Pastor and Author Marvin Mims, Sr. He is the Pastor of St. Mark Baptist Church in Memphis, TN and a member of the Memphis Baptist Ministerial Association. He is the Founder and President of B.O.L.D. BROTHERS, (BOLD) Brothers Offering Leadership Development, a mentoring program established in September 2001, for young men. Mims is also the Founder a…

We talk with Andrei Hall who was a VP of marketing at Xerox for 25+ years. He's currently a member of Ed Slott’s ( MSNBC, PBS) Master Elite Advisor, a group dedicated to solving the most complex retirement issues. Andrei Hall, President of Hall Wealth Management Group, has over 18 years’ experience in wealth management for retirees, high level exec…

We interview the author of Early Education of African America Pharmacists 1870-1975 Largely forgotten are those African American pharmacy schools that were formed during the late 19th and early 20th centuries that are now defunct, but not before introducing a significant number of African American pharmacists into the profession for the first time …

Lahnice Hollister is Dr. McFall's grandniece. She became aware that Dr. McFall wrote a book while researching the McFall family history. She finally found Dr. McFall's manuscript in the Fisk University archives. Though Dr. McFall did not intend its publication, Lahnice believes that Dr. McFall's voice needs to be heard and has relevance to today's …

We speak with Aaron Whitfield of the Black+Introvert podcast TheBlackMaleArchives.com BMA DatabaseAv The Black Male Archives

We interview James Howard a college professor, design historian, entrepreneur, industrial designer, inventor and restauranteur. He owns and operates one of the area’s top niche food establishments, “Cozy Cupboard Tea Room”. Howard also brings over 25 years of experience as a design professor and has authored a course on Design Thinking and Design H…

We interview Mr. Moore a powerful speaker who leverages his story as at-risk youth to change the narrative for disadvantaged and underserved students. He teaches how he overcame being a low achieving student to working for some of the top consulting firms in the world. Mr. Moore leverages his experience with racism in corporate America as a diversi…

We talk with author JERRY CRAFT. Jerry is the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of the graphic novels New Kid and Class Act. New Kid is the only book in history to win the John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature (2020); the Kirkus Prize for Young Readers’ Literature (2019), and the Coretta S…

We talk with sci-fi writer Maurice Broaddus TheBlackMaleArchives.com BMA DatabaseAv The Black Male Archives

We talk with Dr. Thurman E. Webb Jr., Assistant Professor of Psychology, College of Education, Tennessee State University. Dr. Webb serves as coordinator and provides instruction for the College of Education in the Professional School Counseling program. He is also the lead instructor for Psychology of the Black Experience at Tennessee State Univer…

We talk with co-founder Ken Granderson about BlackFacts.com. Which is the longest-running data-driven repository of Black history on the internet. BlackFacts.com was created in 1997 by Ken Granderson and Dale Dowdie, two black technologists, who saw there wasn’t a place to get facts about African-Americans online, so they built a place for Black co…

We talk with John Prioleau. Mr. Prioleau's autobiography, If I Can Do It, You Can Do It Also (Just Better), is a work of art that represents his ceaseless efforts and unwavering commitment to improving the quality of his life. It shows absolute dedication, perseverance, faith, hard work, hope, and love for God's creation. It represents the faith th…

Gregory Ray is a man of God, poet, writer, mentor, motivational speaker, and business owner. His love for God, Family, and community drives him to do his best and be expressive. He finds meaning in life by giving back and uplifting others with his creative words and vivid imagination. Gregory was born in Denmark, SC; but raised as a military brat. …

We interview Steve D. Wilson a mechanical engineering student and Morrill Scholar at the Ohio State University with an interest in project management and biomechanics. he has gained experience through an internship with EXP, a multidisciplinary engineering firm in Chicago, and a member of the Chicago Scholars program. Steve hopes to use STEM as a m…

We talk with Jason B. Allen, a Special Education teacher in Georgia. He has worked in Education for over fifteen (15) years as a teacher and leader serving students, families and communities. He is a longtime advocate for male engagement and building the work of increasing the number of male educators or color in classrooms and boardrooms. His podc…

We talk with Travis Thompson The name SivART comes from his name spelled backwards. Travis was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina and has been heavily involved in the arts since a very young age. Since graduating college he has been employed with the Sawtooth School for Visual Arts in Winston-Salem North Carolina, as well as the Winston-S…

We have a conversation with digital artist and creative designer Omar Rashan from Indianapolis, IN talks about his featured artworks and projects exploring the metaverse. TheBlackMaleArchives.com BMA DatabaseAv The Black Male Archives

