- 29 minutes 28 secondsEverybody Profits From Black Culture. Do Black Men? | Angela Rye SoloPod
Black men are highly visible in American culture, but increasingly absent from the places where long-term economic security is built: college campuses, stable employment, homeownership, and wealth. Why is that happening, and what do we do about it?
Dr. Wes Bellamy joins Angela to discuss the new report, The Economic State of Black Men and Boys in the United States, and what the data reveals about the economic path Black men are navigating from childhood into adulthood.
This is a conversation about more than unemployment numbers. It is about education, work, wealth, opportunity, and whether the institutions responsible for supporting Black men are actually meeting the moment.
READ THE REPORT: https://www.vsu.edu/sola/departments/political-science/political-science/economic-state-black-men-boys.php
GUESTS
Dr. Wes Bellamy | Executive Director of the John Mercer Langston Political Political Institute at Virginia State University
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4 August 2026, 7:03 pm - 8 minutes 12 secondsNew Audio Emerges in the Disappearance of Nolan Wells | NLP Replay
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace has proposed a bill in Congress to eliminate the Congressional Black Caucus (and other race-based advocacy groups) on the grounds that they are “racist.” Oh, the irony.
Join hosts Angela Rye, and guest-hosts Joy Reid and Garrison Hayes, for this segment from episode #142 that aired on 07-30-26.
Nolan Wells New Audio: https://www.threads.com/@datgurlnetta/post/DbUbes4ju3d?xmt=AQG07pC7utnyxcbXqQ39KrAZ6MU_8nD1fHk_mDj77uY9VaYMOJ0ywbO0FVhRFI9nc-psDEk&slof=1
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2 August 2026, 11:00 am - 18 minutes 32 secondsWork Wife Wins Again | MiniPod
Was Khloe’s husband in the wrong for giving the makeup-kit-raffle prize to his female coworker instead of taking it home to the wife? It was an expensive makeup kit. Would you be mad if your husband did this?
Then when Khloe decided to bring their marriage drama into the public square, it became a different kind of viral conversation.
Join host Angela Rye and guest-host Garrison Hayes for ALL the tea.
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The Shade Room Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DbM1aU1DJaC/?img_index=1
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31 July 2026, 11:00 am - 50 minutes 23 secondsRooting for Everyone Black in the Primaries ft. Joy Reid
We have updates on the case of Nolan Wells, the 18-year-old who disappeared over fourth of July while boating with his white friends. New audio has been uncovered from the day of his disappearance that raises questions about the official narrative–or does it?
Join host Angela Rye along with special guest-hosts, Joy Reid and Garrison Hayes, for episode 142 of Native Land Pod.
FYSA HEADLINES
–Democrats have chosen South Carolina as their first-in-the-nation primary, giving Black voters there a larger impact on the presidential race.
–A Protestor takes over the mic during a Madison, WI police press conference, following the police shooting death of Corey Ruiz.
–Republican Rep. Nancy Mace proposes a bill to eliminate the Congressional Black Caucus.
–The Senate confirms election-denier Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence.
–Coppin State University President Anthony Jenkins has implemented a program offering in-state tuition to students from states with no HBCUs.
LINKS AND RESOURCES
Study on Poverty & Brain Health: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/07/27/stress-poverty-can-result-early-brain-decline-study-says/
Nolan Wells New Audio: https://www.threads.com/@datgurlnetta/post/DbUbes4ju3d?xmt=AQG07pC7utnyxcbXqQ39KrAZ6MU_8nD1fHk_mDj77uY9VaYMOJ0ywbO0FVhRFI9nc-psDEk&slof=1
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30 July 2026, 11:00 am - 34 minutes 18 secondsAre Our Organizations Ready for This Moment? | Angela Rye SoloPod
As Federal power gets more concentrated, are our institutions built for this moment? The NAACP, Urban League, and others that have been on the front lines for our communities–what are their roles now?
Do we fix and rebuild what we have, tear down what’s not working, or start something new?
Join host Angela Rye with special guest Melanie Campbell.
GUESTS
Melanie Campbell - President of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation
Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever
READ MORE
10th Annual Sister Vote Poll: https://www.ncbcp.org/reports/BWR-WomensEqualityDaySurveyResults-072126.pdf
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28 July 2026, 10:15 pm - 29 minutes 2 secondsA Nation on Fire Tour: Voting Rights Under Attack
There is a coordinated effort to suppress the votes of Black folks. SCOTUS weakened the Voting Rights Act in their Louisiana v. Calais decision, and redistricting has papered over majority-Black districts.
