Black Thoughts Podcast

12/04/2023

This C.B.W. Camp affords campers the space to interact with new friends from various socioeconomic and multicultural backgrounds. They are also encouraged to identify, embrace and engage those that may be new to the program.

25/02/2023

17/02/2023

Check out the recap session with Keith Lawrence! Full roundtable link below.

https://youtu.be/EuQ_ujH4M-c

02/02/2023

The RI NAACP Committee on Community Coordination seeks to enlist the support of other community organizations on issues affecting the interests of African Am...

01/02/2023

This was a great project! we invite you all to watch this. In addition, PLEASE subscribe to our Youtube channel, comment and share the conversation. We want to continue to grow OUR voices and Our views! New content coming this year!

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19/01/2023

Available on Youtube February 1st, 2023!

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DrYolanda GrandberryPugh and Dr. Lashanta Williams put together a panel discussion to speak with some African American men in our community. The focus was on their K-12 experiences and what can be done to improve learning opportunities for African American males.

The NAACP - Rock Island County, Illinois Branch, and the African American Community Outreach Center seek to enlist support from the community and other community organizations on issues affecting the interests of African Americans and other communities of color.

We hope you enjoy this conversation!

Thank you to all the participants: Barnes, Ashley Harris, Carl Silk J Lampkin, Ty Lewis, Tracy Pugh, Lonnie Westerfield, Jarrin Williams, and Keith Lawrence.

25/12/2022

Merry Christmas All! Nice job Charlotte Blu Music

06/09/2022

The BLUTILICIOUS! We at TBTP are proud of Charlotte Blu Music, and can’t wait to interview her! Let’s support Java Java Cafe and the Humane Society of Scott County in their efforts to give shelter and find homes for our local animals in need! Go Adopt and Checkout her music @ https://linktr.ee/charlotteblu

07/06/2022

This young lady is a talent! Let’s show our support for the QC’s own, Charlotte Blu Music! Can’t wait to have you in the podcast!

01/06/2022

Quad Cities we had another amazing talent Essence W. Dance join us on the podcast! Essence talks about her journey as a dancer and instructor. Essence makes her So You Think You Can Dance debut tomorrow on KLJB FOX 18 @ 8pm.

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26/05/2022

He Is Back! We welcome Mr. Thurgood Brooks back to the podcast to discuss his bid for the State of Illinois District 72 seat.

For more information about his campaign and voting visit his official website: www.thurgoodbrooksforstaterep72.com

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22/02/2022

Another great interview with our friend Essence W. Dance today! We can’t wait to share it with you all! Thank you Karlee for another job well done! Thanks The Brewed Book

10/02/2022

This is an amazing interview with our own Karlee Shaffer and the director of the TMBC at The Lincoln Center Tracy Singleton and the new assistant director Avery Pearl. We are so proud of Karlee and her first interview on the podcast.

02/02/2022

We are excited to introduce to you the wonderful Karlee S! Stay tuned for her new content! Please support us this year in moving our voices forward! Please SHARE,LIKE & WATCH!

25/06/2021

06/05/2021

Good morning!

We have another relevant conversation for you all this week from the Black Thoughts Podcast! Natasha Waite has a conversation with former Davenport Alderman Pat Peacock, definitely a conversation worth checking out! Please subscribe to our page and share our content, for it helps us grow as a media platform. Thank you!

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Interview with Patrick Peacock

20/04/2021

Host Natasha Waite speaks with our guest Abdur about how he believes the school curriculum should change and how students should have a seat at the table. He also speaks about being prepared for the real world.

20/04/2021

Host Natasha Waite talks with our guest Abdur about how he believes the school curriculum should change and how students should have a seat at the table. He also speaks about being prepared for the real world.

20/04/2021

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We hope you are all ready for this next episode of the Black Thoughts Podcast, featuring our very own Natasha Waite and the multi-talented and intelligent Abdur Howard (who just so happens to be a student of Natasha Waite)

This is one of the first interviews where we have given the floor to the youth in the community to speak, share their thoughts, and be heard. We are happy to provide such a space with our platform.

https://youtu.be/JrAf3vQcRu0
Make sure you tune in at 6pm today, through the link in our bio!

20/04/2021

We are excited to release our interview with Abdur Rahmaan Howard. This is the first of many interviews with students of various ages, who will share their perspective on all things pertaining to education.

Abdur shared a few life skills that he believes all students should learn in school as well as the need to tap into every student’s talents and gifts.

You do not want to miss this interview! Students have a voice, and we can learn so much from them. The Black Thoughts Podcast team is looking forward to amplifying student voices!

12/04/2021

We would like to extend a Congratulations to Mayor Mike Thoms on his re-election in Rock Island! Thank you for joining is to discuss your plans for re-election, your past failures, and your biggest successes. Our team is excited to see Mike uphold his promises and commitments he made to the citizens of Rock Island. All eyes are on you, Mike!

Visit our YouTube to join in on this conversation and to stay up to date!

12/04/2021

What is school for? When we ask the students, what will they say? For years, the students have been saying a lot, but are they seen? Are they heard?

Let the tables turn. Pull up a chair, have a seat, listen, and learn.

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12/04/2021

Yesterday was another successful day of recording interviews. We can’t wait to share these interviews with you in the near future.

Black Thoughts Podcast would like to thank The Brewed Book for allowing the team to use their amazing space to record. This place is truly a gem. They offer coffee, books, games, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Visit The Brewed Book at 1524 N. Harrison Street in Davenport.

This is a sneak peek at our interview with Pat Peacock, who is a former Davenport City Council member. It was great spending time learning a little bit about him and his journey. We talked about his experience as a member of City Council as well as his resignation.

Thank you Pat Peacock for your service, your willingness to share your journey, and for your continued commitment to making positive changes in our community. We look forward to following and supporting you on your journey.

10/04/2021

The BTP Team wants to offer a our sincere congratulations to Thurgood Brooks for a race well run! The votes were close and although he just missed them his campaign was a success for engagement and awareness in the QC community. Thank you for joining us to discuss your ideas, for teaching our audience many valuable components to local politics, and for calling out complacency in local government. We can’t wait to see where you go moving forward!

08/04/2021

Our Team wants to offer a very warm congratulations to Tracy Pugh for his nomination to the Rock Island school board! Tracy was a guest on our podcast where he discussed his history, his campaign, and his first action steps if he is awarded a seat on the board. Visit the link in our bio to view his interview and join the conversation! Congratulations, Tracy! 🎉

01/04/2021

Shout out to our friends at Quad City Arts for being an invaluable structure to local creatives! Please follow their page and support their mission of funding local art-centered programs and individuals artists!

26/03/2021

Charlotte Boyer Music and Five-Two and Heels are two women to watch! Check out this article from stylist and Five Two and Heels owner Machelle Guy.

I was both honored and excited when I was asked to style Miss Charlotte Blue for her photo shoot and video. Though I had never met Charlotte, I did know her mother, father and her sisters. Meeting her, I knew immediately that she was someone special. In addition to her beautiful face and voice, she....

24/03/2021

Our Black Thoughts Team has released 3 new interviews this month! If you have been wanting to view our new projects or simply wanting to support our team head to our YouTube for full videos!

Join us to discuss current issues with Tracy Pugh, RIMSD School Board Candidate 2021 - Mayor Mike Thoms and his opponent Thurgood For RI Mayor!

Shout out to our friends at Quad City Arts and The Brewed Book for allowing us to film in their creative space!

https://youtu.be/BeYzN9w23MI

23/03/2021