Listen Now

As Dear Culture continues to celebrate Black Music Month, host Panama Jackson has an enlightening conversation with country music artist Rissi Palmer. The pair talk about the repeated racist incidents Palmer has been forced to endure and discuss what's needed to bridge the racial gap in country music, something she's working towards with her Apple Music Radio show "Color Me Country." Palmer also shares the stories of Black musicians who helped the pioneers of country music find their sound and gives historical detail about the efforts to erase their contributions from the genre.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Culture kicks off Black Music Month with an epic debate that covers everyone from Nas and Lauryn Hill to Ice Cube and Drake. Both self-proclaimed hip-hop heads, host Panama Jackson and veteran music journalist Touré can't seem to agree on pretty much anything.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Memorial Day Dear Culture speaks to a pair of veterans serving the Wounded Warrior Project about military life and the resources and support available to those in need. Internal struggles are often overlooked as veterans focus on physical injuries but Tonya Oxendine and Wilton Williamson stress that mental health care is vital to a successful recovery and productive future post-combat.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary music journalist Touré and Black Studies Professor Dr. Stefan Bradley join Panama Jackson to discuss the birth of hip-hop and its role in shaping the political and cultural climate of the 1980s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since exploding onto the scene in 2015 with the film 'Dope' Shameik Moore has solidified his place in Hollywood. The Atlanta-born actor joins Dear Culture to talk about his decision to pause his music career for acting and how he's landed some of the biggest roles impacting Black culture including voicing the Spider-Man Miles Morales character and portraying Raekwon in Hulu's 'Wu-Tang: An American Saga.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award-winning writer, producer, director, comedian, and TV host W. Kamau Bell joins Dear Culture to talk about his latest project for HBO Max. The documentary '1000% Me' shines a light on mixed raced children. In true Bell style, the doc provides laughs and hard truths.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Music executive Whitney-Gayle Benta has spent more than 20 years in the music business working for some of the most influential companies in the game, including MTV, Def Jam, and Spotify. She joins Panama Jackson to talk about her journey to the big leagues and the future of music and investment. Whitney explains how music lovers will soon have the chance to invest in music royalties with the company JKBX, the first-of-its-kind platform that aims to change the game of music licensing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Little Brother, the iconic rap group from North Carolina is back on tour and celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album "The Listening." Both Phonte and Big Pooh join Panama Jackson to talk about their journey from a trio to a duo, their evolution as artists, and their impact on stars like Kanye West.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Writer and cultural critic Jamilah Lemieux has never shied away from sharing her opinions, popular or not. Panama Jackson chats with the outspoken blogger turned professional writer about some of her biggest controversies and achievements. Including her work centered on R Kelly, Bill Cosby and her war of words with the Republican Party.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Dear Culture continues to celebrate 50 years of hip-hop, Panama Jackson introduces his listeners to the card game 'Univeristy of Dope.' The game's co-founder A.V. Perkins tells the origin story of the only card game dedicated to hip-hop music. Plus, A.V. and Panama play a few rounds, who's team would you be on? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With decades of experience in the business, executive producer and showrunner Anthony Sparks joins Dear Culture to talk about his pivotal role in some of Hollywood's most popular TV shows including Queen Sugar and Bel-Air. He also talks his commitment to telling Black stories and the significance of representation in entertainment.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With more than 30 years in the music and book publishing industry author and journalist Aliya King Neil joins Panama Jackson to talk about the good ol' days when The Source, Vibe, and XXL Magazine were in their prime. She shares some behind-the-scenes stories and even pinpoints the exact moment she claims hip-hop journalism died. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Panama Jackson is joined by The King of Black Twitter and theGrio Daily host, Micahel Harriot to analyze some of Hollywood's top money-making movies. They explore the relationship between white and Black characters who are meant to save each other. While it may make for a good story, is the concept of the white savior and magical nego actually hurting the culture? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kier Gaines is a husband, father, therapist, and social media favorite who is introducing therapy to the masses. After going viral in 2020, Kier now uses his platform to reach people who may have shied away from getting vulnerable and prioritizing their mental health. He's raw, honest, and shares with Panama Jackson that he doesn't always get it right, and you won't either and that's ok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary music journalist Touré and Black Studies Professor Dr. Stefan Bradley join Panama Jackson to discuss the birth of hip-hop and its role in shaping the political and cultural climate of the 1980s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tru'ish Black Stories series concludes with the serve heard 'round the world as Dear Culture looks back on the dance battle classic of the early 2000's 'You Got Served.' These dance battles were about more than just bragging rights.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actress Kyla Pratt joins Dear Culture to talk about her 30-plus years in Hollywood and the continued success of The Proud Family. She also weighs in on the argument that the animated show's theme song featuring Solange and Destiny's Child is the best of all time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being the national spelling bee champion may not be the dream of every kid growing up in South Los Angeles, but Akeelah was special. Dear Culture speaks to several people, including her rival Kyla Pratt about what Akeelah's accomplishments and spelling bee co-win meant for the culture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Randy Watson's rendition of "The Greatest Love of All" better than Whitney's? It's the pop culture debate you didn't know you needed, as Dear Culture continues to analyze classic Black films that changed the culture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Culture takes a look at classic Black films that have shaped the culture and we start with John Singleton's 'Boyz N The Hood.' More specifically the story of Ricky Baker, who died on the streets of South Central Los Angeles in the early ’90s. Most people know Ricky’s tragic outcome, but with the help of various guests and "people who lived it," Panama Jackson examines what his death meant for the Black community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.