In this episode of REVOLT BLACK NEWS, Eboni interviews Congresswoman Barbara Lee, the sole member of Congress to vote against the Afghanistan War. The two breakdown what’s transpired over the past 20 years, the current stakes today, and where does the United States go from here. Dr. Bernard Ashby & Dr. Thomas Oden tackle the narratives that Black men are not getting vaccinated, the historical hesitancies, and what viewers should know when it comes to fear vs. facts. Rochelle Ritchie intervie...
Aug 27, 2021•49 min
In this episode of REVOLT BLACK NEWS, Eboni K. Williams interviews Haitian-American Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick who is running for Congress about the recent earthquake in Haiti, its devastating death toll and what resources viewers must know so we can all lend a hand. Singer/songwriter Stacy Barthe joins as well for a heartfelt word on Haiti. Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, Wally Adeyemo discusses infrastructure, the child tax credit, and emergency rental assistance. Rodney Rikai interviews Dr....
Aug 20, 2021•49 min
In this episode of REVOLT BLACK NEWS, Eboni K Williams and familiar faces of the show Rochelle Ritchie & Dustin Ross discuss the recent vaccine mandate in New York as it relates to safety of the whole, one’s rights and communal comfortability. Kaz and Rodney Rikai break down all the Olympic Gold from the final week in Tokyo. Blue Telusma and Angie Nwandu celebrate all the latest Black Excellence in Entertainment. Author & Celebrity Financial Coach, Dr. Lynn Richardson gives all the facts...
Aug 12, 2021•49 min
In this episode of REVOLT BLACK NEWS, the blocks are hot across inner cities around the country. Eboni K Williams interviews Atlanta Councilman Antonio Brown about the rising crime rate in ATL, while Rodney Rikai & Reecie Colbert examine the stats in D.C and whether safety is improving. Bri Harmon & Shamea Morton celebrate all of this week’s Black Excellence in Entertainment. And Rochelle Ritchie moderates a special innovation & technology discussion with entrepreneur & inventor ...
Aug 06, 2021•50 min
In this episode of REVOLT BLACK NEWS, host Eboni K. Williams interviews Nina Turner who’s running in Ohio’s 11th congressional district special election. Brandon Truttling & Dr. Chris T. Pernell discuss the rising numbers in COVID-19 cases, the state of vaccines and what we can do to stop the spread. Host of the Straight Shot No Chaser podcast Tezlyn Figaro & Political Analyst Shermichael Singleton break down the most recent political headlines out of Washington and how they’re impacting...
Aug 01, 2021•51 min
In this episode of REVOLT BLACK NEWS, host Eboni K. Williams talks with British comedian London Hughes about her racial experiences abroad. The crises in South Africa, Haiti, and Cuba are expounded on. Mandii B moderates a conversation with Phoenix Mercury Assistant Coach and Sports Journalist Ari Chambers about all things WNBA during their 25th season! Rochelle Ritchie interviews Blxst for a special artist spotlight. And DJ Damage & Bexx Francois celebrate all of this week’s Black Excellenc...
Jul 28, 2021•49 min
In this new episode of "REVOLT BLACK NEWS," host Eboni K Williams breaks down the 2021 Summer Tokyo Olympics with Black Olympian guests Sanya Richards-Ross, Maritza McClendon and Nzingha Prescod. Kaz and ESPN personality Jalen Rosen discuss all things sports like the NBA Finals, USA Women’s Basketball, and new NCAA compensation rule for endorsement deals. Legendary Bad Boy rapper turned Belizean politician Shyne also stops by to share his plans for the betterment of the political landscape in hi...
Jul 16, 2021•51 min
In this special episode of REVOLT BLACK NEWS, guest host Rochelle Ritchie discusses Juneteenth, it’s historical significance and the bill in the Senate unanimously passed for it to become a federal holiday. Also, we take a special look at Saturday’s Juneteenth Episode of “Revolt Black News” from The Gathering Spot In Atlanta. In another edition of REVOLT’s “Stand Up For” series, Gia Peppers interviews Killer Mike at The Swag Shop in Atlanta about the impact of Black banking and his work in co-fo...
Jun 18, 2021•25 min
In this episode of REVOLT BLACK NEWS, Eboni K Williams is joined by Married To Medicine’s Dr. Contessa Metcalfe to break down the stigmas of substance abuse in the Black community and the particular hardships the pandemic has layered on. Rodney Rikai interviews G Herbo about mental health impacting the younger generations and how the pain manifests itself through hip hop. And, Creator & Executive Producer of Starz’s new hit show ‘Run The World’ Leigh Davenport helps celebrate all of this wee...
May 22, 2021•46 min
In this episode of REVOLT BLACK NEWS, Eboni K. Williams sits down with former ATL mayoral candidate Michael Sterling & Atlanta City Councilman Antonio Brown to discuss the political climate of Atlanta. Rochelle Ritchie talks Black Capitalism with Mandy Bowman from Official Black Wall Street & Lynn P. Smith from Buy The Block. Jason Carter hosts this week’s Black Excellence in Entertainment with guest Bexx Francois. And in another installment of RBN’s NYC Mayoral Race series, candidate &a...
