Black men are highly visible in American culture, but increasingly absent from the places where long-term economic security is built: college campuses, stable employment, homeownership, and wealth. Why is that happening, and what do we do about it?

 

Dr. Wes Bellamy joins Angela to discuss the new report, The Economic State of Black Men and Boys in the United States, and what the data reveals about the economic path Black men are navigating from childhood into adulthood.

 

This is a conversation about more than unemployment numbers. It is about education, work, wealth, opportunity, and whether the institutions responsible for supporting Black men are actually meeting the moment.

 

READ THE REPORT: https://www.vsu.edu/sola/departments/political-science/political-science/economic-state-black-men-boys.php





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Dr. Wes Bellamy | Executive Director of the John Mercer Langston Political Political Institute at Virginia State University 





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Black men are highly visible in American culture, but increasingly absent from the places where long-term economic security is built: college campuses, stable employment, homeownership, and wealth. Why is that happening, and what do we do about it?
&nbsp;
Dr. Wes Bellamy joins Angela to discuss the new report, The Economic State of Black Men and Boys in the United States, and what the data reveals about the economic path Black men are navigating from childhood into adulthood.
&nbsp;
This is a conversation about more than unemployment numbers. It is about education, work, wealth, opportunity, and whether the institutions responsible for supporting Black men are actually meeting the moment.
&nbsp;
READ THE REPORT: <a href="https://www.vsu.edu/sola/departments/political-science/political-science/economic-state-black-men-boys.php">https://www.vsu.edu/sola/departments/political-science/political-science/economic-state-black-men-boys.php</a>
 
GUESTS
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Dr. Wes Bellamy | Executive Director of the John Mercer Langston Political Political Institute at Virginia State University&nbsp;
 
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In the spirit of the last stanza of the Black National Anthem, we rise from the past, rooted deeply in the soil of ancestral struggles, to build a home, to claim our space. On Native Land Pod, Angela Rye, Bakari Sellers, and Andrew Gillum guide us through the political landscape, wielding insights and unapologetic analysis, unraveling the threads that connect Black Americans and marginalized communities to a place they courageously call home.

In each episode, Angela, Bakari, and Andrew embark on a journey of reflection, taking stock of the news of the week and the country's road to the polls.

Join us each week as we navigate the dance between past and present, weaving a narrative of hope, empowerment, and the unyielding strength that defines the journey to reclaim 'Native Land.' This isn't just news analysis; it's a movement, a conversation, and a testament to the power of those who dare to rebuild and redefine the meaning of home. 

 

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In the spirit of the last stanza of the Black National Anthem, we rise from the past, rooted deeply in the soil of ancestral struggles, to build a home, to claim our space. On Native Land Pod, Angela Rye, Bakari Sellers, and Andrew Gillum guide us through the political landscape, wielding insights and unapologetic analysis, unraveling the threads that connect Black Americans and marginalized communities to a place they courageously call home.
In each episode, Angela, Bakari, and Andrew embark on a journey of reflection, taking stock of the news of the week and the country's road to the polls.
Join us each week as we navigate the dance between past and present, weaving a narrative of hope, empowerment, and the unyielding strength that defines the journey to reclaim 'Native Land.' This isn't just news analysis; it's a movement, a conversation, and a testament to the power of those who dare to rebuild and redefine the meaning of home.&nbsp;
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Everybody Profits From Black Culture. Do Black Men? | Angela Rye SoloPod

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Republican Rep. Nancy Mace has proposed a bill in Congress to eliminate the Congressional Black Caucus (and other race-based advocacy groups) on the grounds that they are “racist.” Oh, the irony. 

 

Join hosts Angela Rye, and guest-hosts Joy Reid and Garrison Hayes, for this segment from episode #142 that aired on 07-30-26.





Nolan Wells New Audio: https://www.threads.com/@datgurlnetta/post/DbUbes4ju3d?xmt=AQG07pC7utnyxcbXqQ39KrAZ6MU_8nD1fHk_mDj77uY9VaYMOJ0ywbO0FVhRFI9nc-psDEk&slof=1





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Theme music created byDaniel Laurent.

Republican Rep. Nancy Mace has proposed a bill in Congress to eliminate the Congressional Black Caucus (and other race-based advocacy groups) on the grounds that they are &ldquo;racist.&rdquo; Oh, the irony.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Join hosts Angela Rye, and guest-hosts Joy Reid and Garrison Hayes, for this segment from episode #142 that aired on 07-30-26.
 
