This week on the Black Perspective, Esther Dillard sits down with Isaac Hayes III to discuss how he’s using social media and technology to empower the Black community and build generational wealth in the digital age. 

Vanessa Tyler explores Colin Kaepernick's latest work, including how artificial intelligence is being leveraged to support and expand opportunities for high school students.

Alexandria Ikomoni speaks with Ray Abrams, founder and creator of the Great Night app, about innovation, nightlife, and building community-driven platforms.

Misty Jordan leads a candid and insightful conversation with a bold couple navigating love, parenthood, and the world together without eyesight.

And Doug Davis talks with legendary R&B artist Will Downing about music, longevity, and legacy.

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This week on The Black Perspective, we close out the year with a special replay of some of our most powerful and memorable interviews from 2025.

Esther Dillard sits down with A’Lelia Bundles, the great-great-granddaughter of legendary entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker, to reflect on legacy, history, and Black excellence. 

Vanessa Tyler speaks with living legend Melba Moore about her groundbreaking career and lasting impact on music and culture.

Alexandria Ikomoni talks with Ray Abrams, founder and creator of the Great Night app, about innovation and community.

Doug Davis dives into Black wealth and financial empowerment with financial literacy consultant Will Roundtree.

And Roland S. Martin and James T. Harris join us for some commentary. 

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This week on The Black Perspective, Esther Dillard talks with civil rights attorney Alphonso David about legal challenges facing the Black community going into 2026. 

Morgyn Wood sits down with Senita M. Hill, founder of Peace on Patuxent, a respite retreat for women diagnosed with life-leveling cancers.

Vanessa Tyler speaks with Booker T. Washington, founder of Techie Homes, about pathways to homeownership and building generational wealth.

Doug Davis returns with Dr. Thela Thatch, HR consultant, diversity expert, and former Chief Diversity Officer at Live Nation Entertainment, on strategies for generational wealth in the year ahead.

We also hear commentary from Roland Martin and James T. Harris.

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Civil rights attorney Alphonso David joins BIN News anchor Esther Dillard to discuss concerns around proposed changes to fair lending laws and how they could weaken protections against discrimination and limit future housing opportunities for Black Americans if enacted.

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This week on The Black Perspective, Esther Dillard sits down with LaTosha Brown to discuss the We Ain’t Buyin’ It campaign — a movement focused not just on boycotts, but on economic empowerment that uplifts Black businesses and communities.

Vanessa Tyler explores what former NFL player Colin Kaepernick is doing with AI to support schools in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

BIN’s Morgyn Wood talks with Dr. Marquita Taylor about using her personal journey to highlight why Black women continue to face higher cancer mortality rates than other racial groups.

Ramses Ja, Q Ward, Esther Dillard, and Doug Davis review the week’s biggest news stories.

And Doug Davis returns with a brand-new segment, Let’s Build Wealth, featuring a conversation with Dr. Thela Thatch, founder and Chief Equity Officer of Thela Thatch Consulting, on strategies to strengthen Black business ownership.

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"Roots and Reach: Black Women Leading Local and Global Change” celebrates the transformative leadership of Black women who are spearheading movements, reshaping communities, and igniting global progress.

Through Obama Foundation programs like Leaders Africa, Leaders USA, and the Girls Opportunity Alliance, these visionaries are forging pathways to equity and mobilizing change across continents. Featuring voices like Michelle Obama, Stacey Abrams, and Lisa Dolberry Hancock, this segment highlights how educators, policy makers, and social justice advocates turn local action into worldwide impact.

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This week on The Black Perspective, Katie Gray returns with part two of her conversation with former NBA star Terry Cummings, exploring his second act — leading people through faith and purpose.

Morgyn Wood discusses health, equity, and the future of public policy for Black men and boys with Dr. Okey K. Enyia.

A new social-media app designed for the Black community is launching in Atlanta — Alexandria Ikomoni sits down with the founder of Great Night to find out what’s behind it.

BIN’s Esther Dillard talks with actress and entrepreneur Tia Mowry about her collaboration with the American Cancer Society, opening a vital conversation within Black families during this holiday season.

And Doug Davis returns with an in-depth conversation with San Francisco educator and author Dante King.

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BIN News anchor Esther Dillard speaks with author Bernadette Atuanene about her new book, Plundered: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in America.

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This week on The Black Perspective, we're bringing you some of our most powerful conversations from the year.
 
Andrea Coleman revisits her interview with Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley.
 
BIN’s Esther Dillard returns with the 2025 Gracie Award–winning special Daughters Beyond Incarceration, standing strong on issues of family, justice, and resilience.
 
We replay Misty Jordan’s candid conversation with newly elected Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield — discussing her political journey, challenges, and vision for the city’s future.
 
And Doug Davis sits down with up-and-coming filmmaker RaMell Ross as he reflects on his journey in film and the work that led up to this year’s Grammy season spotlight.
 
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This week on The Black Perspective, we bring you a powerful lineup of conversations and insights.

Katie Gray talks with former NBA All-Star Terry Cummings about his second act — leading people through his faith and purpose after basketball.

BIN's Esther Dillard sits down with representatives from SPARK NJ, the nonprofit providing seed funding to grassroots organizations doing life-changing community work.

Morgyn Wood speaks with Dr. Okey K. Enyia about health, equity, policy, and the future of Black men and boys in America.

Misty Jordan interviews Detroit’s newly elected mayor, Mary Sheffield, exploring her political journey and vision for the future.

And Doug Davis brings together Dr. Orpheus Williams, Program Director of the “Black Men in Education Convening,” and educator/author Dante King to discuss the ongoing fight against anti-Blackness and the work of nurturing Black excellence in education and community.

