400 Plus: Recent Episodes
Marc Sims
A discussion of African American issues from an African American perspective.
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
Marc Sims talks with David Seaton about the lack of accountability in the African American community.
The David Seaton Show
WVON Radio Chicago
https://www.facebook.com/WVON1690/videos/831934114997838
Marc Sims asked Toya Lackey how do you convince a young person that Lost Boyz Inc can help them achieve their goals.
Toya Lackey is theSYL Program Director for Lost Boyz Inc.
https://www.lostboyzinc.org
Marc Sims asked Asiaha Butler, how isEnglewood doing these days.
Asiaha Butler is the Co-founder and CEO of R.A.G.E. the Resident Association of Greater Englewood.
https://ragenglewood.org
Englewood
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Englewood,_Chicago
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
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.
https://youtu.be/SVvV9H-qtXw?si=6fnTaS5Mry8hP0iQ&t=1146
Marc Sims talks with LaVonte Stewart, founding executive director of Lost Boyz Inc.
https://www.lostboyzinc.org
Marc Sims talks with Dion Dawson, founder of Dion's Chicago Dream.
https://dionschicagodream.com
Marc Sims talks with Robert C. Owens about networking to strengthen lower income African American neighborhoods.
https://rcoartistry.com
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/ctu-president-issues-statement-after-reports-she-enrolled-teen-in-private-school/3223236
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
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.
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.
Marc Sims talks with Naimah Latif, author of The Female Solution, about ending neighborhood crime.
Marc Sims talks with Professor Akil Parker about math and controlling the minds of African Americans.
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
Marc Sims talks with Baruch College (CUNY) professor Karanja Keita Carroll, Ph.D. about race, identity, Black nationalism and political prisoners.
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
Marc Sims talks with Jocilyn Floyd, former 7th Ward Aldermanic Candidate about politics and neighborhood crime.
Marc Sims asked Syron Smith; can Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson dramatically reduce neighborhood crime?
Syron Smith, founder of the National Block Club University.
Marc Sims speaks with political pundit LeAlan Jones about African American political leadership in Chicago Illinois.
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
https://www.coreteachers.org
Local 1: The rise of America's most powerful teachersunion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbQ81mGucvs
Marc Sims talks with Ayana Clark about improving lower income African American neighborhoods.
Ayana Clark, former candidate for 21st Ward Alderperson in Chicago Illinois.
Marc Sims talks with Shaka Rawls about providing young men a sense of belonging and also different definitions of success.
Shaka Rawls is the Principal of Leo Catholic High School.
Marc Sims talks with Reverend Robert Yarbrough about African Americans in Chicago Illinois.
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.
Marc Sims talks with education activist Rosita Chatonda about improving public education for low income African American students.
https://www.facebook.com/rosita.chatonda
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
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.
https://www.youtube.com/@bradleyc79
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.
https://www.iheart.com/live/wvon1690am-5304
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
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.
https://www.facebook.com/BlackExcellenceHour
Marc Sims talks with journalist Alden Loury about the lack of plans from African American leaders to improve low income African American neighborhoods.
https://sjnnchicago.medill.northwestern.edu/blog/2016/05/12/chicagos-south-side-black-white-alden-loury
Marc Sims talks with talk show host Chris Base about podcasting.
https://www.facebook.com/chris.base.79
Marc Sims talks with Kathy Henry about her book, Tales of Perimenopause & Aging From a Middle Age Around the Way Girl. https://www.facebook.com/thepottymouthgranny
Marc Sims talks with Philadelphia resident Marcia Logan about ending crime in low income African American neighborhoods.
Marc Sims talks with Syron Smith about stopping neighborhood crime.
Syron Smith is the founder of the National Block Club University. 312-405-8844
Marc Sims asked Professor Akil Parker how he would reduce crime in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
https://www.allthismath.com
Marc Sims talks with Shewanda Riley about being an aunt or an uncle.
Shewanda Riley, PhD is an educator, writer, consultant and podcast host.
https://www.chocolateauntiepodcast.com
Marc Sims talks with activist Trevon Bosley about ending neighborhood crime in the African Americans community.
https://marchforourlives.com/leadership
Marc Sims talks with Shewanda Riley about being an aunt or an uncle.
https://www.chocolateauntiepodcast.com
Marc Sims talks with Professor Akil Parker about using math and history to improve African American students' critical thinking ability.
https://www.youtube.com/c/AllThisMath
Marc Sims talks with Nathan Thompson about drastically reducing crime in African American neighborhoods in Chicago Illinois. Nathan Thompson: Author/Screenwriter/documentary filmmaker at Bronzeville Press & Screenworks
https://www.facebook.com/nathan.thompson.94849
Marc Sims and guest Marcia Logan have a discussion about Kevin Samuels and African Americans.
