We brave the COVID-19 outbreak to bring you the latest. Also we speak to special guest Benny Marcelli about prison reform, finding opportunities in difficult situations, and surviving!

Conversation with WV House of Delegates candidate Jim Barach

Mar 11th, 2020 55m 4s

Black Apex Podcast is back! And we welcome former meteorologist and House of Delegate candidate, Jim Barach. We discuss national elections, student debt, and more issues.

Happy New Year

Jan 1st, 2020 44m 58s

Happy New Year! Happy 2020! Black Apex recalls some of the stories of 2019 including impeachment, Nazis, police brutality, and Lizzo. Forward we march. As long as we march together.

Believe Black Women

Dec 5th, 2019 39m 35s

After a holiday vacation, Black Apex Podcast is back. We review some recent news stories and speak about the killing of Laurina Blake. Also, we discuss domestic violence in our community.

A Change Gonna Come?

Nov 7th, 2019 45m 35s

We discuss the recent Community/Police Forum held in Charleston, WV. Is a change ever gonna come?

Cancel Culture

Oct 31st, 2019 44m 54s

We discuss the scandal of Congresswoman Katie Hill and we touch on a certain angle of the story not being reported. Also, we discuss “cancel culture” and “wokeness” in the Black community. Does it help or hurt us?

Clear And Present Danger

Oct 23rd, 2019 46m 43s

Crazy goes crazy as Agent Orange opens his mouth again. We review other top stories and dive into the recent Charleston police beating of a restrained Black woman.

The New Masculinity

Oct 17th, 2019 56m 15s

We review the murder of Atianna Jefferson by a Fort Worth police officer and the subsequent response from her family. We also discuss masculinity in 2019 among the black community.

The Usual Suspects

Oct 9th, 2019 44m 13s

We review the issue of reparations and political will of the black community. Then we unpack the murder of Joshua Brown, key witness in the Botham Jean murder case in Texas.

Bucking The System

Oct 3rd, 2019 39m 49s

We review the conviction of Amber Guyger, get a quick update on impeachment and speak on the newly passed California law that allows student athletes in college to be compensated.

The Process

Sep 26th, 2019 37m 24s

A six year old black girl is arrested for battery in Florida. A white police officer is on trial for murdering a black man in his home. An orange president makes “treasonous” remarks. Just another day in America.

Politcal Correctness Run Amuck

Sep 10th, 2019 53m 9s

Where does political correctness reside in society these days? We discuss the PC culture that permeates politics, entertainment, and everything in between. Plus we review ridiculous presidential shenanigans.

Politics As Usual

Sep 4th, 2019 44m 14s

We review comments from Jay-Z regarding police interactions and the black family unit. How does our family standing create fatal police stops? Accountability is key, but to whom?

Clucking & Jiving

Aug 28th, 2019 38m 56s

The great chicken debate of 2019 rages on. But is it all that necessary? We discuss the trending craze of Popeye’s chicken sandwich and what this means for the Black community.

Jigga What? Jigga Who?

Aug 21st, 2019 32m 10s

Hip hop mogul Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter partners with the NFL and faces praise and backlash. Has the Jigga-Man sold out or is he playing chess? Find out on this week’s episode.

Finding Light In The Darkness

Aug 14th, 2019 41m 16s

Happiness can be in short supply in these times. Let’s search out and discover the things in life that make it worth living. Find what makes you happy and embrace it fully!

Haters Gonna Hate

Jul 31st, 2019 41m 45s

Lebron James shows up at his son’s basketball and the crabs try to pull him down. We discuss fatherhood in the black community and the importance of supporting your child. Also, we throw shade to butter-biscuit eating coons trying to control ho

Agent Orange Strikes Back

Jul 17th, 2019 46m 16s

For the 2,693rd time, President Donald Trump proves he is a racist. We discuss his latest tweets and comments regarding “The Squad” and how his followers are in lock-step with his hatred.

Was Obama Reparations?

Jul 11th, 2019 43m 53s

We discuss the idea of Barack Obama fulfilling America’s responsibility of reparations simply be being elected. We also discuss what reparations are and are NOT and how the black community can demand more!

What's New

Jun 27th, 2019 37m 36s

We review the top news stories of the week and give our take! We also look how these national topics affect our communities.

Job Readiness

Jun 19th, 2019 36m 32s

When is the best time to change a career? Take a look inward and decide. We discuss job options and how to discover your passion.

Examining the Black Family

Jun 12th, 2019

We discuss the Black family in 2019. Finances, stereotypes, and opportunities weave in and out of the familial realm. What can we do to ensure the Black family stays strong and grounded?

When They See Us

Jun 6th, 2019 38m 3s

Is black brutality entertaining or enlightening? We examine the way black people are portrayed in media and its effects on the community and country. Can there be balance between positive and negative images?

Paying it Forward

May 23rd, 2019 35m 42s

We discuss the charitable actions of Robert Smith who paid off the student debts of the 2019 graduating class of Morehouse College. We look at other ways to give back to the community and to ourselves.

Silencing Thought Leaders

May 15th, 2019 30m 48s

We discuss the recent banning of Louis Farrakhan and other “controversial” voices from social media. Who decides what is “hate speech” and what is legitimate discussion?