Real Black News

Raqiyah Mays
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Pop-up episode 133 of Real Black News, hosted by Raqiyah Mays, brings uplifting news stories about people of African descent from Ghana, Sweden, Brazil, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Queens, New York. Psychotherapist Camille Banks Lee joins the episode to share three tips for staying empowered and manifesting the positive in 2024 and beyond.

  1. APR 5

    EP. 151 - Toni Blackman, Author, "Wisdom of the Cypher"

    On this final episode of Season 7, world-renowned hip-hop historian, educator, and author Toni Blackman breaks down the spiritual history of hip-hop as told in her book, "Wisdom of the Cypher." Weaving in ancient history, religion, and global studies, Toni shares passionate insights from over two decades of organizing cyphers worldwide, through her travels to over 50 countries, where she describes the cypher as a form of hip hop prayer and transformative meditation - no matter the country where it takes place.

    36 min

  2. MAR 1

    Ep. 150 Journalist Trymaine Lee - A Thousand Ways to Die: The True Cost of Violence on Black Life in America

    Ep. 150 of Real Black News features Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Trymaine Lee discussing his book, A Thousand Ways to Die: The True Cost of Violence on Black Life in America a work that merges memoir with reporting to examine how systemic racism, historical trauma, and gun violence impact Black life. Inspired by his own 38-year-old heart attack, he explores the emotional, physical, and ancestral weight of violence.

    26 min

  3. FEB 1

    Author Amy Dubois Barnett "If I Ruled the World"

    Ep. 149 of Real Black News, hosted by Raqiyah Mays, features updates on the ICE protests in Minnesota, the shocking arrests of journalists for reporting on these protests, the 100-year anniversary of Black History Month, and an interview with author and former journalist Amy Dubois Barnett, who made history as the first Black woman to helm a mainstream U.S. Magazine. She discusses her debut novel and bestseller, If I Ruled the World, where she pens a juicy story based in the hip hop world of the '90s, focused on a young magazine Editor-in-Chief navigating the glamorous yet dangerous world of hip hop. Amy discusses how she got her book development deal with Hulu and Oscar-winning director Lee Daniels, the state of journalism, and tips to media-makers on maneuvering and positioning oneself in today's world.  #BlackHistoryMonth #RealBlackNews

    47 min

  4. JAN 9

    Ep. 148 Therapist Dr. Camille Banks-Lee: How to Set Boundaries & Intentions

    On this special, first episode of 2026, psychotherapist Dr. Camille Banks-Lee shares tips on setting morning boundaries, intentions, and why she recommends using AI for therapy.

    28 min

  5. 11/10/2025

    Ep. 147 Dana Dane, Legendary MC

    Episode 147 of Real Black News, hosted by Raqiyah Mays, features legendary hip-hop MC Dana Dane taking a nostalgic trip discussing his career, coming up with Slick Rick, the highs and lows of fame, and eventually pivoting to film and moving to Rwanda. Other topics include good news from Palm Springs, Guinea, Washington, DC, Tulsa, and more of the top 5 Black news stories from around the world. Follow on IG at @RealBlackNews.

    1h 22m

  6. 09/23/2025

    Ep. 146 - Daheli Hall, Black Infertility & SPADURA

    Ep. 146 of Real Black News, hosted by Raqiyah Mays, features an intimate discussion with writer and comedian Daheli Hall about her award-winning one-woman show and documentary SPADURA, where she opens up about her struggles with infertility and the courage to publicly share it. News stories this episode highlight Black excellence in NYC, Taiwan, Kenya, and Little Rock, Arkansas.

    56 min

  7. 09/05/2025

    Ep. 145 Showrunner Selwyn Seyfu Hinds, Creator of "Washington Black"

    The Season 7 premiere of Real Black News features Showrunner Selywn Seyfu Hinds, the creator of the Hulu limited series: Washington Black, an epic adventure co-starring Emmy-Winner Sterling K. Brown about a genius boy who escapes slavery to become a globetrotting scientist. Selwyn discusses the modern-day attempts at erasing black history, survivor's remorse of Black creatives, his learning lessons as a first-time showrunner, and his next project based on Pulitzer-winning author Percival Everett's novel "The Trees." Other episode highlights include 5 empowering Black news stories from Baltimore, the United Kingdom, Los Angeles, Malawi, and Ethiopia.

    1h 4m

  8. 06/16/2025

    Ep. 144 Anti-Violence Ventures: Teaching Black Boys

    Episode 144 pops up for Men's Mental Health Month spotlighting Anti-Violence Ventures, a non-profit dedicated to helping young Black men stop the cycle of violence. Special guests Ajamn Johnson and George Granberry, III break down the group's work with Black teenagers dealing with violence in their homes, communities, and the world. Other topics discussed include the nationwide protests against ICE raids, No Kings Day, Anti-Blackness in the Latino community, and the Diddy trial. Follow Real Black News on Instagram @realblacknews #RealBlackNews #AntiViolenceVentures #CaliforniaBlackWomensHealthProject #ICERaids #DiddyTrial #NoKingsDay #MensMentalHealthMonth #Juneteenth #Juneteenth2025

    56 min
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Pop-up episode 133 of Real Black News, hosted by Raqiyah Mays, brings uplifting news stories about people of African descent from Ghana, Sweden, Brazil, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Queens, New York. Psychotherapist Camille Banks Lee joins the episode to share three tips for staying empowered and manifesting the positive in 2024 and beyond.

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  • Creator
    Raqiyah Mays
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Real Black News