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Former Detroit City Council member and newly elected Mayor Mary Sheffield talks exclusively with BIN News anchor Misty Jordan about her political career, her plans for the city of Detroit, and what it's like to be the first Black female Mayor of America's Motor City.

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Tony Award-winning actress, activist, and singer Melba Moore talks with BIN News anchor Esther Dillard about her decades-long career and her newly released memoir, Marvelous and Getting Better.

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BIN News anchor Esther Dillard talks with actress, author, and entrepreneur Tia Mowry about the launch of her new online health series, "Changing the Odds Against Cancer with Tia Mowry."

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This week on The Black Perspective, Andrea Coleman sits down with acclaimed ABC journalist Deborah Roberts to discuss her deeply personal new book, Sisters Loved and Treasured: Stories of Unbreakable Bonds, which explores the complexity, joy, and resilience of sisterhood. 

BIN's Esther Dillard speaks with James D. White and Krista White, co-authors of Culture Design: How to Build a High-Performing, Resilient Organization with Purpose, about navigating corporate life and building an intentional, inclusive culture. 

Alexandria Ikomoni chats with Fabrice J. Armand, co-founder of the Creole Food Festival, about its return to Atlanta (November 22–23), celebrating the flavors and heritage of the Creole diaspora.

And Doug Davis goes in-depth with R&B legend Will Downing, a voice known as “The Prince of Sophisticated Soul,” reflecting on his storied career and artistic journey.

Tune in for stories about family, culture, food, and music — from some of the most powerful voices in Black media.

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On this week’s Hope Has An Address, we spoke with Dr. Adren O. Wilson, Vice President of Youth Opportunity Programs and Executive Director for My Brother’s Keeper Alliance at the Obama Foundation, about how MBK is creating real change for boys and young men of color.

We explored his journey into this work, the impact of MBK Model Communities, and the strategies that make this initiative so effective.

Dr. Wilson also shared how MBK stays connected to the needs of young men in challenging environments—and a powerful moment that reminds him why this mission matters.

To learn more about My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, visit Obama.org/MBK.

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This week on The Black Perspective, Andrea Coleman returns with the final installment of Saving Black Moms: A Maternal Health Crisis, as she recaps the full series and highlights what comes next. 

BIN's Esther Dillard speaks with Dr. Jeanne Nutter about the history of a well-known black establishment.

Morgyn Wood sits down with Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY) and Will Jawando, Montgomery County (MD) Councilmember, during the 58th Annual Legislative Conference of the Congressional Black Caucus — gaining insight into leadership and advocacy in 2025.

Also on today’s show, Ramses Ja recaps Election Night 2025 alongside Morgyn Wood and Bri Wood.

And back for another feature: Doug Davis presents Your Black Business, this time highlighting Dr. Cheryl LaRoche, archaeologist and author of Apostle of Liberation, in a conversation about Black enterprise, history, and generational wealth.

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This week on The Black Perspective, host Misty Jordan brings you two powerful conversations. She kicks things off with part two of her interview with Slim, from the legendary R&B group 112, followed by a chat with Nichole Pointdujour, entrepreneur, author, community impact leader, and founder of The Master Connector Agency, about her upcoming event in Atlanta.

BIN's Esther Dillard speaks with author and financial coach Michael Wynn on how to finish the year strong and financially focused. 

Morgyn Wood catches up with Will Jawando of Montgomery County, Maryland, at the 58th Annual Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference to discuss leadership and community empowerment. 

And Doug Davis returns with another edition of Your Black Business, featuring Olasimbo Sojinrin, who’s driving solar energy innovation and creating new economic opportunities across Africa.

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This week on The Black Perspective, Andrea Coleman returns with her special Saving Black Moms Report, exploring how doulas are stepping up and leading the fight to improve maternal-health outcomes for Black women.

Misty Jordan sits down with Slim of the legendary R&B group 112 to look back on their 30-year career, discuss their new tour celebrating that milestone, and talk about what’s next. 

BIN’s Esther Dillard speaks with Phillip Atiba Solomon, Yale professor and policing equity expert, about the deployment of federal officials and the National Guard to so-called “blue” cities and the implications for civil liberties and democratic trust.

Morgyn Wood reports live from the 58th Congressional Black Caucus Conference, where she sat down with Justin Pearson (Tennessee’s District 86) about policy priorities and community impact.

And the show closes with Doug Davis’s segment Your Black Business, featuring Alan Bacon, founder and CEO of the equitable art fair BUTTER Fine Art Fair — a conversation about culture, commerce, and creative power. 

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This week’s Hope Has an Address segment highlights the 10th anniversary of My Brother’s Keeper, the Obama Foundation’s initiative empowering young men of color.

This segment brings together MBK alumni, mentors, and Foundation staff to reflect on a decade of impact — how mentorship, leadership, community programs, and brotherhood have changed lives. They share stories of growth, second chances, and the power of showing up for one another. The conversation looks ahead to the next generation of leaders who are turning those lessons into lasting change in their own communities.

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This week on the Black Perspective, BIN’s Alexandria Ikomoni sits down with J. Carter, the Black founder and visionary behind ONE Musicfest. 

He shares what’s in store for this year’s massive event happening in Atlanta on October 25th and 26th.

Misty Jordan catches up with award-winning singer Leela James to talk about her nationwide tour, what inspires her powerful sound, and more. 

Esther Dillard returns with another installment of The Color Between the Lines, featuring author Tami Charles and her latest book, Together We Unite.

They dive into the importance of community, identity, and storytelling in children's literature.

And Vanessa Tyler speaks with actor Sean Ringgold, star of the BET+ original series Carl Weber's The Family Business, about his role, representation in media, and what fans can expect next.

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