Nearly four years after its launch, iHeartMedia’s Black Information Network has announced its first podcast series.
Black Land will be hosted by BIN’s Vanessa Tyler, and will “tap into the lives of ordinary people and bring to life their extraordinary tales of triumph and circumstance”, the show’s description reads.
“By sharing these stories, we hope to illuminate the resilience, strength, and unwavering spirit within the Black community,” said BIN President Tony Coles. “These stories are not just important – they are essential. We will continue to use this platform to amplify marginalized voices, foster understanding, and contribute to a more inclusive, understanding, and compassionate world.”
The first episode of the series chronicles the story of Wesley Hamilton, a gunshot survivor who was paralyzed as a result of his shooting. Hamilton went on to found the Disabled But Not Really organization.
The Black Information Network says the series will make listeners laugh and cry. While Tyler adds the show encompasses “The joys, the sorrows, the highs, the lows [and] those doing amazing things. It’s where we live, who we love, and the fight that continues.”
