BHN Talk Radio Show

Listen to news executives Cheryl Smith, Brigitte Jones and Julia Ann Dudley Najieb as they discuss national issues with commentary. Visit the BHN Talk Radio current episodes here.

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BLACK-IN PART 4: News hosts speak with special guest journalist and review journalist excerpts live about their experiences in the industry

July 30, 2026 • 206 mins

BLACK-IN WEEK 4: The Black press reflects on past Black journalists in history and present journalists, how they adapted to unique, political climates, featuring guest, professional journalist, Dr. Dareia Tolbert Jacobs of Texas.

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(7-16-26) BLACK-IN WEEK 3: The Black Church and the Black Press discuss collaborations and solutions

July 30, 2026 • 180 mins

On Thursday, July 2, 2026, Black Headline News launched the "BLACK-IN" campaign in conjunction with the July Fourth holiday weekend, using the first forum in a series to educate viewers about the plight and history of the Black press, urging viewers to support Black media with valid, copious explanations.

Week three featured special guests, Pastor Al Green of One Rugged Cross Church and Pastor B.T. Lewis of Rising Star Bapti...

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BLACK-IN WEEK 2: Here's a background of Smith. Dudley Najieb and Jones; also, meet special guest, Sam Ennon, BOBSA

July 15, 2026 • 192 mins

With news publishers, Cheryl Smith, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb and Brigitte Jones, join the BLACK-IN Movement, an initiative started by Black Headline News to inform viewers about the importance of the Black media; meanwhile, learn more about news publishers Smith, Dudley Najieb and Jones as to why they became journalist and publishers. Also, learn more about how to reach the Black media, what the Black media can do and can't do...

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BLACK-IN 7-2-26-PART 2: ’The Black Press Soldiers without Swords’ discussion

July 6, 2026 • 145 mins

On Thursday, July 2, 2026, Black Headline News launched the the "BLACK-IN" campaign in conjunction with the July Fourth holiday weekend, using the first forum in a series to educate viewers about the plight and history of the Black press, urging viewers to support Black media with valid, copious explanations. Award-winning news publishers Cheryl Smith of Texas Metro News, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb of ONME News, and Brigitte Jones of...

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Black Headline News 4th of July BLACK-IN Forum 1, Part 1: July 2, 2026

July 6, 2026 • 159 mins

BLACK-IN 7-2-26-PART 1 'The Black Press Soldiers without Swords' discussion begins On Thursday, July 2, 2026, Black Headline News launched the the "BLACK-IN" campaign in conjunction with the July Fourth holiday weekend, using the first forum in a series to educate viewers about the plight and history of the Black press, urging viewers to support Black media with valid, copious explanations. Award-winning news publishers Cheryl Sm...

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(6-21-26) BHN Talk Radio: First Lady Obama honors husband; Knicks get nicked; Earth, Wind and Fire documentary reavealing

June 22, 2026 • 111 mins

In this epsidoe of BHN Talk Radio, the news hosts reflect on the introductory speech given by former, First Lady Michelle Obama, in reference to her husband, President Barack Obama and the opening of the new center in Chicago. News hosts also focus on the 2026 NBA Champions, the Knick's, jersey- number mishap. Spotlight: Earth, Wind and Fire documentary reveals the ups and downs to success. Finally, young voters are trending tow...

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(6-14-26) BHN Talk Show - El Nino arrives early, here’s the Juneteenth history, and Karmelo Anthony appeals

June 15, 2026 • 116 mins

In this episode of BHN Talk Show, news hosts, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb, Cheryl Smith and Brigitte Jones review the following breaking news items: NOAA’s National Weather Service announced today that El Nino has developed in the tropical Pacific and issued an El Nino Advisory. El Nino, the warm phase of the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO), is predicted to intensify to a moderate or strong level this fall. Karme...

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(6-7-26) BHN Talk Show: Black museum vandalism being investigated, Civil War book banned; California voting fraud claims unfound

June 5, 2026 • 124 mins

Breaking: The National Park Service and Boston police are investigating an act of arson at the Museum of African American History Boston, where a staff member discovered package contents set on fire behind the building on Joy Street in&nbs...