However, courts have prevented the Trump administration from limiting mail-in ballots, and there are measures to be taken to restore and protect our right to vote.
Join Bakari Sellers and guests for this special bonus segment from the NAACP’s 117th National Convention.
GUESTS
Kristen Clarke – NAACP General Counsel
Don Leonard Scott Jr – Virginia State House Speaker
IN THIS EPISODE
00:00:00 Intro
1:50 The New Battles for Voting Rights
16:35 What’s Coming Next?
24:45 CTAs
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26 July 2026, 11:00 am - 19 minutes 7 secondsWhen Fighting for Fair Maps Gets You Arrested | MiniPod
State Rep. Angie Nixon is facing two misdemeanor charges for her participation in a sit-in protest against Florida’s redistricting efforts outside governor Ron DeSantis’ office.
Rep. Nixon joins Angela Rye for this live solo MiniPod to talk charges, Florida, and her bid for the U.S. senate.
Read more: https://www.wctv.tv/2026/07/15/florida-rep-angie-nixon-charged-sit-in-redistricting-protest/
Support Rep. Nixon's Senate Campaign: https://angienixon.com/
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24 July 2026, 3:36 pm - 36 minutes 47 secondsA Nation on Fire Tour: Protecting Black America
From the NAACP convention in Chicago: the cases of Nolan Wells and Karmelo Anthony have raised concerns about the treatment of Black youth and the narratives that shape public perception before due process can take its course. Black communities question whether the systems designed to protect them are working fairly and equitably.
From the stage, Larry Hoover’s mother makes a plea for his clemency. Larry is a reformed man who served 50+ years in prison for his role founding the Gangster Disciples.
Remember the church protest in Minneapolis that got Don Lemon and Georgia Fort arrested? They aren’t the only ones facing B.S. charges… We’ll hear from student activist Jerome Richardson.
And civil rights attorney Ben Crump has represented the family of Nolan Wells, George Floyd, Trayvon Martin, and others. Crump pushes these cases forward even after national attention has moved on.
Join hosts Angela Rye, Bakari Sellers, and Andrew Gillum for episode 141 of Native Land Pod, in conjunction with the 117th NAACP National Convention.
GUESTS
Derrick Johnson – NAACP President & CEO
Ben Crump – Civil Rights Attorney
Jerome Richardson – Activist
Winndye Jenkins-Hoover – Community Activist
LINKS AND RESOURCES
Volunteer with the NAACP: https://naacp.org/volunteer
Support Jermoe Richardson’s Legal Defense Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jerome-richardsons-legal-defense
Learn more about Larry Hoover: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/05/15/street-gang-leader-larry-hoover-clemency-bid-gov-jb-pritzker/
Learn more about the NAACP Convention: https://naacp.org/convention
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23 July 2026, 11:00 am - 32 minutes 44 secondsFrom Presence to Power ft. Rashad Robinson | Angela Rye SoloPod
Why do some fights for justice hit a wall while others succeed?
That’s the central premise of civil rights leader Rashad Robinson’s new book, From Presence to Power (out July 28th). Marches and social media fads alone do not gain the needed leverage over politicians and corporate executives to make change. Rashad shows us how to get from point A to point B, and achieve real power.
Pre-Order From Presence to Power: https://www.rashadrobinson.com/
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21 July 2026, 9:50 pm - 10 minutes 10 secondsWill Hakeem Be Speaker? | NLP Replay
Democratic leadership in congress is split over a vote on blocking Israel aid.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told his colleagues that he will not support an amendment aimed at cutting off U.S. aid to Israel. His second-in-command, Katherine Clark, has said that she will.
Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for this segment from episode #140 that aired on 07-16-26
LINKS AND RESOURCES
Rep Ro Khanna Detained by Settlers: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/12/detained-by-settlers-us-democrat-ro-khanna-now-faces-pro-israel-attacks
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19 July 2026, 11:00 am - 20 minutes 51 secondsBlack Wealth in the Post-DEI Era | MiniPod
Was Jaylen Brown Traded for Advocating for Black Wealth?
Jaylen Brown is calling for NBA players to receive equity in the teams they play for. Is this why the Celtics traded him??
It’s not all about the NBA; Jaylen’s efforts to educate the Black community about wealth building do not go unnoticed on Native Land Pod.
Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for this week’s MiniPod.
LINKS AND RESOURCES
The Boston Exchange: https://bxchange.org/about/
Furloughs at the International African American Museum: https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/jun/15/international-african-american-museum-furlough-staff
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