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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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Episode 55 - KELAIA'S SOLUTION pt 3

Black Land Podcast ·

2025/01/04

Empowering Kelaia: A Path To Healing (gofundme) Dr. Vanessa Tyler has a conversation with Ty Turner, mother of 14 year old Kelaia Turner. When Kelaia was 12 years old she was a victim of verbal and physical bullying by her South Carolina classmates for over a year. Eventually, Kelaia attempted suicide by hanging herself in 2023. Kelaia now suffers from permanent brain damage and requires round-the-clock care. Ty Turner tells us about her fight to provide care and justice for her daughter and she

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7:02

Episode 54 - KELAIA'S SOLUTION pt 2

Black Land Podcast ·

2025/01/03

Empowering Kelaia: A Path To Healing (gofundme) Dr. Vanessa Tyler has a conversation with Ty Turner, mother of 14 year old Kelaia Turner. When Kelaia was 12 years old she was a victim of verbal and physical bullying by her South Carolina classmates for over a year. Eventually, Kelaia attempted suicide by hanging herself in 2023. Kelaia now suffers from permanent brain damage and requires round-the-clock care. Ty Turner tells us about her fight to provide care and justice for her daughter and she

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6:11

Episode 53 - KELAIA'S SOLUTION pt 1

Black Land Podcast ·

2025/01/03

Empowering Kelaia: A Path To Healing (gofundme) Dr. Vanessa Tyler has a conversation with Ty Turner, mother of 14 year old Kelaia Turner. When Kelaia was 12 years old she was a victim of verbal and physical bullying by her South Carolina classmates for over a year. Eventually, Kelaia attempted suicide by hanging herself in 2023. Kelaia now suffers from permanent brain damage and requires round-the-clock care. Ty Turner tells us about her fight to provide care and justice for her daughter and she

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7:51

Episode 52 - Alena Black Genius pt 2

Black Land Podcast ·

2024/12/27

Dr. Vanessa Tyler speaks with Alena Analeigh McQuarter, who, at age 13 became the youngest Black person to be accepted into medical school in the U.S. Now at age 15, she is pursuing her PhD in Integrated Biological Sciences at Loma Linda University Medical School in California. She is also the creator of "The Brown STEM Girl" foundation to engage girls of color in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:57

Episode 51 - Alena Black Genius pt 1

Black Land Podcast ·

2024/12/27

Dr. Vanessa Tyler speaks with Alena Analeigh McQuarter, who, at age 13 became the youngest Black person to be accepted into medical school in the U.S. Now at age 15, she is pursuing her PhD in Integrated Biological Sciences at Loma Linda University Medical School in California. She is also the creator of "The Brown STEM Girl" foundation to engage girls of color in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:36

Episode 50 - Akbar Pray Homecoming (pt 4)

Black Land Podcast ·

2024/12/21

Dr. Vanessa Tyler shares a conversation with convicted drug kingpin - turned writer and mentor Akbar Pray. In 1990, Akbar was sentenced to life in prison for non-violent drug offenses, only to receive a compassionate release in 2024 partially due to his conflict resolution and counseling work with inmates while incarcerated. Akbar Pray, along with his non-profit The Akbar Pray Foundation for Change offers initiatives for re-entry programs for the formerly incarcerated, social justice reform and

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4:28

Episode 49 - Akbar Pray Homecoming (pt 3)

Black Land Podcast ·

2024/12/20

Dr. Vanessa Tyler shares a conversation with convicted drug kingpin - turned writer and mentor Akbar Pray. In 1990, Akbar was sentenced to life in prison for non-violent drug offenses, only to receive a compassionate release in 2024 partially due to his conflict resolution and counseling work with inmates while incarcerated. Akbar Pray, along with his non-profit The Akbar Pray Foundation for Change offers initiatives for re-entry programs for the formerly incarcerated, social justice reform and

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4:24

Episonde 48 - Akbar Pray Homecoming (pt 2)

Black Land Podcast ·

2024/12/20

Dr. Vanessa Tyler shares a conversation with convicted drug kingpin - turned writer and mentor Akbar Pray. In 1990, Akbar was sentenced to life in prison for non-violent drug offenses, only to receive a compassionate release in 2024 partially due to his conflict resolution and counseling work with inmates while incarcerated. Akbar Pray, along with his non-profit The Akbar Pray Foundation for Change offers initiatives for re-entry programs for the formerly incarcerated, social justice reform and

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5:23

Episode 47 - Akbar Pray Homecoming (pt 1)

Black Land Podcast ·

2024/12/20

Dr. Vanessa Tyler shares a conversation with convicted drug kingpin - turned writer and mentor Akbar Pray. In 1990, Akbar was sentenced to life in prison for non-violent drug offenses, only to receive a compassionate release in 2024 partially due to his conflict resolution and counseling work with inmates while incarcerated. Akbar Pray, along with his non-profit The Akbar Pray Foundation for Change offers initiatives for re-entry programs for the formerly incarcerated, social justice reform and

