Keith Wattley
Who Deserves a Second Chance? Justice & Defending the People Society Gives Up On
RISE Urban Nation is more than a podcast—it’s a cultural media platform dedicated to amplifying Black and Pan-African voices across the diaspora. Hosted by Taryell Simmons, the show brings together entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, innovators, and changemakers who are rewriting the narrative of success in real time.

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Educator, author, and filmmaker Dr. Khalid White, founder of Black in Power, shares why Black history is living and still being written. He and Taryell Simmons discuss his book and film on Black fatherhood, closing the literacy gap with culturally relevant books, and completing his ten-year goal of ten books and five films.
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Who Deserves a Second Chance? Justice & Defending the People Society Gives Up On
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Creating the First Minority-Owned Stock Exchange (Pt. 2)
Empowering the South: Advancing Gender and Racial Justice (Pt. 2)
Beyond Boundaries: Building Legacies from Love and Balance (Part 2)
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Unveiling the Power of African Finance: A Rhythmic Journey with Ighosime Oyofo
Redefining Success: La’Vista Jones on Empowerment and Entrepreneurship
From the Field to Futures: CJ Stewart's Vision for L.E.A.D.
Conquering Your Inner Critic: Overcoming Impostor Syndrome & Perfectionism
Wealth and Spirituality: Unlocking Abundance with Bishop Jack Bomar
Mastering the Balance: Glenn Sandifer on Success, Relationships, and Legacy
From Pop Stardom to Social Justice: Imam Taymullah's Quest for Change