400 Plus
By Marc Sims
The love we have for each other is the greatest threat to those who rule over us. If those who rule over us want to stay in power, then they must destroy our ability to love each other in a healthy sort of way.
Dr. Amos N. Wilson
400 PlusDec 26, 2021
Responsibility & Frustration: Mark J. Wallace
Marc Sims talks with Mark J. Wallace about the importance of African Americans not giving up on each other.
Mark J. Wallace is the host of The People's Show.
https://www.facebook.com/MJWPeoplesshow
No More Black & Brown
Marc Sims talks with Syron Smith about the use of the term Black & Brown.
Syron Smith is Founder & President of The National Block Club University.
https://nationalblockclubuniversity.com
(The United States), it's been extraordinarily welcoming to to outsiders. I would say with the one exception is the African American Experience.
Baseball & Human Development: LaVonte Stewart
Marc Sims talks with LaVonte Stewart, founding executive director of Lost Boyz Inc.
Fresh Food & Inspiration: Dion Dawson
Networking: Robert C. Owens
Marc Sims talks with Robert C. Owens about networking to strengthen lower income African American neighborhoods.
Programmed Math Fear: Akil Parker
Marc Sims speaks with Math Professor Akil Parker about math and the African American community.
Akil Parker, Father, Math Professor, Avid Reader, Writer, #AllThisMath Founder
Do I Know & Trust You? Syron Smith
Marc Sims talks with Syron Smith about the lack of trust among African Americans.
Syron Smith is the founder of the National Block Club University.
https://nationalblockclubuniversity.com
A Small Group of Activist: Natasha Dunn
Marc Sims talks with education activist Natasha Dunn about improving education outcomes for working class African American students.
Natasha Dunn is the founder and executive director of the Black Community Collaborative. https://bccillinois.org
Determined: Syron Smith
Marc Sims talks with Syron Smith about why he is determined to help lower neighborhood crime.
Syron Smith is the founder of the National Block Club University.
Self Acceptance & Group Acceptance: Marcia Logan
Marc Sims talks with Marcia Logan about the precarious plight of African Americans as a group.
If you don't understand racism/white supremacy, what it is and how it works, everything else you think you understand will only confuse you.
Neely Fuller
Education & Hypocrisy: Chris Base
Marc Sims talks with broadcaster extraordinaire Chris Base about public education and hypocrisy.
Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates enrolled her son at a Catholic high school.
Voting Chicago USA: Joseph Simmons
Marc Sims talks with Joseph Simmons about his book “Just Buy My Vote”: African American Voting Rights, and the Chicago Condition.
https://www.justbuymyvote.com/about-the-author
Entrepreneurship (Part 1) David Seaton
African American Students & Math: Akil L. Parker, M.Ed
Marc Sims talks Math Professor Akil Parker about his book How To Use All This Math, Volume 1.
Akil L. Parker is a Math Professor at Cheyney University.
Anti-Violence & Nonprofits: Syron Smith
Marc Sims talks with Syron Smith about reducing crime in low income African American neighborhoods.
Syron Smith is the founder of the National Block Club University.
A Solution For Crime: Naimah Latif
Marc Sims talks with Naimah Latif, author of The Female Solution, about ending neighborhood crime.
Math & Mind Control: Akil L. Parker
Marc Sims talks with Professor Akil Parker about math and controlling the minds of African Americans.
Politics & Crime in Philadelphia: Marcia Logan
Marc Sims talks to Philadelphia Pennsylvania resident Marcia Logan about the politics and crime in the City of Brotherly Love.
Philadelphia mayoral race hones in on crime policies.
https://whyy.org/articles/election-2023-philadelphia-mayor
Race Identity Black Nationalism: Karanja Keita Carroll Ph.D.
Marc Sims talks with Baruch College (CUNY) professor Karanja Keita Carroll, Ph.D. about race, identity, Black nationalism and political prisoners.
Plan Your Retirement: Ria Rai Harris
Marc Sims talks with recently retired Ria Rai Harris about her unexpected retirement.
Ria Rai Harris' retirement talk.
https://www.facebook.com/ria.r.harris/videos/1089722581997035
Politics & Neighborhood Crime: Jocilyn Floyd
Marc Sims talks with Jocilyn Floyd, former 7th Ward Aldermanic Candidate about politics and neighborhood crime.
Big City Mayor & Neighborhood Crime: Syron Smith
Marc Sims asked Syron Smith; can Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson dramatically reduce neighborhood crime?
Syron Smith, founder of the National Block Club University.
