The Black Perspective: May 17, 2026

BIN Exclusive: Do Black People Need Sunscreen? A Board-Certified Dermatologist Breaks Down The Facts

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month — and a timely debate is gaining attention in the Black community: should Black Americans be wearing sunscreen daily? While some argue that daily SPF use may limit Vitamin D absorption from sunlight, others emphasize the importance of sun protection for all skin tones. News anchor Misty Jordan sat down with board-certified dermatologist Dr. Ade Adamson to get the facts. Dr. Adamson — a Morehouse and Harvard graduate, Melanoma skin cancer researcher, and Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Austin — broke down the real benefits of SPF, and shared what skin changes should prompt a visit to your doctor. Listen now!

BIN Exclusive: Author Steve Phillips Delves Into Meaning Of S.W.A.M.P

Steve Phillips, author of Are White Men Smarter Than Everybody Else?, talks with Esther Dillard about the book and the S.W.A.M.P. concept, an acronym for “Straight White American Male Preference.” Listen now!

BIN Exclusive: Brittney Cooper Talks New Book 'Mama Says I’m Fine'

Black feminist activist Brittney Cooper talks with news anchor Esther Dillard about her new children’s book, Mama Says I’m Fine, which celebrates her mother. Listen now!

BIN Exclusive: Pastor Torre Roberts Talks New Book 'Knowing'

Pastor Torre Roberts, co-leader of The Potter's House, joins Esther Dillard on The Black Perspective to discuss his latest book, Knowing. Listen now!

The Black Perspective: May 17, 2026

This week on The Black Perspective, Andrea Coleman speaks with Miracle Williams about her campaign for Fulton County judge and what this election season means for local communities. Bri Wood sits down with Alabama Congressman Shomari Figures to discuss leadership, politics, and the issues shaping the South. Esther Dillard talks with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi about his new book, Chain of Ideas. Alexandria Ikomoni catches up with Richard Dunn, COO of The Atlanta Voice, to discuss the publication’s future and its lasting legacy in Black media. Plus, Doug Davis returns for a conversation with Yolo Akili Robinson Jr. of the Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective on healing, mental health, and community support. Listen now.