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Black Land Podcast

Artful story telling takes center stage as BIN’S "Black Land" podcast taps into the lives of ordinary people and brings to life their extraordinary tales of triumph and circumstance. Join Emmy award winning Host Vanessa Tyler each week as she dives deep into uncharted stories and gives an overdue and deserving voice to those who have often experienced the other side of the American dream. From laughter to tears, triumph to trials, Black Land delivers the personal narratives of Black people surviving

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13:25

Episode 82 - Twin Deaths

Black Land Podcast ·

2025/06/19

Dr. Vanessa Tyler delves into the tragic story of Qaadir and Naazir Lewis, twin teenagers whose deaths were ruled as a murder-suicide. Friends, family and Georgia community leaders see major flaws in the case and are calling for an independent investigation. In this episode of Black Land, hear the suspicious details surrounding the death of these 19 year old twins and hear from family members who are still fighting for justice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:39

Episode 81 - Dwight Eubanks

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2025/06/12

Dr. Vanessa Tyler has an exclusive interview with Real Housewives of Atlanta star Dwight Eubanks regarding his recent prostate cancer diagnosis. Dwight takes us through his discovery process and why he has chosen to become a vocal advocate for cancer screening and testing, especially for those in the African American community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:31

Episode 80 - People Food

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2025/06/05

Dr. Vanessa Tyler has a conversation with entrepreneur and advocate Faith Oluwadare who shares her experiences as a Black business woman in America. Her portfolio includes Owner of an upscale restuarant in New Jersey (House 157), and founder of A Mother's Road To Zion - a non-profit organization for women with a difficult past, working towards a better future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:20

Episode 79 - Slave Parents Black Children

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2025/05/29

Dr. Vanessa Tyler recounts the horrific case of Jeanne Whitefeather and Donald Lantz, a West Virginia couple sentenced to prison for child abuse, trafficking and forced labor of their adopted Black children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:14

Episode 78 - Sen. Cory Booker Marathon

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2025/05/22

Dr. Vanessa Tyler has a one-on-one with Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey about the state of our democracy. They have an honest conversation about the good and the bad regarding the Democratic party, his record-breaking 25-hour speech on the senate floor, and how a resistance to the Trump administration is fueling the future of the party and the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:10

Episode 77 - The State Of The People Power Tour

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2025/05/16

During a tour stop in Newark, NJ, Dr. Vanessa Tyler has a conversation with participants ofThe State of the People POWER Tour-a movement that unites community leaders, activists, influencers and the public to help strengthen Black communities nationwide. The Tour is traveling to Black communities throughout the country spotlighting local leadership, and helping to shape a national Black agenda, leading up to Juneteenth 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:03

Episode 76 - Wall Street

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2025/05/08

Dr. Vanessa Tyler accepts and invitation to Wall Street. Dr. Lisa Wicker, founder and CEO of Career Mastered Women's Network, organized an exclusive group of professional women to visit the New Your Stock Exchange. Here they discuss the importance of networking, empowerment, diversity and the history of women on Wall St.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:05

Episode 75 - Prison Policy Initiative

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2025/05/01

Dr. Vanessa Tyler speaks with Wanda Bertram, Communications Strategist for the Prison Policy Initiative, an independent research and advocacy organization that studies criminal justice reform and mass incarceration. Wanda shares data and insights that her organization offers to other advocacy groups and elected officials who are on the front lines fighting over-criminalization and gerrymandering.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:56

Episode 74 - Black Birth Black Death

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2025/04/25

As part of the Black Information Network's 'Black Maternal Health' awareness campaign, Dr. Vanessa Tyler shares the story of Jose Lopez & Christine Fields. In 2023, Jose's fiancée Christine died while giving birth to their son, Anuel, during emergency C-section surgery. Jose talks about the difficulties he experienced and witnessed while trying to advocate for Christine's care, including racism and alleged negligence. These are just some of the disparities that pregnant Black women

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14:19

Episode 73 - Foreign Earthquake Disaster

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2025/04/18

Dr. Vanessa Tyler has a conversation with Joshua Fekete who lives with his family in a foreign country. Joshua shares his remarkable and terrifying story about surviving a heart attack, a deadly earthquake and financial hardship while living in Thailand. Joshua details his ordeal of having to pay unexpected medical bills while in a foreign country, with no help from his American insurance provider or the U.S. Embassy. The family had to resort to a GoFundMe campaign to help cover their medical costs

