Black Families Rising

Black Families Rising

Black Families Rising is a free platform dedicated to elevating and promoting the Black Family while providing awareness to positive and negative events currently happening in our black communities to create unity and change for our future generations.

Episodes

May 24, 2025 67 mins

Title: Books Up Guns Down Podcast Live Event 2025~ LIVE AUDIO RECORDING


(PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT THIS IS AUDIO FROM OUR LIVE EVENT AND YOU WILL HEAR OUTER NOISES, INTERRUPTIONS, VOICES, ETC.)


Description:Welcome to the Books Up Guns Down Podcast Live Event 2025 — an unforgettable audio experience recorded live and powered by the passion of our community. This special episode brings you the energy, truth, and powerful convers...

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🎙 Season 4: Episode 2- Title: "The Marriage Decline in Black America: A Call to Action"

We invite you to join in and listen to In-Depth conversations regarding how Black marriages are in crisis—let’s talk about it, heal it, and rise together. 🎙️

In this eye-opening episode of Black Families Rising, hosts Grinder "The Strong Dad" Spencer and Jasa Love dive deep into one of the most urgent issues impacting our com...

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March 17, 2025 33 mins

We invite you to join in and listen to In-Depth conversations regarding the critical difference between health and wellness—and why understanding this distinction is essential for Black families.

Season 4: Episode 1 -Title: A Thin Line Between Health and Wellness

In this episode of Black Families Rising, hosts Grinder "The Strong Dad" Spencer & JASA LOVE dives deep into the critical difference between health and wellne...

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We invite you to join in and listen to In-Depth conversations regarding Celebrating Juneteenth in our communities! In this episode, we are excited to be speaking with Mr. Dennis Parker, who specializes in Financial Literacy for Families. 

Here's a little bit about him: “We help families by teaching financial literacy. The topics we talk about on a 1 hr zoom meeting call will help them and their loved ones be better prepared for...

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July 5, 2024 21 mins

We invite you to join in and listen to In-Depth conversations regarding Celebrating Juneteenth in our communities! In this episode, we are excited to be speaking with Ms. Eady, Founder of Eady’s Frozen Treats. 

Here's a little bit about her: “Eady’s frozen goodies are made from real fruit offering a refreshing burst of summer flavors with a variety of classic and adventurous combinations. They are great for cooling down and sat...

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We invite you to join in and listen to In-Depth conversations regarding Celebrating Juneteenth in our communities! In this episode, we are excited to be speaking with MILTON MCGEE; OWNER OF M:5 CLOTHING COMPANY. 

Here's a little bit of info: “M:5 Clothing Company is part of a larger mission that brings to the world, a preeminent experience for the soul. We are Blessed, enthusiastic and thankful to embark on this journey of purp...

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We invite you to join in and listen to In-Depth conversations regarding Celebrating Juneteenth in our communities! In this episode, we are excited to be speaking with RYAN EWING; Campaign Strategist at The Clean Slate Initiative. Here's a little bit of info:  “Ryan is a Campaign Strategist at The Clean Slate Initiative, working directly with state campaign partners to pass and implement Clean Slate policies.Through his law prac...

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We invite you to join in and listen to In-Depth conversations regarding Celebrating Juneteenth in our communities! In this episode, we are excited to be speaking with SIOBHAN BREWER; Riverside Leadership Academy Interim Executive Director. Here's a little bit of info: "Riverside Leadership Academy is very excited to participate in this event. We are still accepting enrollment for students in select grade levels, and we hav...

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We invite you to join in and listen to In-Depth conversations regarding Celebrating Juneteenth in our communities! In this episode, we are excited to be speaking with RIST SHOP Founder Rist Veronique Bousseau. Here's a little bit about her: "I am Rist Veronique Bousseau, from Haiti, (First Black country that was independent.) I am the owner of RistShop, born in the spring of last year. Since I am a Christian and business w...

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We invite you to join in and listen to In-Depth conversations regarding Celebrating Juneteenth in our communities! In this episode, we are excited to be speaking with JONB (Juneteenth of New Bern) Nonprofit Founders Talina Massey, Sharon Bryant, Jameesha Harris, and Jesse Mars Jr; listen in as they share their experience and thoughts on Juneteenth and operating as a nonprofit. The discussions held are solution based, in order to di...