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
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
Marc Sims talks with Ria Rai Harris about becoming a real estate agent.
https://www.facebook.com/ria.r.harris
Marc Sims talks with Dr. Lee Warren about being prepared for economic setbacks.
https://www.plim2.org/article-on-dr-lee-warren.html
Marc Sims talks with Dr. Charles Cole lll about schools, crime, and race.
Charles Cole, III, Ed.D., MPA
@ccoleiii
Oakland education community mourns activist Dirk Tillotson.
https://oaklandside.org/2021/10/06/oakland-education-community-mourns-activist-dirk-tillotson/?msclkid=494bf282b84d11ec9daaf0c147f8c010
Marc Sims speaks with Dr. Lee Warren about stopping crime in low income African American neighborhoods.
Power Latent In Man https://www.plim2.org/index.html
Marc Sims speaks with Dr. Lee Warren about stopping crime in low income African American neighborhoods.
Power Latent in Man https://www.plim2.org/index.html
Marc Sims talks with Mansong Kulubally about uplifting the African American race.
http://ncobra.org/events/MidWestReport.html
Marc Sims talks with Dr. Scott Whitaker about improving a person's health as soon as possible.
Dr. Scott Whitaker is co- author of the book Medisin: The Causes & Solutions to Disease, Malnutrition, And the Medical Sins That Are Killing the World.
Marc Sims talks with AttorneyAprilPreyar about being prepared when the police stop you, or someone you love.
https://www.facebook.com/april.preyar
Marc Sims talks with Mansong Kulubally about uplifting the African American race.
Email Mansong Kulubally at mansongk@gmail.com.
Marc Sims talks with Professor Garrard McClendon about encouraging young African American men to go to college and complicate their college education.
Garrard McClendon is an author, speaker, and a professor at Chicago State University.
https://garrardmcclendon.com
Marc Sims talks with Philadelphia Pennsylvania native Marcia Logan about uplifting the African American race.
Philadelphia 503 Homicides
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXLztVZbQXE
Marc Sims talks with community activist Clifton Raheem Bradley about his belief that the religion of Islam help can improve working class African American neighborhoods.
https://www.facebook.com/clifton.bradley.5
Marc Sims asks political commentator LeAlan Jones; what does uplifting the race mean?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LeAlan_Jones
Marc Sims talks with former Chicago journalist Lisa Ely about uplifting the African American race.
Marc Sims talks with Syron Smith about quitting and moving on.
https://nationalblockclubuniversity.com
Marc Sims talks with Cheryl Y. Judice, PhD about her book African American Women Interracial Relationships: 400 Plus Podcast https://www.amazon.com/Interracial-Relationships-Between-Black-Women/dp/1543934161/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1543934161&psc=1
Marc Sims talks Ranoule Tatum The Motivators' Motivators.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranouletatum
Marc Sims talks with Syron Smith about the 6 Black structures that keep Blacks (African Americans) isolated in every US city.
https://www.facebook.com/syronsmith
Marc Sims tasks with broadcaster Chris Base about reducing neighborhood crime.
https://www.facebook.com/chris.base.79
Marc Sims talks with Syron Smith Founder and President National Block ClubUniversity, about improving low income African American neighborhoods.
https://www.facebook.com/syronsmith
Marc Sims speaks with retired Harvard Business School Professor Steve S. Rogers about his book, A Letter to My White Friends and Colleagues: What You Can Do Right Now to Help the Black Community.
https://www.stevensrogers.com
Marc Sims talks with Dr. Sarah L. Webb about colorism in the African American community.
https://colorismhealing.com
Marc Sims asks Professor David Stovall if it is possible to create crime free low income African American neighborhoods.
David Stovall, Ph.D. is a professor in the departments of Black Studies and Criminology, Law & Justice at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Marc Sims talks with community activist Carisa Parker about strengthening collective efficacy in African American neighborhoods.
Marc Sims speaks with Delmonaco Sardin Co-Host of the The DMZ (DeMilitarized Zone) podcast.
https://www.citizenoftheus.com/about
Marc Sims speaks with Dr. Marck Abraham about his book What Success Looks Like: Increasing High School Graduation Rates among Males of Color. Dr. Marck Abraham is a transformational leader with a wealth of experience in urban education.
http://meaconsultantsllc.com
Marc Sims talks with Marcia Logan the lack of trust and shared values in the African American community.
Social cohesion refers to the strength of relationships and the sense of solidarity among members of a community
Marc Sims talks with Syron Smith about organizing African Americans.