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18:14

Episode 72 - Unfinished University Black Debt

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2025/04/10

Dr. Vanessa Tyler has a conversation with Robin Proudie, Founder and Executive Director of the Descendants of the St. Louis University Enslaved (DSLUE). Through the discovery of tireless research and documentation, the DSLUE seeks to enlighten people about Saint Louis University and the Jesuits' ties to the institution of slavery in the 1800's.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:22

Episode 71 - Caviar

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2025/04/03

Dr. Vanessa Tyler talks with restaurateur partners Nigel Douglas and Shauna Neely of Douglas Neely Hospitality Group (DNHG). Together they are owners of the first and only Black-owned caviar brand in the Tri-State area. They also manage several restaurants including Caviar in Edgewater, NJ. They discuss how caviar is one of the biggest trends happening in the culinary scene currently, and how DNHG are bringing caviar to the culture by creating a unique and elevated dining experience.See

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16:56

Episode 70 - Black Inventors

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2025/03/27

Dr. Vanessa Tyler has an enlightening conversation with James Howard, inventor and executive director of the Black Inventors Hall Of Fame Museum and STEAM Center. The project will be a 110,000 sq ft. facility in New Jersey that includes tuition-free STEM classrooms, a theater and a hall dedicated to top Black inventors of the Golden Era. James discuss the importance of representation and the value of preserving untold stories of inventors of color, especially in underserved communities.See

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13:45

Episode 69 - Black Millionaires Before Emancipation

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2025/03/21

Dr. Vanessa Tyler talks to author and educator Kimberly Jones about her book, 'Wealthy Blacks Before the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863'. The book helps dispel the myth that Black wealth did not exist in the days of slavery. Kimberly Jones shares information on wealthy business people of color in the 1800's and how they struggled and thrived during that period. The book also examines why many of these stories are relatively unknown and how it relates to the supression of Black History.See

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13:34

Episode 68 - The Gocha Empire

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2025/03/14

During this Women's History Month, Dr. Vanessa Tyler has a conversation with entrepreneur, TV personality, chef and authorGocha Hawkins. Gocha opens up about overcoming her challenging past and what motivated her to create her own businesses. Through her Gocha Restarant Group she owns breakfast and brunch eateries focused on health concious dining, and a line of food merchandise. She also has a cookbook, called 'Cooking With Gocha' that features creative breakfast and brunch recipes.See

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8:27

Episode 67 - The Real Target pt 2

Black Land Podcast ·

2025/03/07

Host Dr. Vanessa Tyler talks with investigative reporter Marjaan Sirdar about his examination into Target's DEI rollback. Marjaan uncovered an even deeper plol that involves Target and it's unfortunate connection to Minneapolis law enforcement. Part 2 of 2See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:45

Episode 66 - The Real Target pt 1

Black Land Podcast ·

2025/03/07

Host Dr. Vanessa Tyler talks with investigative reporter Marjaan Sirdar about his examination into Target's DEI rollback. Marjaan uncovered an even deeper plol that involves Target and it's unfortunate connection to Minneapolis law enforcement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:14

Episode 65 - The Golden Era

Black Land Podcast ·

2025/02/28

Dr. Vanessa Tyler continues her conversation with the president of the ACLU and Associate Dean at New York Universtiy School of Law Deborah Archer. Deborah provides insight into how the ACLU and others are fighting against the apparent destruction of our democracy and the dismantling of our civil liberties and equality infrastructure. She discusses past successes through litigation and how they continue to use the law to combat executive orders and mandates that threaten our community. Deborah has

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16:48

Episode 64 - Dividing Lines

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2025/02/21

Dr. Vanessa Tyler talks with the president of the ACLU and associate dean at New York Universtiy School of Law Deborah Archer. Deborah has written a book titled "Dividing Lines: How Transportation Infrastructure Reinforces Racial Inequality" that details the role race has played in the U.S. transportation infrastructure over the years. After the success of the Civil Rights movement, officials turned to less obvious means to keep Americans divided. Through city planning, highway building and property

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10:38

Episode 63 - Harlem Signs Of The Times

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2025/02/14

Dr. Vanessa Tyler talks with Karen Taylor, founder and Executive Director of 'While We Are Still Here', an organization dedicated to preserving the history of Harlem, NY. The group has an initiative called the 'Signs Of The Times: Harlem Markers Project' where they are installing historic markers around the city to honor events, people and organizations vital to the city of Harlem. Future plans include developing a tourist app, where people can walk the city and the app will show the historical

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