Abortions in North Carolina are still permitted but moves to further limit access continue. Host Deborah Noel talks with Reproaction’s Tenaja Henson and UNC-OBGYN Dr. Jennifer Tang about the implications for Black women of greater restrictions. They also discuss Black maternal health and the ACURE4MOMS study designed to help improve respectful treatment of Black pregnant women by medical providers.

Abortions in North Carolina are still permitted but moves to further limit access continue. Host Deborah Noel talks with Reproaction’s Tenaja Henson and UNC-OBGYN Dr. Jennifer Tang about the implications for Black women of greater restrictions. They also discuss Black maternal health and the ACURE4MOMS study designed to help improve respectful treatment of Black pregnant women by medical providers.

07/15/22: Black Women’s Maternal Choices and Health

How could red flag laws curb gun violence and impact Second Amendment rights, does the bipartisan-approved state budget meet Governor Cooper’s expectations and how should new evidence in Emmett Till’s murder be handled? Senator Natalie Murdock, Wilson Mayor Carlton Stevens, political analyst Steve Rao and Durham GOP Chair Immanuel Jarvis join host Deborah Noel for commentary.

How could red flag laws curb gun violence and impact Second Amendment rights, does the bipartisan-approved state budget meet Governor Cooper’s expectations and how should new evidence in Emmett Till’s murder be handled? Senator Natalie Murdock, Wilson Mayor Carlton Stevens, political analyst Steve Rao and Durham GOP Chair Immanuel Jarvis join host Deborah Noel for commentary.

07/08/22: Red Flag Laws, State Budget and New Emmett Till Evidence

As Americans celebrate July Fourth, recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings restricting freedoms loom.  Journalist Mary C. Curtis, Political Analyst Steve Rao and Professor La’Meshia Whittington comment on the high court’s overturn of Roe v. Wade regarding abortions, Miranda v. Arizona on suspects' rights to sue and a New York law on gun regulation. 

As Americans celebrate July Fourth, recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings restricting freedoms loom. Journalist Mary C. Curtis, Political Analyst Steve Rao and Professor La’Meshia Whittington comment on the high court’s overturn of Roe v. Wade regarding abortions, Miranda v. Arizona on suspects' rights to sue and a New York law on gun regulation.

7/03/22: The Overturn of Roe v. Wade and Open Season on Civil Rights 

As we celebrate Pride Month in June, what are our points of pride considering the pace of social change for LGBTQ acceptance and inclusion nationwide and in the Black community? NC Representative Vernetta Alston and Kendra Johnson of Equality NC join Deborah Holt Noel to share their views on recent policies, the move to ban books and the January 6 hearings.

As we celebrate Pride Month in June, what are our points of pride considering the pace of social change for LGBTQ acceptance and inclusion nationwide and in the Black community? NC Representative Vernetta Alston and Kendra Johnson of Equality NC join Deborah Holt Noel to share their views on recent policies, the move to ban books and the January 6 hearings.

6/24/22: LGBTQ Acceptance in Black Communities during Pride Month

North Carolina Museum of Art Director Moses Greene talks about increasing visitor diversity at the museum with a special Juneteenth event and more, and sports journalist Dwayne Ballen and clinician Dr. Veronica Hardy share insights on the 2022 NC Fatherhood Conference workshop "Fathering after COVID." Deborah Holt Noel hosts.

North Carolina Museum of Art Director Moses Greene talks about increasing visitor diversity at the museum with a special Juneteenth event and more, and sports journalist Dwayne Ballen and clinician Dr. Veronica Hardy share insights on the 2022 NC Fatherhood Conference workshop "Fathering after COVID." Deborah Holt Noel hosts.

06/17/22: Meaningful Juneteenth and Father’s Day Celebrations 

Elder care continues to be a topic of concern among Black families from generation to generation. Guest host Kenia Thompson has a candid conversation with panelists Dr. DeLon Canterbury, CEO of GeriatRx; Margo Arrowsmith, author of “You Can Keep Your Parents Home;” and Carmen Williams, CEO of The TrouBull Company.

Elder care continues to be a topic of concern among Black families from generation to generation. Guest host Kenia Thompson has a candid conversation with panelists Dr. DeLon Canterbury, CEO of GeriatRx; Margo Arrowsmith, author of “You Can Keep Your Parents Home;” and Carmen Williams, CEO of The TrouBull Company.

06/10/22: Elder Medical Care, Financial Security and Long-term Living Options

Student debt deliberations spark conversations about equal workforce opportunities for minority students. Guest host Kenia Thompson engages panelists Maurice Jones, CEO of OneTen; Mark-Anthony Middleton, Mayor Pro-Tem; and Dr. Henry McKoy, Professor of Entrepreneurship with North Carolina Central University.

Student debt deliberations spark conversations about equal workforce opportunities for minority students. Guest host Kenia Thompson engages panelists Maurice Jones, CEO of OneTen; Mark-Anthony Middleton, Mayor Pro-Tem; and Dr. Henry McKoy, Professor of Entrepreneurship with North Carolina Central University.

