Words Matter. The language we use has a significant impact on how we look at our past and our future. We present conversations from the past and present to remind us to fight for the future.
Black Men Screaming – Ep 184 – Self-determination and Black Political Power.- April 18 2025
Black community is advocating for self-determination and Black political power. Our community wants to control their own destinies, politically, economically, and culturally. Now is the right time.
Both Sides of the Bars – Digital Ed. Programs for Incarcerated-Formerly Incarcerated People – July 2025
In the United States, over 600,000 people transition from prisons back into the community annually. While 82% of middle-skill jobs in the country demand digital proficiency, many incarcerated individuals struggle with digital literacy due to limited access to technology while in prison. Even with eventual access to cell phones and PCs, formerly incarcerated people may be unfamiliar with the skills necessary to operate them. Digital life skills training plays a crucial role in successful reintegration, enabling people to rebuild their lives by securing employment, accessing services, and simply navigating daily life in a digital world. This episode's guests are Adrienne Whaley, senior director of technology, training, and digital literacy at The Fortune Society, and Reggie Chatman, director of policy at Fortune's David Rothenberg Center for Public Policy.
Black Men Screaming – Ep 182 – Dismantling the Department of Education. Visionary Project. – March 28 2025
President Donald Trump signed an executive order designed to dismantle the Department of Education. Lawmakers, unions representing parents and teachers,argued that the department plays a crucial role in maintaining quality within the school system and promoting equal access to education. We continue with Visionary Project as our elders and ancestors speak..
Democracy Now – James Earl Jones reads Frederick Douglass. Karen Hao – Empire of AI. – July 4 2025
Democracy Now - James Earl Jones reads Frederick Douglass. Karen Hao - Empire of AI. - July 4 2025
Black Men Screaming – Eboni K. Williams and the Bus Driver – May 12 2023
Eboni K. Williams has ignited a conversation that has the web ablaze. The question is - What are we really talking about? Is this a matter of her personal preference or is it payola( Pay to play)? Bmstv tries to get to the root of the matter with guest Mr. Paul C. Darden & Prof. Brandon Jones.