Nolan Wells New Audio: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@datgurlnetta/post/DbUbes4ju3d?xmt=AQG07pC7utnyxcbXqQ39KrAZ6MU_8nD1fHk_mDj77uY9VaYMOJ0ywbO0FVhRFI9nc-psDEk&amp;slof=1">https://www.threads.com/@datgurlnetta/post/DbUbes4ju3d?xmt=AQG07pC7utnyxcbXqQ39KrAZ6MU_8nD1fHk_mDj77uY9VaYMOJ0ywbO0FVhRFI9nc-psDEk&amp;slof=1</a>
 
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New Audio Emerges in the Disappearance of Nolan Wells | NLP Replay

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Was Khloe’s husband in the wrong for giving the makeup-kit-raffle prize to his female coworker instead of taking it home to the wife? It was an expensive makeup kit. Would you be mad if your husband did this?

 

Then when Khloe decided to bring their marriage drama into the public square, it became a different kind of viral conversation.  

 

Join host Angela Rye and guest-host Garrison Hayes for ALL the tea. 





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Was Khloe&rsquo;s husband in the wrong for giving the makeup-kit-raffle prize to his female coworker instead of taking it home to the wife? It was an expensive makeup kit. Would you be mad if your husband did this?
&nbsp;
Then when Khloe decided to bring their marriage drama into the public square, it became a different kind of viral conversation.&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Join host Angela Rye and guest-host Garrison Hayes for ALL the tea.&nbsp;
 
READ MORE
&nbsp;
The Shade Room Post: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DbM1aU1DJaC/?img_index=1">https://www.instagram.com/p/DbM1aU1DJaC/?img_index=1</a>
 
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Work Wife Wins Again | MiniPod

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FYSA Headlines

S.C. Gets First 2028 Dem Primary

New Audio in Nolan Wells Case

How to Fix SCOTUS?

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We have updates on the case of Nolan Wells, the 18-year-old who disappeared over fourth of July while boating with his white friends. New audio has been uncovered from the day of his disappearance that raises questions about the official narrative–or does it? 

 

Join host Angela Rye along with special guest-hosts, Joy Reid and Garrison Hayes, for episode 142 of Native Land Pod. 





FYSA HEADLINES

 

–Democrats have chosen South Carolina as their first-in-the-nation primary, giving Black voters there a larger impact on the presidential race. 

 

–A Protestor takes over the mic during a Madison, WI police press conference, following the police shooting death of Corey Ruiz. 

 

–Republican Rep. Nancy Mace proposes a bill to eliminate the Congressional Black Caucus. 

 

–The Senate confirms election-denier Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence. 

 

–Coppin State University President Anthony Jenkins has implemented a program offering in-state tuition to students from states with no HBCUs. 






LINKS AND RESOURCES

 

Study on Poverty & Brain Health: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/07/27/stress-poverty-can-result-early-brain-decline-study-says/

 

Nolan Wells New Audio: https://www.threads.com/@datgurlnetta/post/DbUbes4ju3d?xmt=AQG07pC7utnyxcbXqQ39KrAZ6MU_8nD1fHk_mDj77uY9VaYMOJ0ywbO0FVhRFI9nc-psDEk&slof=1

 

 

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Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Smith is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks  to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. 

 

Theme music created byDaniel Laurent.

We have updates on the case of Nolan Wells, the 18-year-old who disappeared over fourth of July while boating with his white friends. New audio has been uncovered from the day of his disappearance that raises questions about the official narrative&ndash;or does it?&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Join host Angela Rye along with special guest-hosts, Joy Reid and Garrison Hayes, for episode 142 of Native Land Pod.&nbsp;
 
FYSA HEADLINES
&nbsp;
&ndash;Democrats have chosen South Carolina as their first-in-the-nation primary, giving Black voters there a larger impact on the presidential race.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&ndash;A Protestor takes over the mic during a Madison, WI police press conference, following the police shooting death of Corey Ruiz.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&ndash;Republican Rep. Nancy Mace proposes a bill to eliminate the Congressional Black Caucus.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&ndash;The Senate confirms election-denier Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&ndash;Coppin State University President Anthony Jenkins has implemented a program offering in-state tuition to students from states with no HBCUs.&nbsp;
 
LINKS AND RESOURCES
&nbsp;
Study on Poverty &amp; Brain Health: <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/07/27/stress-poverty-can-result-early-brain-decline-study-says/">https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/07/27/stress-poverty-can-result-early-brain-decline-study-says/</a>
&nbsp;
Nolan Wells New Audio: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@datgurlnetta/post/DbUbes4ju3d?xmt=AQG07pC7utnyxcbXqQ39KrAZ6MU_8nD1fHk_mDj77uY9VaYMOJ0ywbO0FVhRFI9nc-psDEk&amp;slof=1">https://www.threads.com/@datgurlnetta/post/DbUbes4ju3d?xmt=AQG07pC7utnyxcbXqQ39KrAZ6MU_8nD1fHk_mDj77uY9VaYMOJ0ywbO0FVhRFI9nc-psDEk&amp;slof=1</a>
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Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Smith is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks&nbsp; to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media.&nbsp;
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Rooting for Everyone Black in the Primaries ft. Joy Reid

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Everybody Profits From Black Culture. Do Black Men? | Angela Rye SoloPod

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