6/03/22: Student Loans, Debt Forgiveness and Workforce Preparedness 

Panelists discuss concerns surrounding gun control in the United States. A special feature on Wilson, NC, shows how the city is overcoming systemic issues while paving a path of inclusivity for all. Guest host Kenia Thompson talks to Wilson Mayor Carlton Stevens, DEI champion Bea Ethridge and CREATE NC’s Dr. Mark Little about the issues.  

Panelists discuss concerns surrounding gun control in the United States. A special feature on Wilson, NC, shows how the city is overcoming systemic issues while paving a path of inclusivity for all. Guest host Kenia Thompson talks to Wilson Mayor Carlton Stevens, DEI champion Bea Ethridge and CREATE NC’s Dr. Mark Little about the issues.

5/27/22: Uvalde Shooting, Gun Control and Inclusion on Main Street 

Results from the May primary set the stage for November. What can voters expect from US Senate candidates Cheri Beasley and Ted Budd and those in other key races? With communities reeling from the mass shooting in Buffalo, attorney Dawn Blagrove, political analyst Steve Rao and professor La’Meshia Whittington talk about protection, safety and the racist “Great Replacement” theory.

Results from the May primary set the stage for November. What can voters expect from US Senate candidates Cheri Beasley and Ted Budd and those in other key races? With communities reeling from the mass shooting in Buffalo, attorney Dawn Blagrove, political analyst Steve Rao and professor La’Meshia Whittington talk about protection, safety and the racist “Great Replacement” theory.

5/20/22: Primary Results, Buffalo Rampage and the “Great Replacement”

The pandemic is slowly moving to our rearview but what impact has it left in its wake? The Great Resignation and an end to the eviction moratorium could spin North Carolinians into a financial storm, and the upcoming local election will play a large role. Guest host Kenia Thompson talks to Senator Natalie Murdock, political analyst Steve Rao and financial coach Kimberly Winborne about the issues.

The pandemic is slowly moving to our rearview but what impact has it left in its wake? The Great Resignation and an end to the eviction moratorium could spin North Carolinians into a financial storm, and the upcoming local election will play a large role. Guest host Kenia Thompson talks to Senator Natalie Murdock, political analyst Steve Rao and financial coach Kimberly Winborne about the issues.

05/13/2022: Inflation’s Causes, Pandemic Impacts and Local Elections

New episodes on Fridays! | Every week, join host Deborah Holt Noel as she welcomes thought leaders, policy influencers, and journalists for diverse conversations that inform and engage viewers on the issues impacting North Carolina’s Black communities today. Learn more at pbsnc.org/blackissuesforum.

A leaked Supreme Court brief signals a reversal on Roe v. Wade and an end to federal protections for abortion; professor La’Meshia Whittington, attorney Nisha Williams and activist Shemekka Stewart-Isaacs discuss the impact on Black women. In Elizabeth City, activists Keith Rivers and Ashley Mitchell share what’s changed 1 year after Black Lives Matter protests over the killing of Andrew Brown Jr.

A leaked Supreme Court brief signals a reversal on Roe v. Wade and an end to federal protections for abortion; professor La’Meshia Whittington, attorney Nisha Williams and activist Shemekka Stewart-Isaacs discuss the impact on Black women. In Elizabeth City, activists Keith Rivers and Ashley Mitchell share what’s changed 1 year after Black Lives Matter protests over the killing of Andrew Brown Jr.

5/6/22: Shattering Roe v. Wade’s Protections, BLM in Elizabeth City

Tech giant Google faces a racial discrimination lawsuit, Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson counters attacks during Senate confirmation hearings and Russia continues to detain WNBA star Brittney Griner on drug charges. Political analyst Steve Rao, author La’Meshia Whittington and Substantial Media CEO Greg Hedgepeth comment.

Tech giant Google faces a racial discrimination lawsuit, Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson counters attacks during Senate confirmation hearings and Russia continues to detain WNBA star Brittney Griner on drug charges. Political analyst Steve Rao, author La’Meshia Whittington and Substantial Media CEO Greg Hedgepeth comment.

3/25/22: Bias at Google, SCOTUS Hearings & Russia Detains WNBA Player

I think it lists all the topics and is just under the max character count: A mock slave auction at a local school prompts action. Parent Ashley Palmer and Dr. Ronda Taylor Bullock of We Are, which specializes in anti-racism training, respond. Senator Natalie Murdock, Councilman Leonardo Williams and attorney Harold Eustache comment on the Ukrainian president’s appeal to Congress for assistance and voter fraud activity of former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows.

I think it lists all the topics and is just under the max character count: A mock slave auction at a local school prompts action. Parent Ashley Palmer and Dr. Ronda Taylor Bullock of We Are, which specializes in anti-racism training, respond. Senator Natalie Murdock, Councilman Leonardo Williams and attorney Harold Eustache comment on the Ukrainian president’s appeal to Congress for assistance and voter fraud activity of former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows.

