The Beacon and Blueprint

Signal Co. No1

Conversations about politics, culture, and community from the home of one of the most accomplished Black power couples.

  1. Jul 28

    The Black Family Who Built America – with Cheryl McKissack Daniel

    Black excellence has always been around, whether America recognizes it or not. Sheena & David sit down with Cheryl McKissack Daniel to discuss her family’s 230-year legacy, the Black professionals who built America, reparations, ownership, real estate development, and the responsibility to build something that outlasts you. @theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram @TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTube The Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by: Sheena Wright & David Banks Brandon Scales - Videographer and editor Patrice Sanders - Production Assistant Terry McDonald - Makeup Oumou Sy - Hair Malcolm Rashaad Banks - Advisor DJ Spinna - Theme Music “Crystal Duds” In association with Signal Co. No1

  2. Jul 21

    Stronger Together - with Dr. Stacie N.C. Grant

    The building is on fire. Sheena & David sit down with Dr. Stacie N.C. Grant to talk the Divine Nine, voting rights, grassroots activation, collaborative leadership, faith, and the urgency of doing something now. @theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram @TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTube The Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by: Sheena Wright & David Banks Brandon Scales - Videographer and editor Patrice Sanders - Production Assistant Terry McDonald - Makeup Oumou Sy - Hair Malcolm Rashaad Banks - Advisor DJ Spinna - Theme Music “Crystal Duds” In association with Signal Co. No1

  3. Jul 14

    Power, Policy & the Work of Leadership - with Public Advocate Jumaane Williams

    Don’t confuse Black persons doing better with Black people doing better. Sheena & David sit down with Public Advocate Jumaane Williams to talk political power, public safety, affordability, democratic socialism, and the work of turning populist messages into real outcomes. @theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram @TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTube The Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by: Sheena Wright & David Banks Brandon Scales - Videographer and editor Patrice Sanders - Production Assistant Terry McDonald - Makeup Oumou Sy - Hair Malcolm Rashaad Banks - Advisor DJ Spinna - Theme Music “Crystal Duds” In association with Signal Co. No1

  4. Jul 7

    Politics Is Interested in You - with Errol Louis

    Get in where you fit in. Sheena & David sit down with Errol Louis to talk New York politics, journalism, Mamdani, political power, and why staying informed is not optional. @theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram @TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTube The Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by: Sheena Wright & David Banks Brandon Scales - Videographer and editor Patrice Sanders - Production Assistant Terry McDonald - Makeup Oumou Sy - Hair Malcolm Rashaad Banks - Advisor DJ Spinna - Theme Music “Crystal Duds” In association with Signal Co. No1

  5. Jun 30

    On being and building a better New York - with Mark Levine

    We need you all in the arena & holding us accountable. Sheena & David speak with City Comptroller, Mark Levine. @theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram @TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTube The Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by: Sheena Wright & David Banks Brandon Scales - Videographer and editor Patrice Sanders - Production Assistant Terry McDonald - Makeup Oumou Sy - Hair Malcolm Rashaad Banks - Advisor DJ Spinna - Theme Music “Crystal Duds” In association with Signal Co. No1

  6. Jun 23

    Vote, brother. Vote, brother. Vote, brother - with United States Congressman Gregory W. Meeks

    It’s all at stake right now. Sheena & David sit down with United States Congressman Gregory W. Meeks to discuss the midterms, Hakeem Jeffries, coalition building, and why political power matters. @theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram @TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTube The Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by: Sheena Wright & David Banks Brandon Scales - Videographer and editor Patrice Sanders - Production Assistant Terry McDonald - Makeup Oumou Sy - Hair Malcolm Rashaad Banks - Advisor DJ Spinna - Theme Music “Crystal Duds” In association with Signal Co. No1

  7. Jun 16

    Recognizing a technology that is here. AI & Education - with Andrew Rasiej

    You can not put your head in the sand and call that leadership. AI, Education and Fear - Sheena & David sit down with Andrew Rasiej @theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram @TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTube The Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by: Sheena Wright & David Banks Brandon Scales - Videographer and editor Patrice Sanders - Production Assistant Terry McDonald - Makeup Oumou Sy - Hair Malcolm Rashaad Banks - Advisor DJ Spinna - Theme Music “Crystal Duds” In association with Signal Co. No1

  8. Jun 9

    The Humility to be Mentored. On Education - with Dr. Pedro Noguera

    What's happening in the streets, is what's happening in the schools. Sheena & David sit down with Dr. Pedro Noguera. @theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram @TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTube The Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by: Sheena Wright & David Banks Brandon Scales - Videographer and editor Patrice Sanders - Production Assistant Terry McDonald - Makeup Oumou Sy - Hair Malcolm Rashaad Banks - Advisor DJ Spinna - Theme Music “Crystal Duds” In association with Signal Co. No1

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Conversations about politics, culture, and community from the home of one of the most accomplished Black power couples.

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  • Creator
    Signal Co. No1
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
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    The Beacon and Blueprint

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