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In this episode, former news anchor and print journalist Marty Davis looks into her crystal ball to see, and assess, what’s happening in our political world. Then, MiDian Holmes, Founder/CEO of The Epitome of Black Excellence & Partnership, updates us on the seeking of justice for Elijah McClain, as well as the work she is doing in the Denver, Colorado area. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support
Former DC-based network/TV news anchor-reporter. Talk radio. Urban radio news. Print journalist. National media and political blog 2007-2014. M.A. journalism, American University, Washington DC.
DC: 1978-2002.
Detroit, other Michigan markets radio/TV: 1971-1978
CEO
MiDian Holmes grew up and has a rich history in Denver, Colorado.
She recalls stories and experiences in her childhood filled with racial tensions. Some events were in the national spotlight and others were casual occurrences in her classroom or neighborhood. Stories centered around Rodney King, Latasha Harlins, Amadou Diallo, and the verdict of O.J. Simpson were just a few triggering reminders during MiDian’s formative years that the country was divided, despite being taught that America was a place of freedom and acceptance. While she was able to compartmentalize these national headlines, MiDian was no stranger to racism from her peers, teachers, and sadly enough, her mentors.
She leveraged the stories of her elders and her own lived experience to move her work from "up next" to "up NOW" and is currently the CEO of the Epitome of Black Excellence & Partnership and the Owner/Founder of 8PM Consulting for Humanity. MiDian brings her life experience, a relentless pursuit for racial justice, and her expertise as a community leader, corporate executive, and social justice advocate to a new mission. MiDian’s work is centered on three main pillars, each addressing the community and providing opportunities to learn, reflect, grow, and change our society. MiDian teaches and lives her commitment to this work.
In this episode, three Democratic political commentators: Kaivan Shroff, Chai Komanduri, and Shalonda Spencer give their thoughts on how 2024 will go for the Democrats. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com...
In this episode, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist David Cay Johnston talks about the real Donald Trump, while Retired Special Agent Jerri Williams talks about her experience with the FBI and the truth about the Bureau. --- S...
In this episode, Dr. Joanna Shoffner Scott, Principal and Founder of Stamey Street Consulting, discusses the future of DEI in corporate America. Then, it’s the debut of The Podcast Law Firm of Pearson & Pearson, as Dr. Tracy ...
On this first episode of Season 8, Hajar Yazdiha, author of The Struggle for the People’s King, discusses her book and expresses her thoughts about the current political climate. Then, I express my thoughts about Donald Trump...
This episode lifts up the names of Anthony Watts, Areanah Preston, Amy St. Pierre and Jordan Neely. It is the hope that their tragic deaths invokes conversations concerning gun violence, homelessness, mental health awareness ...
In this episode, Kim Crayton, The Anti-Racist Economist, talks about her book, Profit Without Oppression, and the work she does based off the book. Later, I offer a tribute to the iconic Harry Belafonte. --- Support this podc...
In this episode, Artinese Myrick, Lead Organizer for Live Free Illinois, makes the case for a permanent Office of Gun Violence Prevention to be created in the City of Chicago. This podcast also highlights the victory the Divi...
Attorney Patrice Sulton, Executive Director of DC Justice Lab, discusses her ground breaking work revising the District of Columbia Criminal Code; Dr. Cecelia Martin, author of the book, Incarcerated: Escaping the Prison of Y...
In this episode, the legendary April Reign explains how African American social media influencers, like herself, can impact future political campaigns. Next, Dr. Garen Wintemute, Director of the UC-Davis Violence Prevention R...
In this episode we address violence, particularly gun violence, in the African American community. Pastor Michael McBride, Director of the LIVE FREE Campaign, and Dr. Shani Buggs, Assistant Professor at the UC-Davis Violence ...
In this episode, Maya Ford, Principal of FordMomentum!, talks about her unique strategies to empower the disenfranchised. Later, I make the case for the Delegate of the Cherokee Nation to be seated in Congress. --- This episo...
In this episode, Curtis Valentine, Founder of Real Men Teach, talks about why he started the organization and the importance of African American men in the classroom. Later, I appeal for us, as a community, to uplift Black me...
In this episode, Larry Sharpe, host of The Sharpe Way podcast, makes the case for African American voters to choose Libertarianism and I’ll do my best to play catch-up on some of the recent hot topics. --- This episode is...
In this episode, the first of the 6th Season, Mississippi State Representative Chris Bell, (D-Jackson 65th Dist.), updates us on the Jackson, Mississippi Water Crisis. Later, I give my thoughts on the African Diaspora's react...
In this episode, Coach Felecia Killings, author, minister and founder of the Conscious Conservative Movement, explains why African American voters should not put their political eggs in one basket, and Attorney Will Cooper, p...
Dr. Jayne Morgan, M.D., creator of the Stairwell Chronicles and CNN Medical Contributor, updates us on our current Covid pandemic status, what monkeypox is, and explains how poverty/systemic racism creates a health disparity ...
On this episode, Dr. Sheena Mason, author of Theory of Racelessness, discusses her work in moving American society from the binding thoughts of "race" and racism. Also, Mark Talley, son of Geraldine Talley, talks about the ad...
Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward, discusses how we move our nation forward during this post-Roe era. Plus, I'll share my thoughts on how both political parties are missing the mark. --- This episode is sp...
The Poet Laureate of Buffalo, NY, Jillian Hanesworth, gives an update on the East Buffalo community nearly two months after the mass shooting there and talks about the honest conversations that need to happen now in her city....
In this episode: Annemarie Shrouder, author of Being Brown In A Black and White World, discusses inclusion and Rick Roberts, Economist and Monmouth University Professor, discusses economics. --- This episode is sponsored by ·...
