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Christopher John

A candid exchange of thoughts and perspectives where Black history intersects with art, culture, politics, and shades of social realities. 

Episodes

  1. The Racial Wealth Gap & Loose Change ft. Jen Ingram

    2 DAYS AGO

    The Racial Wealth Gap & Loose Change ft. Jen Ingram

    The story of wealth in the U.S. is one of access and opportunity, as well as the narratives, agency, ownership, and the power to shape the future. In this episode, we dive into a conversation exploring how history, leadership, tangible assets, and global perspective intersect to expand possibility. Grounded in economic inclusion and empowerment, this dialogue explores wealth-building not as an abstract concept, but as a practical, tangible strategy. We examine how access to assets, property, precious metals, businesses, and knowledge to create leverage across generations.  At the heart of the discussion is Numismatics Noir™, a Calibrated Lens initiative that reframes coin collecting as both cultural storytelling and asset strategy. Through its four pillars of reshaping narratives around money, elevating the hidden figures of U.S. currency, positioning tangible assets as tools of agency, and confronting the racial wealth gap; Numismatics Noir™ blends financial literacy, history, and precious metals education into an accessible pathway for ownership. From coins to property, from global insight to local impact, this episode challenges listeners to think differently about wealth. Not as something distant or inherited by default, but as something intentional, studied, and built. Jen Ingram, a visionary, business leader, strategist, author, artist, and founder of Numismatics Noir™, joins Christopher John for a multidimensional conversation. Embodying servant leadership and sincere humanity, Jen shares how leading from alignment rather than performance has shaped her work as a corporate executive and entrepreneur across industries including real estate development, philanthropy, healthcare, higher education, and numismatics. Having visited all seven continents, Jen is among the ranks of less than 1% of people in the work, she brings a global lens to conversations about culture, experience, access, and opportunity. Travel has sharpened her curiosity, deepened her cultural humility, and broadened her understanding of how different societies define value, ownership, and legacy. From global markets to local communities, she reflects on how perspective reshapes possibility and how humility strengthens leadership.

    1hr 19min
  2. Let’s Talk Classism & Hypocrisy ft. LeNesha McCoy (Debardelaben)

    19 MAR

    Let’s Talk Classism & Hypocrisy ft. LeNesha McCoy (Debardelaben)

    Classism shapes more than status, it drives inequality, fuels hypocrisy, and reinforces systems of exclusion rooted in race, gender, and access. In this episode, C.J. unpacks how class operates in everyday life while illuminating the legacies of Zora Neale Hurston, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Mary McLeod Bethune, challenging us to rethink power, privilege, and equity. In honor of Women’s History Month, he’s joined by LaNesha McCoy Debardelaben, Executive Director of BlackPast.org. A visionary leader and former CEO of the Northwest African American Museum, LaNesha shares insights on culture, leadership, and the transformative work of preserving Black history. https://blackpast.org/

    39 min
  3. Our Dear Foremothers: Honoring Women’s History Month

    3 MAR

    Our Dear Foremothers: Honoring Women’s History Month

    In this episode, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and enduring legacies of women whose names deserve to be spoken with reverence and clarity. Long before the nation rallied around Rosa Parks, a 15-year-old girl named Claudette Colvin made the same quiet but defiant decision to remain seated on a Montgomery bus, yet her story, like so many others, was pushed to the margins. We also center the voice and witness of JoAnne Bland, who as a Foot Soldier on the front lines of the struggle for voting rights. Her words remind us that history is lived, felt, and carried: “I marched alongside more than 600 peaceful activists who ended up being brutally beaten, tear-gassed, and hit or trampled by policemen on horses with Billy clubs. At one point, I saw a horse near me, and then a woman fell. I can still hear her head hitting the pavement. I must have fainted after that, because the next thing I knew… I was in a car with my head in my sister’s lap, and her blood was dripping from wounds on her head. Later, she needed 26 stitches.” We explore the emotional truth behind the realities and a few of the women who risked everything to bend the moral arc of this nation. Their stories challenge us to reconsider what courage looks like, how movements are truly built, and why the legacy of Black women remains foundational to the ongoing struggle for justice. This is not just a reflection on the past, it is an invitation to remember, to reckon, and to honor Our Dear Foremothers.

    21 min
  4. Exhibiting Social Justice ft. Omar Eaton-Martinez

    17 FEB

    Exhibiting Social Justice ft. Omar Eaton-Martinez

    Exhibiting social justice involves using art, activism, and community engagement to address issues of inequality, identity, and environmental justice, fostering dialogue and awareness.  Exhibiting social justice through art and community engagement not only raises awareness of critical issues but also fosters empathy and understanding across diverse groups. By participating in art justice events and supporting relevant exhibitions, individuals can contribute to meaningful social change and advocate for a more equitable society. In this episode Omar Eaton-Martinez joins Christopher John to explore how social justice is imagined, practiced, and sustained within museum spaces and far beyond their walls. Through this candid conversation centered on museum practitioners, scholars, artists, and community advocates, the episode examines the role of museums as sites of truth-telling, resistance, and transformation. Rooted in lived experience and critical inquiry, this episode invites viewers and listeners to rethink the power of museums as catalysts for social change and imagine what justice-centered storytelling can look like amid these challenging times.  Omar is the host of The Museum J.E.D.I. Show podcast, where he leads dynamic conversations at the intersection of museums and social justice. He currently  serves as the Senior Vice President of Historic Sites at the National Trust for Historic Preservation. He formally led Prince George’s County Historical Resources, overseeing historic house museums, an aviation museum, the Black History Program, and archaeological parks, with a focus on preservation, community engagement, and innovative programming.

    45 min
  5. Creating Resilience ft. Jide’ Fresh

    3 FEB

    Creating Resilience ft. Jide’ Fresh

    In this episode, Jide’ Fresh [Brandon Hill] comes to the table to address discovering resilience through creativity. Digital artist, Jide’ Fresh has created a line of coloring books fused with anime, hip-hop, western comic books and pop culture influences. The books are created with mental wellness in mind. Sold under the business moniker In Fly We Trust, each coloring book volume speaks to a different era of Brandon’s own mental health journey. In the spirit of using our creative force to battle, heal, and restore; this episode is dedicated to Nikki Giovani.

    33 min
  6. Is Racial Healing Possible?

    20 JAN

    Is Racial Healing Possible?

    In this episode, Denisha Porter and Joan Ferrante come to the table to examine the current climate of race relations amid the 6th Annual National Day of Racial Healing. Launched in 2017, the National Day of Racial Healing is an initiative to bring ALL people together and inspire collective action to build common ground for a more just and equitable world.  Denisha Porter is the first Executive Director All-In Cincinnati, a community-led equity coalition focused on systemic change. All-In Cincinnati aims to deepen, amplify, and multiply local and regional efforts to build equitable, thriving neighborhoods.  Joan Ferrante is an educator, author, consultant, speaker, and filmmaker known for collaborative, accessible work on race and identity. She is the founding director of the Mourning the Creation of Racial Categories Project, which has involved over a 100 artist to tell the story of how the United States created racial categories and the lasting effects this deliberate dividing has had on lives, relationships, and identities. Resource: About NDORH - National Day Of Racial Healing Resource: All-In Cincinnati Coalition - All-In Cincinnati Coalition Resource: America's Truth: Cincinnati - Documentary | Center for Community Resilience | Milken Institute School of Public Health | The George Washington University Resource: The Mourning the Creation of Racial Categories Project

    1hr 7min
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A candid exchange of thoughts and perspectives where Black history intersects with art, culture, politics, and shades of social realities. 

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  • Creator
    Christopher John
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 GOT TIME
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