Black Land Podcast
Artful story telling takes center stage as BIN’S "Black Land" podcast taps into the lives of ordinary people and brings to life their extraordinary tales of triumph and circumstance. Join Emmy award winning Host Vanessa Tyler each week as she dives deep into uncharted stories and gives an overdue and deserving voice to those who have often experienced the other side of the American dream. From laughter to tears, triumph to trials, Black Land delivers the personal narratives of Black people surviving through struggles, and challenges, and unmasks their stories through a combination of expert guests, heartwarming honesty, and an authentic dialogue that's rarely heard on podcasts today.
Episodes
As part of the Black Information Network's 'Black Maternal Health' awareness campaign, Dr. Vanessa Tyler shares the story of Jose Lopez & Christine Fields. In 2023, Jose's fiancée Christine died while giving birth to their son, Anuel, during emergency C-section surgery. Jose talks about the difficulties he experienced and witnessed while trying to advocate for Christine's care, including racism and alleged negligence. Th...
Dr. Vanessa Tyler has a conversation with Joshua Fekete who lives with his family in a foreign country. Joshua shares his remarkable and terrifying story about surviving a heart attack, a deadly earthquake and financial hardship while living in Thailand. Joshua details his ordeal of having to pay unexpected medical bills while in a foreign country, with no help from his American insurance provider or the U.S. Embassy. The fam...
Dr. Vanessa Tyler has a conversation with Robin Proudie, Founder and Executive Director of the Descendants of the St. Louis University Enslaved (DSLUE). Through the discovery of tireless research and documentation, the DSLUE seeks to enlighten people about Saint Louis University and the Jesuits' ties to the institution of slavery in the 1800's.
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Dr. Vanessa Tyler talks with restaurateur partners Nigel Douglas and Shauna Neely of Douglas Neely Hospitality Group (DNHG). Together they are owners of the first and only Black-owned caviar brand in the Tri-State area. They also manage several restaurants including Caviar in Edgewater, NJ. They discuss how caviar is one of the biggest trends happening in the culinary scene currently, and how DNHG are bringing caviar to the c...
Dr. Vanessa Tyler has an enlightening conversation with James Howard, inventor and executive director of the Black Inventors Hall Of Fame Museum and STEAM Center. The project will be a 110,000 sq ft. facility in New Jersey that includes tuition-free STEM classrooms, a theater and a hall dedicated to top Black inventors of the Golden Era. James discuss the importance of representation and the value of preserving untold stories of in...
Dr. Vanessa Tyler talks to author and educator Kimberly Jones about her book, 'Wealthy Blacks Before the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863'. The book helps dispel the myth that Black wealth did not exist in the days of slavery. Kimberly Jones shares information on wealthy business people of color in the 1800's and how they struggled and thrived during that period. The book also examines why many of these stories are relatively unkn...
During this Women's History Month, Dr. Vanessa Tyler has a conversation with entrepreneur, TV personality, chef and author Gocha Hawkins. Gocha opens up about overcoming her challenging past and what motivated her to create her own businesses. Through her Gocha Restarant Group she owns breakfast and brunch eateries focused on health concious dining, and a line of food merchandise. She also has a cookbook, called 'Cooking...
Host Dr. Vanessa Tyler talks with investigative reporter Marjaan Sirdar about his examination into Target's DEI rollback. Marjaan uncovered an even deeper plol that involves Target and it's unfortunate connection to Minneapolis law enforcement. Part 2 of 2
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Host Dr. Vanessa Tyler talks with investigative reporter Marjaan Sirdar about his examination into Target's DEI rollback. Marjaan uncovered an even deeper plol that involves Target and it's unfortunate connection to Minneapolis law enforcement.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Vanessa Tyler continues her conversation with the president of the ACLU and Associate Dean at New York Universtiy School of Law Deborah Archer. Deborah provides insight into how the ACLU and others are fighting against the apparent destruction of our democracy and the dismantling of our civil liberties and equality infrastructure. She discusses past successes through litigation and how they continue to use the law to combat exe...
Dr. Vanessa Tyler talks with the president of the ACLU and associate dean at New York Universtiy School of Law Deborah Archer. Deborah has written a book titled "Dividing Lines: How Transportation Infrastructure Reinforces Racial Inequality" that details the role race has played in the U.S. transportation infrastructure over the years. After the success of the Civil Rights movement, officials turned to less obvious means to keep Am...
Dr. Vanessa Tyler talks with Karen Taylor, founder and Executive Director of 'While We Are Still Here', an organization dedicated to preserving the history of Harlem, NY. The group has an initiative called the 'Signs Of The Times: Harlem Markers Project' where they are installing historic markers around the city to honor events, people and organizations vital to the city of Harlem. Future plans include developing a tourist app, whe...
Dr. Vanessa Tyler talks with 'The Principal Farmer' Patrick Muhammad, owner of Your Faith Farms in Georgia. Patrick is an advocate of Black land ownership and farm life, having run his 31 - acre farm since 2014. He is also the principal of Chattahoochee Hills Charter School where its mission is 'to inspire children to the highest levels of academic achievement through a curriculum that integrates the wonders of the natural world'. ...
Dr. Tyler speaks to entrepreneurs Krystle Allen and Naquela Wright-Prevo, who are both blind, and Lisa Durden who is producing a documentary feature about these two amazing women. Krystle and Naquela share their stories about how medical malpractice led to their unique blindness issues, and how both have thrived in their family lives and careers. Lisa Durden tells us how her fascination with these two women led to a documentar...
Dr. Tyler speaks to entrepreneurs Krystle Allen and Naquela Wright-Prevo, who are both blind, and Lisa Durden who is producing a documentary feature about these two amazing women. Krystle and Naquela share their stories about how medical malpractice led to their unique blindness issues, and how both have thrived in their family lives and careers. Lisa Durden tells us how her fascination with these two women led to a documentar...
Dr. Vanessa Tyler talks to victims of the recent Eaton Canyon wildfires in Altadena, California - one of a series of massive wildfires that struck Southern Califonia in January 2025. Recalling the loss of loved ones, homes and livelihood - hear firsthand accounts of stories of survival and grief as they re-live this horrific event. Part 2 of 2
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Dr. Vanessa Tyler talks to victims of the recent Eaton Canyon wildfires in Altadena, California - one of a series of massive wildfires that struck Southern Califonia in January 2025. Recalling the loss of loved ones, homes and livelihood - hear firsthand accounts of stories of survival and grief as they re-live this horrific event. Part 1 of 2
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Dr. Vanessa Tyler interviews Davis Moturi, a Minnesota man allegedly shot by his neighbor over a tree in the yard. Davis tells us about how his neighbor terrorized his commnunity for months prior to the shooting, and how local police refused to get involved. After the shooting incident, it took 5 days for the police to finally arrest the alleged shooter, after repeatedly refusing to investigate the incident.
Dr. Vanessa Tyler discusses the affordable living crisis in America and how some people have opted to live in extended stay hotels to help mitigate their circumstances. Ramel Lee, founder and managing partner of RD Lee Capital Partners LLC has found a way for investors big and small to fund these hotels using a Black-owned crowdfunding platform, while making sure there are extended stay properties that remain affordable during Amer...
Empowering Kelaia: A Path To Healing (gofundme)
Dr. Vanessa Tyler has a conversation with Ty Turner, mother of 14 year old Kelaia Turner. When Kelaia was 12 years old she was a victim of verbal and physical bullying by her South Carolina classmates for over a year. Eventually, Kelaia attempted suicide by hanging herself in 2023. Kelaia now suffers from permanent brain damage and requires round-the-clock care. Ty Turner tells us abo...
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