A More Perfect Union with Nii-Quartelai

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Mar 14, 2025 • 42min

Detroit Native Turned Hollywood Film Director on Emerging Legacy

In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by "One of Them Days" Film Director Lawrence Lamont to talk about the success of the film, lessons in building an enduring legacy in Hollywood, and more.Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!
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Mar 14, 2025 • 42min

IKYMI Award-Winning Podcast and BET+ Original Film Shaping the Culture

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Social Media Strategist and "Bearily Bear" Podcaster top talk about how she's diversifying storytelling for young people, while leaning into the promise of artificial intelligence. Later I'm joined by Dwen Curry, Executive Producer of "Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story" on BET+. She talks about what it means to share her story on BET+ platform in a time such as this, offers her take on Rep. Sarah McBride being misgendered on Capitol Hill, and more.Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!
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Mar 13, 2025 • 42min

Spilling the Tea on Community Investment Round with Spill App Co-Founder

In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Spill App Co-Founder Alphonzo Terrell to talk about the next demonstration of growth for the game changing visual conversation app committed to being a safe space from hate speech and white supremacy. Learn about rare opportunity to invest in the next iteration of this platform and get Alphonso's take on relevant trending headlines of the day.Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!
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Mar 13, 2025 • 38min

Poetic Journey from Drug Trafficking Expert to Fiction Writer

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by "Sylvie's Love & Loss" Author Dr. Ivelaw Griffith to talk about his journey from drug trafficking scholar practitioner to fiction writer, plus listen to why he believes America's emerging immigration policy is a pretext to prevent the inevitable demographic shift across America.Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!
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Mar 13, 2025 • 42min

AfroUnicorn Founder on Growing, Scaling, and Thriving In A Time Such As This

In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by AfroUnicorn Founder and CEO April Showers top talk about her small business journey building a rare Black apparel and accessories brand, the inspiration behind her eight books, and more.Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!
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Mar 13, 2025 • 43min

Kandi on Leaving RHOA for Broadway Drama & Award-Winning Lawyer's Changemaker Update

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Former Real Housewives of Atlanta Star and Broadway Producer Kandi Burruss about producing "Othello" starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, her growing body of work, and the legacy she hopes to pass along to her kids. Later, I'm joined by award-winning attorney and Social Change Executive Director Todd Belcore to talk about chilling effect of President Trump's ear against the legal establishment and more.Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!
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Mar 11, 2025 • 41min

The Intersection of Social Work and DEI: Views from Leaders on the Frontlines

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by National Association of Social Workers CEO Dr. Anthony Estreet, along with Labor and Employment Attorney Natalie E. Norfus of "The Norfus Firm." Together they talk about state of the social work and DEI profession in the Trump Era, emerging impacts, and what we should focus on beyond the headlines.  Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!
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Mar 11, 2025 • 38min

From Capitol Hill to Hollywood: Reflections on New BET+ Movie & Trump 2.0

In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Actor and Advocate Greg Mathis, Jr. to talk about his new BET+ original film "Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story." He also compares the challenges he experienced as a Capitol Hill staffer over a decade ago with the challenges facing our country now. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!
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Mar 11, 2025 • 42min

AMPU Washington Reporters Roundtable on Trump's Joint Address

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by White House Correspondents Ebony McMorris of AURN and Gerren Keith Gaynor of TheGrio to unpack the weeks most consequential events in the Nation's Capital for Black Americans. From Trump's Joint Address to Congress to Rep. Al Green's censure to covering the Trump White House. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!
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Mar 11, 2025 • 37min

Call for Political Leadership vs. Movement Leadership In A Time Such As This

In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Former Congressman and nationally syndicated host of the "Jesse Jackson, Jr. Show" Jesse Jackson, Jr. and Howard University, Professor of Political Science Dr. Ravi Perry to unpack the historical context, politics, and implications of Trump's joint address to congress and Democrats underwhelming response. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

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