Syron Smith is the Founder and President National Block Club University.
https://nationalblockclubuniversity.com
Marc Sims talks with educator Jason B Allen about improving public education for African American Students.
https://educationpost.org/network/jason-b-allen
Marc Sims talks with Professor Lance Williams about Chicago's crime fighting strategy.
Dr. Lance Williams is a professor of Urban Studies at Northeastern Illinois University’s Bronzeville campus.
Marc Sims talks with veteran broadcaster Chris Base about podcasting.
https://www.facebook.com/chris.base.79
https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahrheawerner/2017/01/22/15-tips-for-an-on-point-podcast-guest-appearance/?sh=780c03bb5508
Marc Sims talks with Kathy Chaney about Journalism and being well informed.
https://twitter.com/kathychaney
Marc Sims speaks with Professor Dianne M. Stewart, author of Black Women, Black Love: America's War on African-American Marriage.
https://www.diannemstewart.com
Marc Sims speaks with Alderwoman Jeanette B. Taylor, 20th Ward of Chicago Illinois.
https://jeanettebtaylor.com
Marc Sims talks with Syron Smith about reducing neighborhood crime in Chicago.
https://nationalblockclubuniversity.com
Marc Sims talks with public intellectual Salim Muwakkil about influencing public policy.
The Salim Muwakkil Show on WVON 1690AM, Saturdays 7pm to 10pm cst.
https://www.iheart.com/live/wvon1690am-5304
Marc Sims talks with Medina Nance, a Certified Naturopathic Herbalist & Health Consultant about being addicted to food.
Marc Sims talks with Reverend Robert Yarbrough about quitting, tribalism, and The Church.
Marc Sims asks Marcia Logan if African American will have similar struggles 30 years from now.
Marc Sims talks with Community Organizer Bamani Obadeleabout reducing crime in low income African American neighborhoods.
Marc Sims talks with consultant Pierre Clark about The Black Star Project's founder Phillip Jackson, and the importance of leadership, legacy, and succession.
https://ndigo.com/2019/12/04/pierre-clark-on-black-star-project-life-after-phil-jackson
Marc Sims talks with serial entrepreneur Pierre Clark about African Americans networking.
https://ndigo.com/2019/12/04/pierre-clark-on-black-star-project-life-after-phil-jackson
Marc Sims talks with Paris Walker Thomas about parenting and schools.
https://illinoisearlylearning.org/reslists/profdev-online
Marc Sims talks with Kathy Henry about neighborhood crime, schools, and leadership.
Kathy Henry: Just a middle aged around the way girl from around the way.
Marc Sims talks with Atiba Buchanan about navigating your children through a racist system.
The Buchanan and Seaton Radio Show at WVON 1690AM - The Talk of Chicago
Marc Sims talks with Syron Smith about lower income African American criminal activity.
https://nationalblockclubuniversity.com
Marc Sims speaks with David Peterson Jr. President/Executive Director at the National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum.
https://aprpullmanportermuseum.org
Marc Sims talks with Dr. Charles Cole III about getting the best education.
https://www.charlescoleiii.com
Marc Sims talks with nonprofit consultant Valerie F. Leonard about the difference between a 501c3 and a basic charity.
https://nonprofitutopia.mn.co
Marc Sims talks with Carolyn J. Ruff about the need for more activists.
https://www.facebook.com/blackwomenoffaith
Marc Sims talks with professional broadcaster Chris Base about getting guests on his show.
https://www.facebook.com/chris.base.79
Marc Sims talks about college completion with Dr. Terrell Strayhorn Provost and Senior Vice President at Virginia Union University.
https://center4hbcu.vuu.edu/team-profiles/dr-terrell-strayhorn
Marc Sims talks with Cynthia McDonald about Weight Loss, ADOS, and Belief.
https://adoshealthandwellness.com/meet-the-author
Marc Sims talks to Sergio Mims about the pandemic and the Arts.
Black Harvest Film Festival https://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/bhff2020
Marc Sims talks with Syron Smith about public education and neighborhood crime.
https://nationalblockclubuniversity.com
Marc Sims talks with Sherri Lucas-Hall about the importance of parents and teachers learning about the science of reading.
Discovering the Science of Reading: A Reporter’s Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GO4_S26gOkQ
Marc Sims talks with Chris Base about podcasting beyond the stereotype.
https://www.facebook.com/chris.base.79
Marc Sims talks with Pastor Donovan Price about reducing crime in Chicago Illinois.
https://www.solutionsandresources.org
Marc Sims talks with Chicago Illinois resident James Newborn about stopping neighborhood crime.
Marc Sims talks with Harold L.Lucas about Black political power trickling down to the working class.
Harold L.Lucas Chief Executive Officer at Black Metropolis Convention & Tourism Council Greater Chicago.