Being Well Informed

Hosted by Claudia Barber

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Nov 2025

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Being Well Informed discusses trending topics such as police reform, book banning intensified, the Emmett Till Alert App, new and upcoming authors, the Anne Arundel County NAACP Greenbook, judicial reform, long term care insurance, cryptocurrency scams, Maryland Lynching Memorial Project, Education in a Pandemic, and much more. The program, hosted by Claudia Barber, is designed to educate the audience on these trending topics.

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November 18, 2025Episode 516 min

Maryland State Senator Will Smith - The Forgotten Graves of Black Youth in Cheltenham

Maryland State Senator Will Smith enlightens us about past history of forgotten black youth in Maryland's juvenile centers. Much history is shared about the age of deceased youth who were placed in unmarked graves. Some descendants have been found. And new legislation is in the works. State Senator Smith chairs the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee.Being Well Informed airs on many major podcast platforms including Apple podcasts, iHeart Media, Podbean, Amazon Music, You Tube and more.#blackyouth#juvenileinjustice#injustice#juvenilecenters

October 7, 2025Episode 321 min

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program; Guest Shay Cook

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program is covered in detail. Our guest, Mrs. Shay Cook gives us insider details of what the program is like and why small businesses should jump onboard and learn more about the benefits of networking with thousands of small business owners. Mrs. Shay Cook is the owner of Crusaders4Change, a financial wellness organization.Being Well Informed is an educational podcast designed to increase your awareness of opportunities in education, business, and the like. This podcast airs on all major platforms, including You Tube, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Apple Podcast.#blackyouth#juvenileinjustice#injustice#juvenilecenters

August 12, 2025Episode 224 min

Dr. K. Shaird: "To Be A Veternarian"

Veterinarian Dr. Kim Shaird is our special guest to discuss how to properly care for your pets and what's in the world of being a veterinarian. Topics covered include knowing when or if your pet is diabetic and understanding pet care.Being Well Informed airs regularly on most major podcast platforms and on You Tube. #blackyouth#juvenileinjustice#injustice#juvenilecenters

April 10, 2025Episode 423 min

Every Library - Guest Patrick Sweeney

Are books for the blind being banned? Why? How have things changed in 2025 for libraries across the country? These and many more questions are addressed in today's episode of Being Well Informed with founder of everylibrary.org, Patrick Sweeney.Being Well Informed is an educational podcast aired regularly on most available podcast platforms such as Apple podcasts, Podbean, You Tube, iHeart radio, Amazon Music, and others. Join us. #blackyouth#juvenileinjustice#injustice#juvenilecenters

March 4, 2025Episode 238 min

Are There Still Health Disparities in 2025? Guest: Dr. L. E. Gomez

We unpack the issues of health disparities in the United States in 2025. Our guest, Dr. L. E. Gomez discusses what improvements can be made to health care, and is it a myth that blacks experience less health care as a matter of individual choices made. Dr. Gomez is an ER physician and consultant. Dr. Gomez is also a social activist who has a new role as Anne Arundel County, Maryland NAACP health committee chair. He shares what he wants to develop in his new role.Being Well Informed is an educational podcast airing regularly on iHeart radio, You Tube, Amazon Music, Apple podcasts, Podbean and in other venues. #blackyouth#juvenileinjustice#injustice#juvenilecenters

January 14, 2025Episode 120 min

Steve Brigham, Author of Level the Playing Field

When you think of sports, you think of the game played on the same field. The rules are known and abided by. Why is this not the case when considering disparities in our society. We will discuss 8 racial myths. Today's episode discusses the first myth, America provides an equal playing field for all. Steve Brigham, author of Level the Playing Field challenges our thinking. He shares why whites don't humanize blacks and other minorities. Visit his page, www.leveltheplayingfield.substack.comBeing Well Informed is aired regularly on iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Amazon Music, You Tube, etc. #blackyouth#juvenileinjustice#injustice#juvenilecenters

October 23, 2024Episode 825 min

The Prison For Profit System; Historical Information from Dr. Robin Bernstein, Author of Freeman's Challenge

Author, Dr. Robin Bernstein provides an in depth historical analysis of how slavery by another name became popular in the North, including convict leasing. She authored the book Freeman's Challenge, which details the history of the incarceration of William Freeman. She chronicles his life history and how he landed in an unjust prison system. #blackyouth#juvenileinjustice#injustice#juvenilecenters

May 28, 2024Episode 725 min

Why Do We Still Need an Equal Rights Amendment? Why are Women Organizations Necessary?

Guest Michaele Cohen, president of the Maryland Legislative Agenda for Women (MLAW) tells us what role MLAW plays during the 90-day Maryland General Assembly session and what bills became important to track. Pay disparities still exist even though Maryland has an Equal Rights Amendment. New laws protecting women against sexual assault were also passed during this legislative session. Being Well Informed is an educational podcast, which airs regularly on most major podcast platforms, including You Tube, iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, Spotify, etc. #blackyouth#juvenileinjustice#injustice#juvenilecenters

May 17, 2024Episode 531 min

Do You Believe The Cause Of Death on Your Loved One's Death Certificate is Accurate? A New Law in Maryland Changes Things

The Katherine Morris Death Reclassification Act is a trending new law in Maryland, which changes how medical examiners report misstated information on death certificates. Guest Delegate J. Sandy Bartlett shares her success in the 2024 Maryland General Assembly in getting a new law passed aimed at correcting injustices. Cause of death is important for all families. Your path to knowing and changing death certificates just got brighter. Rev. Marguerite Morris shares her journey in getting this law passed.Being Well Informed is an educational podcast, which airs regularly on many major podcast platforms including iHeart Radio, Apple Podcast, Podbean, You Tube, Amazon Music, etc. #blackyouth#juvenileinjustice#injustice#juvenilecenters

May 16, 2024Episode 434 min

Maryland Legislative Black Caucus; 2024 General Assembly Legislation, Guest Delegate Jennifer White Holland

How long has the Maryland Legislative Black Caucus existed, and why is it the largest black legislative caucus in the country. These questions are answered on today's podcast, Being Well Informed. Delegate Jennifer Holland White takes us through the progress made in the 2024 Maryland General Assembly from fully funding the landmark education Blueprint Legislation through 2027, to the Maternal Care Act, and Access to Care legislation, which focused on providing health care to immigrants. Being Well Informed is an educational podcast on current topics of interest in the community. The podcast airs regularly on iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Podbean, and You Tube. #blackyouth#juvenileinjustice#injustice#juvenilecenters