Lana Reid

Aug 26

Making History as the First Black U.S. Army Sniper in the Iraq Campaign | Roderick Pugh By Lana Reid | August 26, 2026 Publication Information Interviewee Roderick Pugh Interviewer Lana Reid Collection The Male Perspective: Black Men Matter Oral History Collection Interview No. 229 Publisher Conversations in Color Rights Holder Conversations in Color (501(c)(3)) Original Format Recorded Video Interview Language English Original Air Date August 26, 2026 Publication Date August 2026 Location Virtual Interview DOI https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22117869 As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid […] The post Making History as the First Black U.S. Army Sniper in the Iraq Campaign | Roderick Pugh appeared first on Lana Reid.

Aug 19

Mental Health, Autism and the Power of Youth Advocacy | Lawrence C. Harris By Lana Reid | August 19, 2026 Publication Information Interviewee Lawrence C. Harris Interviewer Lana Reid Collection The Male Perspective: Black Men Matter Oral History Collection Interview No. 228 Publisher Conversations in Color Rights Holder Conversations in Color (501(c)(3)) Original Format Recorded Video Interview Language English Original Air Date August 19, 2026 Publication Date August 2026 Location Virtual Interview DOI https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22018663 As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana […] The post Mental Health, Autism and the Power of Youth Advocacy | Lawrence C. Harris appeared first on Lana Reid.

Aug 12

Empowering Young Lives Through Education and Mentorship | Jarrell Harris By Lana Reid | August 12, 2026 Publication Information Interviewee Jarrell Harris Interviewer Lana Reid Collection The Male Perspective: Black Men Matter Oral History Collection Interview No. 227 Publisher Conversations in Color Rights Holder Conversations in Color (501(c)(3)) Original Format Recorded Video Interview Language English Original Air Date August 12, 2026 Publication Date August 2026 Location Virtual Interview DOI https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21909998 As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid […] The post Empowering Young Lives Through Education and Mentorship | Jarrell Harris appeared first on Lana Reid.

Jul 29

Turning Adversity into Legacy Through Fatherhood and Writing | Corwin Melvin By Lana Reid | July 29, 2026 Publication Information Interviewee Corwin Melvin Interviewer Lana Reid Collection The Male Perspective: Black Men Matter Oral History Collection Interview No. 226 Publisher Conversations in Color Rights Holder Conversations in Color (501(c)(3)) Original Format Recorded Video Interview Language English Original Air Date July 29, 2026 Publication Date July 2026 Location Virtual Interview DOI https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21689360 As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid […] The post Turning Adversity into Legacy Through Fatherhood and Writing | Corwin Melvin appeared first on Lana Reid.

Jul 22

Helping the Next Generation Discover Their Dreams Through Mentorship and Education | Dr. Titus L. Hopper By Lana Reid | July 22, 2026 Publication Information Interviewee Dr. Titus L. Hopper Interviewer Lana Reid Collection The Male Perspective: Black Men Matter Oral History Collection Interview No. 225 Publisher Conversations in Color Rights Holder Conversations in Color (501(c)(3)) Original Format Recorded Video Interview Language English Original Air Date July 22, 2026 Publication Date July 2026 Location Virtual Interview DOI https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21517465 As part of the Black Men Matter Series, […] The post Helping the Next Generation Discover Their Dreams Through Mentorship and Education | Dr. Titus L. Hopper appeared first on Lana Reid.

Jul 8

From First Black Starting Quarterback to Mentoring the Next Generation of Athletes | Greg Thomas By Lana Reid | July 8, 2026 Publication Information Interviewee Greg Thomas Interviewer Lana Reid Collection The Male Perspective: Black Men Matter Oral History Collection Interview No. 224 Publisher Conversations in Color Rights Holder Conversations in Color (501(c)(3)) Original Format Recorded Video Interview Language English Original Air Date July 8, 2026 Publication Date July 2026 Location Virtual Interview DOI https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21482049 As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid […] The post From First Black Starting Quarterback to Mentoring the Next Generation of Athletes | Greg Thomas appeared first on Lana Reid.

Jun 29

To Think, or Not to Think: That Is the Social Media Question As the days pass, I find myself spending less and less time on social media. Every time I open my feed on one of the major platforms, I find it clogged with a single format: one person, one camera, one set of opinions, talking directly into the lens. Video after video of someone dumping their conclusions into the void for the rest of us to absorb as fact. All these […] The post To Think, or Not to Think: That Is the Social Media Question appeared first on Lana Reid.

Jun 24

The Black Dollar Blueprint, Financial Freedom & Generational Wealth | Anthony Williams By Lana Reid | June 24, 2026 Publication Information Interviewee Anthony Williams Interviewer Lana Reid Collection The Male Perspective: Black Men Matter Oral History Collection Interview No. 223 Publisher Conversations in Color Rights Holder Conversations in Color (501(c)(3)) Original Format Recorded Video Interview Language English Original Air Date June 24, 2026 Publication Date July 2026 Location Virtual Interview DOI https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21481972 As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid […] The post The Black Dollar Blueprint, Financial Freedom & Generational Wealth | Anthony Williams appeared first on Lana Reid.

Jun 22

2026 Tapestry of Black Voices Awards Winners Announced During Juneteenth Celebration The 2026 Tapestry of Black Voices Awards, presented by Conversations in Color, celebrated the power of authentic conversation, community storytelling, and cultural preservation during a special Juneteenth awards program. Created to honor meaningful dialogue between everyday people, the awards recognize conversations that inspire, educate, entertain, and strengthen communities. Unlike many awards programs that focus on celebrities or social media influence, the Tapestry of Black Voices Awards centers real conversations between […] The post 2026 Tapestry of Black Voices Awards Winners Announced During Juneteenth Celebration appeared first on Lana Reid.