Brianna Brown is building community out of a five-story Harlem brownstone her family has owned since 1941. In this episode of Red in Black, Bri takes us through the full story: inheriting the responsibility of a building that's been in her family for generations, discovering her late uncle's self-defense institute in the basement, and turning what could have been a headache into John's Dojo — a community event space rooted in legacy, martial arts history, and the kind of quiet magic that makes people not want to leave. We get into the documentary she's been quietly filming about the dojo, Harlem, and the uncle she never fully knew. We talk about what real community-building looks like from the inside — the logistics, the block associations, the grants, the hard editing blocks. And we go deep on what it means to be a steward of Black property in a city that's working overtime to make that nearly impossible. Bri also breaks down her nonprofit foundation — 12 years of scholarship work, 70+ students awarded, and a new podcast for the scholars she's been quietly building with. This one is about ownership. Legacy. And what happens when you stop waiting for permission to build something that lasts. #Harlem #BlackOwnership #JohnsDojo #HarlemHistory #BlackCommunity #NYC #RedInBlack #DownToEarth #GenerationalWealth #BlackEntrepreneurship #HarlemBrownstone #BlackLegacy #CommunityBuilding #BlackMartialArts #nycpodcast Harlem, Black ownership, Harlem brownstone, John's Dojo, Black community NYC, Harlem documentary, Black history New York, community building, Black entrepreneurship, NYC podcast, Red in Black podcast, Down to Earth, generational wealth, Black martial arts, Harlem gentrification, nonprofit founder, Black legacy, New York City culture, Black Panthers history, Harlem history, community space NYC, Black owned business, scholarship program, Sugar Hill Harlem, brownstone NYC

Moyanda Pierre, founder of Men’s Dinner and the Wellness 10 Series, is a wellness professional who leads meaningful, in-depth conversations. She and Red dive deep into wellness, self-care in the Black/Caribbean community, and healthy money habits. Moyanda's Work- https://msha.ke/moyanda/ Her Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/pierrewellnessco?igsh=MTQxcXJ0cmU0NWZlMw%3D%3D Red's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/redinblk?igsh=bWZqZDB1Mml5ZWxr Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/3wOtfwlXx246ZcmppBDEqq?si=b99edcf1d3b045b8&nd=1&dlsi=daf8bf1b2be644a7 Black wellness, Caribbean wellness, self care in the Black community, healthy money habits, financial wellness, Black entrepreneurship, men’s mental health, cultural healing, generational wealth habits, money mindset Black professionals, wellness leadership, Men’s Dinner, Wellness 10 Series, Moyanda Pierre, Red in Black podcast • Black wellness • Caribbean wellness • Self-care in the Black community • Healthy money habits • Financial wellness • Men’s mental health • Wellness conversations • Black entrepreneurship • Community healing • Cultural wellness • How to practice self-care as a Black man • Wellness in the Caribbean community • Building healthy money habits • Financial literacy in the Black community • Healing generational stress • Black men and emotional health • Community-based wellness • Cultural approaches to self-care • Breaking unhealthy money patterns • Wellness leadership in NYC (if applicable) • Money mindset for Black professionals • Financial discipline habits • Wealth building in the Black community • Emotional relationship with money • Generational wealth conversations • Wellness and wealth connection New York wellness community • NYC Black entrepreneurs • Brooklyn wellness scene • Wellness events in NYC

Welcome back. We are on the road to 500 subscribers. Thank you for the love and continued support. Happy Valentine's Day! In this episode, we dive deep into three life-changing topics: spirituality, starting a podcast, and leading your family with purpose. What does it truly mean to grow spiritually in today’s fast-paced world? How can you turn your voice into impact by starting a podcast? And most importantly, how do you step up as a strong, intentional leader within your family? #podcast #herosjourney #faithjourney #downtoearth #redinblack #nyc # #spirituality #podcast #season2 #overcomingobstacles #prisonindustrialcomplex Timestamps: 0:00 - introduction 2:48- The Start Of Your Hero's Journey 5:40 - Overcoming Doubt and Insecurity 12:37 - Faith and Spirituality 20:39 - Challenges of Starting A Podcast 29:03- Long-Term Vision 35:46- Red Dropping Gems 44:31- How to do you invision leading a family 51:14- Toxic Independence 57:09- Overcoming Obstacles/ The Wrap-up SUBSCRIBE to the CHANNEL and STAY CONNECTED FOR MORE. FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS IN THE COMMENT BOX. Watch 👉 https://youtu.be/ocvmKNSciGs https://youtu.be/sc4UvFRWWTQ 👉Stay Connected: / redisdowntoearth 👉Get FREE "Community + Health Newsletter" here: downtoearth.beehiiv.com Special thanks to Savannah Hart: https://www.instagram.com/savhart https://www.instagram.com/yourherosjourneypod/ i