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(5-31-26) BHN Talk Show: Trump fund blocked; in California, LAUSD tries to reclaim $22 million after laundering scheme

June 2, 2026 • 110 mins

In this episode of BHN Talk Show, news hosts Julia Ann Dudley Najieb, Brigitte Jones review the latest breaking news where a federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Department of Justice from taking any further action to create, fund or spend money from its so-called Anti-Weaponization Fund as a lawsuit challenging it proceeds. MORE NEWS: Over four years, a Los Angeles school district manager enriched herself with $3...

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(5-17-26) BHN Talk Show: Historical Black graves vandalized with Trump name; dangerous cup of tea carries billions of plastic particles;

May 18, 2026 • 119 mins

In this episode of BHN Talk Show, news hosts Julia Ann Dudley Najieb, Brigitte Jones review the latest news concerning historical graves vandalized with president Trump's name. Research shows that a cup of tea has billions of nanoplastic particles in just a few sips. Spotlight: HBCU website highlights all the Black colleges throughout the USA. Georgia gubernatorial candidates Keisah Lance-Bottoms faces scrutiny by her own ...

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(5-10-26) BHN Talk Radio show host discuss the voter map changes in Memphis; unhoused Louisianians to be jailed by new law

May 11, 2026 • 85 mins

BREAKING: An alleged cyberattack involving “unauthorized activity” on Canvas -- an education platform widely used by universities and schools across the United States -- caused the site to temporarily shut down on Thursday, officials said. The company said it confirmed that an unauthorized actor carried out the activity by “exploiting an issue related to our Free-For-Teacher accounts.” As the Louisia...

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(5-5-26) BHN Talk Radio-Why the Voting Act changes matter; mixed reviews on new movie, ’Michael’ but still excellent, say patrons

May 8, 2026 • 116 mins

In this episode, news hosts discuss in detail the issues with the recent ruling in Louisiana in regards to the Voting Rights Act; new movie, 'Michael(2026)' has mixed reviews but overall excellent; students at South Carolina State University protest graduation speaker who is a part of the MAGA Movement, while some call to defund the college as a result.

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(4-28-26): BHN Talk Radio explores WH Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, ’Sarah’s Oil’ movie is online and Calif. collaborates with community

April 29, 2026 • 121 mins

News hosts explore the surprise tornado weather in California, and the mediocre weather in Texas, White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, Sarah's Oil movie, President Donald Trump has resurrected his public rebuke of former President Barack Obama, reparations argument revisited in 3 minutes, and California's unique way of connecting to nonprofits throughout the state.

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(4-21-26) BHN Talk Radio: Justin Fairfax commits murder-suicide, President nominates Dr. Schwartz, plastic is health hazard

April 22, 2026 • 87 mins

BREAKING NEWS: On April 15, 2026, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recited a prayer during a Pentagon service that was an adapted version of the fictional "Ezekiel 25:17" monologue from the 1994 film Pulp Fiction. Hegseth, referring to it as the "CSAR 25:17" prayer, used the adapted quote—famously delivered by Samuel L. Jackson—to describe a military rescue mission. (Capital B) Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin F...

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Afrika Bambaataa dies with controversy, Trick Daddy in debate

April 16, 2026 • 120 mins

Breaking: Over 100 Nigerian civilians were accidentally killed, according to the local government.Afrika Bambaataa, the rapper and producer who helped create and bring hip-hop and electronic music to the world with songs such as "Planet Rock" and&nb...

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(3-31-26) BHN Talk Radio: UN urges slavery reparations, find unbiased war coverage, 36 Republicans too retire

April 1, 2026 • 115 mins

Applause erupted in the UN General Assembly Hall on Wednesday as Member States adopted a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity. The resolution spearheaded by Ghana received 123 votes in favor. Three countries – Argentina, Israel and the United States – voted against and 52 abstained. “No ...

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(3-24-26) BHN Talk Rsdio - Nexstar-Tegna merger alarming, Da’Quain Johnson story different, Metro Atlanta housing in crisis

March 25, 2026 • 86 mins

(The Wrap) California, New York and six other attorneys general filed an emergency motion to block the recently approved Nexstar-Tegna merger. The FCC’s media bureau approved Nexstar’s $6.2 billion acquisition of rival TV station owner Tegna on Thursday. (Capital B) Angelica Johnson is forced to recount the images and sounds of her son, Da’Quain Johnson, being attacked by a police K-9 dog and being shot three tim...

