In Black America

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. discusses the economic power and influence of the African American community the economy and pop culture, an across industries and digital platforms with Cheryl Grace, Senior Vice President of Consumer Insights and Engagement with the Nielsen Corporation. The post Cheryl Grace (Ep. 11, 2021) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Larry “Lak” Henderson, known as The Hip Hop Educator and founder and CEO of Smart Music Entertainment, along with legendary rapper Capone, who have recently collaborated on a new brand called SmartThug, which uses hip hop as an educational tool. The post Larry “Lak” Henderson and Capone (Ep. 10, 2021) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Bishop Wayne T. Jackson, co-founder and CEO of The Impact Network, the world’s largest independent African American faith-based television network, as the network celebrates ten years of programming for African American and multicultural audiences. The post Bishop Wayne T. Jackson (Ep. 9, 2021) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Dr. Tyrone McKinley Freeman, Assistant Professor of Philanthropic Studies at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, whose book, Madam C.J. Walker’s Gospel of Giving: Black Women’s Philanthropy During Jim Crow examines African American women’s history of charitable giving and activism. The post Tyrone McKinley Freeman (Ep. 8, 2021) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Tomeka Lynch Purcell about her efforts to show young people how to achieve personal and professional financial goals. Purcell is an educator, entrepreneur, financial coach and author of Morgan Saves For College and Why Pay Cash? Credit Is Better. The post Tomeka Lynch Purcell (Ep. 7, 2021) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. presents a tribute to the late Martin Luther King, Jr. on what would have been his ninety-second birthday, with highlights from Dr. King’s addresses and speeches, as well as commentary from his widow, the late Coretta Scott King, The Honorable Andrew Young, and former United States President Barack Obama. The post Remembering The Late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Ep. 6, 2021) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Reggie Williams, former NFL linebacker, NCAA Football Hall of Famer, Cincinnati City Council member and co-autor of Resilent By Nature: Reflections From A Life Of Winning On And Off The Football Field. The post Reggie Williams (Ep. 5, 2021) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Shellye Archambeau, Fortune 500 board member, former CEO of MetricStream, guest lecturer at her alma mater, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and author of Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, And Create Success On Your Own Terms. The post Shellye Archambeau (Ep. 4, 2021) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Terrell Davis, two-time Super Bowl Champion, former National Football League and Super Bowl MVP, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and co-founder of Defy, a CDB-infused sports drink. The post Terrell Davis (Ep. 3, 2021) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. concludes his conversation with Ron Simons, Tony Award-winning Broadway producer and President and CEO of SimonSays Entertainment, about his efforts to bring diversity to the stage, telling stories about African American history and culture. The post Ron Simons, pt. 2 (Ep. 2, 2021) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.