Episodes

A salute to fatherhood as told by our alumnus and segments throughout Season 1. Dripping In Black Social Media Website: drippinginblack.com Instagram: @dibk20 Facebook: @dibk20 Twitter: Dibk20

On this episode of the Dripping in Black Podcast, we kick off our Summer Spotlight Series with excerpts from Chapter X: the Lost Episode. Inspired by the Inkster High School Series, three former Inkster students, Priscella Holland, Asha Dumas, and Micah Campbell, reached out to us to share their stories. Thursday, June 17, 2021, we put our Dripping in Black Spotlight on some of their most powerful statements and inspirational moments. Join us. Watch the podcast on YouTube: Chapter X: the Lost E...

On this episode of the Dripping in Black Podcast, it is the Season 1 Finale. We close out our inaugural season with the 6th edition of the Creator’s Drip. The two creators, David V. Lewis and Shawn L. Smith, reflect on the first season of Dripping in Black, including sharing some of their thoughts about and highlights from season 1 in the Creator’s Conversation, detailing some major takeaways from season 1 with their Drips of the Season, and previewing what is next for Dripping in Black as a who...

On this episode of the Dripping in Black Podcast, we are Dripping in Conducting & Honor with trailblazer, Dr. William Lake Jr. Over the course of his young life, Dr. Lake has accomplished many first, including being the first ever, Black or otherwise, Associate Director of Bands of the prestigious Crane School of Music, as well as the first Black Conductor of the school since the late 1800s. Dr. Lake speaks about his journey, some of the challenges he’s overcome, as well the passion he has for, ...

On this episode of the Dripping in Black Podcast, we are Dripping in Ecommerce with the owner of Wave Way Vibe, Mr. Ricardo Alonzo. We catch up with this former Inkster High Alum and discuss his postsecondary journey into the Ecommerce apparel industry. Ricardo speaks about what inspired him to start his online business as well as his mission to encourage others toward self-growth and self-greatness. Thursday, May 20, 2021, the Dripping in Black Podcast showcases another true story of Black Exce...

On this episode of the Dripping in Black Podcast, we are Dripping in Culturally Responsive Literacy with Kesha Lee. Kesha discusses her journey from a top math student, to a computer science major at the esteemed HBCU Dillard University, to studying abroad, to discovering the need for culturally responsive literacy across the globe. She describes how this journey inspired her passion to facilitate access to culturally responsive books to under-resourced communities throughout the world. Thursday...

On this episode of the Dripping in Black Podcast, we are Dripping in the Mobile Gaming Experience with Mark Miller. Mark is the Chief of Student Support Services for Benton Harbor Area Schools as well as the owner of Picture Me Gaming and More. We discuss his career as a student-athlete and pro, his meteoric rise in the field of education, and his successful mobile gaming truck business. Thursday, May 6, 2021, the Dripping in Black Podcast showcases another true story of Black Excellence, the st...

On this episode of the Dripping in Black Podcast, we are Dripping in the Inkster High Takeover. Volume 5 closes out Dripping in Black’s first edition of the Inkster Series with a bang as we sit down with some of Inkster High School’s most beloved former teachers. We travel down memory lane with Mrs. Floretta Marino, Ms. Tonya Floyd, Mrs. Tracy Bryant, and Mr. Kente Rosser, discuss the unjustifiable dissolution of the entire Inkster Public School District, and pay homage to former Inkster High st...

Dripping in the Inkster High Takeover On this episode of the Dripping in Black Podcast, we are Dripping in the Inkster High Takeover. Volume 4 of the Inkster Series features Nar’Shae Clora and Mike Wynn. We discuss several topics with these former students, including life as a retired Army veteran, life as a pro athlete and entrepreneur, as well as life as an Inkster Grad and adult. Thursday, April 22, 2021, the Dripping in Black Podcast showcases another true story of Black Excellence, the stor...

On this episode of the Dripping in Black Podcast, we are Dripping in the Inkster High Takeover. Volume 3 of the Inkster Series features Pamela Nions and John Lott. Pamela and John discuss their distinct paths to Inkster High School as well as how some of their personal challenges have motivated them to achieve unique and inspirational goals for the future. Thursday, April 15, 2021, the Dripping in Black Podcast showcases another true story of Black Excellence, the story of Inkster High Graduates...

On this episode of the Dripping in Black Podcast, we are Dripping in the Inkster High Takeover, Volume 2 of the Inkster Series features Kierra Dallas and Deon Butler. We discuss several topics with these former students, including some of the valuable lessons that they learned from missteps after high school as well as their excitement about the potential that their futures hold. Thursday, April 8, 2021, the Dripping in Black Podcast showcases another true story of Black Excellence, the story of...

On the upcoming episode of the Dripping in Black Podcast, we are Dripping in the Inkster High Takeover, Volume 1 of the Inkster series features Idonteá Richardson, Sarah Fleming, and LaTaijah Folkes. We discuss several topics with these young ladies, including black-owned business, freelance photography, and law. Thursday, April 1, 2021, the Dripping in Black Podcast showcases another true story of Black Excellence, the story of Inkster High Graduates. Join us. Watch the video version: Dripping...

On the upcoming episode of the Dripping in Black Podcast, we are Dripping in Parks and Recreation. We uplift the inspirational journey of Alicia Bradford, which includes becoming the first Black Woman to run Belle Isle, to becoming the second ever Black Woman to serve as Parks Director of Wayne County. Alicia discusses her love for God, the work that she does, the many lessons that she’s learned along the way, and her aspirations for the future. Thursday, March 25, 2021, the Dripping in Black Po...

