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The Black Book Podcast

The Black Book Podcast

By Eric Charles

The Black Book will be focusing on the education, business, and working experiences of Black people around the globe. The Black Book was inspired by both personal discovery and research of the “Negro Motorist Green Book,” Each episode highlights creatives, innovators, and successful business-people engaging in a range of lifestyles or those who even own their own business.
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S2E17: You Can't Say Everything You Want w/ Mac

The Black Book PodcastMar 01, 2021

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BBP Exclusive: A celebration of Juneteenth in Shanghai

BBP Exclusive: A celebration of Juneteenth in Shanghai

On this special bonus episode of the show, I attended the 1st Annual Celebration of Juneteenth in Shanghai. I talked with individuals involved in the celebration in different factions on their understanding of Juneteenth and blackness.

Jul 12, 202122:57
S2E20: We're Not Meant To Be In The Same Place w/ Talib Wise

S2E20: We're Not Meant To Be In The Same Place w/ Talib Wise

To close out Season 2, Talib Wise is invited to the show share his experiences about playing and coaching American Football globally. 

Mar 22, 202151:45
S2E19: Learn, Try, Apply w/ Hillary

S2E19: Learn, Try, Apply w/ Hillary

Eric invites his good friend Hillary to the show to talk about her journey learning mandarin, be a tour and much more.

Mar 15, 202146:57
#BecauseOfSlavery Episode 3 w/ SKINNY O.G.

#BecauseOfSlavery Episode 3 w/ SKINNY O.G.

SKINNY O.G. rejoins the show to inform us on his topic, Defending Blackness.

Mar 11, 202120:07
S2E18: Each One Teach One w/ SKINNY O.G.

S2E18: Each One Teach One w/ SKINNY O.G.

Rapper, SKINNY O.G. comes to the show to discuss how he educates people on the black freedom movement through his positive and political music.

Mar 08, 202133:38
S2E17: You Can't Say Everything You Want w/ Mac

S2E17: You Can't Say Everything You Want w/ Mac

Comedian Mac or better known as 'Hei Long Dong' joins the show to talk about his time in Japan and becoming a comedian in Asia.

Mar 01, 202152:23
S2E16: Don't Limit Yourself to One Country

S2E16: Don't Limit Yourself to One Country

Josh, a Chicago native speaks to Eric about why he came to China, what he's doing in China, and gives a small black history lesson.

Feb 22, 202152:39
Second Half Startup

Second Half Startup

Second Half Startup

Feb 20, 202101:04
S2E15: A Degree and a Passport w/ Samy

S2E15: A Degree and a Passport w/ Samy

Samy, whose also a podcaster comes to the show to talk about her perspective on living in China and her experience being quarantined after coming back to China.

Jan 11, 202145:29
#BecauseOfSlavery Episode 2 w/ DelaCremeDela

#BecauseOfSlavery Episode 2 w/ DelaCremeDela

Dela explains a theory about how 'The Dozens' (also known as many other names) came from slavery.

Jan 07, 202126:18
S2E14: My Experience is Different from Yours w/ DelaCremeDela

S2E14: My Experience is Different from Yours w/ DelaCremeDela

A good friend of Eric joins the show to talk about her experiences coming to China pregnant and having her baby, as well as many other opinions about travelling.

Jan 04, 202157:45
S2E13: Your Money, Your Decision w/ DeShawn

S2E13: Your Money, Your Decision w/ DeShawn

DeShawn is invited to share his ideas and thoughts about what it means to save money and invest.

Dec 28, 202046:02
S2E12: Empowered w/ Bewindi Bobb

S2E12: Empowered w/ Bewindi Bobb

Bewindi Bobb joins the show the talk about her journey to and through The United States, as well as her role in working with people who needs social work.

Dec 21, 202058:32
#BecauseOfSlavery Episode 1 w/ Dr. John Aden

#BecauseOfSlavery Episode 1 w/ Dr. John Aden

For this special bonus episode, Eric with Dr. Aden, explores aspects of slavery that has caused a divide between Africans born on the continent of Africa and Africans born in The United States.

