The African Triangle Initiative, Awareness and Enlightenment
The African Triangle Initiative is a project to share ideas of empowerment with others who were impacted by the results of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The goal is to share knowledge, wisdom, and creativity.
Episodes
This episode explores the powerful impact news has on individuals and communities—shaping opinions, influencing emotions, and even guiding daily choices. We examine how some people actively consume and internalize news, while others avoid it altogether, and the reasons behind both behaviors. The conversation highlights the challenges of navigating slanted or biased reporting, raising critical questions about trust, tr...
Welcome to Season 3 of the African Triangle Initiative podcast—where stories, history, and vision intersect across 13 countries and territories, including Germany, Romania, Japan, and the United States.
In this powerful opening episode, we turn our hearts and minds toward a theme that has carried generations: hope.
What does hope mean for the African American community—a people just 159 years removed from slavery? How d...
Step into the heart of Palmetto, Louisiana—once home to one of the largest concentrations of Black landowners in the South, a place where the soil holds the memory of generations who built, cultivated, and preserved a powerful legacy. This sacred ground is more than just land—it is a living testament to resilience, faith, and the enduring spirit of community.
Join Carl Pickney, Co-Host of the ATI Podcast, as he broadca...
Celebrate the rich history of the Pickney family as we mark the 50th Anniversary of the Pickney Family Reunion in the Palmetto/Rideau Community—live from Lebeau, Louisiana. Co-Host Carl Pickney along with his 1st Cousin Johnny Pickney and over 150 attendees lead us on a heartfelt journey through generations of love, resilience, and togetherness, including live via zoom, 97 years young, Mrs. Eula Mae Carmon, Lake Charl...
Broadcasting from historic St. Landry Parish, ATI Podcast Co-Host Carl Pickney leads a special episode in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Pickney Family Reunion. But this episode is more than a celebration—it’s a tribute to legacy.
Carl sits down with the family’s matriarch and eldest member, Dr. Barbara Pickney, a lifelong civil rights advocate and trailblazing leader in early childhood education. With over...
In a time when turmoil feels constant, The Doc brings clarity and hope. In this powerful episode, he calls on us to return to our roots—by understanding our history, reflecting on our values, and deepening our human connections. With wisdom and urgency, he challenges us to “choose your hard,” reminding us that growth, justice, and community require courage. Tune in for a heartfelt message that inspires action, self-aw...
Join the ATI Podcast Co-Hosts in a heartfelt Mother’s Day special as they celebrate the incredible women who raised us. Through personal stories, meaningful life lessons, and reflections on the lasting legacy of motherhood, this episode honors moms everywhere for the love, strength, and wisdom they share with the world.
Join ATI podcast CEO/Founder Dr. Craig Reed, and Co-Hosts Chance Thwett, and Carl Pickney, as they reflect on how external catalysts affect how we navigate life.
Answering the critical questions: How do we prioritize our own mental and physical health? How do we/should we define wealth, outside of financial success? How do we turn a negative experience into a positive, using it as fuel to reflect, heal, excel, and thr...
Take a journey with "The Doc", reflecting on our country, our rights, and the impact on our future.
Meet Christian Comedian and Minister Alcindor Hankins, God's Comedian. The creator of Laugh & Learn Ministry, he uses laugher, to bring blessings, healing, and understanding to this journey that we call life.
Get a dose of hope and inspiration from "The Doc".
On the heels of creating a healthy mindset, we invite you to join ATI Podcast Co-Host, Chance Thwett, as she engages in a conversation with special guests. They will explore all aspects of womanhood and how to find our voice and footing in this world.
Join us as we talk to Pastor Percy W. McCray, "Pastor P.", the curator of the Hope, Health, and Inspiration podcast. Through conversation, he guides us through a higher calling, answering the question, "How do we keep our sanity when it seems like the world is going mad?"
Listen in as we preview upcoming episodes for season 2, focusing on financial literacy, fighting of our family, launching an intellectual renaissance, as well as issues, influences, and words of wisdom from a women's perspective. Turn your notifications on! You're not going to want to miss the powerful upcoming episodes of The African Triangle Initiative podcasts!
We welcome you to season 2 of The African Triangle Initiative Podcase. This season, we are exploring what is next for our Intellectual Renaissance. Part of that initiative is exploring several questions that directly impact us and our lives. This season we present podcasts focused on the following:
- How do we educate our village about what is happening in the community?
- How do we support, uplift, and encourage stren...
This unique episode gives an insight into the Founder and CEO, of The African Triangle Initiative (ATI), Dr. Craig Reed. In an intimate conversation with Chance, Director of Programs and Development of ATI, Dr. Reed shares his thoughts on the reason for the season, and the importance of the "Holiday Spirit" and the true meaning of Christmas.
Don't let your vote go uncounted! This episode explores the history of voting rights for African American men and woman, and the new laws that affect the ability to vote today. Trending attitudes towards voting, while stamping the importance of being an active participant in the voting process.
What does your journey entail that will leads you to that next career or life-based transition, while also asking yourself the questions, "What are you willing to do to get there? Who can you influence or be influenced by positively? Are you in the right circle, and are you ready to put in the work for your "NEXT"? This episode explores how life choices directly affect our NOW while also preparing us fo...
Nine hundred twenty pages and 30 chapters, Project 2025 isn't a new document or project. Started in 1973 by The Heritage Foundation, and codified in the last four years, the contents of this project are controversial, power expansive, and has the potential to affect massive change, specifically in marginalized communities. This podcast explores the contents, and the catastrophic implications of this project, and ...
June is designated as a time to celebrate the culture, influence, magic, and immeasurable contributions to music by African Americans. Join our podcast as we reflect, and discuss how music has and continues to influence our life experiences, lifting up, and igniting all genres of music directly created and influenced by African Americans.
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