In Black America Podcast: The 29th Annual PVILCA Hall of Honor-Part II
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On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents his second, and final, discussion with Robert Brown, chairman of the Prairie View Interscholastic League Coaches Association and 2008 inductee John Harvey. Get all of In Black America's podcasts by subscribing to the feed.
In Black America Podcast: The 29th Annual PVILCA Hall of Honor
Fri, Aug 29
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents part one of a two-part discussion with Robert Brown, chairman of the Prairie View Interscholastic League Coaches Association and 2008 inductee John Harvey. Get all of In Black America's podcasts by subscribing to the feed.
In Black America Podcast: Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Mon, Aug 18
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with two-times Olympic heptathlon champion Jackie Joyner-Kersee. Get all of In Black America's podcasts by subscribing to the feed.
In Black America Podcast: Living Hope Bible Fellowship Church with Dr. Sonn
Wed, Aug 13
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Dr. Sonny Acho, Senior Pastor, Living Hope Bible Fellowship Church located in Richardson, Texas. Also, Acho is founder and president of Living Hope Christian Ministries, a ministry devoted to bringing about long-term change in his homeland of Africa through the local church. Get all of In Black America's podcasts by subscribing to the feed.
In Black America Podcast: Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, MD
Wed, Aug 13
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Dr. Benjamin Carson, Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery and Professor of Neurological Surgery, Oncology, Plastic Surgery and Pediatrics. Dr.Carson majored in psychology at Yale and graduated from the University of Michigan School of Medicine. He went on to complete both his internship in general surgery and residency in neurological surgery at The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. In addition, he served as...
In Black America: African American Ministers in Central Texas
Mon, Jun 23
Get all of In Black America's podcasts by subscribing to the feed. The African American Church has long been recognized as one of the most independent, stable and dominant institutions in the African American community. After slavery, African Americans established their own churches in order to escape white control and to worship in their own culturally distinct manner. From the 1820s through the Civil War years, African Americans who came to Texas generally did so as slaves. Here in America,...
In Black America Podcast: Noted Author Sam Greenlee
Thu, Jun 19
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Sam Greenlee, noted author of The Spook Who Sat By The Door. Over the course of his career, Greenlee has been a novelist, poet, screenwriter, journalist, teacher and talk show host. Born in Chicago on July 13, 1930, he attended Chicago public schools. At age fifteen, Greenlee participated in his first sit-in and walked in his first picked line. His social activism continues to this day. #8232;#8232;In 1952,...
In Black America Podcast: Rollin' With Dre
Fri, Jun 13
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Bruce Williams, author of Rollin's With Dre: The Unanthorized Account. This is an insider's tale of the rise, fall and rebirth of West coast Hip Hop. Williams tells all, from the dish on Tupac Shakur?s chaotic rise and fall to the deadly feud between Tha Row (formerly Death Row Records) and East Coast MCs and bigshots, from Suge?s legal battles to Dre?s reconciliation with Eazy-E before E?s untimely demise from...
In Black America Podcast: The Weekend Entrepreneur with Michelle Anton
Wed, Jun 4
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Michelle Anton, noted producer, media expert and author of ?The Weekend Entrepreneur: 101 Ways to Earn Extra Cash.? She and is a former television producer for the nationally-syndicated talk show, Leeza, producer/director for A #38; E Biography series documentaries, Michelle Anton has produced new cutting-edge programming: The Danny Bonaduce Show, Mike and Maty; Marilu Henner Show; Bertice Berry; Montel...
In Black America Podcast: Ron Banks of The Dramatics-Part II
Thu, May 29
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents his second, and final, discussion with Ron Banks, founder of The Dramatics vocal group. Before assuming the name the Dramatics, the vocal sextet comprised of Rob Davis, Ron Banks, Larry Reed, Robert Ellington, Larry Squirrel Demps, and Elbert Wilkens initially released two singles as the Dynamics on the Wingate imprint that saw no chart action. The group became a quintet upon Ellington's exit, and also changed...
In Black America Podcast: Ron Banks of The Dramatics-Part I
Thu, May 22
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents part one of a two-part discussion with Ron Banks, founder of The Dramatics. The Dramatics is a soul music vocal group, formed in 1962 with the name The Dynamics. They changed their name by 1967, when they garnered their first minor hit All Because of You. However, the group didn't break through until their 1971 single, Whatcha See Is Watcha Get. Their members at this time were Ron Banks, Wee Gee Howard, Elbert...
In Black America Podcast: The Kitchen Diva! with Angela S. Medearis-Part II
Fri, May 16
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents part two of a two-part discussion with Angela S. Medearis, noted author and president of Diva Productions Inc., the producer of The Kitchen Diva. Get all of In Black America's podcasts by subscribing to the feed.
In Black America Podcast: The Kitchen Diva! with Angela S. Medearis
Thu, May 8
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents part one of a two-part discussion with Angela S. Medearis, noted author and president of Diva Productions Inc., the producer of The Kitchen Diva. Get all of In Black America's podcasts by subscribing to the feed.
In Black America Podcast: Glendale, Arizona Home To Super Bowl XLII-Part II
Thu, May 1
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents his second, and final, discussion with Ed Beasley, City Manager of Glendale, Arizona and Art Lynch, Deputy City Manager. Get all of In Black America's podcasts by subscribing to the feed.
In Black America Podcast: Glendale, Arizona Home to Super Bowl XLII-Part 1
Wed, Apr 23
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents part one of a two-part discussion with Ed Beasley, City Manager of Glendale, Arizona and Art Lynch, Deputy City Manager. Glendale was host to the 2008 Super Bowl. Get all of In Black America's podcasts by subscribing to the feed.