On the upcoming episode of the Dripping in Black Podcast, we are Dripping in Liberation, with the one and only Rod Wallace. We sit down with the host and producer of the Zero Noize Podcast and discuss his intersecting passions of educating the youth and creating Hip-Hop music. Rod details the work that he’s done and continues to do to educate and liberate the minds of our young people. Thursday, March 18, 2021, the Dripping in Black Podcast showcases another true story of Black Excellence, the s...

On the upcoming Dripping in Black Podcast, it is the 5th edition of the Creator’s Drip. The two creators, David V. Lewis and Shawn L. Smith, converse about what brings them joy in the Creator’s Conversation, pay homage to Feb 2021 with their Drips of the Month, and preview upcoming Dripping in Black events with Drips on Deck. Thursday, March 11, 2021, the Creator’s of the Dripping in Black Podcast celebrate Black Excellence on purpose, again, with the Creator’s Drip. Join us. Watch the Video Ve...

On this episode of the Dripping in Black Podcast, we are Dripping in Personalized Home Care, with Ms. Nataki Hudson, the President and Owner of ComForCare of Chester County South in Pennsylvania. Ms. Hudson discusses what motivated her to leave a successful engineering career and become a franchisee of a home care business. Learn how Ms. Hudson’s personal career shift is impacting the lives of so many others in a positive way. Thursday, March 4, 2021, the Dripping in Black Podcast showcases anot...

On this episode of the Dripping in Black Podcast, we are Dripping in Christian Fiction. We converse with Sherrhonda Denice, the self-published author of Pathways (2007), Glue (2011), A Man's Heart (2017), and A Man's Love (2020). The creative Sherrhonda Denice discusses how she uses her God-given ability to write books that capture risqué and salacious details of real life but still convey and uphold Christian principles. Thursday, Feb 18, 2021, our Black History Month Trailblazers Series contin...

On the upcoming Dripping in Black Podcast, it is the 4th edition of the Creators' Drip. The two creators, David V. Lewis and Shawn L. Smith, chop it up in the Creators' Conversation, reveal their Drips of the Month for Jan 2021, and provide a glimpse of what the Dripping in Black Podcast has in store in Drips on Deck. Thursday, February 11, 2021, we continue our mission to showcase and celebrate Black Excellence with the Creators' Drip. Join us. Watch the Video Version: The Creators' Drip 1.20 ...

On this episode of the Dripping in Black Podcast, we are Dripping in Greatness, with Dr. Tonya Mitchell-Spradlin. As the Director of Wind Band Studies at Penn State University, Dr. Mitchell-Spradlin is the Conductor of PSU’s Wind Band and oversees all aspects of its concert band program. She discusses her trailblazing journey as a Black female at a Division I University, who is excelling in a space that is traditionally dominated by older white men. Thursday, Feb 4, 2021, the Dripping in Black P...

On this episode of the Dripping in Black Podcast, we are Dripping in Twisted Storytelling, with Satori Shakoor. The dynamic Shakoor shares her thoughts on the importance of storytelling as an art form as well as a change agent throughout the world. Thursday, Jan 28, 2021, the Dripping in Black Podcast shares another true story of Black Excellence, the Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers’ Satori Shakoor. Join us. Social Media for Satori Shakoor Websites Twistedtellers.org Satorishakoor.com Fa...

On this episode of the Dripping in Black Podcast, we are Dripping in Racial and Gender Equity, with HBCU Alum and assistant professor at Wayne State University, Dr. Erica Edwards. We engage in an important conversation with Dr. Edwards about her work and passion towards eradicating white supremacy practices and policies in urban public schools, especially against Black girls. Thursday, Jan 21, 2021, the Dripping in Black Podcast shares another true story of Black Excellence. The story of Dr. Eri...

On the upcoming Dripping in Black Podcast, the two creators, David V. Lewis and Shawn L. Smith, discuss a common thread that they have noticed in many of the guests’ stories. They also share their Drips of the Month for December 2020, and share details about the Drips on Deck. This episode also kicks off the Dripping in Black Challenge Volume 4. Thursday, Jan 14, 2021, join in on our monthly celebration of Black Excellence! Watch the Episode on YouTube: Dripping In Black on YouTube Dripping In B...

On the upcoming Dripping in Black Podcast, we are Dripping in Fashion with the beautiful Mrs. Loren Hicks. Loren, the CEO of LOJO Fashion & Design, the Founder of Michigan Fashion Week, and a proud “preacher’s kid” from Southfield, Michigan, talks about the lifelong passion that guided her into an award-winning career in the fashion industry. Join us this Thursday, Jan 7, 2021, as the Dripping in Black Podcast showcases another true story of Black Excellence. The story of Loren Hicks. Loren Hic...

This episode we are Dripping in Real Estate and Investments with Rondré "Key" Brooks. Our conversation reveals an inspiring story of a young man who once struggled to find his way after high school, transformed himself into a highly respected and financially successful real estate agent. Thursday, Dec 31, 2020, the Dripping in Black Podcast showcases yet another true story of Black Excellence. The story of Rondré "Key" Brooks. Join us. Rondré "Key" Brooks Social Media FB: @keydiego1 IG:...