The purpose of this podcast is to change the narrative and perception about being a black man in America. The media and our society in America has portrayed black men as persons to be feared, thugs, rappers, just athletes, deadbeat fathers, cheaters, and much more negative adjectives. However, there are many more black men who are good husbands, leaders, fathers, coaches, mentors, business owners, brothers, sons, and so much more. In each episode, you will be introduced to a black man who is ...
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Send us a text Thomas Jackson has a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan and has a career background in research and development in the food industry. Previous to opening PAR3565 LLC, with his wife and co-founder Mercedes, and beginning his journey as an entrepreneur he was an industry expert and in food science…
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Send us a text Todd Western III servers as the Senior Donor Advisor for the Greater Twin Cities United Way. In addition to his work in the nonprofit sector, Todd's family owns one of the last 10 black farms in the state of Iowa, with over 150+ years of stewardship. He is passionate about educating others about the importance of farming and the impa…
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Send us a text Marvis Kilgore is affectionately known as a Champion of Black Male Educators and Visionary Leader, born and raised in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Marvis Kilgore is a passionate advocate for diversity in education and a driving force behind the movement to elevate Black male educators. As the inaugural director of the “Sirtify” progra…
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Kentale Morris Sr. EP. 21 - Dir. of Commercial Sales & President of 100 Black Men Twin Cities
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Send us a text Kentalé Morris Sr. resides in Saint Paul, MN with his wife, 4 children and is a two-time University of MN graduate, earning his BS in Agricultural and Food Business Management & Master of Business Administration degrees. Kentalé has nearly 2 decades of Sales, Marketing, and Analytics experience while holding a variety of roles at Lan…
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Send us a text Tionne Reese is a husband, father, and sales professional in the car business. Tionne has had the opportunity to work alongside his uncle and two cousins to purchase a car dealership in Bourbonnais, IL. Tionne talks about some of the sacrifices he's had to make in order to pursue his dreams. This includes him working in Illinois, whi…
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Send us a text In this episode, we talk with Clifton Lovaloy who is a devoted husband, father and graduate student. After graduating from the University of Minnesota with two bachelor's degrees, he continues his educational and professional journey in pursuit of an Architecture license. Having a strong background and burning passion for Afro Studie…
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Send us a text Josh Cobb is a multi-time Upper Midwest Emmy-award winning multi-disciplinary producer and writer with a demonstrated history in news and creative storytelling. Cobb blends his detail oriented lens into celebrating and amplifying often overlooked cultures and characters. His unwavering commitment has been showcased through his work a…
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Send us a text Michael Watson, born in Ypsilanti, MI, is a proud graduate of Grambling State University. He began his financial role as a personal banker with one of the world's leading financial institutions. Along the way, Michael enhanced his relationship-building skills and learned the importance of how proper financial education & literacy imp…
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Send us a text In this episode, we talk with Chris V. Rey, J.D., who is the International President for the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and the 20th President of Barber-Scotia College. Barber-Scotia College is the second oldest historically black college in North Carolina and the 17th oldest HBCU in the nation. President Rey is a highly accompl…
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Send us a text Milton has 20+ years of experience in strategic B2B sales and client acquisition, He helps clients develop and implement innovative health and benefit plans that align with their business objectives and maximize their ROI. Milton’s core competencies include new business development, data analytics, leadership coaching, and trust buil…
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Send us a text Samuel Jasper is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and currently holds the position of Materials Engineer at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) George C Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Morehouse College and a Master’s degree in Materials E…
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Send us a text Xavier Reed is a husband, father, mentor, role model, and Principal of Wayzata Central Middle School, located in Wayzata, MN and serves almost 1600 students from the community. In addition to his work as an administrator, Xavier gives back to his community through several ways. Xavier founded a group called The Black Educators Emergi…
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Send us a text Larry Walker is a Sales Representative at Andersen Corporation, where he is responsible for generating new business and maintaining existing accounts in the residential window and door market. Walker has over 8 years of Andersen sales and service experience, and have developed strong skills in account penetration, route sales, and sa…
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Send us a text Galvin Billups is a husband, father, volunteer and community leader. He brings extensive executive expertise to the realms of youth and family services, workforce development, and affordable housing within Birmingham, AL. Committed to the betterment of the city, schools, and communities, he actively engages in volunteer work across v…
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Send us a text In this episode, we interview Thomas E. McKinney II, a professional in the outdoor cooking industry. Thomas is the President of TYTUS Grills, LLC, where he is responsible for leading the sales and strategy efforts (www.tytusgrills.com), an outdoor cooking brand. With his sharp business acumen, he drives market growth and innovation. …
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Send us a text Joshua Warren is a husband, father, mentor, coach, and Development Manager for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). In his role, Joshua is responsible to build strategic partnerships with individuals and organizations to further the mission of LLS, bringing awareness and educating members of his community about Leukemia and Lymphom…
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Send us a text Kheph Rahku is a husband, father, entrepreneur, mentor, investor, and Assistant Professor of Marketing and Digital Communications at North Central University, located in downtown Minneapolis. Kheph spends most of his time focusing on ways to make a positive impact on the world around him. He is the Co-founder of Better Family Life Mi…
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Send us a text Dr. Brandon Spradley is a husband, father, Pastor at New Life Restoration Church, Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the School of Sports Business at United States Sports Academy. Brandon was recently named to the 2024 class of the Mobile Bay Magazine's 40 under 40 . You can follow Dr. Spradley on his social med…
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Send us a text Tim Harris Jr. is an experienced Mortgage Banker for FirstBank Mortgage, located in Birmingham, AL. Some of his skills include, negotiation, sales, FHA, VA, USDA, conventional loans, business relationship management, and community lending (CRA). In addition to working in banking, Tim is a husband, father, musician, and an Elder in hi…
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Send us a text Nate Carter runs a couple of organizations in the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area centered around reducing gun violence and restorative justice. In his daily work, Nate gets to combine his love for tech and data to support black led nonprofits be able to better tell their stories and apply for grants that support their mission. In …
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Send us a text In this episode, we introduce you to Adrian Davis, who is a corporate leadership and career trainer, speaker, and coach who believes everyone can be happy in their place of work, and that starts with developing good leadership. This belief has led him to his mission of starting Momentum Leadership University, who's signature program …
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Send us a text In this episode, we get to talk with Reggie Torbor, the President of Pylon Building Group, a full-service commercial general contractor located in Birmingham, AL. Reggie is also a husband, father, son, brother, mentor, and an eight year NFL veteran with the New York Giants, where he was blessed to become a Super Bowl Champion. Tune i…
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Send us a text In this Episode, we interview Carl Anthony Floyd Fr. who is making an impact in the Birmingham, AL and surrounding area. Carl is a husband, father, high school teacher, coach, fluent in Spanish, and a PhD student. Carl teaches English as a Second Language (ESL) in a majority white, affluent suburb of Birmingham, AL. Support the show…
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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Gabriel Warren and Karl Benson, co-hosts of the Changing the Narrative Podcast, talk about why they started the podcast and what they are hoping to accomplish with this work. Listen, download, subscribe, and share this podcast. It's available on all podcast streaming platforms and YouTube. Support the show…
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