
IBA profiles a diverse selection of current and historically significant figures whose stories help illuminate life in Black America.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureHistory | |||

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. begins a conversation with Emily Lordi, cultural critic, professor of English at Vanderbilt University, and author of Holding Lightning: The Life, Loves and Art of Whitney Houston, ... more
This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. concludes his conversation with Glenn Doughty, co-founder of Career Information and Training Network, an eight year of the National Football League, and founder of Shake and Bake Fa... more
This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. begins a conversation with Glenn Doughty, an eight year of the National Football League, co-founder of Career Information and Training Network, and founder of Shake and Bake Family ... more
On this week’s edition of In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson speaks with Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover, PhD., retired president of Tennessee State University and author of How Dare You: An HBCU President’s Fight For Half A Billion Dollars ... more
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After looking at a few of the one star reviews it’s pretty obvious that the racist trolls are out in force, sadly. This is an incredibly powerful and poignant radio show with amazing guests. John is a thoughtful and insightful host and I am always thrilled when I’m driving and catch it on the radio. Highly recommend!!!
Your work is necessary. Thank you!!!
Very good interviews
I love how in-depth y’all get in regards to the person you’re speaking about. In Black America is a new fave, keep up the good work.
Regardless of the results of this election, we’re still living in very separate Americas. Love the education here.
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Across episodes, the show centers on deep-dive interviews with prominent Black leaders, historians, journalists, and policymakers who illuminate civil rights, health equity, economic empowerment, and cultural history. Conversations often weave personal narratives with historical context, highlighting systemic issues, policy shifts, and community strategies. The tone tends rigorous and exploratory, with guests ranging from journalists and authors to politicians and organizers, offering practical takeaways for listeners interested in advocacy, inclusive growth, and social justice. A standout pattern is the commitment to connecting past movements to present-day challenges, through archival discovery, family histories, and on-the-ground impact ... more
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Recent guests on In Black America include:
1. Glenn Doughty
2. Dr. Glenda Glover
3. Jasmine Crockett
4. Van Jones
5. Michael Eric Dyson
6. Jedrick Asante Muhammad
7. Marc Morial
8. Mark S. Robinson
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