May 14, 2021•45 min
In this episode of REVOLT BLACK NEWS, Eboni K Williams interviews Senior Advisor to the President, Cedric Richmond to evaluate the President’s first 100 Days in office and what gains the Black community are seeing. Touré moderates an additional conversation about Biden’s first 100 days from the public perspective with activist Shar Bates, ‘Our Black Party’ Co-Founder Dr. Wes Bellamy, and Republican strategist Chris Prudhome. Brandon Truttling joins in conversation with newly appointed SBA Direct...
May 08, 2021•43 min
In this episode of Revolt Black News, Eboni K Williams and Floyd family attorneys Chris Stewart & Justin Miller breakdown the “Trial Of The Century” that convicted Derek Chauvin on two counts of murder and one count of manslaughter. Rochelle Ritche interviews Tamika D. Mallory and Touré about how the guilty verdict impacts law enforcement policies going forward. And Dr. Fauci joins to discuss the current state of the COVID-19 vaccines.
Apr 23, 2021•46 min
In this episode of REVOLT BLACK NEWS, Eboni K Williams is joined by Eric Garner’s daughter Emerald Snipes Garner, and author & pundit Tezlyn Figaro to examine the overwhelming funds & organizations in this country whose mission is to ensure that Black lives matter. Retired LAPD Sergeant Cheryl Dorsey condemns the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright and gives her perspective on the lack of accountability within law enforcement practices. Rochelle Ritchie interviews Dr. Contessa Metcalfe about...
Apr 16, 2021•46 min
In this episode of REVOLT BLACK NEWS, Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition, David Johns moderates a panel with activists Tim’m West, Melanie Willingham-Jager and Dylan Hughes dissecting recent anti-transgender laws sweeping across multiple states. Gia Peppers & DonJuan Clark celebrate this week’s Black Excellence in Entertainment with special guest Vanessa Williams. And in another installment of RBN’s NYC Mayoral Race series, candidate Dianne Morales joins to breakdown ...
Apr 12, 2021•46 min
In this episode of Revolt Black News, Eboni K Williams dissects the different perspectives of the 2nd Amendment in the Black community. Geneva Solomon from Redstone Firearms & Maj Toure, founder of ‘Black Guns Matter’ vocalize their Pro-Gun perspective. Tanya Christian moderates a conversation with Democry-ish Co-Hosts Danielle Moodie & journalist Touré about their Anti-Gun viewpoints. Brooklyn Borough President & NYC Mayoral Candidate Eric Adams joins for RBN’s next installment of t...
Apr 02, 2021•45 min
In this episode of REVOLT BLACK NEWS, Eboni K Williams dives into the Derek Chauvin trial with the help of activist Kimberly Latrice Jones and Attorney Christopher Steward who represented George Floyd’s family in their $27 Million settlement. Adidas & Revolt come through for the collab in a conversation on sustainability in fashion with Founder of GALERIE.LA, Dechel McKillian and global handbag designer Brandon Blackwood. Rochelle Ritchie interviews Atlanta City Councilman Antonio Brown abou...
Mar 26, 2021•47 min
In this episode of REVOLT BLACK NEWS, Eboni K Williams and Dr. Uche Blackstock recap one-year in the COVID-19 pandemic and dissect how the future will look. Dr. Chris Pernell sits down with Dr. Kanisha Hall to examine the current state of vaccines. DMANI Entertainment Group CEO Silbert Mani and Broccoli City Festival Founder Brandon McEachern forecast the future of live events. Brittany Lee Lewis & Danielle Young celebrate all of this week’s Black Excellence in Entertainment.
Mar 19, 2021•46 min
In this episode of Revolt Black News, Eboni K Williams spotlights the importance & urgency of representation. Rodney Rikai interviews Nascar driver Bubba Wallace & his mentee Raja Caruth who’ve partnered up for McDonald’s Black & Positively Golden Mentor Program. Award winning Publicist, Phreshy, discusses Black PR and authenticating the Black image in his work. ICM Agent, Yves Pierre who represents Rapsody, Migos, & Lil Yachty examines representation in Black agenting. Right Han...
Mar 12, 2021•45 min
In this episode of "REVOLT BLACK NEWS," Eboni K. Williams tackles the different avenues of weed. Black people are disproportionately convicted and sentenced to prison for drug related offenses as compared to their white counterparts. So, we must learn more about the industry to make it work for us and become the bosses in it that we wish to be without legal consequence.
Feb 26, 2021•49 min
In this episode of "REVOLT BLACK NEWS," Eboni K. Williams is joined by Republican Chris Prudhome and Democrat Danielle Moodie to break down the first week of Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial. Former NBA player turned businessman Baron Davis and former NFL Linebacker DeMarcus Ware discuss their entrepreneurial paths beyond sports. Darrell Britt-Gibson from ‘Judas And The Black Messiah’ joins for Black Excellence Entertainment. Plus, Koya Webb and Brittany Richardson examine the importance ...
