Makin' A Difference

Stop Playing With Us by Makin' A Difference

On this episode, Ken talks about the fallout from SCOTUS' decision to strike down Roe v. Wade and what it means for Black folks.

Host Ken Makin speaks with Gregg "Marcel" Dixon, a candidate for the Sixth Congressional District seat in South Carolina. Dixon speaks boldly about his campaign, with a centerpiece of Black reparations and points of reference about gun rights and immigration.

Tamara Johnson-Shealey, a candidate for Georgia Senate, is running on a reparations agenda and explains it boldly with host Ken Makin.

Ken Makin revisits the Black National Political Convention of 1972 and speaks about the urgent need for a Black Agenda in 2022.

On this episode, Ken responds to the saturated media response regarding Ukraine and Russia, and notes America's shameful practices both at home and abroad. Also, yes, that is a picture of yellow cake. Don't drop that s---.

Dr. Sandy Darity and A. Kirsten Mullen graciously made a second appearance on our podcast. Originally recorded in July 2021, this conversation could have easily been recorded yesterday in light of the continuing need for reparations for Black people.

King Day. Saving the children. A Black agenda. And much more!

On this episode, Ken speaks with Silver Bluff (S.C.) High School coach De'Angelo Bryant ahead of the team's Lower State Championship matchup with rival Barnwell High School. Bryant, an alum of Wake Forest University and Silver Bluff, talks about what it takes to build a winning program.

The Real Is Back by Makin' A Difference

On this episode, Ken answers questions on a new segment: Request Line! This episode's questions are relating to HBCU sports, as well as the relationship between Black men and Black women. Nikki Giovanni and James Baldwin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Jc54RvDUZU

On this episode, Ken Makin speaks with Trina Mackie, an at-large candidate for City Council in North Augusta (S.C.) ahead of a local election on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.

On this episode, Ken speaks with Ceretta Smith, a veteran and a candidate for an at-large seat on the city council in Grovetown, Ga.

Ken gives his review of "Judas And The Black Messiah" -- and reviews Black movies in general. Put it this way -- a lot is said in 45 minutes.

On this episode, Ken talks about Ice Cube's decision to advise the Trump administration on its "Platinum Plan." From there, Ken provides a layered discussion on the "bad faith" that goes into political engagement with African-Americans.

As a part of our election coverage, Ken speaks with Lia Abney, a candidate for the District 4 School Board seat in Augusta-Richmond County (Ga.)

On this episode, Ken laments the grand jury decision in the Breonna Taylor case — and everything surrounding it.

On this episode, Ken Makin speaks with Dr. Patricia Hanks, a candidate for the District 4 School Board seat in Aiken County. Dr. Hanks speaks eloquently about uplifting teachers and students in the midst of COVID-19.

On this episode, Ken speaks with Augusta-Richmond County District 1 Commissioner candidate Jordan Johnson ahead of the Tuesday, August 11 runoff. Johnson has been endorsed by Democratic luminary Stacey Abrams.

On this episode, Ken speaks with a trio of educators, including Chanda Jefferson, the South Carolina Teacher of the Year. Other educators include Israel Butler, a former administrative assistant whose career path led him to the classroom, and Earl Grey Summers, a second-generation educator who has pinpointed the challenges in education in an almost clairvoyant fashion.