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Music and "justice" as seen through the eyes of a prisoner on death row and musician at large. One-half of the duo Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson, Brian and Keith LaMar talk about life growing through three generations of American conflict and how music has helped them to free themselves from the bondage of hate and resentment.
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WRTR Real Talk Radio

Marcus Smoot & Ms. Lyric Bravado

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Hosted by Marcus Smoot & Ms. Lyric Bravado, WRTR Real Talk Radio is a comedy podcast and online radio show that focuses on discussing real-life issues (in the black community & beyond) with a unique and humorist vibe. The show aims to provide a platform for open and honest conversations about various subjects, including relationships, mental health, personal growth, and social issues. WRTR Real Talk Radio encourages listeners to engage in meaningful discussions and share their own experience ...
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I Gotta Say This!

Joshua Nehemiah

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I Gotta Say This! 🎙️🔥 There’s some things I just gotta say—and this is the place where I’m saying them. Welcome to I Gotta Say This!, the podcast where I break down the world as I see it—raw, insightful, and unfiltered. I’m Joshua Nehemiah, a Los Angeles native and former chaplain turned entrepreneur, bringing my unique perspective to the mic. From spirituality to pop culture, from personal growth to the power moves shaping our communities, I’m here to talk about what matters and what needs ...
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The Brothers Talk

Rod, Scott, & Norm

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Providing a multimedia platform to express the intellect and opinions of real unfiltered Black men on a wide-ranging array of topics of interest for the purpose of education, enlightenment, and entertainment...
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A leisurely walk through the history of comic books, one issue at a time. In each episode, I'll choose a single issue of a comic book (or comic book-like magazine) and talk about why the issue is important in the history of the medium, or particularly representative of a trend or a particular writer or artist's work, or is of significant aesthetic value. The first episode begins in the 1820s; the last episode, whenever that is, will be about a significant comic from the 2020s (or possibly th ...
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On The Hill

FOX 5 DC

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On The Hill is a weekly politics podcast featuring FOX 5’s Tom Fitzgerald in which he expands on the conversations that are the staple of Sunday morning political talk in Washington, D.C.
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WYCE's Community Closeup is a weekly public affairs program featuring community leaders and nonprofit organizations. WYCE is West Michigan's only independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving the greater Grand Rapids metro. WYCE programs an eclectic blend of folk, rhythm & blues, hip-hop, rock, jazz, and world music to the West Michigan community and beyond. Listener-sponsored, volunteer-powered. WYCE is a proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. We exist bec ...
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SHE & ME E.L.I.T.E.

Kelia Browder

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Composed with the African American woman in mind with the intent to empower, uplift, inspire, and encourage one another as we go throughout the busy days and weeks of our careers, families, parenting, dating , marriage, friendships, gender inequality, racial barriers and etc. Cover art photo provided by Daniel Olah on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@danesduet
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Getting There Podcast

Getting There Podcast

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"We're not quite there yet, but we're getting there..." A British Eritrean, British Nigerian and African American in London share their views and anecdotes on "getting there" while black... Black Pop Culture • Black Politics • Afro Alternative Living New episodes the 1st and 15th of every month!
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Dear Black Voter

The Chicago Urban League

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Local and state elections matter. If you're not voting with knowledge, you're not voting with power. Dear Black Voter is a six-part series on voter education. We dive into deadlines, statistics, the roles & duties of elected officials, key issues for African-American voters and so much more. New episodes are released every other Tuesday. This Chicago Urban League podcast is produced in partnership with journalist Dometi Pongo, our President and CEO Shari Runner and VP of External Affairs Cal ...
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JFK Library Forums