3/18/22: Racism in Schools, Ukraine & Mark Meadows Voter Fraud 

A committee to reimagine public schools is criticized in an op-ed by James Ford of the State Board of Education. Equal pay remains an aspiration for many women, and questions about Supreme Court Justice nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson’s credentials reflect a long-practiced form of racial discrimination. NCAE’s Tamika Walker Kelly, Hey Awesome Girl’s Tivi Jones and strategist Shemekka Ebony join.. 

A committee to reimagine public schools is criticized in an op-ed by James Ford of the State Board of Education. Equal pay remains an aspiration for many women, and questions about Supreme Court Justice nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson’s credentials reflect a long-practiced form of racial discrimination. NCAE’s Tamika Walker Kelly, Hey Awesome Girl’s Tivi Jones and strategist Shemekka Ebony join..

03/11/22: Better Public Schools, Equal Pay & Jackson’s Credentials

Following Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky’s pleas for backup and admission to the European Union, President Joe Biden announces sanctions against Russia in his first State of the Union Address. Journalist Mary C. Curtis, political analyst Steve Rao and Sirius XM radio host Dr. Wilmer Leon comment on the effect. Plus questions about racism in reports on Ukraine.

Following Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky’s pleas for backup and admission to the European Union, President Joe Biden announces sanctions against Russia in his first State of the Union Address. Journalist Mary C. Curtis, political analyst Steve Rao and Sirius XM radio host Dr. Wilmer Leon comment on the effect. Plus questions about racism in reports on Ukraine.

03/04/22: Where the US fits in the Ukraine-Russia Puzzle

A decision on redistricting maps means some wins but more work to do, Black representation in public office sparks a conversation on what it takes to run and a video depicting police racial bias with teens goes viral. Representative Robert Reives, Senator Natalie Murdock, professor La’Meshia Whittington and Michael Stewart-Isaacs of I Am Brilliant join the discussion.

A decision on redistricting maps means some wins but more work to do, Black representation in public office sparks a conversation on what it takes to run and a video depicting police racial bias with teens goes viral. Representative Robert Reives, Senator Natalie Murdock, professor La’Meshia Whittington and Michael Stewart-Isaacs of I Am Brilliant join the discussion.

2/25/2022: Redistricting, Representation and Police Racial Bias

Russia's positioning around Ukraine prompts a strong response from President Biden but to what effect? Russia's next steps will greatly impact already rising inflation, so how is the administration managing the issue and the message? What does the recent wave of HBCU bomb threats tell us? Political Analyst Steve Rao, Attorney Harold Eustache and Dr. Wilmer Leon join the conversation.

Russia's positioning around Ukraine prompts a strong response from President Biden but to what effect? Russia's next steps will greatly impact already rising inflation, so how is the administration managing the issue and the message? What does the recent wave of HBCU bomb threats tell us? Political Analyst Steve Rao, Attorney Harold Eustache and Dr. Wilmer Leon join the conversation.

02/18/22: Russia, Inflation and HBCU Bomb Threats

Advance Community Health celebrating 50 years of service to the historically Black Southeast Raleigh community provides an opportunity to learn more about its connection to St. Agnes Hospital on the campus of Saint Augustine's University.  Panelists Scot McCray, Bree Newsome Bass and Dr. Derrick Sauls discuss the important role of Community Health Centers during the pandemic and ongoing challenges. 

Advance Community Health celebrating 50 years of service to the historically Black Southeast Raleigh community provides an opportunity to learn more about its connection to St. Agnes Hospital on the campus of Saint Augustine's University. Panelists Scot McCray, Bree Newsome Bass and Dr. Derrick Sauls discuss the important role of Community Health Centers during the pandemic and ongoing challenges.

2/11/22: A History of Health Service to Black Communities 

For Black History Month, we focus on Black entrepreneurship and discuss some of the hurdles facing Black businesses and best practices for getting over them. In keeping with 2022’s Black History Month Health and Wellness theme, guests also share how they manage their minds and headspace to grow their business. Tivi Jones, Greg Hedgepeth, La’Meshia Whittington and Jason Phillips. 

For Black History Month, we focus on Black entrepreneurship and discuss some of the hurdles facing Black businesses and best practices for getting over them. In keeping with 2022’s Black History Month Health and Wellness theme, guests also share how they manage their minds and headspace to grow their business. Tivi Jones, Greg Hedgepeth, La’Meshia Whittington and Jason Phillips.

02/04/22: Black History Month’s Eye on Black Entrepreneurs 

As NC Mutual closes the doors on its 124-year legacy as the cornerstone of Durham's Black Wall Street, Dr. Henry McKoy shares insight on the critical role of Black businesses in Black communities. Mary C. Curtis, Steve Rao and Harold Eustache weigh in on the dismal approval ratings of President Joe Biden and VP Kamala Harris and how they right the ship. 

As NC Mutual closes the doors on its 124-year legacy as the cornerstone of Durham's Black Wall Street, Dr. Henry McKoy shares insight on the critical role of Black businesses in Black communities. Mary C. Curtis, Steve Rao and Harold Eustache weigh in on the dismal approval ratings of President Joe Biden and VP Kamala Harris and how they right the ship.

01/28/22: The NC Mutual Legacy Ends; Biden's First Year Wins and Flops 

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