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BHN Talk Radio Show (3-17-26): FAMU students protest ICE, Coogler’s ’Sinners’ wins Oscar awards, Georgia primary election tells al

March 18, 2026 • 117 mins

FAMU students not happy with secret agreement between their college and ICE without prior notification. Ryan Coogler's 2025 movie, Sinners, wins four Oscar, along with other Academy Award winners and historical firsts on his production team. Savannah, Georgia has a first, Black Ms. St. Patrick's Day. The special election to fill former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's vacant House seat in Georgia's solidly red 14th Congressional Di...

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(3-10-26): Shutdown continues, military told ’End Times’ for Iran and primary election results are in for Arkansas, Texas and North Carolina

March 12, 2026 • 179 mins

TSA workers not paid due to partial government shutdown causes shortage and long lines at airports. Dudley Najieb, Cheryl Smith and Brigitte Jones, the news hosts discuss breaking news, how TSA and The Department of Homeland Security workers are not getting paid due to the partial government shutdown, nine tornadoes hit several states, and "End Times" talk from commanders regarding the Iran war is problematic and a primary electio...

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(3-3-26 ) BHN Talk Radio: Monthly Series #1: “Where ya been, Governor Newsom? What it’s like being a Black woman in California

March 3, 2026 • 113 mins

In this episode of the Black Headline News Talk Radio Show, with host, Julia Dudley Najieb, Cheryl Smith and Brigitte Jones, special guest, Kendra Noel Lewis, chair of the California Democratic Party Black Caucus, reveals the current state of the California political landscape and its powerful Black vote. As Governor Gavin Newsom proceeds on his book tour in key states in the South and throughout the nation, the show hosts and gue...

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Episodes

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BLACK-IN WEEK 2: Here's a background of Smith. Dudley Najieb and Jones; also, meet special guest, Sam Ennon, BOBSA

BLACK-IN 7-2-26-PART 2: ’The Black Press Soldiers without Swords’ discussion

Black Headline News 4th of July BLACK-IN Forum 1, Part 1: July 2, 2026

(6-21-26) BHN Talk Radio: First Lady Obama honors husband; Knicks get nicked; Earth, Wind and Fire documentary reavealing

(6-14-26) BHN Talk Show - El Nino arrives early, here’s the Juneteenth history, and Karmelo Anthony appeals

(6-7-26) BHN Talk Show: Black museum vandalism being investigated, Civil War book banned; California voting fraud claims unfound

(5-31-26) BHN Talk Show: Trump fund blocked; in California, LAUSD tries to reclaim $22 million after laundering scheme

(5-17-26) BHN Talk Show: Historical Black graves vandalized with Trump name; dangerous cup of tea carries billions of plastic particles;

(5-10-26) BHN Talk Radio show host discuss the voter map changes in Memphis; unhoused Louisianians to be jailed by new law

(5-5-26) BHN Talk Radio-Why the Voting Act changes matter; mixed reviews on new movie, ’Michael’ but still excellent, say patrons

(4-28-26): BHN Talk Radio explores WH Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, ’Sarah’s Oil’ movie is online and Calif. collaborates with community

(4-21-26) BHN Talk Radio: Justin Fairfax commits murder-suicide, President nominates Dr. Schwartz, plastic is health hazard

Afrika Bambaataa dies with controversy, Trick Daddy in debate

(3-31-26) BHN Talk Radio: UN urges slavery reparations, find unbiased war coverage, 36 Republicans too retire

(3-24-26) BHN Talk Rsdio - Nexstar-Tegna merger alarming, Da’Quain Johnson story different, Metro Atlanta housing in crisis

BHN Talk Radio Show (3-17-26): FAMU students protest ICE, Coogler’s ’Sinners’ wins Oscar awards, Georgia primary election tells al

(3-10-26): Shutdown continues, military told ’End Times’ for Iran and primary election results are in for Arkansas, Texas and North Carolina

(3-3-26 ) BHN Talk Radio: Monthly Series #1: “Where ya been, Governor Newsom? What it’s like being a Black woman in California

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BLACK-IN PART 4: News hosts speak with special guest journalist and review journalist excerpts live about their experiences in the industry

(7-16-26) BLACK-IN WEEK 3: The Black Church and the Black Press discuss collaborations and solutions