In Black America Podcast: Transplants and Organ Donation with Lemuel Bradsh
Fri, Apr 18
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents his second, and final, discussion with Lemuel Bradshaw, heart transplant recipient and UT/Austin graduate student. Get all of In Black America's podcasts by subscribing to the feed.
In Black America Podcast: The Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce
Thu, Apr 3
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents his second, and final, discussion with Ron Busby, founder and CEO of American Janitorial Services and president of the Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce. Get all of In Black America's podcasts by subscribing to the feed.
In Black America Podcast: The Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce
Wed, Mar 26
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents part one of a two-part discussion with Ron Busby, founder and CEO of American Janitorial Services and president of the Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce. Get all of In Black America's podcasts by subscribing to the feed.
In Black America Podcast: SUPER BOWL XLII with Kenny W. Harris-Part II
Wed, Mar 19
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents his second, and final, discussion with Kenny W. Harris, Assistant County Manager, Public Works Director and County Engineer with Maricopa County #8211; Phoenix, Arizona. Get all of In Black America's podcasts by subscribing to the feed.
In Black America Podcast: SUPER BOWL XLII WITH KENNY W. HARRIS
Wed, Mar 12
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Kenny W. Harris, Assistant County Manager, Public Works Director and County Engineer, Maricopa County #8211; Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. Harris oversaw the construction of the new Cardinals Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Get all of In Black America's podcasts by subscribing to the feed.
In Black America Podcast: CCSQUARED PRODUCTIONS
Wed, Mar 5
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with C.C. Stinson, founder and president of C.C. Squared Productions based in Round Rock, Texas. Get all of In Black America's podcasts by subscribing to the feed.
In Black America Podcast: The History of Black Churches in Central Texas: T
Wed, Feb 27
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents a documentary on the history of Black Churches in Central Texas. In this segment we take a look at the influence these churches have had on the community they serve. Featured on the program are: Rev. G.V. Clark, pastor Mt. Zion Baptist Church; Rev. Freddie B. Dixon Sr., former pastor Wesley United Methodist Church; Rev. Elvin Tyrone, pastor Little Zion Baptist Church and Rev. Marvin C. Griffin, pastor Ebenezer...
In Black America Podcast: Four Who Made A Difference
Wed, Feb 20
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents a special Black History Month program. Featured on this program are: MELBA P. BEALS, one of the Little Rock Nine; DR. LONNIE BRISTOW, MD, former president-elect The American Medical Assoc.; LYNN THIGPEN, veteran actress; and DAVE BING, former professional basketball player. Get all of In Black America's podcasts by subscribing to the feed.
In Black America Podcast: The History of Black Churches In Central Texas: T
Wed, Feb 13
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with a group of Central Texas ministers regarding their calling to the ministry. Featured on the program are: the Rev. N. W. Bacon, Jr., retired pastor Greater Mount Zion Missionary Church; Rev. W.E. Routt, Sr., pastor Webberville Missionary Baptist Church; Rev. A.W. Anthony Mays, pastor Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church and Rev. W.E. Robertson, pastor Macedonia Baptist Church. Get all of In Black America's...
In Black America Podcast: Sellout with author Randall Kennedy
Thu, Feb 7
On this edition of In Black America, producer/ host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Randall Kennedy, professor of Law at Harvard University. In his book Sellout he looks at the ways in which prominent members of the African American community have been stigmatized as sellouts. Also, he outlines the history of the suspicion of racial betrayal among African Americans and he show how current fears of selling out are expressed in thought and practice. Get all of In Black America's podcasts by...
In Black America Podcast: Texas Black History Preservation Project
Tue, Jan 29
On this edition of In Black America, host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Roxanne Evans Co-Editor-In-Chief of the Texas Black History Preservation Project. The Texas Black History Preservation Project is an Austin, Texas-based, diverse non-profit group of writers, historians, and scholars dedicated to documenting the complete history of the African American experience in Texas, spanning almost five centuries. Through print and visual media, the Project seeks to make readily accessible a...
In Black America Podcast: The Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame-Part 2
Thu, Jan 24
On this edition of In Black America, host John L. Hanson Jr. presents his second, and final highlights of the inductions of the 2007 class of the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame. Featured on this program are: CALVIN HILL, former Dallas Cowboy; DEREK HARPER, former Dallas Maverick; LARRY CENTERS; former Arizona Cardinal; and MICHAEL WILLIAMS, former Detroit Piston. Get all of In Black America's podcasts by subscribing to the feed.
in Black America Podcast: The 2007 Class of the Texas Black Sports Hall of
Thu, Jan 17
On this edition of In Black America, host John L. Hanson Jr. presents part one of a two-part highlights of the 2007 class of the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame. On Saturday, December 1, 2007, in Dallas, Texas, the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame added 11 new members. The class of 2007 of the newest inductees are an elite class of history making athletes and coaches: former Dallas Cowboys THOMAS HOLLYWOOD HENDERSON, the late HARVEY MARTIN, and CALVIN HILL, Along with former Dallas Mavericks...
in Black America Podcast: A Tribute To The Late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King
Thu, Jan 10
On this edition of In Black America, host John L. Hanson Jr. presents a tribute to the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Get all of In Black America's podcasts by subscribing to the feed.
in Black America Podcast: Joe Rogers
Thu, Jan 3
On this edition of In Black America, host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Joe Rogers, former Lt. Governor of Colorado and founder and chairperson of the Dream Alive Program. In 2003, Rogers completed his history-making term as the Lieutenant Governor of Colorado, where he held the distinction of serving as America's youngest Lieutenant Governor and only the fourth African American in U.S. history ever elected as a state's #2 executive. Now a national speaker, lecturer and attorney in Colorado...