President Trump's mobilization of military forces in urban cities.

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American jazz singer, composer, producer, and arranger Nnenna Freelon joins BIN National News Anchor Andrea Coleman on the latest episode of Leading While Black to discuss her new memoir, Beneath the Skin of Sorrow: Improvisations on Loss. She explores grief, creativity, and how her artistic voice evolved through personal tragedy.

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In this week's episode, Hope Has an Address returns with Part Two of its exploration of the Girls Opportunity Alliance Fund, showcasing two powerful programs transforming young girls’ lives.

First, we spotlight Girl Up Initiative Uganda (GUIU) in Kampala. This grassroots organization supports over 65,000 girls with education, leadership, and health initiatives, working to reduce school dropouts and build life skills. With backing fr...
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October 7, 2025 59 mins
This week on The Black Perspective, BIN’s Andrea Coleman returns with part two of her conversation with Dr. Angelica Geter, exploring how the new administration is reshaping public health policy and what that means in real communities.

Misty Jordan sits with Dr. Leanne Woods-Burnham — assistant professor at Morehouse School of Medicine and nationally recognized expert on prostate cancer disparities — to discuss her work with ZERO Pr...
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September 30, 2025 29 mins
Teri McCready is back with part two of her new series called "Reading the Room." For part two, McCready speaks with Author Jerry Craft.
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September 30, 2025 29 mins
Teri McCready talks to Author Darius Myers in a new series called "Reading the Room."

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September 30, 2025 59 mins
This week on the Black PerspectiveAlexandria Ikomoni sits down with actors Tyler Lepley and Serayah, stars of the new Netflix film Ruth and Boaz, to talk about the story behind the project and what drew them to their roles.

Misty Jordan speaks with Hall of Fame sportscaster and prostate cancer survivor Ernie Johnson Jr. as he shares his personal journey and his advocacy work with ZERO Prostate Cancer.

Esther Dillard talks with Melo...
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September 30, 2025 59 mins
This week on the Black Perspective, Alexandria Ikomoni returns with part two of her sit-down with the OMG Girlz, where they open up about their new music, upcoming tour, and what’s next for the group.

Misty Jordan talks with Mathew Knowles — father of global superstar Beyoncé — about his battle with cancer and his work as a Global Ambassador for ZERO Prostate Cancer.

Esther Dillard sits down with Kimberly Minor, CEO and changemaker, ...
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This week’s episode, titled “Legacy and the Next Generation — Obama Fellows in Action,” will spotlight notable Obama Fellows working in policy, advocacy, and education.

This segment will explore how the legacy of President Obama continues to inspire a new generation of changemakers. Through interviews and storytelling, we’ll highlight Fellows whose work is deeply embedded in their communities — building long-term solutions and drivi...
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September 19, 2025 59 mins
This week on the Black Perspective, Misty Jordan sits down with Grammy Award-winning singer Montell Jordan, who opens up about his journey as a prostate cancer survivor.

Esther Dillard speaks with Satori Shakoor, a powerhouse storyteller from Detroit, about her bold new one-woman show, "Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale." Kevin Brown catches up with fashion designer Miguel Wilson to talk about his annual Soul Symphony Weekend...
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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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September 8, 2025 59 mins
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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