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Pop-up episode 133 of Real Black News, hosted by Raqiyah Mays, brings uplifting news stories about people of African descent from Ghana, Sweden, Brazil, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Queens, New York. Psychotherapist Camille Banks Lee joins the episode to share three tips for staying empowered and manifesting the positive in 2024 and beyond.
Raqiyah Mays hosts Real Black News, a society show with 100 episodes published.
On this final episode of Season 7, world-renowned hip-hop historian, educator, and author Toni Blackman breaks down the spiritual history of hip-hop as told in her book, "Wisdom of the Cypher." Weaving in ancient history
Ep. 150 of Real Black News features Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Trymaine Lee discussing his book, A Thousand Ways to Die: The True Cost of Violence on Black Life in America a work that merges memoir with reporting
Ep. 149 of Real Black News, hosted by Raqiyah Mays, features updates on the ICE protests in Minnesota, the shocking arrests of journalists for reporting on these protests, the 100-year anniversary of Black History Month,
On this special, first episode of 2026, psychotherapist Dr. Camille Banks-Lee shares tips on setting morning boundaries, intentions, and why she recommends using AI for therapy.
Episode 147 of Real Black News, hosted by Raqiyah Mays, features legendary hip-hop MC Dana Dane taking a nostalgic trip discussing his career, coming up with Slick Rick, the highs and lows of fame, and eventually pivotin
Ep. 146 of Real Black News, hosted by Raqiyah Mays, features an intimate discussion with writer and comedian Daheli Hall about her award-winning one-woman show and documentary SPADURA, where she opens up about her strugg
The Season 7 premiere of Real Black News features Showrunner Selywn Seyfu Hinds, the creator of the Hulu limited series: Washington Black, an epic adventure co-starring Emmy-Winner Sterling K. Brown about a genius boy wh
Episode 144 pops up for Men's Mental Health Month spotlighting Anti-Violence Ventures, a non-profit dedicated to helping young Black men stop the cycle of violence. Special guests Ajamn Johnson and George Granberry, III
Ep. 143 of Real Black News with Raqiyah Mays features 5 empowering Black news stories from South Central LA, Egypt, Philly, The UK, and South Sudan. In celebration of Women's History Month, lawyer and immigrant rights ac
In this first episode (and therapy session) of 2025, psychotherapist Dr. Camille Banks Lee provides critical tips for supporting children, adults, and all affected – physically and emotionally - by the trauma of the LA W
Ep. 141, The Black Friday Episode of Real Black News, hosted by Raqiyah Mays, pops up to reclaim the day after Thanksgiving dedicated to shopping and flips it to dedicate it to Black businesses and funding.
Ep. 140 of Real Black News features the New York Times Bestselling author of the sci-fi novel Blood at the Root LaDarrion Williams. Known as the "Black Harry Potter," Blood at the Root hit the NY Times Bestseller list in
Ep.139 marks the Season 6 premiere of Real Black News. Host Raqiyah Mays digs into P. Diddy's legal drama, Suge Knight's reaction, Eric Adams' indictment, Trump voters, and five empowering Black news stories from Wales,
This repost of Episode 82 from May 2020, honors the life of hip hop's legendary voice, the late Fatman Scoop. The two-time Grammy-winning MC, radio personality, and legendary hype man passed on August 30, 2024. In this e
Episode 137 of Real Black News, hosted by Raqiyah Mays, features a conversation about Kamala Harris' run for president and what we stand to lose if Trump wins the election. Five time Emmy-winning actor Wayne Brady joins
Episode 136 of Real Black News, hosted by Raqiyah Mays, posts on June 19, Juneteenth 2024, featuring stories about the first HBCU in California, the Ghanaian genius in the Guinness Book of World Records, Lebron James' Ak
In this Special Edition bonus episiode of Real Black News, one of Hollywood's hottest up-and-coming directors, Stefon Bristol, discusses his new sci-fi movie "Breathe" starring Jennifer Hudson, Milla Jovovich, Common, Qu
On Episode 134 host Raqiyah Mays shares the top five empowering Black news stories from around the world including this episode's picks from Cameroon, Morocco, Washington, DC, Ghana, Newark, NJ, and even Dubai. Plus disc
Pop-up episode 133 of Real Black News, hosted by Raqiyah Mays, brings uplifting news stories about people of African descent from Ghana, Sweden, Brazil, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Queens, New York. Psychotherapist Camille Bank
Real Black News returns with host Raqiyah Mays after a year-and-a-half hiatus. The pop-up episode features five empowering Black news stories from around the world. #RealBlackNews
Trymaine Lee
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist
1 appearance on this show
Amy DuBois Barnett
media powerhouse, former Editor-in-Chief, author
1 appearance on this show
Sterling K. Brown
1 appearance on this show
Sterling K Brown
1 appearance on this show
Fatman Scoop
hip hop artist, radio personality
1 appearance on this show
Wayne Brady
moderator
1 appearance on this show
Malcolm Lee
SVP of Financial Center Design · Bank of America
1 appearance on this show
Drew Glover
Principle Coordinator · Selma Jubilee
1 appearance on this show
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