Kennedy Library Forums

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Kennedy Library Forums are a series of public affairs programs offered by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum to foster public discussion on a diverse range of historical, political, and cultural topics reflecting the legacy of President and Mrs. Kennedy's White House years.
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Reaching America ON DEMAND™ is a grassroots podcast that deal with social issues affecting the African American community. Some of the issues are Criminal Justice Reform - Ideas and solutions to make a more fair and just criminal justice system. Energy - Addressing Energy Poverty Policies that harm minorities and drive income inequality. Occupational Licensing/Job Creation - Working to remove outdated and antiquated barriers to opportunities for those wanting to contribute to our economy. Fr ...
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In this week's episode, we welcome George Bayaard, Executive Director, with The Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archives. The Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archives’ mission is to collect and retell the rich, colorful stories that compose the historic African American tapestry of living in Grand Rapids. George Bayaard joined us on t…
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BenFlyingRetro is embarking on an quest to purchase every classic GI Joe comic from the original 80s and 90s Marvel Run. He's hunting down individual issues from every corner of the globe in whatever order the universe decides to give him. Join Ben and his pal Steve from GI Joburg as they discuss the latest find! Moodlings Kickstarter: https://www.…
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It is almost our 400th episode, Stephen is in transit to South Africa and there have been some interesting reveals this past week which Paul and Rob just had to sink their teeth into . Also Barry Lyndon is mentioned in this episode. GI Joburg is grateful to 3DJoes.com for all the good looking pics. The amatuerish ones are most likely taken by us! J…
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In this episode, we speak with Katie Zychowski, Director of Marketing & Communications with the Grand Rapids Public Library. Katie joined us to speak on a variety of topics, including how easy it is to sign up and get a Grand Rapids Public Library card. This can be done year-round at any branch in the city. On an ongoing basis, your Grand Rapids Pu…
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BenFlyingRetro is embarking on an quest to purchase every classic GI Joe comic from the original 80s and 90s Marvel Run. He's hunting down individual issues from every corner of the globe in whatever order the universe decides to give him. Join Ben and his pal Steve from GI Joburg as they discuss the latest find! Moodlings Kickstarter: https://www.…
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A somewhat scattershot (sorry) chronology of the development of comics and graphic narrative in the colonies and countries of Africa before the beginning of World War Two. In this episode I discuss Paleolithic Algerian rock art, Madagascaran funerary pole sculptures, the King of Cameroon making his own alphabet and the artists who helped him and we…
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Cujo joins us for this one and we get into the weeds a bit about tron and other things before settling on the latest silent issue. Which we arent silent about GI Joburg is grateful to 3DJoes.com for all the good looking pics. The amatuerish ones are most likely taken by us! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/U…
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In this episode, WYCE Station Manager Phil Tower speaks with Mary Jennings, Executive Director with The Grand Rapids Ballet, and James Sofranko, the Artistic Director with the Grand Rapids Ballet. Mary and James joined us on the program for a preview of the 2025–2026 season. The season kicks off with the world premiere production of “Sherlock"--Oct…
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BenFlyingRetro is embarking on an quest to purchase every classic GI Joe comic from the original 80s and 90s Marvel Run. He's hunting down individual issues from every corner of the globe in whatever order the universe decides to give him. Join Ben and his pal Steve from GI Joburg as they discuss the latest find! Moodlings Kickstarter: https://www.…
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It's everyone's favourite GIJOE merc or is he? Well let's take a deep dive and find out. GI Joburg is grateful to 3DJoes.com for all the good looking pics. The amatuerish ones are most likely taken by us! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0W3wPhykE4Z6NDF5WgdGew/join Got something to say to GI Joburg? We can…
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In this episode, we speak with Patrick Placzkowski, Chief Executive Officer, Boys and Girls Club of Grand Rapids, and Daryl Reece, Community leader, founder of the Piecing Together Unity Foundation, and also a board member with the Boys and Girls Club of Grand Rapids. Daryl shared his story with us regarding the powerful impact that was made on him…
