12 Million

919 Media
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  • SOCIETY & CULTURE

Inspired by the Richard Wright book “12 Million Black Voices”, 12 Million serves as a mechanism for sharing positive and diverse stories and thoughts with the world.

  1. 06/19/2025

    #44 - Jenica Leah [VIDEO]

    On this Episode, we welcome Jenica Leah, Author/Sickle Cell Advocate, and Founder/Director of My Friend Jen Sickle Cell Charity. She shares how sickle cell shaped her purpose, her bold move to the Caribbean, and why owning your story can change lives. Follow Jenica on Instagram | Visit her website

    1h 1m

  2. 09/04/2024

    #43 - Lynne Thompson, LA Poet Laureate [VIDEO]

    Lynne Thompson was the 4th Poet Laureate for the City of Los Angeles. The daughter of Caribbean immigrants, her poetry collections include Beg No Pardon (2007), winner of the Perugia Press Prize and the Great Lakes Colleges Association’s New Writers Award; Start With A Small Guitar (2013), from What Books Press; and Fretwork (2019), winner of the Marsh Hawk Press Poetry Prize. Follow Lynne on Instagram @letpms Follow Daron @thedaronjenkins

    55 min

  3. 08/21/2024

    #42 - Jamai, Music Artist and Entrepreneur [VIDEO]

    Jamai, a singer, musician, and entrepreneur, opens up about his journey through grief. Hear how he's using his platform to normalize conversations about mental health and trauma among Black men. Jamai on IG: @Jamaimusic URL: https://www.jamai.me/epk

    1h 13m

  4. 08/14/2024

    #41 - Arvell Craig, AI Evangelist [VIDEO]

    Arvell Craig is a seasoned business professional with over twenty years of experience in the dynamic landscape of social, digital, and internet marketing. Recognizing the potential of chatbots and conversational design in 2017, he’s been a leading voice on how to integrate natural language processing systems into sales, marketing and support operations. In his role and work as an AI Evangelist, Speaker, and Trusted Advisor, Arvell is dedicated to helping organizations leverage the power of AI’s capabilities while valuing contributions that are distinctly human.Outside of work, Arvell is a husband, dance dad, former ultramarathoner, and closet poet. IG/TW Handle (if any): https://www.instagram.com/arvellcraig LinkedIn or IMDB URL: https://linkedin.com/in/arvell Company/Personal URL: https://arvellcraig.com

    52 min

  5. 11/08/2023

    #40 - Robert Marshall, CEO/ Founder - I Am Man, Inc. / The Survivors Circle

    Speaker, Author, and Male Empowerment Coach who helps boys and men win within! Follow Robert on Instagram | Learn more about Robert | Visit the Survivors Circle ====== 12 Million Podcast is a weekly conversation for the culture that was inspired by the Richard Wright book "12 Million Black Voices" 12 Million is a place for an intelligent and thoughtful conversation with BIPOC entrepreneurs, leaders, influencers, artists, and creators. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠@12millionshow

    54 min

  6. 11/01/2023

    #39 - Darius Wallace, Actor/Coach/Motivational Speaker

    Darius has been in several Hollywood Movies, is a founding member of Tennessee Shakespeare, and has performed all over the country in thousands of schools, universities, theaters, libraries, museums, and the National Archives as Frederick Douglass. He also has been the TEDx Memphis coach for seven years. As a young man, Darius was broke and broken and struggled with anxiety, depression, fear, and suicidal thoughts. He was born in Flint, Michigan, during the time that GM automotive shops were closing, which left families without jobs. At thirteen, he found himself involved with the mean streets of Flint, Michigan, which led him to be in a street gang. One day, the Vice Principal of the school gave him an alternative. The destiny of jail or the destiny of his dream. Darius chose his dream and was introduced to his high school theater teacher, who taught him the power of communication through storytelling. Follow Darius on Instagram | Visit Darius' Website ====== 12 Million Podcast is a weekly conversation for the culture that was inspired by the Richard Wright book "12 Million Black Voices" 12 Million is a place for an intelligent and thoughtful conversation with BIPOC entrepreneurs, leaders, influencers, artists, and creators. Follow us on Instagram ⁠@12millionshow

    59 min

  7. 10/25/2023

    #38 - Kahlil Dumas, CEO/Founder - UNSTUCKD

    Kahlil Dumas, also known as “KD,” is a serial entrepreneur, podcaster, and business advisor. Kahlil is the CEO of UNSTUCKKD, host of the UNSTUCKKD Podcast, CPO at Her First $100k, and Senior Product Advisor to 1AND1. Kahlil is committed to helping you heal your trauma with money, redefining what generational wealth and prosperity mean to you, and setting you up with a financial foundation to make you rich. Click to Follow Kahlil on Instagram | Click to Visit Unstuckd website ====== 12 Million Podcast is a weekly conversation for the culture that was inspired by the Richard Wright book "12 Million Black Voices" 12 Million is a place for an intelligent and thoughtful conversation with BIPOC entrepreneurs, leaders, influencers, artists, and creators. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@12millionshow⁠⁠

    50 min

  8. 09/26/2023

    #37 - Claudens Louis, Saxophonist and Music Artist

    Born in Miami, FL, Haitian-American Claudens Louis’ love for education has led him to conducting clinics and masterclasses at several universities and music programs around the world as a teaching artist. He is successfully serving students in the very community he grew up in as the jazz director at the Miami Arts Charter School. He has been touring the globe with a number of these legendary artists, but also as a bandleader with his own original project, The CieL Experience. He continues to impress audiences around the world with his high-energy performances, distinct style of improvisation, and original compositions. Follow Claudens on Instagram: ⁠@claudensax⁠ Learn more about Claudens and the CieL Experience at https://thecielexperience.com ====== 12 Million Podcast is a weekly conversation for the culture that was inspired by the Richard Wright book "12 Million Black Voices" 12 Million is a place for an intelligent and thoughtful conversation with BIPOC entrepreneurs, leaders, influencers, artists, and creators. Follow us on Instagram @12millionshow

    55 min
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Inspired by the Richard Wright book “12 Million Black Voices”, 12 Million serves as a mechanism for sharing positive and diverse stories and thoughts with the world.

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  • Creator
    919 Media
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 919 Media
  • Show Website
    12 Million