Dec 19, 202031:57
S2E11: Oh My Bamana w/ Dr. John Aden (Part 2)

S2E11: Oh My Bamana w/ Dr. John Aden (Part 2)

Dr. Aden talks about his experiences living in Somalia, putting his time there in real context and giving us all a history lesson.

Dec 14, 202041:21
S2E11: Oh My Bamana w/ Dr. John Aden (Part 1)

S2E11: Oh My Bamana w/ Dr. John Aden (Part 1)

Dr. Aden talks about his experiences living in Somalia, putting his time there in real context and giving us all a history lesson.

Dec 07, 202034:32
Season 2 Trailer

Season 2 Trailer

Get a recap of highlights from Season 1 as well as a sneak peak for what's to come in Season 2, starting December 7th.

Nov 25, 202005:57
S1E10: Chasing the Chinese Dream w/ Lise Alleyne

S1E10: Chasing the Chinese Dream w/ Lise Alleyne

Eric invites Lise Alleyne on the show to talk about her online magazine Thrive Beijing, her thoughts about traveling and many more.
Oct 05, 202050:02
S1E9: My Momma Says I'm Gingerbread w/ S Jae Ali

S1E9: My Momma Says I'm Gingerbread w/ S Jae Ali

Fellow Chicago native S Jae Ali joins the show to share her new book "Unphased Living in My Truth". Ali speaks on about her talents as a Poet ans she also gives us a quick reading of her book.

Sep 28, 202055:34
S1E8: Away for A Long Time w/ Mikka Kabugo

S1E8: Away for A Long Time w/ Mikka Kabugo

Eric brings his good friend Mikka on the show to talk about his experiences as a med student in China, learning chinese, and the Chinese African connection.

Sep 21, 202022:00
S1E7: Comfort Food w/ Chanel Trammell AKA SugaMama

S1E7: Comfort Food w/ Chanel Trammell AKA SugaMama

Eric invites Chanel to The Black Book to chat about about her desert business 'SugaMama'. Chanel also talks about staying in China through the pandemic and many more things.

Sep 14, 202054:23
S1E6: Destined For Greatness w/ Dr. Leeza Gordon

S1E6: Destined For Greatness w/ Dr. Leeza Gordon

Eric invites Dr. Leeza Gordon to discuss her business in China.

Sep 07, 202001:00:58
S1E5: Just Get On A Plane W/ Marcus Davis

S1E5: Just Get On A Plane W/ Marcus Davis

Marcus Davis joins the show to talk about his multitude of experiences throughout his life as well as being a middle man for getting business done between The United States and China.
Aug 24, 202001:17:04
S1E4: A New Normal for Black People w/ Kela Plater

S1E4: A New Normal for Black People w/ Kela Plater

Eric is joined by Kela Plater where they talk about a number of issues including the situation with Africans In Guangzhou China
Aug 17, 202001:11:53
S1E3: A Latchkey Kid w/ Tim Maxwell AKA TMAX

S1E3: A Latchkey Kid w/ Tim Maxwell AKA TMAX

Eric speaks with Tim Maxwell AKA TMAX to talk about his experiences as a military brat, playing basketball abroad, starting fitness company, and living in China.
Aug 06, 202001:00:00
S1E2: Feeling Like Home w/ Nayyir Shareef

S1E2: Feeling Like Home w/ Nayyir Shareef

Eric is joined by Nayyir Shareef to talk about teaching in China as well as creating events for black audiences in Beijing.
Jul 26, 202029:17
S1E1: Finding Markets w/ Olivia Nadine

S1E1: Finding Markets w/ Olivia Nadine

For the first episode, Eric is joined by Olivia Nadine to discuss choosing to come abroad and finding her space by servicing other expats through her bakery and providing spaces for Black business in China.
Jul 20, 202044:15
Trailer

Trailer

The Black Book will be focusing on the education, business, and working experiences of Black people around the globe. The podcast is designed to explore and celebrate the success of people of African descent across the globe. The Black Book was inspired by both personal discovery and research of the “Negro Motorist Green Book,” which I first heard of from the film ‘Green Book.’ In this day and age, we are a global society and our impact has reached the far corners of the earth, even beyond national boundaries. Each episode highlights creatives, innovators, and successful business-people engaging in a range of lifestyles or those who even own their own business.
Jul 17, 202001:33