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We invite you to join in and listen to In-Depth conversations regarding Celebrating Juneteenth in our communities! In this episode, we are speaking with JONB (Juneteenth of New Bern) Nonprofit Founder Talina Massey. The discussions held are solution based, in order to dive deep into Juneteenth and why it's important. We ask our listeners to share the conversation within your own community, circle of friends, and/or family. This way...
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We invite you to join in and listen to In-Depth conversations regarding the "Black Family." This segment is dedicated to our Community Heroes! We appreciate those of you who are contributing and building up our black communities behind the scenes! In this episode, we are interviewing the wonderful Juan Lee, who is the author of the book "Love Made Simple", teacher, transformational speaker, decorated US Air Force Veteran, and more!...

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BLACK FAMILIES RISING PRESENTS A NEW SERIES CALLED: LIFE, LOVE, & BUSINESS!!

THIS SERIES IS HOSTED BY BLACK FAMILIES RISING FOUNDERS JASA LOVE AND GRINDER THE STRONGER DAD COACH. IN THIS SERIES, YOU WILL HEAR ALL ABOUT THEIR LIFE'S JOURNEY AND LEARN SOME VALUABLE LESSONS IN EACH EPISODE! THESE CONVERSATIONS ARE REAL AND RAW WITH A LOT OF FUN! WE THANK EACH OF YOU FOR LISTENING, AND FOLLOWING US @BLACKFAMILIESRISING ON SOCIAL ME...

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We invite you to join in and listen to In-Depth conversations regarding the "Black Family." This segment is dedicated to our Community Heroes! We appreciate those of you who are contributing and building up our black communities behind the scenes! In this episode, We are interviewing the wonderful Mr. Chris Woolwine! He is a Father, Entrepreneur, Motivator, Coach, Friend, and so much More!! Join us in the conversation, as we talk a...

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March 30, 2022 15 mins

We invite you to join in and listen to In-Depth conversations regarding the "Black Family." This segment is dedicated to our Community Heroes! We appreciate those of you who are contributing and building up our black communities behind the scenes! In this episode, We are interviewing an amazing person named Andre Joseph. He is the Founder of Joseph Referral Services, INC., and a beloved Member of BFR! Listen in as we talk about his...

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We invite you to join in and listen to In-Depth conversations regarding the "Black Family." This segment is dedicated to our Community Heroes! We appreciate those of you who are contributing and building up our black communities behind the scenes! In this episode, We are interviewing an Amazing Musical Artist who goes by the name "ONE". He is a talented Musical Artist from Virginia, and also a BFR Member! Listen in as he talks abou...

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March 17, 2022 44 mins

We invite you to join in and listen to In-Depth conversations regarding the "Black Family." This segment is dedicated to our Community Heroes! We appreciate those of you who are contributing and building up our black communities behind the scenes! In this episode, We are interviewing the Amazing Coach Russ! He is a Certified Boxing Trainer & Member of Black Families Rising! He shares with us his journey as Trainer, Life as a Bo...

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February 19, 2022 54 mins

BLACK FAMILIES RISING PRESENTS A NEW SERIES CALLED: LIFE, LOVE, & BUSINESS HOSTED BY BLACK FAMILIES RISING FOUNDERS JASA LOVE AND GRINDER THE TRAINER. IN THIS SERIES, YOU WILL HEAR ALL ABOUT THEIR LIFE'S JOURNEY AND LEARN SOME VALUABLE LESSONS IN EACH EPISODE! THESE CONVERSATIONS ARE REAL AND RAW WITH A LOT OF FUN! WE THANK EACH OF YOU FOR LISTENING, AND FOLLOWING US! PLEASE LET US KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS! 

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December 15, 2021 22 mins

We invite you to join in and listen to In-Depth conversations regarding the "Black Family." This segment is dedicated to our Community Heroes! We appreciate those of you who are contributing and building up our black communities behind the scenes! In this episode, We are interviewing the wonderful Mrs. Porsche' Steele. She is the  Founder of The Emancipation Movement: Rising Above The Shackles, Host of The Motivational Motives...

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We invite you to join in and listen to In-Depth conversations regarding the "Black Family." In this episode, we are speaking about the initial thoughts that come to mind when you hear the question, "Have you forgotten where you came from?"  A question usually asked to "Black People" who are deemed/or viewed as successful from other "Black People" within the community. The discussions held are solution based, in order to dive d...

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