Episodes

  • Millionaire Minds Kids: Empowering Youth Through STEM, Aviation & Positive Thinking | Empire Talks Back

    Millionaire Minds Kids: Empowering Youth Through STEM, Aviation & Positive Thinking | Empire Talks Back
    Jun 19 2026
    (Original airdate Sunday June 7, 2026)

    What happens when young people are given the tools to dream bigger? On this inspiring episode of Empire Talks Back, Wallace Allen welcomes Dolores Williams, founder of Millionaire Minds Kids, an organization that has helped shape the lives of hundreds of young people throughout Southern California's High Desert region. For more than two decades, Millionaire Minds Kids has empowered youth through STEM education, leadership development, aviation training, mentorship, and personal growth programs designed to expand possibilities and build confidence. From after-school STEM projects to hands-on aviation experiences that introduce students to careers in aerospace and even piloting aircraft, Williams has dedicated her work to helping young people see beyond limitations and prepare for successful futures. The conversation explores the importance of positive thinking, exposure to opportunity, mentorship, and creating pathways for the next generation of leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and professionals. This is a powerful discussion about investing in youth, building confidence, and transforming communities one young mind at a time.

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    About the Show
    Empire Talks Back is hosted by veteran broadcaster Wallace Allen and explores Black culture, history, media, and community leadership through long-form conversation.

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    📰 Publisher: Westside Story Newspaper
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    53 mins
  • Solutions, Resistance & Community Action: Sen. Cory Booker and Comm. Vickie Davis | Empire Talks Back

    Solutions, Resistance & Community Action: Sen. Cory Booker and Comm. Vickie Davis | Empire Talks Back
    Jun 15 2026
    (Originally aired live on May 12, 2026)

    United States Senator Cory Booker joins Wallace Allen to discuss current national issues, civic engagement, and how Americans can respond constructively to political challenges through organizing, advocacy, and participation. Commissioner Vickie Davis, founder of Rialto's Juneteenth Jam, shares the history and impact of the annual celebration while introducing the candidates for the 2026 Juneteenth Jam Queen competition. Together, the guests explore leadership, community empowerment, and the importance of staying engaged at both the local and national levels.

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    About the Show
    Empire Talks Back is hosted by veteran broadcaster Wallace Allen and explores Black culture, history, media, and community leadership through long-form conversation.

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    📰 Publisher: Westside Story Newspaper
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    53 mins
  • Glenn Towery Discusses Veterans, Trauma, Suicide Prevention & Mission: Transition Condition

    Glenn Towery Discusses Veterans, Trauma, Suicide Prevention & Mission: Transition Condition
    May 12 2026
    Originally aired live on May 10, 2026

    Host Wallace Allen welcomes veteran advocate, filmmaker, writer, producer, and artist Glenn Towery to Empire Talks Back for an important conversation about the hidden battles many veterans face after returning home from military service. Towery shares insights from his work in veteran suicide prevention, community advocacy, and storytelling while discussing his upcoming television series, Mission: Transition Condition, a groundbreaking project focused on the emotional and psychological challenges veterans often experience after life-changing tours of duty. The discussion explores trauma, resilience, mental health, healing, and the need for stronger community support systems for veterans and their families.

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    About the Show
    Empire Talks Back is hosted by veteran broadcaster Wallace Allen and explores Black culture, history, media, and community leadership through long-form conversation.

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    📰 Publisher: Westside Story Newspaper
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    43 mins
  • Empire Talks Back | Senator Cory Booker on America’s Urgent Issues + Family, Faith & Civic Action (4-12-2026)

    Empire Talks Back | Senator Cory Booker on America’s Urgent Issues + Family, Faith & Civic Action (4-12-2026)
    Apr 16 2026
    Aired live on April 12, 2026

    On this powerful episode of Empire Talks Back, host Wallace Allen sits down with U.S. Senator Cory Booker for a direct and urgent conversation about the state of America—and what must happen next.

    Senator Booker outlines five critical issues facing the country: economic fairness, the rising cost of healthcare, political corruption, access to education, and the growing threats to democracy. From tax reform to healthcare affordability, from ending insider trading in Congress to protecting voting rights, this conversation centers on solutions—not just complaints.

    The discussion is grounded in both policy and personal legacy, as Booker reflects on the influence of his uncle, Limaury “Uncle Butch” Jordan Jr., who later joins the show to share insight into the family values of service, empathy, and accountability that shaped the Senator’s path. Wallace pushes the conversation further—raising concerns about voter suppression, economic inequality, education cuts, and even the future of AI and the planet—keeping the focus on what everyday people can actually do. This episode is not just political—it’s personal, generational, and rooted in community responsibility. Freedom is a participation sport. The question is: what are you going to do?

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    About the Show
    Empire Talks Back is hosted by veteran broadcaster Wallace Allen and explores Black culture, history, media, and community leadership through long-form conversation.

