About this episode

The episode features discussions on leadership, African American history, and the challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs, alongside interviews with notable guests.

This week on The Black Perspective , Andrea Coleman sits down with former Atlanta mayor and Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms for a conversation about leadership, politics, and the future of Georgia. Vanessa Tyler explores the rich history of South Carolina's Historic Brattonsville with Margaret Parson-Willins , discussing the site's important role in preserving African American history. Mike Stevens speaks with Dr. Larry Watson of South Carolina State University about the often-overlooked contributions Black Americans have made while fighting for the nation's freedom throughout history. Esther Dillard talks with author and illustrator Charnelle Pinkney Barlow about her heartfelt new children's book, Two Artists, Grandad and Me , inspired by the artistic legacy of her grandfather, legendary illustrator Jerry Pinkney . Katie Gray continues her three-part conversation with former rapper, songwriter, and political activist Mopreme Shakur , discussing his memoir, This Thug's Life: An Unapologetically Black Story . And Doug Davis sits down with a Los Angeles community leader working to end pretextual police stops, followed by a conversation with a Black…

People in this episode

Hosts: Andrea Coleman, Vanessa Tyler, Mike Stevens, Esther Dillard, Katie Gray, Doug Davis

Guests: Keisha Lance Bottoms, Margaret Parson-Willins, Dr. Larry Watson, Charnelle Pinkney Barlow, Mopreme Shakur, Black cannabis entrepreneur

Topics covered

• leadership
• politics
• African American history
• children's literature
• cannabis industry
• community activism

Keywords

• leadership
• politics
• African American history
• children's book
• cannabis industry
• community activism
• memoir

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: South Carolina State University

Books & works: Two Artists, Grandad and Me, This Thug's Life: An Unapologetically Black Story

Places: Georgia, South Carolina, Los Angeles

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