Blackinformant.com Podcast

Episode 21: Lindsay Clark of Project Explorer

admin — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:13:34 +0000

Join me as I chat with Lindsay Clark of Project Explorer. She is responsible for capturing both the stills and video for all of their adventures around the globe. Here are the links from the show.

Lindsay Clark’s personal page
www.nomadderwhere.com

Project Explorer
www.ProjectExplorer.org

*Experienced some audio issues during the show. I am working hard to have it resolved ASAP.

Ep. 20: Interview With Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall

admin — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 05:16:03 +0000

Here is a quick interview I did recently with Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall. We talked briefly about his involvement with Champion® Gridiron Kings. This weekend, ESPN will be hosting this event as the top 64 skill-position football players are invited to play in seven-on-seven competitions.

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Link: Champion Gridiron Kings

Ep. 19 with Chris Gardner (“The Pursuit of Happyness”)

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 05:08:55 +0000

This is my latest podcast with Chris Gardner.

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Ep. 18 NPR Host Al Leston Gospel Singer Korey Bowie Special Guest

admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 05:04:06 +0000

On this episode, I am joined with spoken word artist, producer, writer, and now host of the new NPR show “State of the RE:Union”, Mr. Al Letson. He is on the show to talk about his new show and some of his other projects.

I am also joined with the multi-talented Christian artist, Mr. Korey Bowie. We talked about the gospel music industry in general as well as his debut album, “Life and Love, Vol.1: Songs of the Heart”.

Finially, I have a very special guest who will share a little bit about what I have been up to for the past couple of months.

Link to show here.

SOTRU: Introduction from stateofthereunion on Vimeo.

Ep. 17 The Lazarus Effect Plus Some Music History

admin — Sat, 08 May 2010 04:58:14 +0000

Today we talk with Constance (Connie) Mudenda and Concillia Muhau of the HBO documentary “The Lazarus Effect”.

HBO documentary “The Lazarus Effect” homepage.

Will air May 24th at 9pm.

This film is about how the people of Zambia are coping with the issue of HIV/AIDS and how they are combating it with antiretroviral medicines (ARV). Both ladies have a powerful testimony and it is something you do not want to miss.

# We will also talk about one little known bass player that had a huge impact on American music.

Link to podcast.

Ep. 16: Jose Antonio Vargas “The Other City, Murder in Cleveland, Henry Jones (independent artist)

admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 06:06:57 +0000

Join me as I speak with one of the producers of the upcoming film “The Other City” , Huffington Post contributor and Pulitzer Prize winner, Mr. Jose Antonio Vargas. The film is about the AIDS epidemic in Washington D.C.

Plus….

We’ll also be talking to the director of the non-profit organization Peace in the Hood, Mr. Khalid Samad. He will be providing us some background information on the recent case of the young African-American woman found dead on the side of the road mistaken for a dead deer.

And finally, to give us an infusion of much needed hope, we have Texas-based independent artist, Henry Jones.

Ep. 15: Interview w/Democrat Congressional Candidate Kesha Rogers

admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:03:20 +0000

Join me as I chat with Ms. Kesha Rogers. The 22nd district in Texas recently elected her as their Democratic candidate for the upcoming fall elections. She won over 53% of that race on a platform that is causing many Democrats outside that district to distance themselves from this young African-American woman.

http://keshaforcongress.com/

Episode 14: (Independent Artist Spotlight) Chinua Hawk

admin — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:56:58 +0000

Biography

Singer, Songwriter, Entrepreneur, just some of the words that can be used to describe Chinua Hawk. Although Born and raised in New Jersey and now residing in Atlanta, Chinua considers himself a “citizen of the world.”

“My music is for everyone. I listen to everything, all kinds of music, so it comes through in my writing. My goal with every show is to have the audience leave feeling better than they did when they came in. I want them to forget their trouble for a little while and just enjoy themselves.” States Chinua

He connects with his audience on a personal level by sharing his personal struggles with them and using those struggles to inspire others.

“I just want people to know that they are not powerless! You can overcome any obstacle. You just have to have the willingness to work at it.” Chinua

Chinua Hawk has released three independent CDs and is currently working on his fourth.

Chinuas work has been heard on television shows such as *Joan of Arcadia*, and movies such as “First Sunday”.

Chinua counts himself very fortunate in his career to have performed with, Celine Dion at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He has also written songs with Wyclef Jean and performed backing vocals on his CD “The Preachers Son”. Chinua has worked in the studio with producer/rapper Kanye West on rapper Talib Kweli’s song “Just To Get By.”

Chinua’s other accomplishments include winning the Disc Makers Independent Music World Series beating out over 1,000 bands with just a guitar player to accompany him.

He was named the APCA Multi-Cultural Artist of the year 2005,2006, APCA Best Cultural Fine Arts Artist 2008, APCA Performer of the year 2008, APCA Best Male Solo Performer 2009.

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Episode 13: Two Men On Cobb Parkway

admin — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:59:08 +0000

This is the first in a series of short podcasts that will take listeners beyond the headlines, beyond all the opinion that you would normally find online and right on Main Street USA.

Join me as I listen to two… Read the rest

Blackinformant.com Podcast: Episode 12

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:17:01 +0000

Join us as we welcome real estate entrepreneur N. Xavier Arnold, Kathryn Hall- Trujillo (founder of the organization Birthing Project USA), and spoken word artist Amena Brown.

Links

N. Xavier Arnold
Real World Investing

The Best Real Estate Investing Method…Ever! (Book)

Kathryn Hall-Trujillo

Birthing Project U.S.A.
Dr. Miracle’s Supports Birthing Project USA

Amena Brown

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