Neighborhood Crime & Leadership: LeAlan Jones
Marc Sims speaks with political pundit LeAlan Jones about African American political leadership in Chicago Illinois.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson & CORE
Marc Sims talks with educator Rosita Chatonda about Mayor Brandon Johnson and the powerful Chicago Teachers Union.
CORE: The Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators
Local 1: The rise of America's most powerful teachers union
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbQ81mGucvs
Resources & Best Practices: Ayana Clark
Marc Sims talks with Ayana Clark about improving lower income African American neighborhoods.
Ayana Clark, former candidate for 21st Ward Alderperson in Chicago Illinois.
Belonging & Success: Shaka Rawls
Know Yourself: Rev Bobby
Marc Sims talks with Reverend Robert Yarbrough about African Americans in Chicago Illinois.
Who Said It Couldn't Be Done: Denise Jones
Marc Sims talks with Denise Jones, author of Who Said It Couldn't Be Done.
Denise Jones never knew any better. From childhood, she was surrounded by drugs, sex, and crime.
Low Income Education: Rosita Chatonda
Marc Sims talks with education activist Rosita Chatonda about improving public education for low income African American students.
https://www.facebook.com/rosita.chatonda
Black Students Need Math: Akil Parker
Marc Sims talks with Akil Parker about the importance of African American students understanding math.
Akil Parker is an adjunct professor at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.
https://www.youtube.com/@AllThisMath
Mind Control: Clifton Raheem Bradley
Marc Sims asks Clifton Raheem Bradley who is controlling the minds of African Americans.
Clifton Raheem Bradley is the host of The Underground Railroad Show.
Focus Less On Racism: David Seaton
Marc Sims talks with David Seaton about African Americans' focus on racism.
David Seaton is the co-host of The Buchanan and Seaton Show on WVON 1690 AM radio in Chicago.
Your Organization Their Game: Syron Smith
Marc Sims talks with Syorn Smith about reducing crime in African American neighborhoods.
Syron Smith is the founder of the National Block University.
https://nationalblockclubuniversity.com
Donald Trump Drove Me To The Party: P Ray
Marc Sims talks with P Ray about encouraging African Americans to vote for Republican Party candidates.
P Ray is the hostess of the Black Excellence Hour.
The Leaders Have No Plans: Alden Loury
Marc Sims talks with journalist Alden Loury about the lack of plans from African American leaders to improve low income African American neighborhoods.
What Motivates You? Chris Base
Marc Sims talks with talk show host Chris Base about podcasting.
Living In Your 60's: Lisa Ely
Marc Sims talks with former journalist Lisa Ely about living life in her 60's.
Around The Way Perimenopause: Kathy Henry
Philadelphia Neighborhood Crime: Marcia Logan
Marc Sims talks with Philadelphia resident Marcia Logan about ending crime in low income African American neighborhoods.
We Are Happy Negroes: Syron Smith
Marc Sims talks with Syron Smith about stopping neighborhood crime.
Syron Smith is the founder of the National Block Club University. 312-405-8844
How Would You Stop Crime: Professor Akil Parker
Marc Sims asked Professor Akil Parker how he would reduce crime in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
Aunts & Uncles Part 2: Shewanda Riley PhD
Marc Sims talks with Shewanda Riley about being an aunt or an uncle.
Shewanda Riley, PhD is an educator, writer, consultant and podcast host.
Be Hopeful: Trevon Bosley
Marc Sims talks with activist Trevon Bosley about ending neighborhood crime in the African Americans community.
Aunts & Uncles: Shewanda Riley PhD
Marc Sims talks with Shewanda Riley about being an aunt or an uncle.
https://www.chocolateauntiepodcast.com
What is Histematics? Professor Akil Parker
Marc Sims talks with Professor Akil Parker about using math and history to improve African American students' critical thinking ability.
A Drastic Approach To Reduce Crime: Nathan Thompson
Nathan Thompson: Author/Screenwriter/documentary filmmaker at Bronzeville Press & Screenworks
https://www.facebook.com/nathan.thompson.94849
Kevin Samuels: image consultant and lifestyle coach.
Marc Sims and guest Marcia Logan have a discussion about Kevin Samuels and African Americans.
Reducing Neighborhood Crime In Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Marc Sims talks with Philadelphia PA resident Marcia Logan about reducing neighborhood crime.
https://whyy.org/articles/officials-hope-for-a-less-violence-filled-2022-in-philadelphia
Keep The House In The Family? Ria Rai Harris
Marc Sims talks with real estate agent Ria Rai Harris about selling or not selling the family home.
https://www.facebook.com/ria.r.harris
Find A Real Estate Mentor: Ria Rai Harris
Marc Sims talks with Ria Rai Harris about becoming a real estate agent.