Tune in for a conversation with Mzee L. Lloyd Stewart as we discuss his families rich history with one of Jewels of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, his influence as an independent lobbyist and his books " A Far Cry from Freedom and The Mysterious Black Migration." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebackcommunity/support

Tune in for a conversation with Trevor "The DREAM" Bryan as we discuss his path to becoming the WBA Heavyweight Champion and what's next. How long...not long…Let’s go champ! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebackcommunity/support

Tune in for a conversation with Paul Kane as we discuss The Red Bookshelf and his plans to "Save The City." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebackcommunity/support

Tune in for a conversation with Author/Writer Minister Paris Stovall. We talk about her new book 📚 “The Esther Experience” and the “Let go and Let’s Go Ministries.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebackcommunity/support

Season 2 kicks off with our interview with Markeia Robinson. Tune in for our conversation where we discuss The Makings of a Man Conference and her book "The Non-Traditional Route: From GED to Ph.D. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebackcommunity/support

Watch the full interview from 4/27/2021 with Wilmer “Decky” Lawson at www.thebackcommunity.info Wilmer Lawson a candidate for Albany Common Council in the 5th Ward explains to us his love for the Albany community and why he felt the need to get involved. Decky is responsible for running the Arbor Hill Sports Complex in the Albany Community along side Patrick Robinson. For years he has poured his heart in the communities through sports, singing and free activities. We talk about the importance of keeping up with your passions and how staying true to your core solidifies your Legacy. Listen as we discuss the importance of focusing on the family structure and how it’s the key to revitalizing our communities.
 
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Watch the full interview from 4/22/2021 with Jillian Sherman at www.thebackcommunity.info Assistant Principal Sherman discusses her path to becoming an educator and all of the ways she gives back to the community. Growing up in Albany she explains how her favorite hangout spots was the library and the New Courts. We see how her passion for track and fashion continue to influence her life today as she educates and mentors this next generation of students. Listen as we discuss the importance of exposure and consistency but how education can open up doors that you couldn’t even begin to imagine.
 
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Watch the full interview from 4/21/2021 with Alonzo “Zo Zigga” Verbal at www.thebackcommunity.info Zo discusses everything from fitness, to therapy to how education transformed his entire way of thinking. We discuss his passion for the arts and how his transformational plays help to educate and heal the community. Listen as we both discuss how a childhood tragedy affected us and the importance of encouraging vulnerability among men.
 
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Watch the full interview from 4/20/2021 with Patrick Williams at www.thebackcommunity.info Listen in as we discuss everything from bullying, systematic racism to overcoming failure. Pat talks about his earlier struggles with education and how he managed to not give up and later obtain his GED, graduate from Le Monye College and obtain a Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary. We discuss how the George Floyd verdict rendered on 4/20 has given the day most known for celebrating marijuana a new meaning and historical significance.
 
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Watch the full interview from 4/6/2021 with Patrick “Flay” Robinson at www.thebackcommunity.info This episode with Flay is easily one of my favorites already. Flay talks about how his passion for community activism and how he was inspired by watching the pillars in the Albany community that laid the foundation before him. We talk about fashion and the cultural shifts, we talk about “Cooking with Flay” and of course we talk sports. 
 
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