We interview Jason Huey a Charlotte author about his new book. His book will help black boys maneuver through life, and gain understanding and knowledge to overcome pitfalls, fears, obstacles, and shortcomings. It will prepare black boys for matters that they had no clue about and at the same time it will give them courage to ask questions about wh…

We talk with David Spellmon Jr who has spent his professional career uplifting the youth through Social, Emotional Learning, and Culturally Responsive Teaching in the Mental Health, K-12, and Higher Education sectors. David specializes in Hip Hop Pedagogy and building Social Capital. He is the author of the book Just Like Music: Social Emotional Le…

In this episode, we talk with Sheldon Theragood. Sheldon’s first job as a juvenile detention officer at a Harris County youth lock up facility is what fueled his interest in helping children. Hearing their stories of despair, defeat, and discouragement, TheraGood found himself offering them sound advice, reinforced with positive messages of hope, f…

We talk with Damon Mosley about his new book that fights Anti-Black Male Racism With a Smile “Black men are the easiest targets in the world. I wanted to ‘shoot’ us a different way,” Damon Mosley said. The Ohio writer/photographer’s new photo book Smile For We is dedicated to changing the way the world sees and treats Black men. Mosley said he got …

We interview Maurice W. Dorsey. Since his retirement from the United States Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture in 2012, Maurice W. Dorsey has been a writer, public speaker, and advocate for the LGBTQ community. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in fa…

Dr. Jesse Erickson, author of “The Gentleman’s Ghost: Patriarchal Eurocentric Legacies in Special Collections,” published in Archives and Special Collections as Sites of Contestation (2020) and Astor curator and department head of Printed Books and Bindings at the Morgan Library & Museum in New York. In this episode, Dr. Erickson discusses his path…

In 2016 Sgt. Tony Reid, was a corrections officer at Rikers Island, a jail in New York City, working with incarcerated adolescents 16 to 18 years old. For 8 long years, he witnessed first-hand the plight of young men of color who became the casualties of an environment of poverty, crime, and violence. Many bright young men became ensnared in a life…

Interview with 3kingvisions, an Educational Storytime For Kids Read Aloud show presented by 3kingvisions llc. The 3kingsvisions founder is Billy Allen, a librarian who has a Master's Degree of Library Science from North Carolina Central University. Billy has a strong passion of helping children develop the love of reading through his animated story…

This episode was recommended to us by one of our listeners Bradly Bibbs. Today we're interviewing his father for our first Spotlight Series. Where listeners can suggest young and older men who are doing good in their community, we'll interview them. Mr. Charles Bibbs is the Assistant Principal at Waubonsie Valley High School (WVHS) in Aurora, IL. H…

We talk with Gregory T. Walker of The Brothers' Network. They build and sustain relationships with institutions, artists, and community members who work to amplify broad narratives for and about men who are black. The Brothers' Network continually grows its range of artistic, philosophical, political, and community engagement. TheBlackMaleArchives.…

Pierre Komi T. Adade, a resident of Charlotte, North Carolina, originally from Togo, West Africa, has completed his new book “Orphan to Greatness: An African Story”: a gripping and potent biography describing his family’s past and how he eventually ended up immigrating to America. Pierre writes, “I will never, ever forget the touching, emotional st…

Over the last 15 years, Dr. Green has successfully utilized his relevant skill sets, initiative, problem-solving abilities, and positive attitude to achieve remarkable results. During these years, he has served in various organizational capacities; thriving in his ability to be versatile in function, yet creative in action. In 2011, he founded the …

We talk with Kelvin Watson running for President of The American Library Association As executive director of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, Kelvin Watson oversees 25 branches run by 600+ employees, spanning 8,000 square miles, with a budget of $77 million and a collection of 3.2 million items. Kelvin has brought innovative, award-win…

We talk with Don Carter of Transformational Executive Coach where he believes in empowering heart-centered high-performing executives and entrepreneurs to create more revenue and personal fulfillment in 90 days TheBlackMaleArchives.com BMA DatabaseAv The Black Male Archives

In this episode, we talk with Author Jasmon Drain. Please see an excerpt from Penguin Random House Before being torn down in 2007, the Stateway Gardens public housing projects on Chicago’s South Side were ridden with deprivation and crime. But for some, like Tracy, the shy, intelligent young boy at the center of this enthralling collection of linke…

Founder Rodney Freeman Interviewed by his daughter Milah Freeman TheBlackMaleArchives.com BMA DatabaseAv The Black Male Archives