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BenFlyingRetro is embarking on an quest to purchase every classic GI Joe comic from the original 80s and 90s Marvel Run. He's hunting down individual issues from every corner of the globe in whatever order the universe decides to give him. Join Ben and his pal Steve from GI Joburg as they discuss the latest find! Moodlings Kickstarter: https://www.…
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We take a deep dive into Cobra Soundwave and discuss Super 7's first real dud figure. 3 strikes for Snake-eyes. yes this ep has it all. we also accidentally found out how they did Zartans voice in the Cartoon GI Joburg is grateful to 3DJoes.com for all the good looking pics. The amatuerish ones are most likely taken by us! Join this channel to get …
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In this week's episode, WYCE's John Rummery welcomes Pablo Garcia, the Executive Director of SECOM Resource Center.      The mission at SECOM Resource Center is to give help and hope to their neighbors by empowering families to achieve their full potential through healthy living, education, and economic opportunities. SECOM began in 1971 as an outr…
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BenFlyingRetro is embarking on an quest to purchase every classic GI Joe comic from the original 80s and 90s Marvel Run. He's hunting down individual issues from every corner of the globe in whatever order the universe decides to give him. Join Ben and his pal Steve from GI Joburg as they discuss the latest find! Want more BenFlyingRetro? Instagram…
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SWAMPFIRE! What's that? Well we take a deep dive into this peculiar vehicle. Is it a boat, is it a helo ? Let's find out. we also accidentally found out how they did Zartans voice in the Cartoon GI Joburg is grateful to 3DJoes.com for all the good looking pics. The amatuerish ones are most likely taken by us! Join this channel to get access to perk…
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One of my longer efforts to date, this one is about Marvel Comics #1, the first issue by what would eventually become the juggernaut of American comic book publishing. In this podcast I discuss: just how many Jewish folk were an integral part of Golden Age comics Martin Goodman and his background, the pulps he worked on, and what got him into comic…
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In this episode, we welcome Jess Young, Executive Director with East Hills Council of Neighbors. Through regular meetings and continuous outreach, East Hills is reaching beyond the status quo to address the needs of its community. With the collaboration of passionate neighbors, they have worked to build and maintain a beautiful, diverse, friendly, …
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BenFlyingRetro is embarking on an quest to purchase every classic GI Joe comic from the original 80s and 90s Marvel Run. He's hunting down individual issues from every corner of the globe in whatever order the universe decides to give him. Join Ben and his pal Steve from GI Joburg as they discuss the latest find! Want more BenFlyingRetro? Instagram…
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Rob, Paul and Steve catch up on Comic Conventions, Warhammer, and ask the question: Which GI Joe base is indeed the coolest?! GI Joburg is grateful to 3DJoes.com for all the good looking pics. The amateurish ones are most likely taken by us! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0W3wPhykE4Z6NDF5WgdGew/join Got …
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In this episode, we speak with Jason Wheeler and Bruce Ling, cofounders and instructors for the annual Great Lakes Music Camp. This year's Great Lakes Music Camp is October 2-5. Once again, this year's session is sold out, but there are opportunities to be added to a waiting list for next year's session. Great Lakes Music Camp is an inspiring and c…
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BenFlyingRetro is embarking on an quest to purchase every classic GI Joe comic from the original 80s and 90s Marvel Run. He's hunting down individual issues from every corner of the globe in whatever order the universe decides to give him. Join Ben and his pal Steve from GI Joburg as they discuss the latest find! Want more BenFlyingRetro? Instagram…
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DOOR KICKING CHOIR BOY Shockwave is about to get glazed. We get into another Gijoburg Avatar! GI Joburg is grateful to 3DJoes.com for all the good looking pics. The amatuerish ones are most likely taken by us! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0W3wPhykE4Z6NDF5WgdGew/join Got something to say to GI Joburg? W…
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**FIRST 10 MINUTES OF AUDIO IS HELLA CHOPPY** ... but once you get past it, you're good. This week, we're talking Tyler's texts, internet scams, assassinations and teacher baes. Shout outs to Feedspot.com for featuring us among their Top 100 Black & Comedy Podcasts! https://podcast.feedspot.com/black_podcasts/ https://podcast.feedspot.com/us_comedy…
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In this episode, WYCE Station Manager Phil Tower welcomes Stefanie Pohl, Senior Content Specialist · Michigan Economic Development Corporation. In July, a unique Crowdfunding Campaign called "Northeast Grand Rapids: A City of Healing" was launched with a $50,000 goal to win a matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative. …
