Just Amongst Us Podcast

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Just Amongst Us Podcast Podcast

"Just Amongst Us" is a podcast that informs, enlightens, inspires and entertains. Our goal is to share news and information specifically geared at the African American community. Dr. Art Cribbs, Leigh Hamilton and Dwight Casimere are the hosts of this podcast and each week they interview newsmakers, community leaders and entertainers. Visit our website for more information @ justamongstus.org.

04/03/2021

Meet 3 AMAZING doctors in the battle against COVID-19

This special edition of "Just Amongst Us" features three outstanding doctors who've been fighting on the frontlines during the pandemic. We'll introduce you to Dr. Uche Blackstock, with Yahoo News and CEO of Advancing Health Equity; also Dr.William Schaffner, Professor of Preventive Medicine in the Department of Health Policy at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, and also Dr. James E.K. Hildreth, CEO of Meharry Medical College, the nation’s largest private, independent historically black academic health sciences center. (This interview originally aired on "The Talk of Chicago" AM 1690 WVON).

50 min
28/02/2021

Prison Reform and Reparations are the topics of this "Just Amongst Us" Episode

The hosts of "Just Amongst Us," (Dr. Art Cribbs, Leigh Hamilton and Dwight Casimere) take calls from listeners and discuss two hot topics during this episode: prison reform and reparations. For more information about this show visit: www.justamongstus.org.

25 min
28/02/2021

U.S. Rep. (CA) Barbara Lee talks about Trump and Reparations

Representative Barbara Lee is our first guest on "Just Amongst Us." Rep. Lee is the Congresswoman in CA District 13 (Oakland) and she's the co-chair of this year's Democratic National Convention. More importantly, she has sponsored a new legislation that calls for a "South Africa style Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation."

26 min
28/02/2021

Chef Marcus Samuelsson share his new book, "The Rise"

"Just Amongst Hosts" discuss the new cookbook by Food Network Chef, Marcus Samuelsson ("The Rise). This episode hosts, Dr. Art Cribbs, Dwight Casimere and Leigh Hamilton talk food and the legacy of Black Cooks and Soul Food in America with the Chef Marcus.

15 min
28/02/2021

Chicago Children's Choir Virtual Christmas "Fireplace Special"

"Just Amongst Us" features the Chicago Children's Choir as they prepare for their "virtual" Christmas Fireplace Special on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m.

19 min
28/02/2021

Art Exhibit Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. @ Chicago's Hyde Park Arts Center

This renowned non-profit hub for contemporary art located on Chicago’s vibrant South Side, proudly presents Game changers & Name Changers: A Virtual MLK Day Celebration, a virtual public program (on Monday, January 18, 12-4 p.m.) through film screenings, conversations, and presentations about movements close to home in Chicago. This program celebrates local artists, activists and makers who embody the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., and the spirit of justice and visibility. This interview features Chicago artist, Paige Taul and Ciera McKissick, Public Programs Coordinator at Hyde Park Art Center. For more information, visit www.hydeparkart.org.

31 min
28/02/2021

Civil Rights Leader Rev. Jesse Jackson joins the Hosts of "Just Amongst Us"

Rev. Jesse L. Jackson stops by for an interview with the hosts of "Just Amongst Us." Listen as Dr. Art Cribbs, Leigh Hamilton and Dwight Casimere take a look back at the history of Black America and talk about the future, as we continue to battle COVID-19 across the globe. Rev. Jesse Jackson discusses everything from politics and economic empowerment, to the Black Lives Matter movement.

32 min
28/02/2021

Apollo Theater Virtual Kwanzaa Celebration (2020)

The Apollo Theater presents Kwanzaa Celebration: Regeneration a Virtual Night Experience. This podcast features an interview with Leatrice Ellzy, the Senior Director of Programming at the Apollo Theater, and Executive Director of Hammonds House Museum. Leatrice frequently participates in conversations about the state of the arts locally, nationally and internationally. She is also host of the 13th Floor Lounge Podcast and is currently on the board of the National Performance Network . During this holiday season (2020), JAU hosts, Dr. Art Cribbs, Leigh Hamilton and Dwight Casimere are honored to have Leatrice lend her voice to this podcast geared at inspiring and uplifting the African American community. We invite you to tune into the Apollo Digital Stage @ www.apollotheater.org/digitalstage/.

23 min
28/02/2021

Grammy Award-winning Jazz Vocalist Kurt Elling and Pianist Danilo Perez

Grammy award-winning jazz vocalist, Kurt Elling, and renown pianist, Danilo Perez are the special guests on this episode of "Just Amongst Us." The two jazz greats have been nominated for a Grammy in 2021 for their new album, "Secrets Are The Best Stories." Elling and Perez talk jazz, human rights and their early influences in music. Hosts: Dr. Art Cribbs, Leigh Hamilton and Dwight Casimere. Visit: justamongstus.org or go to: https://editionrecords.com/releases/kurt-elling-secrets-are-the-best-stories/ for more info about Mr. Elling and Perez latest album.

20 min
27/02/2021

The Real Life African American Cop from the Movie "RED, WHITE, and BLUE" Joins us from London

He's the real-life African American cop from London, who director Steve McQueen's new film, "Red White and Blue" portrays. Superintendent Leroy Logan is our special guest on "Just Amongst Us."

31 min
27/02/2021

Jazz Pianist Marcus Johnson Introduces Flo Wine

Marcus Johnson is an NAACP Image Award-nominated jazz pianist and has released more than fifteen Billboard charted albums during his career. Most recently, Marcus has combined his successful music career with his love of wine, in a unique endeavor with FLO Wine, LLC. FLO Wine has made USA Today ’s 10 best celebrity wines list, featured in FORBES as a top Black-owned wine. FLO Wines is retailed through Costco, Target, Whole Foods and many other stores. Also, a highly sought-after self-empowerment activist, Marcus has given speeches across the country to inspire audiences with his story including his TEDx talks “Do the Things That Will Make People Say You’re Crazy” and “Why Are We Here?” Marcus Johnson is also the author of "For The Love Of…Living the Journey of Life with Intention, Love, Passion and Happiness." Visit his website at: www.marcusjohnson360.com.

21 min

11 Episodes

"Just Amongst Us" is a podcast that informs, enlightens, inspires and entertains. Our goal is to share news and information specifically geared at the African American community. Dr. Art Cribbs, Leigh Hamilton and Dwight Casimere are the hosts of this podcast and each week they interview newsmakers, community leaders and entertainers. Visit our website for more information @ justamongstus.org.

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