Feb 13, 2021•43 min
In this episode of "REVOLT BLACK NEWS," Eboni K. Williams puts colorism under the lens with guest Jason Lee and Blue Telusma. Rodney Rikai, Panama Jackson, and filmmaker Merawi Gerima breakdown the 2021 NAACP Image Award nominees, and the Black movies and TV shows snubbed by the 2021 Golden Globes. Nia Imani, Dorion Renaud and Dr. Ellen Rucker discuss their Black beauty and haircare brands, and the importance of self-care in a pandemic. Scott Evans joins for Black Excellence Entertainment. Last,...
Feb 06, 2021•44 min
In this episode of "REVOLT BLACK NEWS," Eboni K. Williams is joined by Karen Civil, Blavity's Morgan DeBaun, and The Gathering Spot's Ryan Wilson to examine Clubhouse’s $1 billion valuation, and Black people's influence that gives platforms their popularity and success. Ross Mac -- aka the Wall Street rapper -- Ash Cash, and Ashley Harrington discuss financial progress and the hurdles of COVID-19. Kaz and Rashan Ali breakdown all news surrounding Super Bowl LV. Steelo joins for Black Excellence ...
Feb 04, 2021•1 hr 2 min
In this season two premiere of "REVOLT BLACK NEWS," Eboni K. Williams returns and takes a hard look at 2021 in Black Amerikkka -- we know the year just started, but so much has already happened from the U.S. Capitol riots by Trump supporters, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris entering office and more!
Feb 04, 2021•44 min
In this episode of "REVOLT BLACK NEWS," Eboni K. Williams is joined by the Mayor of Atlanta, Keisha Lance Bottoms, to discuss Georgia’s pivotal role in the 2020 presidential election, where the state turned blue for Joe Biden, which was the first time Georgia turned blue for a Democratic president candidate in 28 years, as well as the state's crucial moment for Congressional Democratic control in the runoffs.
Nov 20, 2020•46 min
In this episode of "REVOLT BLACK NEWS," Eboni K. Williams is joined by Van Lathan and Soledad O’Brien to examine disinformation and how it influences the media especially in regard to election coverage. Gary Chambers Jr. and Damon Hewitt discuss social activism in the south, and its impact on a political shift. Reecie Colbert and Michael Harriot break down the general election results between Biden and Trump, what’s to ensue and how the Georgia runoffs will decide control of Congress: Democrats ...
Nov 13, 2020•43 min
In this episode of "REVOLT BLACK NEWS," Eboni K. Williams breaks down the most important presidential election of our lifetime between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Lindsey Granger moderates a conversation with former RNC Chairman Michael Steele and Danielle Moodie about the election results and states' votes. Isaac Hayes III also gives his take on the 2020 election, the games Trump is playing and what’s next in the fight for social justice.
Nov 08, 2020•41 min
In this episode of 'REVOLT BLACK NEWS,' Rotimi, Dr. Wendy Osefo and Angie Nwandu join Eboni K. Williams to break down police brutality in Nigeria and the #EndSars movement, which highlights Black oppression on a global scale. Jaime Harrison examines his tight Senate race in South Carolina, and Cori Bush discusses her potential election, which would make her the first Black woman from Missouri in the U.S. House of Representatives. Plus, Tezlyn Figaro, Shermichael Singleton and Kamau Marshall make...
Oct 30, 2020•43 min
In this episode of "REVOLT BLACK NEWS," Eboni K. Williams examines both Democrat and Republican perspectives as we gear up for the 2020 presidential election on Nov. 3 where the American people will vote for Donald Trump or Joe Biden. Black women behind the Biden/Harris campaign like Ashley Allison and Phillana Williams join, while Chris Prudhome breaks down Black support for Trump. Big Boi and Sleepy Brown stop by for a word on their new single and message. Danielle Young returns for "Black Exc...
Oct 23, 2020•46 min
On Friday (Oct. 16), Sean “Diddy” Combs officially launched a Black political party and endorsed Joe Biden. Visit http://www.OurBlackParty.org now. Joining Charlamagne Tha God for a discussion about the 2020 presidential election and what this all means for Black Americans, Combs didn’t hold back about his controversial “hold the Black vote hostage” statement, President Trump’s outrageous “stand back and stand by” comments to The Proud Boys and more. The mogul also talked the launch of Our Black...
Oct 20, 2020•31 min
In this episode of "REVOLT BLACK NEWS," Our Black Party, a new political party designed with an agenda specifically focused on the African-American community’s needs, joins to talk utilizing Black political power to advocate for overdue social change. Less than three weeks away from the 2020 presidential election, we're continuing the much-needed dialogue about Donald Trump and Joe Biden's candidacies in regard to the American people, but especially Black people. Show guests include Jeezy, Sen. ...
Oct 16, 2020•54 min