Welcome back, we made it to 400 subscribers. Writers are the hidden architecture of every great story and production. They build worlds, spark emotions, and give voices to dreams. In this episode, I sit down with Kristoffer Diaz, the playwright behind Hell’s Kitchen, the musical (music & lyrics by Alicia Keys), to dig deep into what it takes to bring a neighborhood, a spirit, and a musical legend to the Broadway stage. Growing up in Hell’s Kitchen, this conversation is personal. I talk to Kristoffer about: • His creative journey, from acting aspirations to playwright and professor • The decade-long collaboration with Alicia Keys to refine Hell’s Kitchen • How to root a musical in authenticity, culture, and hip-hop • The challenges of narrating memory, identity, and artistic voice • What this show means for Latino representation • What’s next — Hell’s Kitchen’s Broadway run and its national tour 🎭 Hell’s Kitchen has earned major recognition: • It was nominated for 13 Tony Awards and won 2 Tony Awards (Best Leading Actress, Best Featured Actress) • It also won the 2025 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album • The show is launching a 28-city North American tour, starting in Cleveland, Ohio in Fall 2025 If you care about creative grit, writing, storytelling, theater, culture and identity, or standing up for something, this is a conversation you’re sure to enjoy. TAGS: #KristofferDiaz #HellsKitchenmusical #AliciaKeys #Broadway #HellsKitchentour #BroadwayLatinorepresentation #musicaltheaterpodcast #writersinentertainment #Hell’sKitchenBroadwayawards #HellsKitchen #Grammy #Tonynominations #HellsKitchen2025tour Timestamps: 0:00 - interlude 2:27 - Differences between acting and writing 4:30 - What was the process of writing Dialogue 7:05 - What is that character's story 9:44 - What was it like working with Alicia Keys 11:35 - What was the goal of the production 14:36 - What is the differences between HK and other works 17:03- How does it feel being the goat 20:00- How hip hop impacted you 24:13- Does having kids impact your writing 32:39- The Wrap up 35:47: Preview of HK SUBSCRIBE to the CHANNEL and STAY CONNECTED FOR MORE. FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS IN THE COMMENT BOX. Watch 👉 https://youtu.be/jkB8UPCwjKQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYbmyqHDD80 👉Stay Connected: / redisdowntoearth 👉Get FREE "Community + Health Newsletter" here: downtoearth.beehiiv.com Special thanks to Kristoffer Diaz

Welcome back. First, we made it to 400 subscribers. Thank you for the love and continued support. This video previews the life of an artist, along with his road to becoming an artist along with some of his favorite artworks #artist #travel #sixthdegree #colortheory #downtoearth #redinblack #nyc #eventplanner #podcast #behindthescenes #travel #prisonindustrialcomplex Timestamps: 0:00 - introduction 0:46- The Creation of Sixth Degree 8:14 - What is Chris Canvas 10:53 - Black August 15:32 - Prison industrial complex 25:32- How to address bigger issues 30:38- What is the Chris to the Canvas 44:46- Behind the Artist 50:38- Favorite Artwork 59:11- What is your inspiration 1:03:00- Round 21 1:09:52- Houstalantavegas 1:18:32- Zodiac 1:23:08-How Chris would change the world 1:31:42- Don't Visit Arkansas 1:41:20 - How does Faith influence your life 1:53:08 -The Wrap up 2:07:42 - Outro SUBSCRIBE to the CHANNEL and STAY CONNECTED FOR MORE. FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS IN THE COMMENT BOX. Watch 👉 https://youtu.be/ocvmKNSciGs https://youtu.be/sc4UvFRWWTQ 👉Stay Connected: / redisdowntoearth 👉Get FREE "Community + Health Newsletter" here: downtoearth.beehiiv.com Special thanks to Chris Canvas: https://www.chriscanvas.com/ https://www.sixthdegreeclothing.com/ ig: https://www.instagram.com/chriscanvas/