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    📰 Publisher: Westside Story Newspaper
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    44 mins
  • Dr. Vanessa Perez-Trang on Empowerment, Equity & Building Opportunity | ETB 3-29-2026

    Dr. Vanessa Perez-Trang on Empowerment, Equity & Building Opportunity | ETB 3-29-2026
    Apr 8 2026
    Originally aired live on March 29, 2026

    Women’s History Month Spotlight: Dr. Vanessa Perez-Trang on Empowerment, Equity & Building Opportunity

    In this special Women’s History Month episode of Empire Talks Back, Wallace Allen sits down with Dr. Vanessa Perez-Trang, Executive Director of the Time for Change Foundation.

    From starting as an intern in 2012 to leading one of the Inland Empire’s most impactful organizations, Dr. Perez-Trang shares her journey and the work being done to uplift marginalized communities through women’s empowerment, economic equity, and social justice. She also discusses her role in co-founding the Black and Brown Opportunities for Profit (BBOP) Center—an initiative focused on helping entrepreneurs build, grow, and scale investable businesses.

    This conversation highlights what real leadership looks like, the importance of creating access and opportunity, and how women continue to shape stronger, more equitable communities.

    🎙 Empire Talks Back continues to elevate voices that are doing the work and making a difference where it matters most.

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    About the Show
    Empire Talks Back is hosted by veteran broadcaster Wallace Allen and explores Black culture, history, media, and community leadership through long-form conversation.

    📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: Empire Talks Back
    📰 Publisher: Westside Story Newspaper
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    52 mins
  • San Bernardino Beautillion Mentorship & “No Kings” Rally Explained | Empire Talks Back 3-22-2026

    San Bernardino Beautillion Mentorship & “No Kings” Rally Explained | Empire Talks Back 3-22-2026
    Apr 7 2026
    Originally aired live March 22, 2026

    Host Wallace Allen connects with the San Bernardino Social Lites and the young men they are mentoring as they prepare for their upcoming Beautillion Ball—an event rooted in leadership, discipline, and community legacy. This conversation highlights what mentorship looks like in action, how these young men are being shaped for the future, and why programs like this still matter in today’s world.

    Later in the show, Wallace speaks with David Ross, one of the organizers of the upcoming “No Kings” rally in Los Angeles scheduled for March 28. Ross breaks down the purpose behind the movement, what’s driving community participation, and why this moment matters.

    From local leadership development to civic engagement, this episode brings together voices focused on building, guiding, and challenging the direction of our communities.

    🎙 Empire Talks Back continues to deliver real conversations that inform, empower, and connect the Inland Empire and beyond.

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    About the Show
    Empire Talks Back is hosted by veteran broadcaster Wallace Allen and explores Black culture, history, media, and community leadership through long-form conversation.

    📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: Empire Talks Back
    📰 Publisher: Westside Story Newspaper
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    52 mins
  • “Pick Up That Trash!” Small Acts, Real Impact & Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors | ETB 3-15-2026

    “Pick Up That Trash!” Small Acts, Real Impact & Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors | ETB 3-15-2026
    Apr 6 2026
    Originally aired live March 15, 2026

    Doing something to help isn’t complicated—it starts with a decision.

    In this episode of Empire Talks Back, Wallace Allen keeps it real: “Pick up that trash.” A simple act, but a reminder that responsibility for our communities starts with each of us. Wallace is joined by Brenda Sutton, a mother who turned personal pain into purpose. After her daughters experienced domestic violence, Brenda chose action—creating and distributing gift purses to women living in domestic violence shelters. Now marking five years of this mission, she shares what it means to show up for others, how small gestures can restore dignity, and why consistency matters more than recognition.

    This episode is about accountability, compassion, and the power of doing something—right where you are.

    🎙 Empire Talks Back continues to spotlight voices and actions that strengthen our communities from the inside out.

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    About the Show
    Empire Talks Back is hosted by veteran broadcaster Wallace Allen and explores Black culture, history, media, and community leadership through long-form conversation.

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    📰 Publisher: Westside Story Newspaper
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    52 mins
  • “I Told You So” — Local Awareness, Self-Sustainability & Questioning RFK Jr.’s Health Claims | ETB 3-8-2026

    “I Told You So” — Local Awareness, Self-Sustainability & Questioning RFK Jr.’s Health Claims | ETB 3-8-2026
    Apr 3 2026
    Originally aired live on March 8, 2026

    Wallace Allen doesn’t say it to gloat—he says it to remind us what happens when we ignore what’s happening right in front of us.

    In this episode of Empire Talks Back, Wallace breaks down the importance of paying attention to local issues, staying engaged in community affairs, and building real self-sustainability at the ground level. Because when we disconnect locally, we lose control of what affects us most. He also takes a hard look at public health messaging and leadership—raising serious questions about who we trust and why.

    Referencing recent comments from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Wallace challenges the credibility of health guidance when it conflicts with common sense and responsibility. This episode is a reminder: awareness isn’t optional. What we ignore today shows up tomorrow—whether we’re ready or not.

    🎙 Empire Talks Back continues to push conversations that keep communities informed, alert, and accountable.

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    About the Show
    Empire Talks Back is hosted by veteran broadcaster Wallace Allen and explores Black culture, history, media, and community leadership through long-form conversation.

    📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: Empire Talks Back
    📰 Publisher: Westside Story Newspaper
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    52 mins