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17:27

Episode 46 - Black Women Living With MS

Black Land Podcast ·

2024/12/13

Dr. Vanessa Tyler discusses the effects of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and how Black women statistically are at a higher risk of getting this chronic autoimmune disorder. The discussion includes Black women living with M.S. and those who are caretakers of M.S. survivors. Guests are Multiple Sclerosis Advocate Marti Hines and Sophia Williams, producers of the documentary "All In My Head".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:01

Episode 45 - Children of Promise

Black Land Podcast ·

2024/12/06

Host Dr. Vanessa Tyler has a conversation with Sharon Content, Executive Director of Children Of Promise, NYC, an organization designed to work with families impacted by incarceration. Their unique programs infuse a mental health & wellness element alongside a traditional sports and science curriculum for kids, and their Clinical Training Institute provides Continuing Education Units for licensed social workers focused on the treatment of parental incarceration as a primary childhood trauma.

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23:28

Episode 44 - BLACK FRIENDS

Black Land Podcast ·

2024/11/29

Host Dr. Vanessa Tyler has an in-depth discussion with Dr. Timothy E. Lewis, Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of Black Studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardville (SIUE). Dr. Lewis is the first Black professor to receive tenure at SIUE. Their discussion includes a conversation about the 're-education of white Americans' when it comes to race relations in this country, The "Black proximity defense" when accused of bias or racism, and the upcoming event "Black - A

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13:44

Episode 43 - The Business Of Black Beauty

Black Land Podcast ·

2024/11/22

Host Vanessa Tyler talks with Atiya Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Janas Cosmetology Academy. JCA is the first Black-owned elite cosmetology school in the state of New Jersey. Atiya discusses her inspiration behind starting a cosmetology school, her Beyonce encounter, and we hear from some of her past students who have achieved their own successes within the industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:49

Episode 42 - The Good Life

Black Land Podcast ·

2024/11/15

Host Vanessa Tyler has a revealing conversation with entrepreneur and financial advisor Eszylfie Taylor. Eszylfie is the president and founder of Taylor Insurance and Financial Services located in the financial district of Pasadena, California. Vanessa and Eszylfie talk about his middle class upbringing, becoming top a financial advisor, and he offers his perspective on building individual wealth through money management and wellness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:41

Episode 41 - Mothers Of The Movement

Black Land Podcast ·

2024/11/08

Host Vanessa Tyler discusses "The Mothers Of The Movement" - a group of women connected by tragedy; each member has family who died as a result of police action or by gun violence. These civil rights activists hosted an emotional panel at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference earlier this year in Washington D.C.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:32

Episode 40 - Going Back To Africa (part 2)

Black Land Podcast ·

2024/11/01

Host Vanessa Tyler contemplates how African American lives would change if we all took the time to discover our ancestry by taking a pilgrimage to Africa. (PART 2) Guests include: Dr. Gina Paige, co-founder of African Ancestry.com - a DNA testing and curated travel service. Shazel Muhammed, CEO of Eunoia Global and founder of African Link Initiative - a leadership training and coaching firm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:55

Episode 39 - Going Back To Africa (part 1)

Black Land Podcast ·

2024/10/25

Host Vanessa Tyler contemplates how African American lives would change if we all took the time to discover our ancestry by taking a pilgrimage to Africa. Guests include: Dr. Gina Paige, co-founder of African Ancestry.com - a DNA testing and curated travel service. Shazel Muhammed, CEO of Eunoia Global and founder of African Link Initiative - a leadership training and coaching firm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:26

Episode 38 - Carl Green

Black Land Podcast ·

2024/10/18

Vanessa Tyler discusses the legacy of former Harlem Globetrotter, business man and community leader Carl Green. Vanessa covers the street naming tribute to this basketball pioneer and talks with his wife Judith Green about their incredible love story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:20

Episode 37 - Crownsville

Black Land Podcast ·

2024/10/14

Host Vanessa Tyler talks about the history of the Crownsville Hospital Center - formerly known as the Hospital For The Negro Insane of Maryland. In 1911, this segregated facility was constructed to treat the mentally ill, but patients were often subjected to medical experimentation, abuse and neglect. Vanessa speaks to Janice Hayes Williams about her mission to create a permanent memorial dedicated to those that died at Crownsville, and were buried in unnamed graves.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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15:02

Episode 36 - NBA Voter Protection

Black Land Podcast ·

2024/10/04

Vanessa Tyler discusses voting rights and voter protection with former Rep. Stacey Abrams and members of the National Bar Association. They detail how several organizations are strategizing and preparing to fight Black voter suppression in the 2024 Presidential Election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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