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BenFlyingRetro is embarking on an quest to purchase every classic GI Joe comic from the original 80s and 90s Marvel Run. He's hunting down individual issues from every corner of the globe in whatever order the universe decides to give him. Join Ben and his pal Steve from GI Joburg as they discuss the latest find! Want more BenFlyingRetro? Instagram…
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Rob and Steve are back to cover issues 318-320 of ARAH and issue 10 of the Energon Universe GI Joe books. Plus some discussion of Star Wars HasLabs of all things. And a smattering of 1993 GI Joe vehicles for good measure! GI Joburg is grateful to 3DJoes.com for all the good looking pics. The amatuerish ones are most likely taken by us! Join this ch…
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On this week's episode, WYCE Station Manager Phil Tower speaks with Allison Donahue, Program Manager, The Rapidian. Allison joined us on this program to provide us with an update about everything happening with The Rapidian. In 2023, the Rapidian introduced the Grand Rapids Documenters program, part of the nationwide Documenters Network, to create …
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BenFlyingRetro is embarking on an quest to purchase every classic GI Joe comic from the original 80s and 90s Marvel Run. He's hunting down individual issues from every corner of the globe in whatever order the universe decides to give him. Join Ben and his pal Steve from GI Joburg as they discuss the latest find! Want more BenFlyingRetro? Instagram…
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Rob and Paul are at a convention but fortunately McDjAcDc stepped in to talk to Steve about something we've not covered on GI Joburg: Super 7 Ultimates GI Joe series! GI Joburg is grateful to 3DJoes.com for all the good looking pics. The amatuerish ones are most likely taken by us! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/c…
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BenFlyingRetro is embarking on an quest to purchase every classic GI Joe comic from the original 80s and 90s Marvel Run. He's hunting down individual issues from every corner of the globe in whatever order the universe decides to give him. Join Ben and his pal Steve from GI Joburg as they discuss the latest find! Want more BenFlyingRetro? Instagram…
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In this episode, WYCE Station Manager Phil Tower speaks with Cindy Meyers-Foley, the Director and CEO ofThe Grand Rapids Art Museum. Cindy spoke with us about several programs and happenings at the GRAM, including their new "Thursdays on the Terrace" programming, the GRAM on The Green Concert Series, a partnership with WYCE Community Radio. Cindy a…
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Rod and Norm sound the alarm against the maga megalomaniac's racist attempts to divert his base's attention away from his involvement with jeffrey epstein as contained in the Justice Department files that led to conviction, by going after the courageous Black women prosecutors and legislators who have stood up for the rule of law...…
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The 1991 Releases of GI JOE are very special to this Trio and you are gonna find out why in this thrilling and educational episode of GI JOBURG. GI Joburg is grateful to 3DJoes.com for all the good looking pics. The amatuerish ones are most likely taken by us! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0W3wPhykE4Z6N…
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BenFlyingRetro is embarking on an quest to purchase every classic GI Joe comic from the original 80s and 90s Marvel Run. He's hunting down individual issues from every corner of the globe in whatever order the universe decides to give him. Join Ben and his pal Steve from GI Joburg as they discuss the latest find! Want more BenFlyingRetro? Instagram…
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On this week's program, WYCE Station Manager Phil Tower welcomes Jamon Alexander, President + CEO, WMCAT (West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology) Jamon joined WMCAT in 2015 and now leads the organization’s work to provide access to opportunity as president & CEO. Previously, he was the director of workforce development at WMCAT, where he spen…
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Firebat launch platform, Refuelling station, Fortress or is it all of these things? Lets find out together in this thrilling episode of GI Joburg. GI Joburg is grateful to 3DJoes.com for all the good looking pics. The amatuerish ones are most likely taken by us! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0W3wPhykE4Z…
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On this week's episode, we welcome Hal Phillips, board chair of the Eastown Community Association. The Eastown Community Association is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit Neighborhood Association that was formed through the joint efforts of Aquinas College and Eastown residents in 1973. The ECA works with City officials, the Grand Rapids Police Department, othe…
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