Salutations, in this video, we discuss the nightlife in NYC with the life of the party, Anthony Obas. This video highlights some notable spots to visit, as well as the challenges of being a party promoter and event manager. #nightlife #nyc #eventplanner #clubbing #podcast #behindthescenes #nightlifehacks #bars #resturants #partyscene #wizardsfest #music Timestamps: 0:00 - interlude 0:23- Introduction 2:14 - Struggles of dealing with people 5:55 - Lows of dealing with venues 11:58 - How 20/20 impacted nightlife 23:05- Is NYC Losing Culture 31:12- How to get more bang for your buck 36:03- Everyone has a dream 38:13- How is nightlife different in other cultures 45:23 Origins of Anthony Obas 1:01:00- Road to being an MC 1:12:21- Outro SUBSCRIBE to the CHANNEL and STAY CONNECTED FOR MORE. FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS IN THE COMMENT BOX. Watch 👉 https://youtu.be/jkB8UPCwjKQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYbmyqHDD80 👉Stay Connected: / redisdowntoearth 👉Get FREE "Community + Health Newsletter" here: downtoearth.beehiiv.com Special thanks to Anthony Obas: https://www.guidedbyobas.net/ September 22nd: The Industry will be distributed fully on Vanta Black TV. The Industry Tuesdays (Motel No Tell, LES), Wednesdays (Clinton Hall Fidi) , and Thursdays (Scrappleland, BK) : Mixtape Bingo If people are interested in renting equipment for their events, it’s available via my website www.guidedbyobas.net (http://www.guidedbyobas.net/) That’s pretty much all the information I have for everyone. Regards, Anthony Obas

Welcome back! In this video, Red Young discusses the growth and struggles of a start-up record label. This also includes the purpose of engineers and sound technicians, as well as the process of how good music is made. #music #soundengineer #audioengineer #rapmusic #podcast #behindthescenes Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction/ 2:11 - Meeting PMG 3:38 - How PMG builds Producers 5:47 - Famous Collabs 6:51 - Behind the Album 8:57 - What is an Audio Engineer? 11:40 - End Goal Of PMG 17:12- Apple Music Collab 19:50- How We Got Here 28:13- Overcoming the struggle 32:58- How would you describe your music 35:23 The origin of PMG 43:29- How to reach your goals 46:41- Long-term success 53:35 - PMG fashion designer 1:10:09 -How AI can impact music 1:11:39- New upcoming artist/the wrap up SUBSCRIBE to the CHANNEL and STAY CONNECTED FOR MORE. FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS IN THE COMMENT BOX. Watch 👉 https://youtu.be/jkB8UPCwjKQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYbmyqHDD80 👉Stay Connected: / redisdowntoearth 👉Get FREE "Community + Health Newsletter" here: downtoearth.beehiiv.com Major Thanks to PMG. Follow everyone on IG: https://www.instagram.com/prototype.mg/ https://www.instagram.com/andrewtaughtyou/ https://www.instagram.com/youngprototype/ https://www.instagram.com/notbagboy/ Background Music: Hip Hop Jazz R&B By Blue Berry22359

FAITH and Purpose in a Reckless Age | #Faith, #Purpose, and Societal Reckoning | Red In Black #012 In a time of deep cultural shifts and rising uncertainty, how do we ground ourselves in faith and purpose? In this video, we explore the journey of faith and purpose through the lens of philosophical theology, asking hard questions about faith and reason, belief, and the role of spirituality in today's world. Whether you're wrestling with the difference between belief and faith, seeking to enrich your faith and spirituality, or navigating your own faith journey, this reflection is for you. We examine what spiritual growth really means in the face of a societal reckoning, and how to build spiritual fitness that stands firm in both love and truth. From faith in the universe to deeper conversations about faith and theology, this video invites you to reflect on the intersection of faith, purpose, and the world we live in. You'll hear insights on faith development, purpose and societal impact, and how to live with conviction in an age that often feels unmoored. This is more than a conversation — it's a call to reawaken your faith and belief, and to live with intentional purpose in a time that demands courage, clarity, and hope. ✨SUBSCRIBE to the CHANNEL and STAY CONNECTED FOR MORE. FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS IN THE COMMENT BOX. Watch 👉 Conspiracy Behind NYC Housing, Police & Death. https://youtu.be/CYbmyqHDD80?si=2m73xP80evht3qaz 👉Stay Connected: https://www.instagram.com/redisdowntoearth 👉Get FREE "Community + Health Newsletter" here: downtoearth.beehiiv.com #Faith #Purpose #SpiritualGrowth #FaithAndBelief #SocietalReckoning #FaithJourney #SpiritualFitness #Theology #PhilosophicalTheology #BeliefVsFaith